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Ehrwalder Alm 4, 6632 Ehrwald, Austria
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Cozy alpine retreat with spa, local cuisine, and unique activities
Cozy alpine retreat with spa, local cuisine, and unique activities
"A nine-suite, adults-only (13+) all-inclusive chalet perched at 5,000 feet atop the Ehrwalder Almbahn gondola and accessed via a short snowmobile ride, combining cozy wood-clad interiors with roomy balconies and gauzy curtains. The spa area includes two saunas, a hay lounge, and three onsen-like pools (including a darkened meditation bath). Stays include free access to the Ehrwalder Almen ski area and amenities such as snowshoes, high-tech avalanche kits, and Swarovski binoculars for wildlife spotting; chef Alex Thoss serves locally sourced dishes like tender chamois with smoked celeriac purée and black cabbage accented by pickled and fermented herbs, pinecones, and seasonal vegetables." - Adam H. Graham
"I found the spa here to be a thoughtful balance of regional tradition and metropolitan sophistication: the basement houses a Finnish sauna, an herbal sauna, three warm-water pools inspired by Japanese onsen, a meditation pool and an outdoor pool, while the spa leans into local touches like herbal tea, a sound room with hay walls, Swiss stone pine massage loungers and shower water sourced from nearby springs. There’s no fixed spa menu—each guest receives a unique therapy plan—so you can expect herbal oil treatments, private yoga and meditation, singing bowl ceremonies and forest bathing tailored to you." - Charley Ward
"Tucked high at 1,550 metres above sea level and reachable only by cable car from Ehrwald, this secluded chalet-style retreat is a serene, design-forward homage to the Tyrolean landscape conceived by three local couples. I found the stripped-back interiors—massive slabs of wood, a muted grey-and-brown palette, subtle signage and 90% of the building constructed from wood—powerfully calming; table ornaments made from driftwood, huge freestanding bathtubs carved from tree trunks and lamps fashioned from nearby river stones reinforce the local-materials narrative. There are just nine light-filled suites, each with floor-to-ceiling windows and a terrace or balcony ideal for stargazing, and the hotel encourages deliberate disconnection with no TVs in bedrooms, WiFi only on request, charging ports set away from beds and even a “cell phone coffin” (which I wasn’t quite brave enough to try). Days are shaped around personalised itineraries—guided e-bike tours, hikes to nearby lakes, foraging and, in winter, skiing—while the standout spa, which I took advantage of late into the night, is open round the clock and features hammock slings spun from sheep’s wool, three plunge pools at different temperatures, Finnish and spruce-needle saunas and a relaxation room clad in tufts of hay with infrared therapy armchairs. Food is hyper-seasonal and zero-waste: there are no menus, chefs prepare daily-changing three-course dinners tailored to diets, and nearly every ingredient comes from nearby farms and foragers (the only concession is coffee); highlights included an apple strudel served with pumpkin ice cream and ground tea powder instead of vanilla and cinnamon, kombuchas brewed from mountain berries, and generous breakfasts of cheeses, cured meats and freshly-strained yoghurt with quince and apricot juices. The overall vibe is an intimate, ‘if-you-know-you-know’ refuge where understated luxury is expressed through local craft, restorative wellness and the freedom to move at your own pace."
"Eriro takes a gentler approach to Alpine living. Sitting beneath the Zugspitze in the Austrian village of Ehrwald, this 20-suite retreat skips screens and distractions in favor of sheepskin socks, mountain views, and wood-lined spaces designed to slow you down. Each suite has floor-to-ceiling windows, some with saunas, soaking tubs, or terraces made for stargazing. Meals are cooked over an open fire using local ingredients, and the spa’s three heated pools, each facing a different peak, offer an elemental kind of luxury. Nature leads here; everything else follows." - Tablet Hotels
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