Last Updated on January 5, 2025 by gregor
Nestled on the shores of Lake Fuschl in the stunning Salzkammergut region, and just a short drive from the festival city of Salzburg, Ebner’s Waldhof is a superior resort that promises an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re seeking wellness, romantic escapes, family-friendly holidays, or opportunities for outdoor sports, this resort is an ideal destination that caters to every traveler’s desires.
After a 3-hour drive from Vienna, we arrived at Ebner’s Waldhof feeling a bit weary and greeted by rainy, chilly weather. Though we couldn’t immediately enjoy the resort’s private beach on Lake Fuschl, we eagerly explored the resort’s crown jewel: an expansive 4,000 m² SPA, the largest private SPA in the Salzkammergut. This wellness oasis features indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, and treatments designed to rejuvenate body and mind—a perfect way to unwind after the journey.
Our suite was a haven of comfort, complete with a separate salon and a terrace offering breathtaking views of the resort and the majestic Lake Fuschl. The cozy yet elegant design of the suite made it the perfect retreat, whether relaxing after a day of exploring or simply soaking in the serene surroundings.
We could not wait to get into those fluffy bathrobes and hit the wellness area. There, we were greeted by very professional staff who showed us the various amenities. We were overwhelmed with the choice between the Infrared cabin, the Finnish sauna, the saline steam bath or the saline inhalation grotto. We decided to try them all. Because of these diversity, it was a very quiet and we enjoed a very private experience. The highlight was certainly afterwards to jump into the cold waters of the Grotto.
After a delicious dinner, we explored the bar area, very pleasant and offering each night a different entertainment, this time was a talented piano player bringing back sweet memories.
Waking up to a new day, the sun was mirroring its first rays onto the smooth surface of the Fuschl lake, amazingly, 90% of the rooms are oriented towards the lake. After an extensive and plentiful breakfast, we decided to explore the charming region made up of soft rolling hills, wide bands of mixed forest and blooming mountain pastures and the unforgettable villages. Our journey took us to Bad Ischl, the historical imperial summer residence of former Emperor Franz Josef and their renowned Café Zauner. Hallstatt with its houses standing close side-by-side appearing to be stuck onto the rock, was definitely the cultural highlight of the day. The Gmunder Pottery producing traditional and authentic crafts is another spot worth driving to.
The Salzkammergut is the home of the world-famous movie Sound of Music, which will be the subject of another post… stay tuned…
After driving around and walking for hours, we were looking forward to the massages and beauty treatments, which we had booked in the morning. The massage was not only relaxing but also was a pain away experience, thus allowing for a golf round the day after. All products used within the Spa are self-made from the hotel’s own Herb Kitchen.
This time around, we dined at the second restaurant of the hotel and were again pleased that despite having 124 rooms, we enjoyed quite a relaxing atmosphere.
Sunday came too soon, but how lucky were we to be in this wonderful resort, which offered so many activities without us needing to take the car! From the many sports like tennis, archery or hiking, we opted for golf and booked a 9-hole round at the Waldhof Golf Club overlooking the magnificent lake Fuschl, where the hotel’s own golf school offers introductory training courses for beginners. After a quick salad at lunch time, we took advantage of the hotel rental of some mountain bikes although we were tempted to get the e-bike instead. We cycled along the Fuschl lake and captured some very picturesque photos of the area and of the typical Zille boot carrying tourist from the Ebner’s Waldhof to the Schlosshotel Fuschl and back.
Also, recommendable for families with children since the hotel offers a wide range of activities like Pony stable and pets’ corner, outdoor playground, tubing run, hiking tours, carriage rides and of course, the water world with indoor pools, whirlpool and outdoor pools.
Our stay ended on a romantic note, as we booked the private spa just for the two of us, watching the sun go down over the lake and sipping a cold glass of Champagne.
The week-end was so fantastic and relaxing that we are already planning to book a few days in January and enjoy the cross-country skiing and the wonderful winter wonderland at the superior Wellness & Spa Hotel Ebner’s Waldhof.
In cooperation with Ebner’s Waldhof, Salzburg, Austria
