Accommodation with Whirlpools and Hot Tubs

"Water, water everywhere" could be the motto at the Chalet Edelweiss in the Lechtal Valley. It is located next to the Lech river and features an eye-catching bathroom with sinks made of natural stone, a walk-in jungle shower and an outdoor whirlpool. The chalet sleeps up to 12 guests and has its own spa area. There is also a separate suite for two to five people with direct access to the whirlpool.

With its combination of natural wood, open fireplace and spectacular views, the chalets at the Sporer-Alm in the Zillertal Valley offer a cosy setting at 1,200 metres above sea level. Inside you will find a cosy living room, a fully equipped kitchen and a high-end bathroom including a sauna. There is also a whirlpool outside – a real highlight in winter. The four chalets sleep between two and ten guests.

Perfect for couples, the Tiny Chalet Grand Flüh in the Tannheimer Tal Valley lives up to its name. Everything is a little smaller here than in other places! Cuddle up in front of the open fireplace, enjoy the swing sofa on the terrace, warm up again in the sauna and take a dip in the whirlpool. There are similar chalets next door sleeping up to six guests.

The large whirlpool on the south-facing balcony has underwater lights creating a reaxing atmosphere. Within the Alpenchalet Herzblut there is plenty of natural wood, an open fireplace and stylish alpine decor. Large windows offer fabulous views of the surrouding mountains, including the starry night sky. The chalet has two bedrooms sleeping up to four guests.

Lie back in the wooden bathtub and gaze out at the mountains of the Steinplatte and the Loferer Steinberge in the Kitzbühel Alps. Guests staying at the Alpegg Chalets can enjoy a luxurious break in the heart of nature. The chalets are decorated in a traditional alpine style with lots of natural wood and stone. The outdoor area has hot pots made from old barrels, a biotope in front of the terrace and a private sauna.

Winter swimming in the outdoor pool at the Stoaberghüttn requires a little planning. Guests must heat the water first using a wood-burning stove before they can slip into the wonderfully warm pool and enjoy the view. This accommodation, which also has its own sauna, sleeps up to 12 guests. It enjoys a quiet location on the edge of a forest in the village of Steinberg am Rofan at the foot of the Guffert Massif. Inside there is an open fireplace.

From the bedroom to the whirlpool, from the whirlpool to the bathroom, from the bathroom out into the mountains. Guests staying at MyApart Jochberg can combine action, adventure and relaxation in the heart of the Kitzbühel Alps. The three apartments sleep 4-6 people. In the garden there is a sauna, a whirlpool and a treehouse for youngsters. A barbeque area is also provided in the garden. The apartments enjoy a central location close to the ski pistes.

As the days get colder and the nights draw in, there is no better place to relax and enjoy the view than in one of the huge wooden barrels filled with water heated using a wood-burning stove. Lie back and let your gaze wander from one peak to the next. Heaven! The Chalets Wiesenruh in Bichlbach are in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena, just a short walk from an outdoor lake and adventure park open in summer.

The charm of a country house combined with state-of-the-art comfort – that is what guests can look forward to at the Ferienhaus Asterhäusl in Fügenberg. This spacious accommodation has three bedrooms sleeping between two and seven guests. There is also a sauna with a huge glass front and a heated hot pot outdoors.

The wood crackles on the open fire, the warmth slowly spreads through the living room, outside on the terrace the hot pot is slowly heated to the perfect temperature. Heaven! As the day slowly draws to a close, guests staying at the Chalet Kitzbüheler Alpen can enjoy the sight of dusk falling on the Alps from unique perspective. This traditional chalet with modern amenities has space for up to six guests and is the ideal base from which to explore the Brixental Valley.

The Chalet Sennhof in the Tux Alps enjoys a wonderful location near the ski pistes in Kolsassberg, a small village perched above the Inn Valley. It sleeps up to six guests and has a large terrace with plenty of sun in both summer and winter. Just a short walk from the chalet there is a sauna and swimming pool, while directly behind the building there is a private hot tub offering fantastic views of the mountains.

From cooking enthusiasts to spa fanatics, the Ascherer Almhütte has both of these bases covered. The hut has a small kitchen with a wood-fired stove as well as a pizza oven and a gas-powered grill outdoors for warm evenings on the terrace. Talking of the terrace, it also has a hot pot popular in the winter months. What a place to lie back and marvel at the night sky! The Ascherer Almhütte sleeps up to four guests.

A few relaxing lengths in the pool or a sizzling session in the sauna followed by a hearty dinner and a glass of fine wine – sounds like a pretty good way to round off the day, right? At the Chalet Resort Sölden everything is tailored to the needs of guests. The rustic wooden buildings have their own hot pot and sauna. They are a perfect base fro activities such as hiking, skiing, mountain biking and paragliding in the Ötztal Alps.

There are many different ways to experience the Chalet Narnia. Cool days are best enjoyed from the outdoor whirlpool, sauna and steam bath. Foodies, on the other hand, can enjoy the outstanding cuisine on offer. This exclusive location in St. Anton am Arlberg has its own service crew and sleeps up to 14 people.

A sizzling sauna session or a more gentle spa experience in the "sanarium"? It's up to you! Afterwards, we recommend a quick dip in the wooden barrel plunge pool on the terrace. The Chalets Ladizium in Ladis are perfect for all those in search of a relaxing time-out in the heart of the Austrian Alps. Lots of wood, warm colours, a crackling open fire – all these ingredients make for a memorable experience. A large private pool can also be booked.

Holidaymakers in search of a secluded location in the heart of nature could do a lot worse than the Schafhirten Hütte in Weerberg. This rustic hut in the Karwendel region is heated using a wood-burning stove and has a "fridge" which is actually a water-filled tub outside. The beds are in the kitchen and there is only an outdoor toilet. While the facilities inside may be basic, it is all made up for by the wonderfully warm hot pot in front of the hut. Guests enjoy quick and easy access to many hiking trails as well as ski tours and snowshoe walks in winter.

An old hut with new tricks! The Thaler Hütte in Breitenbach am Inn fuses the traditional with the modern. It enjoys a fine location with direct access to lots of excellent hiking and skiing. Sleeping up to four people, it has a hot pot on the terrace and an open fireplace in the living room.

Most of this chalet's many highlights are outside, from an infrared cabin built into a cable car gondola to a heated outdoor pool heated by a wood-burning stove. Sleeping up to eight guests, the Wellness Chalet in the village of Telfes combines modern and traditional elements. There is even an indoor climbing wall. Ideal for families with children.

The Ferienhaus Pitztal in the Pitztal Valley is the perfect getaway for people who want to combine action and adventure with rest and relaxation. There is a large whirlpool on the terrace and an infrared cabin where guests can soothe away those aches and pains. Spread across three floors, the Ferienhaus Pitztal has six bedrooms and sleeps up to 17 people. Further highlights include a garden and an indoor recreation room. It is just a short drive to the glacier ski resort at the end of the valley with its many peaks over 3,000 metres.

Jungle showers, a wooden hot pot and lots of natural materials make the Haus Moll a warm and welcoming location in the heart of the Tirolean Alps. There are a range of spa options to choose from – apartments can be booked with a sauna, hot pot or whirlpool. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the activities on offer in the surrounding Tannheimer Tal Valley.

The fire flickers in the hearth, the wood crackles and spits, outside the peaks stretch as far as the eye can see, cast into silhouette by the setting sun. The LaPosch chalets in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena are high-end holiday locations for those who want to treat themselves to something special. Plunge into the Kristallsee lake in the morning, relax in the sauna in the evening – or why not unwind in the bubbling whirlpool? Facilities include a private outdoor pool.

A charming alpine hut, a large sleeping area suitable for families and groups of friends, and a hot pot overlooking the valley below. The Kälberhagl hut at the Sattelbergalm in Gries am Brenner sleeps 8-12 people and features an open-plan kitchen, a living room and a large bedroom in the loft. This former stables building has been transformed into a cosy hut with modern amenities. The nearby Sattelbergalm hut has a sauna. Plenty of activities await within the Wipptal Valley, which connects Austria and Italy.

This location is ideal for large groups in search of a secluded getaway in the Kitzbühel Alps. Perched at 1,700 metres above sea level, the Alpengasthof Brechhornhaus has two double chalets with exclusive decor and amenities. The Chalet Landhaus is divided up into two halves, each of which sleeps up to ten guests in five bedrooms. The sauna and hot pot at the Premium Chalet next door can also be booked by guests staying at the Chalet Landhaus. The Premium Chalet has a spa area with whirlpool and sauna. It sleeps up to 16 guests in total, or eight in one half of the chalet.

This complex comprises nine luxury chalets, each of which has its own private hot-tub on the terrace. Lie back, marvel at the starry night sky high above and let the warm water soothe your tired muscles. All in all the Chaletdorf Benglerwald chalet complex in the Lechtal Valley covers 15,000 square metres. Highlights include a sauna and, in some chalets, a free-standing bath and jungle-rain shower.