2_0_DiscoverGermany_August 2015_Issue29:Scan Magazine 1
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In harmony with nature Herbs and happiness around Lake Fuschl Calling the Salzkammergut’s unique landscape of mountains and lakes its home, the wellness hotel Ebners Waldhof am See boasts spectacular nature to set both mind and body at ease. Guests can indulge in the healing properties of nature with the hotel’s own massage oils and heated sauna infusions with fresh extracts from the region. TEXT & PHOTOS: HOTEL EBNER‘S WALDHOF AM SEE RESORT & SPA | TRANSLATION: EMMIE COLLINGE
Nature’s charm is all encompassing in the Salzkammergut Lake District, with strength and inspiration radiating from the vast meadows of the foothills of the Alps, its 76 lakes, unspoilt natural rivers and becks, charming pastures, as well as the impressive limestone massifs of the Dachstein, Totem Gebirge and Höllengebirge mountain ranges. From the 1,000-year-old village lime tree in Faistenau to the distinctive Nockstein mountain in Koppl, the area around Lake Fuschl has crowned 13 unique locations; ‘Glücksplätze’, places of happiness. Follow your own bespoke ‘GlücksWanderung’ [Happiness Hike] for a touch of meditation and enjoyment in the Salzburg region.
When the time comes to head inside, Ebners Waldhof has a delightful homely feel, and its location, nestled between the mountain and the lake, is enough to set hearts’ racing. For time-out from the daily grind, the hotel offers archery, guided hikes, mountain bike rides, walks to discover local herbs, meditation in the forest and yoga amongst other activities. Interested guests can gain first-hand knowledge directly from the hotel’s experts on herbs as they reveal everything needed to know about the strength and effectiveness of herbs, including ones like eyebright and Zirbe pine. Naturally, the variety of herbs found depends on the time of year.
When it comes to culinary delights, Ebners Waldhof pays close attention to the healing plants of any scale that grow amongst the unspoilt nature of the surrounding Alps and in the hotel’s own herb garden. Head chef Alexander Ebner will certainly blend the most appetising around into his healthy herb-filled dishes. Plenty of events are scheduled during the summer season such as the Garden Show in Bad Ischl that runs from April to October, and Austria’s largest flower show, the Narzissenfest, takes place in Bad Aussee from 26 – 29 May. From June to September, high summer sees daily events taking place on the Hollersbach mountain pastures, and budding chefs can follow the gourmet Via Culinaria 4 Kids trails from July to September. All in all, these unique activities that play out in and around Ebners Waldhof promise a summer break that’s quite unlike any other and will leave guests feeling more revitalised than ever. www.ebners-waldhof.at
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