Romantik Hotel

Almtalhof

Our spa area also includes a stone bath that effectively combines the elements of fire, stone and water. Mineral stones from the region are stored in an iron basket and heated over blazing flames. Finally, the basket with the glowing stones slowly sinks down into the clear water, immediately creating clouds of steam and a mystical and soothing mist.

Our masseuse offers classic massages, lymph drainage, shiatsu and bodywork. Special highlights are also the soothing treatments on the soft-pack lounger, which promises free-floating positioning and pleasant warmth. For the Cleopatra bath, you are wrapped in a fleece that has previously been soaked in milk and high-quality oils. The application on the warm soft-pack lounger allows the active ingredients to penetrate the skin intensively.

The mountain and hiking opportunities are as diverse as the Grünau area itself.
From easy, short hiking trails to extensive day and alpine tours, the surrounding alpine pastures and mountains offer the right destination for everyone. Taster climbing for young and old and exclusive full-day tours allow you to discover the hidden natural gems of the Salzkammergut on foot or by bike.

Every Wednesday evening in summer, the Grünau brass group performs echo blowing at Almsee. With various wind instruments, the musicians elicit a clear echo from the mountains all around. In mid-August, the annual brass festival takes place at Almsee, which is attended by brass groups from all over Austria.

With 21 kilometres of slopes and 120 snow cannons and snow lances, winter fun is guaranteed in the Kasberg family ski area. The children's ski arena is located directly at the Sonnalm, with lifts suitable for beginners and gentle slopes as well as two magic carpets. A magic forest and a children's race course are also available for the little guests. Real pros like to meet in Austria's largest freestyle park at 1,600 metres above sea level.

Cross-country skiing over snow-covered meadows and through quiet forests is also excellent in the Almtal. The Jagersimmerl cross-country trails are 11 km long in total. They start directly at the Jagersimmerl inn and are groomed and maintained from there.

Nature with its manifold expressions determines life here. Konrad Lorenz was already attracted to this hidden jewel in the eastern Salzkammergut. Greylag geese, ravens, kingfishers and bald ibises have now established themselves as free-flying landmarks of Grünau thanks to the dedicated work at the Konrad Lorenz Research Centre. Twice the area has been chosen as a film location for "Universum" nature film productions. In the Cumberland Wildlife Park, nature lovers can experience ibex, red deer, bison but also lynx, brown bears or wolves up close.

Once in a while you can look over the shoulder of a professional chef - this is even possible once a week at the Romantik Hotel Almtalhof. Every Wednesday, a group of at least four people can look into the pots of host and chef Jörg Leithner and prepare delicious dishes together with him. Pre-registration is required by the day before. Cost per person € 55,- incl. meal and aperitif in the kitchen.