At Puradies summer remains reassuringly familiar, while carefully considered additions are woven in over time—just enough to complement the character of the historic mountain farm.
There is something comforting about knowing exactly what awaits you on a summer holiday. That the mountains still stand where they always have. That the meadows continue to carry the scent of fresh hay and freedom. That the geraniums adorning the windows of the historic mountain farm glow as brightly as if winter had never passed. Some things are simply best experienced exactly as we remember them.
At Puradies, this sense of familiarity is preserved beautifully. Change is introduced with a gentle hand and only when new ideas are as clear and considered as the mountain air on a summer morning.
That morning air carries the scent of pine needles and dew-covered grass. Birds sing above the meadows, where daisies and wild clover are in bloom and the first bees drift lazily from flower to flower.
As the day unfolds, the air grows warmer. Cowbells echo in the distance. Somewhere, a mountain stream rushes over stone. Butterflies dance across the fields, while a rustle from the forest hints at life hidden among the trees. The rugged peaks stand in sharp contrast to the brilliant blue sky, and on the high plateau, the summer sun seems almost to overflow with light.
By evening, the sky draws back the coolness. The sounds of the meadows grow louder. Crickets and grasshoppers take over or rather, seem determined to outdo the birds that filled the day with song. And yet, a sense of stillness settles gently over the valley.
Like a living frame, the surrounding landscape embraces the historic Pinzgau mountain farm and its carefully integrated additions, from the Heaven Spa to the award-winning Ess:enz restaurant. Within this setting, days unfold effortlessly—moving from the natural pool to a sun lounger, peeking into the barn for freshly laid eggs, or settling into the striking design bar for an exceptional drink.
To make summer feel even more carefree, the inclusive offerings have been expanded to include complimentary non-alcoholic refreshments at selected times of the day, along with a light lunch.
And for those who wish to venture beyond the gentle frame that Puradies provides, the wider alpine landscape awaits. The mountains invite exploration whether on foot, by bike, on a summer toboggan run, or simply with a leisurely stop at one of the many mountain huts nestled among the Leogang peaks.
And so, year after year, memories are created that feel familiar even before they have truly begun to form.
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photos: Timo Kästner; Eric Friese
