Eriro
Alpine minimalism meets slow-living philosophy. Everything — the spruce timber, the larch roof shingles, the handmade lamps — comes from within a tight radius of the property. Think natural clay corridors, wool hammocks, vinyl records, and dinner served on smooth river pebbles. The vibe is restorative rather than indulgent.
Book before 16:30 arrival to catch the last cable car up — once the gondola closes, you're truly cut off from the valley
Why It Matters
The only hotel in the Ehrwald area accessible exclusively by cable car. Nine suites built from the owners' own forest timber. Named in Time Magazine's World's Greatest Places 2025. Zero televisions, zero key cards, zero menus — chef Alexander Thoss cooks whatever he foraged that morning over an open fuir fire. The whole place can be hired exclusively.
Eriro is nine suites on a mountain meadow at 1,550 meters, reachable only by gondola — no road, no taxi, no walk-in. This former 1930s inn, reimagined by three Ehrwald families, runs fully all-inclusive and screen-free: bathtubs hollowed from single tree trunks, no TVs, no key cards, just a stone left outside your door. Named one of Time Magazine's World's Greatest Places 2025, it's the highest hotel in the area and operates with an almost obsessive commitment to local sourcing, zero waste, and silence.
Where You'll Stay
4 room types available
boum
From EUR775 / nightboum means 'tree' in local dialect, and the suite earns the name. Timber is everywhere — ceilings, walls, the freestanding bathtub carved from a single tree trunk. A sculptural log daybed sits before floor-to-ceiling windows framing the Wetterstein. Fits two guests. Pricing is per person per night, all-inclusive.
King · 64 sqm
felisa
From EUR1,075 / nightfelisa means 'rock' — the most powerful feel of the three standard suite types, with a statement open fireplace as its centerpiece. Accommodates 2–4 guests and comes with firewood included. The extra space makes it a strong choice for families or two couples, though the hotel remains adults-focused in standard bookings.
King · 99 sqmhimil
From EUR1,475 / nighthimil means 'heaven,' and at 163 sqm spread across the rooftop floor, it earns the name without much debate. Two full bedrooms with king beds, two balconies, floor-to-ceiling southwest-facing windows, a private sauna, open fireplace, double rain shower, and a freestanding bathtub. There's also a Swarovski telescope — at this elevation, with zero valley light pollution, stargazing from the terrace becomes compulsive. Sleeps four. All rates per person per night, all-inclusive.
2x King · 163 sqmwisa
From EUR925 / nightwisa means 'meadow' — and the views make that clear. Larger than boum, with direct garden access that makes this the go-to suite for guests with dogs. Sheepskin armchairs, bouclé wall panels, and a freestanding log bathtub. The terrace has a daybed positioned for stargazing. Two guests. All rates are per person per night, all-inclusive.
King · 81 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Stargazing organized with local partners, aided by the near-total absence of light pollution at 1,550m. Swarovski telescopes are also provided in-suite.
Swarovski Optik binoculars provided for wildlife spotting in the surrounding Wetterstein massif. Guides available for dedicated wildlife-watching sessions.
Tanya, eriro's holistic therapist, runs movement sessions in the activity room adjacent to the pottery studio. Classes vary by her mood and energy level — expect stretching, sprinting, partner work, and a gong session. Unconventional and genuinely memorable.
Chef Alexander Thoss foraged pine needles, mountain fungi, and wild herbs feature regularly on the daily menu. Guests can join foraging trips in the surrounding forest.
Three in-house guides lead walks through the alpine meadows and forests surrounding the property at 1,550m. Barefoot hiking on the meadow grass is a signature offering. Routes include lakeside walks to the Seebensee and Almsee.
Guided meditation sessions at the Seebensee lake, a short hike from the property. The lake reflects the Zugspitze limestone wall on calm mornings.
Premium brand mountain bikes available for guests in summer. Guided routes through the alpine terrain can be arranged with in-house guides.
Guests in certain suites can request an outdoor bed set up on the balcony for sleeping under the stars, with cowbells audible across the valley on still nights.
Traditional pottery in eriro's on-site creative workshop, one of several craft and Tyrolean culture experiences run by the hotel and local partners.
The Ehrwalder Alm ski zone is directly accessible from the hotel. Ski pass is included in the all-in rate. Guests can be first on untouched runs before the first gondola of the day opens to the public. Snowshoes and avalanche transceivers also included.
In-house guides offer yodeling sessions as part of the cultural experience program — more participatory than performative, and genuinely rooted in local tradition.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
WiFi is available in suites only, and only on request. The rest of the hotel is WiFi-free. Phone use is politely discouraged by staff.
On-site workshop space used for pottery classes and other craft-based experiences. Available to all guests.
Available in suites for stargazing from the balcony or terrace. At 1,550m with no valley light pollution, conditions are excellent.
Dyson hairdryer included as part of the premium suite amenities package.
Suites stocked with organic body care by March — made in Austria, in keeping with the hotel's regional-sourcing ethos.
Each suite is equipped with a record player and curated vinyl selection — the analogue entertainment philosophy replacing the absent TV.
Outdoor terrace opening directly onto alpine meadow from the spa level, with lounge chairs. Guests can step off the terrace straight onto the grass. Cowbells audible on calm mornings.
Dogs allowed in the two Wisa suites with garden access, at €75/night. Includes bed, blanket, bowl, and treats. On request, dogs may be accommodated in other suite categories.
Minimum age is 14 years (16+ for standard bookings). Children of all ages are welcome only when the entire property is booked exclusively.
All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner), snacks, drinks (excluding select premium spirits), valley parking, cable car transfers, ski passes or cable car tickets, guided experiences, mountain gear, and full spa access are included in the nightly rate.
Covered garage at the Ehrwalder Almbahn valley station. Hotel representative meets guests, handles luggage, and accompanies them on the gondola. In winter, snowmobile or snowshoe escort; in summer, golf cart or walking.
Guests receive a mobility pass for the duration of their stay covering cable cars and mountain lifts in the area.
8 EV charging points at the valley station parking garage. Charged at €0.53 per kWh.
Premium mountain bikes available to guests in summer for exploring the alpine terrain.
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