Last Updated on September 29, 2022 by gregor
In the heart of one of Austria’s most beautiful and indescribable Alpine mountains, in the Grossarl Valley, about an hour’s drive from Salzburg, families Andexer and Carl Walter Viehhauser have built one of the most splendid small luxury hotels named the Grossarler Hof, 4-star Superior.
Guests can expect a mix of tradition, relaxed family atmosphere, award-winning à la carte cuisine, a superior hotel SPA and so much more. A travelogue:
Welcome to the Hotel Grossarler Hof in Großarl
Immediately upon our arrival, the friendly receptionist in her beautiful Dirndl offers us a welcome drink and directs us to the bar area where we sat sipping our Prosecco, while she is taking the registration details. It is surprisingly pleasant to relax while being informed about the different features of the hotel. The mini vacation starts pretty well!
The Grossarler Hof Rooms with Alpine mountain view
Superior Double room Rehblick, Small Luxury in every Room
We are given a beautiful suite on the first floor with a large balcony and a breathtaking view of the nearest mountain.
Despite the rustically look of the room, it is fully equipped with a Notebook-sized safe, Minibar, Flat-screen cable TV, Radio plus loudspeakers in the bathroom as well, Digital telephone & High-speed Internet access.
Alpine character
But what makes the room special are the alpine and charming character and the individual details like the pralines and the fruit plate as welcome small attention and very much appreciated big jug of fresh mountain water.
Actually, it is quite simple: Take a comfortable Feel good and decorate it with a pinch of luxury. Voilà, ready is the living dream for the well-deserved time out.
The Grossarler Hof Bathrooms
In the bathroom, we find the luxurious care range of Saint Charles Wild Roots: Shampoos, hand soaps, shower gels, and lotions from the sustainable natural cosmetics line from Vienna, which are produced from European medicinal plants in organic quality and are packaged in refill bottles.
The Erlenreich Relax & SPA
After our mountain hike tour (more later about outdoor activities) we discover a different dominion. A realm of deep relaxation, inspired by the sprawling alder forests that surround the GROSSARLER HOF – that gave Grossarl its name.
And shape a new dimension of relaxation and regeneration. After an exhausting trail tour, there is nothing better than a nice shower, a hot sauna, and a fantastic massage to make you forget your sore muscles.
The Erlenreich Relax & SPA offers:
High-quality treatments complete the relaxation and well-being experience.
✓ Indoor whirlpool & heated outdoor whirlpool
✓ Saunas (including Swiss stone pine sauna), infrared, steam bath, Kneipp basin
✓ Balance relaxation room with water beds
✓ 2 relaxation areas with comfort loungers
✓ Basic fitness room
✓ Professional spa treatments
The Alpine Elegant Restaurant
Under the Motto “It’s all in the taste”, the kitchen Chef, Andreas Gratz, focuses on hearty, sophisticated, seasonal and aromatic products. Traditional recipes provide the basis for reinterpretations of the culinary homeland. Contemporary. Innovative. Surprising.
Culinary Delights at the Jagastubn
Dinner at the Grossarler Hof is a real highlight. Here, a 4-course dinner or à la carte awaits the hotel guest and visitors.
Alternatively, you can browse the diverse menu to find what appeals to you most. The Jagastubn Restaurant will spoil you with the right food for every season.
The menu also offers dishes for friends of vegetarian cuisine.
An elegant setting for exquisite regional dishes. It is considered the Best restaurant in the Grossarl Valley. Multi-award-winning, including Falstaff 2018 (87 points/2 forks). Also available for celebrations for up to 30 guests.
Grossarler Hof famous Wine-Cellar
There is a rich and fairly priced wine list for your selection. Before entering the restaurant, you should get a first overview by looking into the wine cellar, which offers a superbly assorted selection of more than 300 wines including which rare Bordeaux and more…
The AMERICAN BAR
After dinner, we delight ourselves in the cozy and beautifully decorated bar lounge, which offers a fine selection of cocktails and digestives. Fancy an ARLERHOF Special (Vodka, rosemary, pine schnapps, lime juice, cane sugar) or a Frozen Strawberry Daiquiri?
The extensive bar and the cocktail menu offer a wide selection of gins, rums, single malts, fine brandies, high-quality spirits of all kinds, and the Grossarler Hof signature drinks.
The names of the beverages alone make you want to try each one of them. Whatever you wish to drink, just mention it and your wish will come true.
Breakfast at the Grossarler Hof
Breakfast is served as a marketplace buffet, egg dishes and coffee are brought to us at the table to avoid waiting times and thus crowds of people at the open “Egg Station”.
Wanderlust – Favorite tours in the Grossarl Valley
In the summer, the Grossarl Valley offers a diversity of activities. Simple Walking and hiking alternate with scenic mountain trails and more demanding tours.
A series of about 40 huts are scattered throughout the valley, offering excellent traditional food and beverage to thirsty and hungry tourists.
Passionate hikers enjoy the region because of the rich selection of tours and different types of landscape as well as ambitious mountain bikers. The panorama of the Hohe Tauern is very impressive.
For the whole family and lots of fun, you can choose to rent one of these mountain carts, a three-wheeler, going down the serpentine dirt roads in a fast but secure way. All safety gear like helmets and goggles are provided and we could hear the screams of the joy of the drivers, some alone, some with a child in front of them. It really sounded like great fun.
Step on the e-bike pedals at the valley of alpine meadows
In the Grossarl Valley, not only hikers find a wide variety of tours, but also e-bikers. The motorized support in the steep terrain makes extended tours in the alpine world possible. With two partners of the GROSSARLER HOF, you can rent bikes and equipment.
Highlights of the Grossarl Valley: activities
✓ 400 km of well-signposted hiking trails
✓ About 40 managed alpine pastures with local delicacies
✓ Austrian hiking quality seal for the Grossarltal
More about Outdoor activities: https://www.grossarlerhof.at/en/active-holiday-in-the-grossarl-valley/
Romantic simplicity – Mooslehen Chalet-Style Alpine Lodge
If you have never visited a hut before, you should soon catch up. The Mooslehenalm is one of the most delightful Alpine pastures in the Salzburger Land. Both on foot and with the E-Bike accessible!
The Mooslehenalm, which is operated by the Grossarler Hof, is located at 1,449 meters at sea level.
The Mooslehenalm …an ideal combination of luxury and simplicity!
In addition to the healthy mountain air and the special location, expect delicious and traditional delicacies, homemade by the dairyman: alpine butter, typical of the region: Sour cheese, homemade bread, and more.
Our Conclusion of the 4-Star superior Grossarler Hof Hotel
A cozy hideaway in a very special place is the motto of the Grossarler Hof in the Grossarl Valley. A place where you automatically immerse yourself after only a few hours to experience a relaxed, charming family atmosphere combined with an award-winning à la carte cuisine and a superior hotel SPA.
We are definitely looking forward to visiting the Grossarler Hof again but next time during winter, especially having the ski gondola right next door and to take advantage of the Ski Amade the largest ski resort in Austria which offers many ski slopes connecting 760 km of pistes and 270 lifts as well as to enjoy the traditional food and the homely atmosphere of the huts. Cannot wait to admire the hills with their wonderful white coat, turning the green scenery into a wonderful winter wonderland.
Many thanks for the enjoyable experience:
INFORMATION – Location and Website
The Großarler Hof is located in Unterbergstraße 76 . A – 5611 Großarl, Austria.
The prices for one night start at 130 Euro p.p. for a double room. Included is the use of the SPA area, as well as the ¾ bio-culinary, consisting of breakfast, afternoon snacks, and dinner.
Further information about the hotel and the offers can be found on the homepage www.grossarlerhof.at.
Note on Transparency
The report was written during a stay supported by the Grossarler Hof Hotel. There was no editorial influence on this article.
Addendum – What are the Small Luxury Hotels of the World
What is Small Luxury?
Since 2014 the Hotel Großarler Hof has been a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World. The philosophy of this Unification is: Bigger is not necessarily better. Small hotels have a unique, personal touch that touches the guests in a special way. Here you can look forward to inimitable experiences and the luxury of a very special kind. We can identify ourselves with this. 😉
