White walls, almost black timbering, and two or three storeys high – a typical alpine house. Yet in some areas, this style of building has changed significantly over recent years …
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How can you get the most out of your holiday? By planning it exactly the way you want it. Find action appealing? Just want to relax? Must be environmentally friendly? At the dasMAX lifestyle hotel in Seefeld, there’s something for every type of guest – whether you’re an adventurer, a peace seeker or a mindful traveller.
The European Research Centre for Nuclear and Particle Physics is researching the structure of matter. One realisation is certain: The new CERN B777 research centre designed by Henning Larsen will be round and largely made of wood.
How can you explore South Tyrol? How about on a racing bike! The Parkhotel Mondschein in Bolzano and the Hotel Schwarzschmied in Lana are ideal starting points for rides on narrow wheels: the tours on offer are as varied as South Tyrol itself…
The circle closes at OLM, the round Eco Aparthotel in the South Tyrolean Taufer Valley. It all began with a millstone – now guests can expect a refined “Olm” character in harmony with nature. Harmonious architecture, a forward-looking catering concept and a hotel that is energy self-sufficient and certified for its sustainability characterise the OLM. Everything runs smoothly here:
Wer das Lied aus den 1950ern kennt, der weiß schon, wie es an dieser Stelle weitergeht. Besungen wird hier ein ganz besonderer Duft. Welcher genau das ist, wird nicht geklärt – nur, dass er verlockend ruft. Möglicherweise liegt ja der beruhigende Lavendel der Bergwiese in der Nase. Oder ist es der kraftvolle Geruch nach Zirbenholz aus dem Stüberl? Vielleicht geht es um den Duft nach süßem Kaiserschmarren aus dem Wirtshaus am Berg? Wäre das Lied im Patznauntal entstanden, so könnte all das gut möglich sein. Im Boutique-Hotel Bergwiesenglück duftet es nämlich außen wie innen, und zwar nicht nur nach frischer Luft! Augen zu und Nase auf:
Of course you can go skiing from here, we are in the Zillertal after all. But there is so much more to experience around the ElisabethHotel! With Caro’s Namaste, Otto’s favourite places or aloe vera leaves on your skin – memories are made here!
Walk through the golden entrance of The Secret Sölden and you will find a luxurious retreat with a French touch. The alpine surroundings of the Ötztal is not ignored. In a magical way, the two worlds merge into a cosmopolitan overall concept. What exactly does that mean and what is hidden behind the inconspicuous exterior façade? Seven secrets are revealed here.
The Moar Gut nature resort in the Salzburg mountains has grown. The new buildings in modern timber construction fit in with the local building culture and strengthen the existing farm buildings. The 5-storey suite towers are the central element of the extension.
A warm welcome and desire for vitality? Over the last few years, the owners of the Nesslerhof, Tina and Hermann Neudegger, and their team of “guest whisperers” have listened very closely to what guests want from their next holiday at the Nesslerhof. These requests formed the basis of extension and building works, of an even more relaxing and diverse holiday destination. A destination full of vitality, or what you might call natural happiness.
The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, the first flowers are poking their heads out of the ground – spring will soon be here and with it the end of the ski season. Or is it? Not at all! Have you ever heard of spring skiing?
In the legendary winter sports destination of Sölden in the heart of the Ötztal Alps, you’ll find THE SECRET, a mystical and magical resort that opened its doors in March 2022 following extensive renovation and expansion work. For guests who are looking for both a cosmopolitan atmosphere and a retreat in nature, the modern lifestyle hotel is the place to be.
There is a rising star in the world of sustainable architecture: Strohboid. The company has made a name for itself by developing innovative and environmentally friendly building materials for the construction of sustainable homes. One of their latest products is the “Mountain Chalet” …
The OLM-Nature Escape, embedded in the breathtaking scenery of the Dolomites, embodies not only an outstanding technological concept, but also an architectural masterpiece in line with the highest sustainability standards. The project meets all the criteria of the “Casa Clima A Nature” standard and stands out thanks to its unique combination of technology, architecture and environmental awareness. OLM also recently received the GSTC certificate (Global Sustainable Tourism Council Hotel Criteria).
If you want to combine skiing with an architectural experience, the Swiss Chäserrugg is the place to be. A guided tour of the award-winning summit building by Herzog & de Meuron provides an insight into sustainable construction at 2,262 meters.
The OLM has been welcoming guests to the Taufer Valley in South Tyrol since December. It is not only the architecture that is innovative, but also the forward-looking culinary concept.
At 1,200 meters, above the village with a view of magnificent mountain peaks, nestled in the unique landscape of the Kleinwalsertal, lies the harmonious and traditional nature hotel Chesa Valisa****s, which from its Rhaeto-Romanic origin means something like “Walser house”.
For door number 10, the Naturhotel Chesa Valisas, nestled in the breathtaking landscape of the Kleinwalsertal at 1,200 meters, offers a harmonious break (1 night for 2 people) with traditional flair. The Rhaeto-Romanic “Walserhaus” impresses with lots of wood, light and space, accompanied by pleasant scents of wood, essential oils, herbs and spices.