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Niche Destinations is a collection of distinctively different hotels, restaurants and resorts: small, privately owned and exceptional in every way. All the members listed in Niche Destinations have been visited and reviewed by us, inclusion is by invitation only.

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Austria

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The Collection of Niche Destinations in Austria

Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof

Hotel Arlberghöhe Hotel Pirchner Hof Hotel Restaurant Spa Rosengarten

Hotel Schloss Seefels

Hotel Tirol Mohr Life Resort

Parkhotel Igls Singer Sporthotel & SPA

Sporthotel IGLS St Peter Stiftskeller – The Restaurant ★★★★

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Hinterthiersee Tyrol

Health . Spa . Lifestyle

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St Christoph/Arlberg Tyrol

Ski & all Snow Sports

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Reith/Alpbachtal Tyrol

Health . Wellbeing

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Kirchberg/Kitzbühel Tyrol

Gourmet . Ski . Golf

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Pörtschach/Lake Wörth

Spa . Golf . Water Sports

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Fiss-Ladis-Serfaus Tyrol

Ski . Summer Sports

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Lermoos/Zugspitz Arena Tyrol

Spa . Summer Sports . Lifestyle

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Igls/Innsbruck Tyrol

Health . Spa . Lifestyle Turnaround

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Berwang/Zugspitz Arena Tyrol

Spa . Ski . Summer Sports

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Igls/Innsbruck Tyrol

Golf . Ski . Summer Sports

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Salzburg Salzburg

City & Lifestyle

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Carinthia

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Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof Hinterthiersee – Tyrol

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Member of Healing Hotels of the World

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Health . Spa . Lifestyle

Rooms & tariffs 30 rooms & suites from €95 to €185 pp/pn half-board Programmes Detox, relax & anti-aging Pancha Karma cure Yoga & meditation Personal coaching Lifestyle advice

How to get there Innsbruck & Salzburg Airports – 1 hr Munich Airport – 1 hr 30mins

The Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof represents an unrivalled fusion of Indian healing methods and European culture, set against the stunning backdrop of the Austrian Alps. Following examination and diagnosis

by Indian Ayurveda practitioner Dr Sharma, he devises an individual treatment plan helping guests to achieve their aspirations for health, beauty, regeneration and equilibrium with Ayurveda. The Resort offers a unique range of authentic Ayurveda programmes & treatments including Pancha Karma cure.

The Ayurveda centre features an indoor swimming pool with stunning mountain panoramas, three themed saunas, fitness and relaxation rooms, a Finnish sauna, a cleansing bath, an Eucalyptus steam bath and the Ayurveda lounge. Guests also enjoy the unique culinary concept of the resort’s Ayurvedic Chef, preparing traditional Ayurvedic recipes with locally grown, seasonal produce. The extraordinary alpine location not only offers a host of outdoor activities but also supports the Ayurvedic path for improving energy levels and inner strength, with the power of the Alps working as a stabiliser.

Worth knowing • Leading European Ayurveda Resort • Best for Pancha Karma cures & Ayurveda programmes • Well known Yoga Retreat • Professionalism & authenticity with aid of native Indian practitioners, followers of the Ayurveda philosophy • Nutritional principles – the combination of traditional Indian Ayurveda recipes with locally grown Austrian produce. www.sonnhof-ayurveda.at sonnhof@thierseetal.com • Tel: +43 5376 5502 08|09

Hotel Arlberghöhe St Christoph/Arlberg – Tyrol

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Ski & all Snow Sports

Rooms & tariffs 21 rooms & suites from €120 to €245 pp/pn half-board Activities Skiing, off-piste skiing, snowboarding, freeriding, heli-skiing

How to get there Innsbruck Airport – 1 hr 15mins Memmingen-Allgäu Airport – 1 hr 40mins Zurich Airport – 2 hrs Munich Airport – 3 hrs

Then and now, an absolute classic!

At 1,800m altitude, well established traditions and the sophistication of a modern winter resort go hand in hand. Right here, in the very heart of St Christoph, the Arlberghöhe welcomes you! At the foot of the legendary Galzig mountain – situated directly adjacent to the slopes and right next to the St Christoph cable car line or the Maiensee lift – the hotel is proud to be your VIP ticket for a top-ofthe-range skiing experience. At your return, take off your skis outside the front door and enjoy some more brilliant sunshine from your private premier seat on the magnificent sun terrace, take in the spectacular views of the breathtaking winter panorama – this exclusive spot with its own and famous ambience is reserved for hotel guests only!

Worth knowing • Arlberg – the cradle of alpine skiing • Arlberghöhe – ski-in & ski-out • Best located sun terrace situated at the base of family-downhill ‘Christoph’ with spectacular mountain scenery • Authentic Austrian cuisine • Ski school & ski lift for beginners right next to the hotel www.arlberghoehe.at info@arlberghoehe.at • Tel: +43 5446 2635 10|11

Hotel Pirchner Hof Reith/Alpbachtal – Tyrol

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Health . Wellbeing

Rooms & tariffs 76 rooms & suites from €68 to €140 pp/pn half-board Activities Hiking, skiing, Nordic Walking, supervised exercise & wellness programme

How to get there Innsbruck Airport – 45mins Salzburg Airport – 1 hr 30mins Munich Airport – 1 hr 40mins

Nestled in the Tyrolean Alpbachtal, against the spectacular backdrop of the Kitzbühel and Zillertal Alps, unspoilt nature meets authentic Tyrolean hospitality. The family-run Pirchner Hof is situated in the charming village of Reith with the award ‘Europe’s most beautiful flower village’. According to the philosophy ‘Your wellbeing is our priority’ the hotel is a quintessential destination for holidaymakers seeking to connect with nature and discover means of health preservation. The holistic concept is based on naturopathy, healthy nutrition, exercise & relaxation. Facilities include a generous landscaped garden with alpine flowers and herbs, organic bio-pond, barefoot path & Kneipp basin, indoor- and outdoor pool, sauna landscape, various relaxation areas and an extensive exercise pavilion with panoramic view. Space and time to unwind in this natural place, for feeling good, for balancing body, mind and soul and for healthy living.

Worth knowing • The home of wellbeing • Austria’s premier hotel for naturopathy • Art of cooking: herbs from the hotel’s own garden & fresh produce of the highest quality – mostly organic or from local farms • Awarded the Austrian quality seal for the highest hiking quality • Preventative health programmes: anti-stress, back care, detox & fasting www.pirchnerhof.at info@pirchnerhof.at • Tel: +43 5337 62749 12|13

Hotel Restaurant Spa Rosengarten Kirchberg/Kitzbühel – Tyrol

Member of Relais & Châteaux

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Gourmet . Ski . Golf

Rooms & tariffs 26 rooms & suites from €95 to €310 pp/pn b&b Activities Golf, tennis, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, cookery courses

How to get there Innsbruck Airport – 1 hr 10mins Salzburg Airport – 1 hr 30mins Munich Airport – 1 hr 50mins

Hotel Restaurant Spa Rosengarten is THE cutting-edge gourmet destination in Kirchberg/Kitzbühel.

Conceived by top Austrian chef Simon Taxacher, the hotel combines sophisticated design, top quality materials and supreme comfort with a world class culinary experience, individual service and exceptional hospitality. The multi award-winning Restaurant Rosengarten holds the reputation of top gourmet spot in the Kitzbühel Alps – the only restaurant in Tyrol ever to be awarded 2 Michelin stars (2009). Taxacher’s innovative French-Mediterranean cuisine is at the heart of the hotel, which also offers the Bistro ‘Rosengarten Light Dining’ and a top floor cooking studio & cookery school. 26 contemporary rooms & suites, a chic piano bar lounge and a charming spa featuring individually tailored beauty treatments plus romantic spa suite for two complete the range of facilities. Nestled in the Kitzbühel Alps, with the Gaisberg sports mountain on the doorstep, Relais & Châteaux Rosengarten offers a huge array of year round summer and winter outdoor pursuits.

Worth knowing • New member of Relais & Châteaux & ‘Grand Chef Relais & Châteaux’ for 2012 • French-Mediterranean cuisine at Restaurant Rosengarten – 3 Gault Millau toques, 2 Michelin stars 2009 • Butler room breakfast at Rosengarten – let us surprise you!

• 4 golf courses within 13km plus 19 in the vicinity • Popular for meetings, small incentives & private parties www.rosengarten-taxacher.com welcome@rosengarten-taxacher.com • Tel: +43 5357 4201 14|15

Hotel Schloss Seefels Pörtschach/Lake Wörth – Carinthia

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Member of Relais & Châteaux

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Spa . Golf . Water Sports

Rooms & tariffs 71 rooms & suites from €120 to €225 pp/pn half-board Activities Hiking, biking, golf, water sports, tennis, para-gliding, spa

Sumptuous castle in exquisite location directly on south facing shores of Lake Wörth with spectacular panorama over Slovenian and Italian Alps, just 25km from regional Capital Klagenfurt. Completely reconstructed in 2001, offering contemporary luxury and outstanding service on international level.

Relais & Châteaux Member since over 25 years, the Seefels is a modern classic amongst Austria’s top hotels. Summer activities are dominated by the lake, 4 fabulous golf courses in the immediate vicinity offer unforgettable hours on the greens. Four restaurants during summer (2 during winter) are renowned for delicious Austrian and international dishes plus finest wines and brandies.

Particularly famous for their atmospheric bar, themed events and New Years’ Eve Celebrations.

Excellent spa requires advance bookings.

Worth knowing • Spectacular heated lake water pool suspended in lake • Extensive hotel owned Marina with direct access to restaurants • Recipient of 2 sought–after international Relais & Châteaux trophies for excellent ambiance and service • All spa facilities with large windows over the lake • Open all year

How to get there Klagenfurt Airport – 20mins Ljubljana Airport – 1 hr 30mins

www.seefels.com office@seefels.at • Tel: +43 4272 2377 16|17

Hotel Tirol Fiss-Ladis-Serfaus – Tyrol

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Ski . Summer Sports

Rooms & tariffs 40 rooms & suites from €60 to €176 pp/pn half-board Activities Hiking, mountain biking, e-biking, Nordic Walking, skiing & snowboarding

The 4 star Hotel Tirol is situated in the village of Fiss in Tyrol, at 1400m above sea level in the well known Fiss-Ladis-Serfaus triangle, an award winning holiday region.

Privately owned by the Family Pregenzer, the Hotel Tirol oozes charm and individuality as well as local expertise and an instinctive know-how of guests’ expectations. Hotel Tirol is a summer and winter family destination, offering a range of hiking and e-biking (!) options during the summer, as well as being an excellent ski area during the winter season. Guests can enjoy wonderful benefits with the ‘Super Summer Card’, which is included in the room rate. Days are started with a hearty eye-popping breakfast; afternoon snacks and a daily 5 course dinner are also part of the deal; all food is local, brimming with authentic taste and freshness – the Austrian Dessert Buffett is an experience to behold.

Worth knowing • It is exactly what it says: Tirol • Tyrol’s premier region for summer family holidays • Home to Europe’s most family-friendly ski area • Extraordinary personalised hospitality & service • Splendid alpine elegance with loving attention to detail

How to get there Innsbruck Airport – 1 hr Munich Airport – 2 hrs

www.hotel-tirol.net info@hotel-tirol.net • Tel: +43 5476 6358 18|19

Mohr Life Resort Lermoos/Zugspitz Arena – Tyrol

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Spa . Summer Sports . Lifestyle

Rooms & tariffs 65 rooms & suites from €99 to €350 pp/pn half-board Activities Fly fishing, diving, horse riding, hiking, mountain biking, golf

MOHR Life Resort – the epitome of zest for life Located on an Alpine plateau at more than 1,000m above sea level, in a wide valley at the foot of the mystical Zugspitze, the Mohr Life Resort is embedded in the tranquil Tyrolean village Lermoos. The magical beauty and special charm of the region is reflected in the hotel, offering stunning panoramas from the stylish rooms and suites with open bathrooms and terraces. The 1,800sqm spa comprises a Bisazza-tiled pool, a relaxation area floating above the water plus an array of steam rooms and saunas.

‘Ligne St Barth’ and ‘Thalgo’ products are used in the VIP spa and treatment cabins. Enjoy fly fishing, diving, hiking, mountain biking, golf and horse riding. The hotel-owned Quarter Horses are special highlight for equestrians.

Worth knowing • Multiple spa awards • Designer hotel 2010 – named as an exceptional designer hotel in the German Bertelsmann Guide • Exclusive lifestyle and leisure offers • Hotel-owned Stud Farm, Quarter Horses and riding • 2 private lakes for diving and fishing

How to get there Innsbruck & Munich Airports – 1 hr

www.mohr-life-resort.at willkommen@mohr-life-resort.at • Tel: +43 5673 2362 20|21

Parkhotel Igls Igls/Innsbruck – Tyrol

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Member of F.X. Mayr Association

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Health . Spa . Lifestyle Turnaround

Rooms & tariffs 42 rooms & 9 suites from €135 to €345 pp/pn b&b Therapy modules from €1,010 pp/week Therapy Modules Mayr-Classic Mayr-Intensive Musculoskeletal System Heart & Circulation Metabolism & Detox Super Medical Check How to get there Innsbruck Airport – 15mins Salzburg & Munich Airports – 1 hr 30mins

Health Retreat – Nutrition, Exercise & Regeneration based on the Modern Mayr Medicine As the winner of the 2011 Tatler Spa Trophy for ‘Hardcore Turnaround’, the Parkhotel Igls is amongst Austria’s most distinguished Health Retreats. It is situated in its own large park on the outskirts of the charming Olympic village of Igls, 900m above sea level and surrounded by the stunning Tyrolean mountains. Parkhotel Igls has undergone fundamental refurbishment in 2009 and now offers 51 hugely comfortable rooms & suites with balconies & panoramic views. Following the Motto ‘Health is Central’, the highly qualified medical team advises and treats guests according to the renowned Modern Mayr Therapy with main focus on detox, regeneration and overall wellbeing. A week’s stay comprises thorough medical examination, tests and personal supervision as well as the delicious Modern Mayr Cuisine with freshly prepared dishes based on local, organic produce. The well- appointed spa offers a stunning indoor pool with hydrotherapy section and saunas plus a wide range of treatments, also available is a Kneipp circuit, physiotherapy, Kybun training, group exercise & yoga. Guests leave feeling revitalised and armed with a new determination for a healthier body and a clearer mind.

Worth knowing • Health is Central at Austria’s latest Health Retreat • Committed to Nutrition, Exercise & Regeneration • Holistic cleansing and regeneration for body and soul

• Pioneer of Modern Mayr Medicine • Ideal place for complete lifestyle turnaround • Awarded inclusion in Tatler Spa Guide 2012

www.parkhotel-igls.at info@parkhotel-igls.at • Tel: +43 512 377 305 22|23

Singer Sporthotel & SPA Berwang/Zugspitz Arena – Tyrol

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Member of Relais & Châteaux

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Spa . Ski . Summer Sports

Rooms & tariffs 54 rooms & suites from €105 to €285 pp/pn half-board Activities Spa, hiking, mountain biking, Nordic Walking, skiing, private excursions

How to get there Memmingen-Allgäu Airport – 30mins Innsbruck Airport – 1 hr

The Singer Sporthotel & SPA, a longstanding member of Relais & Châteaux, is situated in the village of Berwang in the Zugspitz Arena at 1,300m above sea level. Owned and managed by the Singer family since 1928, this alpine hideaway offers legendary Tyrolean hospitality in 54 sumptuous rooms, all with stunning panoramas. The exceptional 1,800sqm destination spa is spread over 3 levels and boasts huge heated indoor & outdoor pools, a sauna landscape and multiple relaxation areas. Unique in the world: the 10,000sqm alpine relaxation garden. Unique in Austria: signature treatments based on local tradition as well as the Vinotherapy by Caudalie©. Fabulous food, impeccable service and a host of outdoor activities compliment the splendid hotel facilities.

Worth knowing • Traditional Tyrolean style with contemporary accents • Ski in & ski out from 1,340 to 1,740m – snow is guaranteed!

• Elegant spa complex with all-year round heated outdoor pool, superb treatment rooms, panoramic views and ‘spa for two’ • Individually tailored sport and fitness programme • Superb destination for small incentive groups

www.hotelsinger.at office@hotelsinger.at • Tel: +43 5674 8181 24|25

Sporthotel IGLS Igls/Innsbruck – Tyrol

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Member of Private Selection Hotels

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Golf . Ski . Summer Sports

Rooms & tariffs 74 rooms & suites from €68 to €202 pp/pn half-board Activities Golf, skiing, hiking, mountain biking, Nordic Walking, spa

The Health Getaway Sporthotel IGLS is situated on a sunny plateau in the Olympic village of Igls, 900m above sea level and overlooking the Tyrolean Capital Innsbruck – just 5km away. With its substantial tradition of finest Tyrolean hospitality, the 4 star Sporthotel IGLS is a leading force in Wellbeing Tourism, offering a superb range of holiday options, from short breaks to staying throughout the summer.

The variety of 74 thoughtfully appointed rooms and suites combined with spacious restaurants and public areas provide an ideal environment for both the active and relaxed guest. Alongside the well designed spa facilities promoting wellness and regeneration, a huge range of sports and activities is available, including the hotel’s excellent own Olympia golf course. Three generations of ownership by the Beck family have made the Sporthotel IGLS a fine holiday destination in its own right.

Worth knowing • Renowned ‘climatic health resort’ • Great location for meetings, incentives, conferences and events • Golf destination in its own right – 3 golf courses within 15mins • Cultural City break in Innsbruck, the Capital of Tyrol • Olympic world premieres: 2012 Youth Olympic Games in Innsbruck – the Capital of the Alps

How to get there Innsbruck Airport – 15mins Salzburg & Munich Airports – 1 hr 30mins

www.sporthotel-igls.com hotel@sporthotel-igls.com • Tel: +43 512 377 241 26|27

St Peter Stiftskeller – The Restaurant Salzburg

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City & Lifestyle

Lunch & dinner menus from €35 pp New Years’ Eve Dinner 3 courses & Amuse-Bouche from €90 pp Mozart Dinner Concert from €51 pp Daily at 8pm Admission from 7.15pm

How to get there Salzburg Airport – 15mins

The epitome of Salzburg hospitality for over 1200 years, the famous St Peter Stiftskeller – The Restaurant, is a destination in its own right. Reputedly Europe’s oldest inn, St Peter Stiftskeller – The Restaurant, has hosted nobility, clergy and bourgeoisie through the ages. Be it for an intimate dinner for two, a celebration with family and friends, a sumptuous wedding or a succinct corporate event, St Peter Stiftskeller – The Restaurant, is the place to go. Be it in the shaded garden during summer, for the specially created Easter Market during spring or the gorgeously decorated parlours and dining rooms during the Advent and Christmas season, dining at the St Peter Stiftskeller – The Restaurant, is always much more than just a meal, it is an experience.

The Stiftskeller has gained international fame and recognition with its themed Mozart Dinners. Performed every day in the historic Barock Hall, they are an intrinsic part of the Salzburg Music Scene.

Worth knowing • Oldest restaurant in Europe in the heart of historic Salzburg and in close vicinity to Cathedral Square & the Festival Theatre • Accommodates up to 700 guests across 11 themed rooms and the Inner Courtyard • Unique venue for large events, intimate gatherings or dinners • St Mary Winter Wonderland from 18 Nov – sparkling decorations, exquisite Advent menus, St Mary Christmas Market, percussion band, life size Christmas crib, ...

• Home of the famous Mozart Dinner Concerts www.stpeter-stiftskeller.at stpeter@haslauer.at • Tel: +43 662 8412 680 28|29

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