The Hotel Valavier****s is located in the picturesque Brandnertal Valley – and once you've stayed here, you'll quickly understand why many guests return year after year. This family-run 4-star superior hotel isn't your typical run-of-the-mill hotel, but a place with character, heart, and history. For over 100 years, hospitality has been a hallmark of this place – and you can feel it in every detail.
As soon as you enter, you're greeted by an atmosphere of alpine chic, coziness, and spaciousness. The Alvier mountain stream trickles right past the hotel, and the garden is a small paradise with high-quality furnishings, retreats, and direct access to nature. Those seeking peace and quiet will find it here – as will those seeking to consciously enjoy themselves, exercise, or simply be pampered.
The Valavier offers a wide selection of lovingly designed rooms and suites – from cozy double rooms to spacious family apartments. Whether you choose the Alpine Loft with a mountain-view bathtub or the Valley View Suite with the sound of a mountain stream – each room is furnished with high-quality materials: oiled oak floorboards, SAMINA sleep systems, a selection of teas, a coffee machine, Grander water, and – depending on the category – a terrace or glass-fronted windows. The living areas are retreats full of warmth and elegance, where you'll immediately feel at home.
The hotel's wellness area leaves nothing to be desired. In the stylish sky bath with panoramic views or in the heated outdoor pool You can literally leave everyday life behind. Six different saunas – including a Swiss stone pine sauna, a hay sauna, a marine climate cabin, and a bio sauna – ensure soothing relaxation. After your sauna session, the "Room of Silence" or the sensory terrace with herbs invites you to pause and reflect.
A particularly pleasant feature: There are dedicated family times (in the morning) and an adult area in the afternoon, allowing every guest to find the perfect amount of relaxation. Beauty and massage treatments round out the offerings – from Ayurveda and classic massages to cosmetics, always with high-quality products and attentive care.
A Fitness room with Technogym equipment is also available – ideal for those who want to stay active even on vacation. And those who want to relax afterwards can simply use the adjacent relaxation areas, the steam bath, or treat themselves to a massage.
The cuisine at Valavier is a true highlight – not only because of its quality, but also because of the way it's presented. In the in-house show kitchen, you can watch the professional chefs at work. Live cooking makes the creation of the dishes transparent, entertaining, and appetizing. What ends up on your plate is a blend of Alpine culinary tradition, Mediterranean lightness, and culinary creativity – honest, high-quality, and full of flavor.
Whether in the hotel restaurant, the à la carte restaurant, or the charming grocery store "Meyers Speis" – you'll sense the love for the region and its culinary delights everywhere. Matching wines, fine cheeses, and sweet classics from the in-house patisserie round out the offerings.
Families also feel perfectly at home at the Valavier. There are child-friendly rooms, spacious apartments, a dedicated children's pool with a slide, and thoughtful time slots in the wellness area for parents with children. The hotel's daily routine ensures that both those seeking peace and quiet and families find their own space. Younger guests can romp in the garden, cook together with their parents, or simply enjoy the Alpine lifestyle.
The Brandnertal Valley itself is a true natural highlight of Vorarlberg – yet it's still considered an insider tip for many. Located at 1,000 meters above sea level, Brand boasts its unspoiled charm, clear mountain lakes, rustic huts, and spectacular views of the surrounding Rätikon peaks. Hiking trails, bike routes, and cross-country ski trails begin right outside the hotel's doorstep. In winter, the region transforms into a family-friendly ski resort with modern facilities and cozy dining options.
Nearby is the Tschengla plateau, a popular destination in both summer and winter. Lünersee, a fascinating mountain jewel at over 1,900 meters above sea level, is another highlight of the region – ideal for an easy hike with fantastic panoramas. Just seven seconds from the hotel is the Alvier natural swimming lake – perfect for cooling off on warm summer days.
Whether you enjoy being active or just want to let yourself go – the Brandnertal and the Valavier complement each other perfectly: one offers you impressive nature, the other a place of security and relaxation.
A place with attitude. A temporary home.
day | opening hours |
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Monday | 7:00 – 22:00 |
Tuesday | 7:00 – 22:00 |
Wednesday | 7:00 – 22:00 |
Thursday | 7:00 – 22:00 |
Friday | 7:00 – 22:00 |
Saturday | 7:00 – 22:00 |
Sunday | 7:00 – 22:00 |