Anyone who lives in Vienna or visits the city regularly knows the feeling: at some point it just gets too much. The traffic, the to-dos, the constant "quickly". And that's exactly when it's time for something different - not a stressful city trip or a crowded airport, but for a real time out. To take a deep breath, switch off and recharge your batteries. The good news: you don't have to travel far. All around Vienna Exceptional hotelsthat offer just that - peace, nature, enjoyment and plenty of space for yourself. We have five Special retreats for you - far away from everyday life, but very close to what really matters.
Almwellness Hotel Pierer - luxury meets nature on the Teichalm
Only around two hours away from Vienna is the Almwellness Hotel Pierer on the idyllic Teichalm in Styria - a place that is almost too beautiful to be true. Up here, where the Air clear and the cows are grazing comfortably, alpine Coziness and modern Luxury in a very special way.
The heart of the house is the spacious spa areaAn infinity pool with a view over the hills, various saunas (including an alpine herbal sauna!) and relaxation rooms with panoramic windows. Everything is well thought out without being overloaded. If you want to be active, you can start directly from the hotel to Hikes or Snowshoe tours - depending on the season. The culinary offer? Regional, creative, with ingredients from the surrounding area. In short: anyone looking for peace, nature and wellness will be happy here.
And the best thing about it: for the quality, ambience and relaxation on offer here, the Price-performance ratio really remarkably fair.
Pogusch tree houses - sleeping between the treetops
Something completely different awaits you on the Pogusch, where the famous Steirereck team not only offers culinary delights, but also Architectural standards sets. The Tree houses on the Pogusch are not rustic huts - but designed retreats in the middle of the forest. Wood, glass, clear lines - and only the rustling of the leaves in between.
The tree houses are part of a sustainable overall conceptthat harmonizes nature and modernity. InsideMinimalist, cozy, with a free-standing bathtub and a view of the treetops. ExteriorPure nature. If you do decide to stay in the main house, you can enjoy top-quality cuisine there. Slow food meets award-winning cuisine. Ideal for anyone looking for a little magic and a lot of silence.
The Steirerhof Bad Waltersdorf - thermal water for the soul
A true classic that reinvents itself time and time again: The Hotel & Spa Der Steirerhof in Bad Waltersdorf is more than just a wellness hotel. It is a place to Letting go - elegant, generous, family-run. Here, healing thermal water flows into spacious pools surrounded by a huge garden where you can stroll or simply lie around for hours.
Particularly noteworthy is the Medical expertise The hotel's specialty: if you like, you can not only be pampered here, but also do something specifically for your health - from massages and natural cosmetics to detox cures. The food is light, regional and conscious - even vegan-vegetarian Guests get their money's worth. The Steirerhof is not a place for Instagram snapshots - but for real regeneration.
Hotel Loisium - Wine, space and living in the Kamptal
Langenlois, about an hour away from Vienna, is known for its excellent wine - and this is exactly where the charming Hotel Loisium. A refuge for connoisseurs, which incorporates the special features of the region and carries them forward in style. The house itself is modern, with lots of wood, clear architecture and a fantastic view over the vineyards.
Whether during a guided wine tasting, a walk through the Cellar alleys or a bath in the Natural pool - Everything here feels decelerated. Especially nice: the personal atmosphere, which is characterized by real hosts. And if you feel like it, you can discover not only the Kamptal, but also the Wachau or the nearby Göttweig Abbey from here.
Land-Loft Sonnentor - Organic time-out in a herbal paradise
Those who do it consciously and close to nature likes, the Country loft from Sonnentor in the Waldviertel region. Sonnentor is known as an organic herb pioneer - and with the Land-Loft, the company has created a unique retreat built sustainably, lovingly furnished and deeply embedded in what the brand stands for - mindfulness, closeness to nature and the good life.
The loft is more Vacation home as a classic hotel room - with its own kitchen, lots of wood, clay plaster, natural light and a view into the distance. If you like, you can visit the Sonnentor adventure world, take a guided tour of the herbs or simply sit in the hammock with a cup of tea. There is no classic spa, no all-round care - but something that is sometimes even more valuable: Peace and simplicity.
Conclusion: Hotels around Vienna
These five accommodations are as varied as the needs we bring with us: sometimes luxurious, times minimalistSometimes for connoisseurs, sometimes for forest bathers. But they have one thing in common: they offer a real contrast to the city. No compromise, no distraction - but places where you really arrive. With yourself. And that is perhaps the Best time outthat you can treat yourself to.
Our tip: Regardless of whether you only have a weekend or a week - book in good time, many of these hotels are little gems and correspondingly well frequented. And: leave your cell phone in the Flight mode. The mountains, forests and vastness take care of the rest.
