My new favorite hotel near Vienna: historic city trip meets relaxing wellness in nature at Hotel Schlosspark Mauerbach. Not far from St. Stephen’s Cathedral and other sights in Vienna’s historic city center, the hotel has created an oasis of well-being in the Vienna Woods. This special location makes the Hotel Schlosspark Mauerbach a unique place to stay near Vienna.

In this hotel review of the Schlosspark Mauerbach, I’ll tell you how we liked our stay and whether the hotel is the right choice for you too.

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My Review of Hotel Schlosspark Mauerbach near Vienna

Location & Accessibility

The Hotel Schlosspark Mauerbach is just 25 minutes by car from the beautiful historic city center of Vienna and is located in the middle of the green Vienna Woods.

You can also reach the city center quickly by bus. The hotel also offers e-bike hire, which you can use to explore the green surroundings or reach the center of Vienna in just under an hour.

The concept of Hotel Schlosspark Mauerbach

Originally built as a business hotel for conferences in the Vienna Woods, the Hotel Schlosspark Mauerbach has been transformed into a tranquil wellness oasis in recent years. The spa areas of the adults-only hotel are not only cozy, but also equipped with modern facilities. The hotel is located in a romantic park where there is something to discover at every corner: a water lily pond with a shady pavilion, secluded benches by a small waterfall or quiet footpaths where you can stroll under the green canopy of the forest.

This makes the Hotel Schlosspark Mauerbach a unique accommodation that combines a city trip to Vienna with nature and relaxation. During the day, you can explore the impressive sights in the city, while in the afternoon you can lie in the sun by the pool or unwind in the forest sauna. It’s the perfect mix of discovery and relaxation!

The Rooms & Suites Hotel Schlosspark Mauerbach

The adults-only hotel is not only in a particularly idyllic location, but also very quiet thanks to its manageable size. The hotel has a total of 80 deluxe double rooms and six junior suites. Many of the rooms have direct access to the greenery thanks to their own terrace.

Junior Suite

During our stay at the Hotel Schlosspark Mauerbach, we slept in a junior suite. It is particularly spacious and has a separate seating area with a cozy double bed, which is located behind a room divider.

The bedroom leads directly into the large bathroom, which is separated by a glass wall. In addition to a shower, there is also a large corner bathtub, which provides warm relaxation, especially on winter evenings.

Like the entire hotel, the rooms are both cozy and modern.

Wellness

The so-called Park Spa is very spacious and offers plenty of room for privacy and tranquillity. There are loungers and retreats both indoors and outdoors.

The heated pool is also partly indoors and partly outdoors, which makes it the perfect place to swim all year round.

The large sauna area opened in 2020 with a Finnish sauna, bio sauna, steam bath, relaxing quiet rooms and a cool ice lounge where you can refresh yourself after a sauna session.

My absolute highlight in the hotel is the forest sauna: this is located in a separate outdoor pavilion and embodies “relaxing in the forest”. Two saunas made of different types of wood and with different temperatures offer a view through glass under the green canopy of leaves. Behind it is an outdoor relaxation area surrounded by trees and offering complete privacy.

The wellness area at the Hotel Schlosspark Mauerbach is the perfect place to relax after a city tour of Vienna and end the day in comfort. Of course, beauty treatments and massages are also on offer, providing additional pampering.

Fitness & Activities

Both the hotel and the surrounding area make the hearts of sports enthusiasts beat faster. The gym at Hotel Schlosspark Mauerbach is very well equipped and you can swim laps in the pool. The surrounding area is also ideal for jogging in the park, mountain biking through the Vienna Woods or canoeing in the neighboring town of Tulln on a small side river of the Danube.

Each room has a small gift for guests on arrival: a book with 70 tips for things to do around the Hotel Schlosspark Mauerbach for foodies, history lovers and nature fans with lots of ideas for excursions. A great idea!

Culinary delights at the Hotel Schlosspark Mauerbach

A stay at the Hotel Schlosspark Marbach not only includes breakfast in the morning at the generous buffet or a cake break in the afternoon, but also a very high-quality and delicious dinner: every day there is a different dinner menu with dishes that have regional influences from traditional Austrian cuisine, but are also internationally inspired. Salad, starter and soup as well as various desserts and a great selection of cheeses are offered on the buffet and are different every day. The main course is served à la carte and you can choose from three options: There was always a dish with meat, one with fish and a vegetarian/vegan option.

Whenever possible, the ingredients used are sourced locally from farmers and producers in the surrounding area.

During our stay in summer, we naturally preferred to sit on the terrace overlooking the park and enjoy the sunset. However, I also thought it was great that the hotel restaurant has a large conservatory, so that even on cold or rather uncomfortable days you have the feeling of sitting outside.

Tavolata Menu

For a special dinner, the Hotel Schlosspark Mauerbach offers a so-called Tavolata menu. This consists of a total of four courses with various small dishes to share. The concept reminded me of tapas, but with mostly traditional Austrian dishes. There is also a wine pairing with local wines, which complemented this dinner wonderfully.

A great experience for a special occasion or as a delicious end to a trip to Vienna.

Résumé of our stay at the Hotel Schlosspark Mauerbach

My new favorite address for a city trip to Vienna! Especially if you not only want to enjoy this beautiful city, but also want to unwind and “recharge your batteries”. The idyllic location, surrounded by the lush greenery of the Vienna Woods, the comprehensive wellness offer and the delicious and varied food have absolutely won me over. I can therefore only warmly recommend the Hotel Schlosspark Mauerbach for your next trip to Vienna.

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When the days getting colder and shorter, I’m a big fan of cozy wellness days. Exactly for that reason we decided to spend a long weekend in the mountains of Salzburg in Austria and the Edelweiss Salzburg Mountain Resort has been on the top of my list for that!

The hotel has a long family tradition and is run with a lot of heart und love for details by the family Hetteger for two generations already. In 2019 the Edelweiss got completely renovated and extended. The charm of the resort is warm and cozy but at the same time ultra modern and luxurious.

In this Hotel Review I’ll tell you about all the details of our stay at the Edelweiss Salzburg Mountain Resort!

One day at the Edelweiss Salzburg Mountain Resort

The Edelweiss in Grossarl

Location & Arrival

The Edelweiss is located in Grossarl in the beautiful part of Austria called “Salzburger Land”. Grossarl a popular village among tourists throughout the whole year. The Edelweiss is located right next to the lift station which leads up to the Kreuzkogel mountain which is a famous ski slope in the winter season – read more about this below!

After arriving at the hotel we drove directly in the garage where a lift led us in the “Alpenlounge” Reception for Check-In where the amazing staff has already been waiting for us with a welcome drink!

The Rooms & Suites

Junior Suite

We stayed in a Junior Suite “Melisse Deluxe” which has a balcony overlooking Grossarl and the surrounding mountains. The interior is very cozy with a sofa and soft blanket. The open bathroom has a spacious rain shower and two sinks while a high tech toilet is located in a separate little bathroom.

When we entered the suite, a plate with pralines and two wellness bags with slippers and towels for the spa have been waiting for us.

Premium Suites

If you prefer to have more space or when you’re traveling together with family or friends, the Premium Suites are the ideal choice.
The Premium Suite “Lavendel” has two separate bed rooms, a big walk-in closet, a bathroom with a tub and a huge balcony with sun beds.

The Premium Suite “Lavendel”

The Premium Suite „Feuerlilie“ has been my favorite room thanks to the cozy interior. This suite also has two bedrooms but both have separate bathrooms. Additionally you can find a living room with a modern wall-mounted fireplace in the heart of the suite which makes a warm ambience. Located on the highest floor of the hotel, the suite offers an amazing view from the big terrace. The whole facade which is facing the terrace is glassed and can be opened via sliding doors.

The Edelweiss Mountain Spa

I’ve been especially impressed by the huge wellness area, which spreads over several floors and has several indoor and outdoor areas. It’s without any question one of the most beautiful spas I’ve ever seen in a hotel! Beside severals saunas, cozy relaxing areas and great pools they also have a modern gym, a hairdresser and even a spa bar at the Edelweiss Mountain Spa!

Thanks to these unique facilities the Edelweiss won the Wellness Heaven Award in October 2021 which is rating the best wellness hotels in Europe and Asia!

Adults Only Areas

The spa is divided into family friendly and adults only areas which means that every guest can find the ideal place to unwind. The Adults Only wellness area has several glassed panoramic saunas which are offering lovely views to the mountains while you’re sweating. Several warm and cold pools can be found indoors and outdoors – my favorite one for cold autumn days was definitely the warm outdoor jacuzzi. The relaxing areas are very cozy and offer lots of space. During warm days you can even lay outdoors in the sunshine.

Infinity Pool

To start our day we loved to swim a few rounds in the beautiful sports pool but our personal favorite has been the “Adults Only” infinity pool with warm water. You enter the water indoors while a sliding door in the pool leads outside. This means that you can enjoy it during all weathers. During the late afternoons we always came to the infinity pool to overlook the valley and watching the sun going down while sitting in the comfortably warm water.

Family Areas

But of course the Edelweiss is extremely family friendly as well and has a separate family wellness area with different saunas, an indoor pool, a baby water playground and the highlight: the big sliding park with five water slides! They are not only made for kids but also for adults which like to have a little adrenaline rush! We especially had a lot of fun using the floating ring slide!

P.S. Parents which like to enjoy a bit of togetherness at the “Adults Only” area can bring their children to the lovely kids club. It opens from morning until evening and has professional employees which watch the children with many creative activities.

Beauty Mountain Spa

Of course you can also book beauty and massage treatments at the Edelweiss Beauty Mountain Spa. Especially impressive is the Turkish Hammam. It is a very romantic setting and perfect for a relaxing wellness treatment for couples!

The Edelweiss in the wintertime

As already mentioned above, the Edelweiss has the ideal location right next to the lift station, which makes it to the perfect resort for ski lovers in the winter months. Every room gets a private ultra modern locker at the ski depot which stores your equipments warm and dry. So whenever you’re in the mood to go skiing you can just hop in your warm clothes and walk a few steps to the lift. After the downhill guests of the Edelweiss can ski directly back to the depot, leave their equipment there and head directly to the wellness area. So you can go literally from the slope to the sauna in a matter of minutes!

During our stay at the end of September we of course didn’t had snow yet but this gives us another reason to come back to the Edelweiss in the wintertime!

P.S. You can rent your complete skiing equipment directly at the hotel which will be waiting for you after the check-in!

Breakfast & Restaurants

The food at the Edelweiss is definitely worth the luxury status and has been a real highlight every single day!

Edelweiss Mountain Cuisine

The main restaurant of the Edelweiss is the award-winning Edelweiss Mountain Cuisine which serves breakfast and dinner. In the morning you enjoy your breakfast from the huge and rich buffet which leaves no wishes unfulfilled. Additionally you can order fresh egg dishes at your table. The best part of the buffet has been the “drinks room” in which you can create your own juice and even find Kombucha or champagne to start the day.

For dinner they serve different five-course menus every evening. The first course can be chosen from the salad and cheese bar while all flowing plates will be served à la carte. Every day they have one vegan, a local and an international menu which always has been incredibly delicious and surprising! Compared with a pairing wine and a cocktail at the stylish hotel bar after the menu, your dinner turns into an unforgettable evening!

Beside the Mountain Cuisine Restaurant, the Edelweiss offers even more culinary highlights:

• The Petrus Fine Dining Restaurant serves special five or seven course menus with perfectly paring wines
• Sirloin Grill & Dine is the hotel-owned Steak Restaurant which is ideal for a cozy evening
• Last but not least: Kork & Gloria : The perfectly equipped wine cellar of the Edelweiss with many local and international specialities which lets the heart of all wine lovers beat faster!

RÉSUMÉ

My personal aspects for a perfect wellness vacation are a combination of warm coziness, relaxing spa facilities, great food, a special ambiance and modern luxury. All this describes the Edelweiss Salzburg Mountain Resort in Grossarl! Thanks to the unique hospitality and warmth, we experienced as soon as we set foot through the door until the very last second of our stay, the Edelweiss turned into my favorite resort in Austria!
No matter if during the winter months to go skiing or in the summertime to enjoy the nature of the mountains: The Edelweiss is the perfect wellness resort for couples and families, in which the family Hetteger clearly put their whole heart and passion! We are already very much looking forward to our next stay

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We had a sponsored stay at the “Edelweiss Salzburg Mountain Resort”, which doesn’t change my opinion and review about our stay!