Must-see hotels in Hohe Tauern National Park

  • Chalet-Hotel Senger

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Colourful prayer flags flutter at this farmhouse, a tribute to the Tibetan monks who once stayed here. All cosy nooks, warm wood and open fireplaces, this…

  • Alpenblick

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    The name says it all: the view of the Alps and deep into the Gastein Valley is phenomenal from this panoramically perched hotel at the foot of the…

  • Nationalpark Lodge Grossglockner

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Receiving high praise, this lodge-style hotel is at once distinctly alpine and thoroughly contemporary. Rooms are done out in soft colours and light pine…

  • Steinerwirt

    Zell am See

    A 500-year-old chalet turned boutique hotel, Steinerwirt has light-filled rooms tastefully done out in muted tones and untreated pinewood, with flat…

  • Burgeck Panorama Hotel

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Scenically perched above the village and next to forest, this guesthouse is run by the kindly Bachmaier family and has terrific waterfall views. The…

  • Schloss Prielau

    Zell am See

    A once-upon-a-dream fairy tale of a hotel, this 16th-century castle was once the haunt of Bavarian prince-bishops. Wood panelling and antiques add a touch…

  • Villa Solitude

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Once home to an Austrian countess, this belle-époque villa shelters six elegant suites crammed with oil paintings and antiques. The intimate piano room…

  • Hotel Tauernstern

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Sweeping valley views extend from the timber balconies of this mountain-set gem. Four-poster pine-and-stone beds, in-room fridges, a sauna and spa built…

  • Pension Hubertus

    Zell am See

    Beate and Bernd extend a warm welcome at their eco-savvy chalet. Situated opposite the ski lifts, the pension uses 100% renewable energy (solar and wind…

  • Hotel Miramonte

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    This hilltop hotel has a retro-chic design and a phenomenal mountain backdrop. A terrace overlooking forested peaks, a thermal spa with pampering Aveda…

  • Romantik Hotel Zell am See

    Zell am See

    This dark-wood chalet, decorated with geraniums in summer, looks back on a 500-year history. Antique wood furnishings in the cosy rooms, a solar-heated…

  • Haus Haffner

    Zell am See

    Tucked down a quiet backstreet near the ski lift, this cheery alpine-style chalet, ablaze with geraniums in summer, has spacious rooms and family…

  • Haus Wilhelmina

    Zell am See

    Just a joyous skip from the ski lift and centre, this friendly pension has simple but homey rooms with lots of pine, floral prints and balconies. There…

  • Matreier Tauernhaus

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Cowering in the shadow of some of Austria’s highest peaks, Matreier Tauernhaus is a fine example of an alpine chalet, with recently revamped rooms…

  • Pension St Leonhard

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Bedecked with flowers in summer and affording pretty mountain views, this sweet and simple family-run guesthouse near the train station is a find. Warm…

  • Erzherzog-Johann-Hütte

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Perched like an eyrie at 3454m, this is the highest of Austria's alpine huts and a mere two-hour climb from the summit of mighty Grossglockner. As you…

  • Hotel Seehof

    Zell am See

    You'll get a warm welcome at this lemon-fronted chalet near the lake. Rooms are cosy, if a little on the snug side, with good beds, warm colours and…

  • Euro Youth Hotel Krone

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    With its well-kept, high-ceilinged rooms, this century-old manor has more charm than your average hostel. Backpackers praise the facilities, which include…

  • Jugendherberge

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Near the church, this chalet-style HI hostel has light, spacious dorms and handy extras, including ski storage and a common room. It’s right next to the…

  • Hotel Klockerhaus

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Plenty of pine keeps things cosy here, both in the spacious rooms with waterfall views and in the lounge with an open fire. There’s a small spa with a…

  • Junges Hotel Zell am See

    Zell am See

    Right at the lake and beach, a 15-minute walk south of town, these family-friendly digs are a great budget deal. Rooms are simple but well kept, the…

  • Kur-Camping Erlengrund

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Close to a natural lake, this campground has shady pitches and, in summer, a heated pool is available. It’s an hour's walk following the waterfall north…

  • Seecamp Zell Am See

    Zell am See

    If waking up to views of the snowcapped Kitzsteinhorn mountains appeals, camp out at this tree-shaded campground on the lakeshore. Facilities include a…

  • Camping Grossglockner

    Hohe Tauern National Park

    Open year-round, this green and pleasant site on the outskirts of the village features a restaurant, and affords prime vistas of Grossglockner.

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