Tyrol: A weekend at the Stanglwirt

For most Austrians, this is Bio- and Wellnesshotel Stanglwirt a term. Even if you have never visited the hotel and therefore cannot quite place it, the name floats around somewhere in the back of everyone's mind. I know it from somewhere...

When the terms Weißwurstparty, Kitzbühel or Hahnenkamm are mentioned, the penny drops. Hardly any Austrian can ignore the ski event of the year and therefore also the almost equally famous Weißwurstparty at the Stanglwirt, where even world stars like Arnold Schwarzenegger come dancing.

We wanted to know why the Stanglwirt is so popular and were allowed to spend a weekend there.

Directions/Arrival

The rooms

As in every resort, there are different categories: double rooms, family rooms, studios and suites.
We immediately notice how close to nature everything is designed. Grass on the roofs and even the elevator that leads to the room is made of wood. Many elements in the room are also made of local stone pine. The furniture is made of solid wood, the bathrobes and towels are made of terry cloth and pure cotton, all carpets are made of the highest quality sheep's wool and all duvets and fitted sheets are made of the finest linen. You come in and immediately feel at home.

We also have a fantastic view of the Wilder Kaiser!

Prices start at €230 for 2 people in a double room including breakfast. But that's already a lot included. All of the services listed in this report are included!

We explore the facility. What immediately strikes us are the many Swimming pools. These are divided into 2 worlds, those for families and those for those seeking peace and quiet. We start with the family:

Family wellness world

Rock pool (indoor and outdoor pool)

The ambience of this pool is unique. You feel like you are in a grotto. The waterfall trickles gently. The water here is 32 degrees. As soon as you enter this room, you feel pure relaxation. The highlight of the rock pool is that you can swim outside regardless of the season. Outside you have a perfect view of the area and the Wilder Kaiser.

Rock pool sauna and whirlpool

Next to the indoor rock pool is this room, which will make your sauna heart beat faster. You should definitely try out the large whirlpool.

Tip: be sure to go upstairs and try one of the loungers. Here, too, you have a wonderful view of the Wilder Kaiser through huge glass panes. Here you can enjoy the peace and quiet, no matter what the weather is like outside.

Well, we have to admit, we came with our 2-year-old. There isn't much time for relaxation. But that makes the...

Children's water world

Every child's dream. There are several small pools indoors, naturally at a distance from guests seeking peace and quiet. The pools all have different depths, so there is something for every age. For the very little ones there is a small slide, and for the slightly older ones there is a pool with currents that becomes a kind of giant whirlpool.

The highlight is definitely the 120-meter-long water slide. The course record here is an incredible 13 seconds. It's hard to imagine, as it took me about 19 seconds and even that seemed extremely fast. This slide is a real adventure, and not just for children.

In the outdoor area you will also find the Stanglwirt SPA with beauty & massage (fees apply) and outdoor Family sports pool.

Wellness world for those seeking peace

Things are much more relaxed in this area.

Here you will find a Saltwater pool with 36° and a 25m professional swimming pool with time measurement with a rest area in front.

We found the Natural bathing lake with 517 m².

There is another whisper zone here and if you like, you can even go to the textile-free Sauna world Of course, we took the photos early in the morning when there was not a single guest here.

We found the Rock crystal steam bath (50°C). Also unique is the  Waterfall Grotto, which unfortunately doesn't come across as well in the photos as it does in reality. You feel like you're in the jungle.

We leave the water world and want to explore the area further. A little way off we come across the children's farm.

Children's farm

Children will find entertainment here. They can do crafts, play, pet and feed rabbits, jump into the haystack and do everything that children love about farms.

You can even drop your children off here if you book in advance! If only we had been told this a little earlier 😉 In any case, it was almost impossible to get our children to leave here again.

What else is there at Stanglwirt?

There is simply too much to be able to do everything in one weekend. Many of the services are Inclusive services and do not cost anything extra (like the ones mentioned above). An exact You can find an overview here.

Other special services such as tennis lessons, fishing or Lipizzaner riding naturally cost extra.

Here are a few examples of what else is available:

• An award-winning tennis village with 14 courts
• Award-winning Golf Sport Academy Stanglwirt (fee required) with Driving Ranch (free of charge)
• In-house Lipizzaner stud farm/ riding area
• Boxing ring (the Klitschkos often train here)
• Fitness Garden
• Gym
• A private Stangl Alm with cheese dairy
• An in-house bowling alley
• Various restaurants (we recommend the one with a unique cowshed view 😊)
• E-bike hire

Here are a few more impressions:

If someone is missing something, the Stanglwirt also offers lots of courses and excursions such as yoga, Nordic walking, climbing, hiking, mountain biking and more.

Does the Stanglwirt also have disadvantages?

We found a small one. The program and entertainment options are so varied that it was really hard for us to leave the resort. But there are countless places worth seeing in the area. We'll probably write a separate blog post about that.