Gut Sonnberghof
Alpine wellness retreat meets working organic farm. Warm, earthy, and genuinely nature-forward — Swiss stone pine furniture, clay plaster walls, herb-scented everything. Feels like a serious wellness property that just happens to also raise its own cattle.
Book a room in the Kräuterhaus (Herb House) or Vitalhaus main building to avoid a walk to the spa and restaurant in bad weather — the buildings are connected underground but it can still be a hike from the outlying structures.
Why It Matters
Adults-only 4-star-superior hotel with its own certified organic farm feeding the kitchen, a standout multi-pool spa with a 36°C panoramic Heaven Pool, and direct access to Hohe Tauern National Park hiking. The herbal identity — from Christine Riedlsberger's 4,000-plant herb garden to her own cosmetics line Sontin — is unusually cohesive.
A family-run 4-star-superior nature hotel on a sunny plateau on the edge of Hohe Tauern National Park, run by Christine and Franz Riedlsberger for over 22 years. The property sits on 5 hectares of meadow, with four interconnected buildings built from regional pine, larch, and spruce. Adults only. Ingredients come from the on-site organic farm — including meat, herbs, and dairy — and Christine's herbal obsession (over 4,000 varieties) runs through everything from the spa to the dinner table. The SonnbergSpa is the headline act: three pools, five saunas, and views of 3,000-metre peaks from the water.
Where You'll Stay
13 room types available
Apartment Wildkogel
From EUR173 / night36 m² apartment option. A self-contained unit with more space and a separate living area.
36 sqm
Double room Herzerl
From EUR163 / night26 m² double with a balcony and mountain views. A step up from Landhaus in size and outdoor space.
26 sqm
Double room Landhaus
From EUR155 / nightThe entry-level option and the most compact room at 20 m². Cosy, tidy, and fitted with natural materials — the smaller footprint just means less balcony time.
20 sqm
Double room Rosmarin
From EUR181 / night28 m² room in the Waldhaus (Forest House) with a forest and balcony view. Regional wood finishes throughout.
28 sqm
Duplex Studio Engelwurz
From EUR218 / night44 m² two-level duplex studio — the most interesting room layout in the property. Great for those who want more defined space without booking a full suite.
44 sqm
Garden Studio Picea
From EUR220 / night38 m² studio with a private 12 m² south-facing porch directly at garden level — the best option if you want to step straight out into the meadow.
38 sqm
Luxury suite Cembra
From EUR341 / nightThe flagship at 60 m² with an additional 30 m² private south/west balcony-veranda. Longest-staying guests and couples celebrating something tend to end up here. The veranda faces two directions and frames the mountain panorama properly.
60 sqmPanoramic studio Larix
From EUR226 / night38 m² studio plus a private 12 m² south-facing balcony with unobstructed panoramic mountain views. In the Vitalhaus, connected underground to all buildings, with south-facing orientation, oak parquet flooring, Swiss stone pine furniture, and an Alpenrelax bed system. Spacious bathroom with separate WC.
38 sqmStudio Erdrauch
From EUR186 / night32 m² studio with a balcony overlooking the mountains. Warm regional wood finishes.
32 sqmStudio Johanniskraut
From EUR206 / night32–34 m² studio in the Kräuterhaus (Herb House). Features organic construction methods, Swiss stone pine furniture, and clay plaster walls that regulate humidity naturally. Large balcony overlooking the Hohe Tauern and the swimming biotope.
33 sqmStudio Ringelblume
From EUR179 / night32 m² studio with Hohe Tauern alpine views. Fitted with Swiss stone pine furniture and a balcony.
32 sqmSuite Ehrenpreis
From EUR194 / night42 m² suite with natural alpine materials and a considered layout.
42 sqmSuite Lavendel
From EUR189 / night41 m² suite with generous layout and Alpine-inspired interiors.
41 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
2–4 guided back fitness and activity sessions per week included in the stay.
Fully equipped TechnoGym facility for guests.
Free participation in the hotel's own curling tournament on the natural ice rink, with mulled wine. Available until mid-March or while ice conditions last.
Complimentary snowshoe rental plus guided snowshoe hikes organised in partnership with Hohe Tauern National Park and Mittersill Plus. Transfer to starting points not included.
The hotel operates its own e-bike fleet for exploring the National Park region and surrounding valleys.
The hotel offers golf packages with green fees at nearby courses. Zell am See-Kaprun Golf Course is 28 km away.
3 to 6 guided hikes per week in the National Park, some with shuttle service to and from the hotel. The hotel also provides free rental of backpacks and Nordic walking poles.
The property's organic farm and Christine's 4,000+ herb garden are open to guests. Her in-house herbal products (teas, syrups, salts, cosmetics) are available through the on-site shop and online store.
Complimentary National Park Summer Card Mobil for all guests from May 1 to October 31, covering free entry to 60+ regional attractions including the Krimml Waterfalls, Grossglockner High Alpine Road (toll-free), and the National Park Ranger Program.
Daily ski shuttle to the valley station of the Panoramabahn, which is only a 5-minute drive away. A single lift ticket covers 57 cable cars and 230 km of slopes in the Kitzbühel ski area. The hotel also has its own ski rental service.
Free yoga classes four times per week for hotel guests. A dedicated yoga room with views over the pool and swimming pond.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary WiFi throughout rooms and public areas.
4 electric vehicle charging stations on site. Charged directly via QR-code scanner through Salzburg-AG at their standard rates (hotel has no influence on pricing).
Strength and cardio equipment from TechnoGym.
Free parking directly next to the hotel. No reservation needed.
Dogs are welcome in selected rooms. A separate restaurant area is designated for guests with dogs (by prior arrangement). Dogs not permitted in the Vitalhaus, spa areas, or swimming pond.
22-metre heated pool with a 4×6m indoor section and 18×6m outdoor section, maintained at 31°C. Panoramic views of the Larmkogel (3,017m). Energy-efficient night-drain system keeps water at temperature overnight.
A warm relaxation pool at 36°C with full panoramic mountain views. The signature water feature of the spa.
A natural swimming pond fed by the hotel's own mountain spring water source. Open May to October.
All guests receive a bathrobe, slippers, spa bag, and cotton towels. Handmade soap from Christine's herbal workshop.
Lakeside sauna (85°C) by the pond with guided infusions, Schwitzstube (90°C), herbal sauna (60°C), steam bath, and infrared cabin (safe for pregnant guests and pacemaker users).
Dedicated heated room for drying ski boots overnight.
Dedicated yoga room with mountain views over the pool and swimming pond.
Two named relaxation areas: PANORAMA with hay beds, and HEAVEN with swing loungers, plus outdoor sun terraces on the 5-hectare meadow.
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