Genießerhotel BERGERGUT
Rural romantic hideaway with genuine gourmet ambition. Rustic Austrian bones — old timber, granite walls — but thoroughly contemporary rooms. Warm without being twee. The kind of place where the host actually knows your name.
Book Sunday brunch — it comes with live music and is open to day visitors too
Why It Matters
One of Austria's most decorated couples-only gourmet hotels. Chef Thomas Hofer's 3-toque regional cuisine (named 'Mühlviertler Mund.Art') is genuinely exceptional and draws day visitors too. The newly opened WALD-SPA (Forest SPA, July 2024) has added a mature, nature-rooted wellness layer. Falstaff rates it 93/100 in 2025. Also listed in Slow Food Austria's Genussfuehrer and is a JRE member.
A 17th-century farmstead turned adults-only gourmet hotel in the rolling Mühlviertel hills of Upper Austria. Fifth-generation host Eva-Maria Pürmayer runs this 35-room hideaway with chef Thomas Hofer, whose kitchen holds 3 Gault Millau toques. Everything here is built for two: private wellness, pairs-only policy, and dinners designed to linger over.
Where You'll Stay
12 room types available
Gourmet Camping
A dedicated pitch for motorhomes, caravans, or campers — with full access to Bergergut's gourmet breakfast and dinner service. A genuinely unusual offering: park your van, eat like a Michelin guest. For travelling couples who don't want to sacrifice the kitchen.
Penthouse Suite
The flagship room at 50m² (some sources cite 160m² for the largest variant), positioned at the top of the hotel with panoramic views. Noble coziness, whirlpool, and its own fitness equipment according to guest accounts. Starts from EUR 380/night — the top of the standard range before the ultra-rare Penthouse Premium tier.
50 sqm
Room "Nature" Double Room
A 22m² double room themed around the natural Mühlviertel landscape. Playful coziness, freestanding bathtub, minibar and coffee machine.
22 sqmRoom "Purpur" Double Room
A 22m² double room with modern furnishings and a double washbasin. Quiet room in the main building with minibar. The 'Purpur' (purple) colourway gives it a warmer, more romantic tone than the Wild Romance mini.
22 sqmSuite "Fire & Flame"
35m² suite with a fireplace ('Fire TV' exclusive fireplace), box-spring bed, and freestanding bathtub. One of the most popular choices at the hotel. Partly with terrace. The fireplace is a genuine design feature, not just a mood screen.
35 sqmSuite "Nature" (Naturspiel)
Unique 45m² suite inspired by the natural Mühlviertel landscape. Parquet floors, natural materials, freestanding bathtub. A step up in space and character from the double room version.
45 sqmSuite "Romance"
A 45m² romantic suite with box-spring bed, freestanding bathtub, exclusive fireplace, and partial terrace. Described by the hotel as one of the most popular — the fireplace and bathtub combo makes it the go-to for anniversaries.
45 sqmSuite "Tenderness"
A 35m² unique suite with a cosy, intimate atmosphere. Part of the 'Unique Suites' category with individually designed interiors. All suites include a freestanding bathtub and dinner from the 3-toque kitchen nightly.
35 sqmSuite "Wild Romance"
A 45m² suite with a rustic, mountain-chalet character — more rustic and textured than the other suites. Open bathtub, coffee machine and minibar. Think timber panels and parquet floors, a bit like a very well-appointed alpine cabin.
45 sqmSuite with Whirlpool
A 60m² luxury suite — the largest of the standard suite categories — with an in-room whirlpool. Playful design, freestanding bathtub, plus the whirlpool as the centrepiece. Full luxury suite inclusion: daily 3-toque dinner, served breakfast, afternoon pastries.
60 sqmTiny Houses Flora & Fauna
Brand-new from June 2026: two sustainably built tiny houses set directly in the greenery of the property grounds. Private, detached accommodation for two with full access to all Bergergut services including dining and spa. Maximum nature immersion with zero compromise on the gourmet half-board.
Wild Romance "mini" Double Room
The entry-level room — compact at 22m² but fully in the Bergergut spirit. Rustic-playful mountain-chalet character, freestanding bathtub, coffee machine and minibar. Cosy rather than spacious; the value pick if you plan to spend most of your time in the spa or restaurant.
22 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Guided beer tasting exploring the Mühlviertel 'Bierwelt' beer culture, led by the hotel's dedicated beer sommelier.
Hands-on cooking classes and traditional Mühlviertel bread-baking workshops led by 3-toque chef Thomas Hofer and his team. Available as standalone sessions and as part of package deals. Beer tasting with the hotel's beer sommelier is also offered.
A 60-minute guided massage coaching session where couples learn professional massage techniques from a therapist — useful for continuing at home.
In winter, cross-country skiing (Langlaufen) and snowshoe hiking trails are accessible directly from the hotel. A genuine winter alternative to alpine ski resorts.
The Bergergut holds Velorama Premium certification — the top-tier Austrian quality standard for cycling hotels. E-bikes and regular bikes available for hire. Trails and tour routes start directly from the hotel door, exploring the Mühlviertel highlands.
Fishing and kayaking excursions are listed among the hotel's activity options.
Walking and hiking routes lead directly from the hotel into the Mühlviertel countryside. Guided options available. Forest bathing walks are also part of the wellness programme.
Horse riding tours can be arranged from the hotel.
Golf packages available; the hotel offers a dedicated 'Golf, Wellness & Delight for Two' package combining rounds at nearby courses with spa access and 3-toque dining.
A landscaped romantic garden with a lily pad biotope, sunbeds, Dorfkapelle (village chapel), love arbour with couples' swing, and water, light & music feature. The garden is part of the property grounds.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
High-speed WiFi throughout the hotel.
Landscaped garden with lily pad biotope, sunbeds, pergola, terrace. Both garden terrace (lunch) and hotel terrace (evenings) for al fresco dining.
Free on-site car park, no reservation required.
Dogs allowed with charge. Well-behaved dogs welcome in the 'Mühlviertler Stube' restaurant section and on the garden terrace (reservation required). Not permitted in the hotel room areas generally.
Indoor pool that connects to the outdoor pool — usable year-round.
Year-round heated outdoor pool adjacent to the garden and lily pad biotope.
Online gift voucher shop at shop.romantik.at.
Airport and train station transfers can be arranged on request.
E-bikes and conventional bicycles available for hire. Velorama Premium certified.
Sports car hire service available — a fun optional extra for couples exploring the region.
Sauna lounge within the WALD-SPA area, included for hotel guests.
Whirlpool in the spa area, included for hotel guests.
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