Kaiserlodge
Alpine luxury aparthotel with a strong nature-forward identity. Traditional Tyrolean architecture meets modern, airy interiors — pale wood, natural stone, and glass throughout. Family-run with a genuinely warm, non-pretentious atmosphere. The motto is 'Alles kann. Nichts muss.' — everything is possible, nothing is required.
Book a lake suite if possible — private footbridge access to the swim pond is genuinely special and worth the premium
Why It Matters
One of very few ski-in/ski-out luxury aparthotels in the Wilder Kaiser area with its own natural swimming lake. The 2025 opening of the adults-only Natürlich.Spa was a significant upgrade, and the property holds the Austrian Ecolabel for sustainability. The Kaiser's Deli restaurant earned a 2025 Gault&Millau recommendation under chef Peter Pitonak. Listed on Tablet Hotels and featured by FOUR Magazine.
Kaiserlodge opened in autumn 2017 as the sister property to Hotel Kaiser in Tirol, and it's a genuinely original concept — part apartment, part hotel, with 44 individually designed suites and apartments set directly on a 1,300m² private natural swimming pond. Fourteen of those units have their own footbridge straight into the water. The building's rooflines mirror the jagged peaks of the Wilder Kaiser above, and inside it's all reclaimed timber, pale stone, and natural fabrics. Ski-in/ski-out to the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental in winter; in summer, that same door opens onto hiking trails. The philosophy here is refreshingly simple: do what you want, when you want. Cook in your suite, eat in the restaurant, or order a one-pot dish sent up from the kitchen.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Garden Suite
Ground-floor suite with a private, fenced terrace and garden area — a practical choice for guests travelling with dogs, as pets can move freely in the enclosed outdoor space. Interiors follow the same warm Alpine style: reclaimed wood, quality textiles, fully equipped kitchen.
Lake Suite
The headline room type at Kaiserlodge. These suites have their own private footbridge giving direct terrace access to the 1,300m² natural swimming pond. Furnished with quality antique/reclaimed wood, natural fabrics, and large windows. Each has a covered balcony or terrace and a fully equipped kitchen.
Lake Suite Plus
The upgraded version of the lake suite — larger footprint with additional space for multiple guests, plus the same private jetty access to the swimming pond. Antique wood furniture throughout and a fully equipped kitchen.
Large Mountain Apartment
A spacious mountain-facing apartment with lake views. Good for families or groups of up to 6. The large format gives plenty of living space, and the kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering.
100 sqm
Nature Chalet
A standalone, freestanding nature chalet — a separate accommodation concept within the property. Mentioned specifically in Four Magazine's 2025 feature as an exclusive option for those wanting complete independence from the main lodge building.
Penthouse (2-bedroom)
Two-bedroom penthouse apartment with lake views. Top-floor positioning gives panoramic mountain and lake views. Sleeps up to 4 guests. Fully equipped kitchen and balcony.
120 sqmPenthouse (3-bedroom)
Three-bedroom penthouse apartment with lake views. Ideal for families or groups of up to 6. Same top-floor panoramic views and high-spec kitchen as the 2-bedroom version.
120 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The Wilder Kaiser nature reserve offers routes for rock climbing, canyoning, and trail running, with expert guidance available through the lodge's team.
The Golfclub Wilder Kaiser 27-hole course is in Ellmau, considered one of the most scenic golf resorts in the Alps. Club is about 17km from the lodge; arrangements can be made through the hotel.
The lodge sits at the trailhead for walks ranging from gentle valley paths through Scheffau to challenging summit ascents like the Scheffauer peak. The free Kaiserjet bus also connects guests to harder-to-reach starting points. Hiking guides available through the lodge.
Daily craft workshops in the in-house 'smithy' room led by regional artisans. Activities include soap-making, bread-baking, felting, wreath-making, syrup-making, and herbal foraging. Extra cost applies.
Dedicated kids club for children from age 2. Includes supervised nature play, children's cinema, indoor playroom with table football, pool table and ping-pong, herb garden maze and rope course, plus outdoor playground with water games, slackline, and bowling alley.
In-house bike and mountain bike rental available. The surrounding trails in the SkiWelt/Wilder Kaiser area offer everything from gentle valley rides to technical singletrack.
Direct ski-in/ski-out access to the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental, one of Austria's largest ski areas with 284km of pistes. A ski bus stop is directly outside the front door, and a VIP ski depot is at the valley station. The hotel's own ski rental 'Kaisers Sport' operates on-site.
Stand-up paddleboard yoga sessions on the nearby Hintersteiner See — a turquoise mountain lake about 4km from the lodge in the Wilder Kaiser nature reserve. Arranged by the lodge's team.
The hotel's 1,300m² natural swimming pond is free for all guests. Lake suites have private footbridge access; all other guests can swim from the communal lakeside garden area.
Seven gondola-accessed themed adventure parks reachable by free Kaiserjet bus: Hexenwasser Söll, Astberg Ponyalm, KaiserWelt Scheffau, Ellmi's Zauberwelt, Alpinolino, Filzalmsee Hochbrixen, and Erlebnisberg Hohe Salve. All included in the Wilder Kaiser Guest Card provided to hotel guests.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Flexible event and seminar spaces available for meetings and corporate retreats. The lodge positions itself as an inspiring creative working environment.
Meals and food orders from Kaiser's Deli delivered directly to apartments. A delivery fee of €15 applies.
Travel crib, highchair, baby bath, baby monitor (on request), diaper pail, bottle warmer, and children's menus all available at no extra charge.
Well-equipped gym with cardio machines (treadmills, cross-trainers, bikes, rowing), free weights, strength stations, and a stretch/mobility zone.
Provided to all guests. Includes free use of the Kaiserjet bus between the four villages, access to themed adventure parks via gondolas in summer, and other local perks.
Dogs allowed throughout the property, including in Kaiser's Deli restaurant (if they stay quiet). Charges may apply depending on room type.
On-site rental shop offering skis, snowboards, boots, hiking poles, bicycles, and mountain bikes. Pre-booking online available.
On-site ski storage and heated drying room for ski boots and golf equipment. VIP ski depot also available directly at the Scheffau valley station.
On-site herb garden supplies the kitchen. A small farm shop stocks regional ingredients for guests who want to self-cater.
SkiWelt shuttle bus stops directly outside the Kaiserlodge. In summer, the free Kaiserjet bus from the same stop connects to hiking destinations, gondolas, and adventure parks around Ellmau, Going, Scheffau, and Söll.
Secure underground car park free for all guests. Additional surface parking spaces also available directly at the lodge.
Electric vehicle charging point in the outdoor car park area, operated by an external provider at standard market rates.
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