Austria’s ski resorts are among the finest in the world, and for travellers who want more than just the mountain, the country’s finest hotels have perfected the art of pairing excellent skiing with world-class wellness. The formula is compelling: mornings on legendary pistes, afternoons in a sauna with mountain views, evenings at a candlelit table with regional wine and cuisine that reflects the character of the valley.

Here are five of the best hotels in Austria for a ski holiday with wellness.
- Hotel Post Lech Arlberg, Lech am Arlberg
A Relais & Châteaux member since the 1980s and a family institution in the village since 1937, Hotel Post Lech is one of Austria’s most storied ski and wellness retreats. Its Post Beauty & Spa features a heated 15-metre outdoor pool with views over the Omeshorn massif, a sauna with panoramic forest views, a brine steam bath with an outdoor grotto, and an Arolla pine relaxation room. Three Relax Guide lilies recognise the quality of the offer. Beyond the spa, the hotel’s 46 individually designed rooms and suites, gourmet kitchen, and direct access to the Arlberg ski area (the fifth largest connected ski region in the world) make it the natural benchmark for ski-wellness hospitality in western Austria.
- Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol, Seefeld
Set on a high plateau above the Inn Valley with panoramic Alpine views, the Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol is renowned for one of Austria’s most impressive spa complexes: 5,300 m² featuring indoor and outdoor pools, multiple saunas, steam rooms, and a snow room. Seefeld’s ski slopes and scenic winter hiking trails are directly accessible from the hotel.
- Das Edelweiss Salzburg Mountain Resort, Großarl
A five-star mountain retreat in the Großarltal in Salzburg, with a spa world including a panoramic pool, multiple saunas, and a programme of alpine wellness treatments. Direct access to the Ski Amadé area, one of Europe’s largest ski regions, ensures exceptional skiing from the hotel door.
- Alpin Spa Hotel Tuxerhof, Tux
Located at the end of the Zillertal and steps from the Hintertux Glacier – Austria’s only year-round ski destination – the Tuxerhof pairs five-star glacier skiing with a refined spa featuring indoor and outdoor pools, a sauna landscape, and a full treatment menu. An ideal choice for serious skiers who refuse to compromise on recovery.
- Gradonna Mountain Resort, Kals am Großglockner
A stunning four-star resort in East Tyrol at the foot of Austria’s highest peak, the Großglockner. The wellness area features a panoramic pool with mountain views, sauna world, and a nature-immersed spa offer, paired with skiing at the scenic Kals-Matrei ski area.
Ski and Wellness in Austria: How to Choose the Right Hotel
For travellers combining ski and wellness in Austria, the choice of region shapes the entire character of the stay. The Arlberg is the gold standard for prestige and snow quality, and Hotel Post Lech is its finest expression of refined ski hospitality. Austria’s offer is rich: you can find exceptional skiing by day, genuine restoration by night. The combination for a perfect holiday.

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