Hotel Nesslerhof
Alpine luxury with genuine family-run warmth. Local materials — oak wood, loden, leather — throughout. Not stiff or stuffy; more like being looked after by very competent friends who happen to have a panoramic sauna and a natural swimming pond.
Book the new 'sixteenthreeforty-six' building suites for the newest rooms — they opened for winter 2023/24 with private rooftop pools and outdoor beds under the stars.
Why It Matters
One of the most acclaimed spa hotels in the Austrian Alps. The 800 m² chemical-free natural swimming pond (water from the hotel's own spring, purified by a natural filter) is genuinely unusual at this scale. Ski-in/ski-out access, featured in the National Geographic Traveller UK Luxury Collection 2024, Falstaff 89-point restaurant, and an in-house butchery supplying the kitchen.
Hotel Nesslerhof is a family-run 5-star wellness hotel in Grossarl, Salzburg — a valley the locals call the 'Valley of Alpine Pastures.' Tina and Hermann Neudegger have grown it from a small guesthouse into an 86-room property with ski-in/ski-out access, a 1,200 m² water world, and a gourmet restaurant scoring 89 points in the Falstaff Guide 2026. The staff are literally called 'Gästeflüsterer' — guest whisperers — which tells you a lot about the vibe here.
Where You'll Stay
16 room types available
Double Room 'Bauchgefühl' (NEW)
From EUR230 / nightNew 35 m² corner double room with private balcony and mountain views. Entry-level room that still delivers on space and natural materials. Sleeps 1–4. Note: pets not allowed in this category. Opening May 2026.
35 sqm
Double Room 'Bergblick' (NEW)
From EUR230 / nightNew 35 m² double room with balcony and mountain views, bright interior design. Sleeps 1–4. Opening May 2026.
35 sqm
Family Room 'Engelsraum'
From EUR260 / night45 m² family room with a separate bedroom featuring bunk bed and single bed, walk-in wardrobe, and a balcony with mountain views. Sleeps 2–5. Note: pets not allowed in this room category.
45 sqmFamily Room 'Harmonie' (NEW)
From EUR265 / nightNew 45 m² family room with a separate bedroom, partial day bed, walk-in wardrobe, and balcony with mountain views. Sleeps 2–5. Opening May 2026.
45 sqmFamily Suite 'Träumerei'
From EUR325 / night75 m² family suite with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a glass bathtub with mountain views, and a spacious living area. Loggia included. Sleeps 2–4.
75 sqmRoom 'Augenweide'
From EUR275 / night50 m² room with a cosy corner and swing loungers on the south-facing loggia. Sleeps 1–3. The name means 'feast for the eyes.'
50 sqmRoom 'Lebensfreude'
From EUR295 / nightGenerously-sized 61 m² room with a day bed and mountain view, open bathroom, and south-facing loggia. Sleeps 1–4.
61 sqmRoom 'Sonnenschein'
From EUR305 / night68 m² room with an outdoor bathtub on a south-facing loggia, open bathroom, and a light-flooded concept. Sleeps 1–2.
68 sqmSuite 'Bergmagie' (Pool Suite)
From EUR620 / nightThe hotel's showstopper. On the rooftop with a 3×8 m private heated outdoor pool, outdoor sauna, two separate bedrooms and bathrooms, open fireplace, and a 94 m² rooftop terrace. Sleeps 2–4.
194 sqmSuite 'Freiraum'
From EUR315 / night84 m² suite for 2–5 guests with two separate bedrooms and bathrooms, a south-facing view of the natural swimming pond, and a spacious living room.
84 sqmSuite 'Glücksrausch'
From EUR400 / night90 m² rooftop suite with outdoor whirlpool, open fireplace, indoor sauna, day bed, and an open bathroom with rain shower. Sleeps 1–4.
90 sqmSuite 'Hochgefühl'
From EUR435 / night156 m² rooftop spa suite for 1–2 guests. Outdoor sauna, outdoor whirlpool, open bathroom, and a 97 m² south-facing roof terrace with sun loungers.
156 sqmSuite 'Liebelei'
From EUR385 / night88 m² romantic luxury suite with private sauna/infrared sauna, open fireplace, and separate living and sleeping areas. Sleeps 1–4. South-facing loggia.
88 sqmSuite 'Sehnsucht'
From EUR420 / nightRooftop spa suite with an outdoor whirlpool, open fireplace, indoor sauna, and a day bed. Separate living and sleeping areas. Sleeps 1–4.
99 sqmSuite 'Sterndlgucker'
From EUR350 / night80 m² panorama suite with outdoor sauna and a 30 m² rooftop terrace. Light-flooded concept designed for 1–2 guests; the name translates roughly as 'stargazer.'
80 sqmSuite 'Weitblick'
From EUR365 / night70 m² suite with south-facing panorama window, private sauna/infrared sauna, open fireplace, and a terrace with sun loungers. Sleeps 1–4.
70 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Pick-up and drop-off ski school service for children; weekly soccer and bike parcourse training for kids in summer.
Over 25 km of perfectly groomed cross-country ski tracks in the Grossarltal.
Ski touring routes accessible directly from the hotel in the Hohe Tauern mountains.
The new 10-person Kieserl gondola lift is directly opposite the hotel, giving immediate access to 73 km of slopes in the Grossarl-Dorfgastein ski area within Ski amadé. A new direct ski connection to Dorfgastein opened recently. The gondola reaches the 1,954 m Kieserl summit plateau in 15 minutes.
Guided snowshoe hikes to the Grossarl mountain pastures. Organised by the hotel.
Over 250 well-signposted hiking trails start from the hotel doorstep. Guided hike with the head of the house is included; rucksacks and walking poles available for hire in summer.
120 km of official bike routes directly accessible from the hotel. Mountain and e-bikes available for hire on site. Guided e-bike tours included in the stay.
83 m² gym with high-quality Precor equipment and a terrace. Included for hotel guests.
A structured programme combining guided outdoor activities with wellness — linking the local 'berg-gesund' health concept with the hotel's activity offerings.
Pilates classes including Reformer Pilates on site. The hotel also hosts dedicated Pilates retreats.
Year-round yoga classes with the hotel's experienced yoga teacher, held in a glazed yoga room, the spa garden, or occasionally at mountain summits. Included in the stay.
Tobogganing runs in the Grossarltal; winter hiking trails also available.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Dedicated bike room with mountain bikes available for rental.
Two rooms fully equipped for conferences and corporate events.
Free high-speed WiFi throughout the hotel.
Included with stays: Finesse breakfast with local specialities, an afternoon snack (salads, soup, sweet and savoury), and a 5-course Raffinesse dinner with salad, cheese and ice cream buffet.
Hotel regularly hosts live music and evening events.
83 m² gym fitted with high-quality Precor equipment; includes a terrace.
A redesigned 3,000 m² spa garden featuring fruit trees, herbs (including wormwood for the bar), and a natural water feature from the hotel's own spring.
Free on-site parking for guests.
Dogs and pets with shoulder height up to 50 cm welcome for €30/day. Not permitted in spa areas, restaurant, bar, or certain room categories (Bauchgefühl, Bergblick, Engelsraum).
Chemical-free 800 m² natural swimming pond filled from the hotel's own spring and purified by a natural filter system. Opened summer 2023.
25-metre heated outdoor pool with an integrated whirlpool; connects seamlessly to the indoor pool.
Panoramic indoor pool connected to the outdoor infinity pool.
Brine outdoor pool in the adults-only area; champagne loungers alongside.
Reception staffed around the clock.
Five saunas and steam baths in a 134 m² sauna zone, including a panoramic sauna and herbal sauna. Eight relaxation rooms.
Pickup service from nearest train station (St. Johann im Pongau, 20 min) or airport, on request.
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