Route length: 22.9km loopEstimated time: 5hLoop routeHintertuxer Gletscher
Hintertuxer Gletscher is a winter sports area classified as landuse=winter_sports. It serves as a skiing and snow sports destination in the region.
Coolnest
Ramsau im Zillertal, Tirol, Austria
A design-led GreenHotel on a sunny Zillertal hillside above Mayrhofen, with geothermal energy, a rooftop pool, guided alpine adventures and Chef Christian Hotter's coolinary kitchen.
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Uniqueness
Green facades thick with alpine herbs wrap Coolnest's exterior. The heated rooftop pool looks straight across to the Zillertal peaks above Mayrhofen. Rooms are called nests. The restaurant is coolinary. The spa is the wellnest. Even the language tells you this place was built around a single idea, not assembled from parts.
Sustainability is not an add-on here. Geothermal probes supply over half the energy. Glass bottles replace plastic. Zillertal farmers deliver eggs, bread and vegetables directly. Free e-scooters sit at the door from May to October, connecting guests to Mayrhofen and Zell am Ziller without a car. A weekly programme stitches it together: sunrise hikes with Nili, sound healing with Nicole, yogilates with Joyce. Coolnest calls it modern lifestyle in the mountains. It feels like a small community built on conscious togetherness.
activities at coolnest
A guided weekly programme runs through every stay. Nili leads the sunrise hike at 04:00, returning by 08:30 with views over the entire valley. The e-bike tour to Grune Wand Hutte takes half a day. Hikes reach Keilkeller waterfall and the summit of Gerlosstein. Bike & Hike Sonnalm combines both in one outing.
Forest bathing in the Glocke nature park slows the pace. The Hippach Herb Garden walk focuses on alpine plants and local knowledge. Inside, the YogiNest hosts breathwork with Stefan, restorative yoga with Delfi, and Qi Gong sessions. Sound healing with Nicole and incense meditation with Dani fill the evening schedule. Free e-scooters reach Mayrhofen and Zell am Ziller from May to October. NOX Cycles e-mountain bikes rent at a reduced rate.
Hiking
Cycling
Yoga
Mindfulness
Foraging
Walking
Activities Nearby
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Route length: 22.9km loopEstimated time: 5hLoop route
Route length: 52.7km loopEstimated time: 11.5hLoop routeMayrhofen Hippach Ski Area
Mayrhofen Hippach, also known as Ski Zillertal 3000, is designated for winter sports landuse. It is operated by Mayerhofner Bergbahnen and offers winter sports experiences.
Route length: 56.3km loopEstimated time: 12.5hLoop routeZillertal Arena
Zillertal Arena is a landuse area dedicated to winter sports. It is recognized as a winter sports venue and has an official website for visitors.
Route length: 1.1km linearDifficulty: HardLinear routeAdvanced Downhill Slope Harakiri with Classic Grooming
Harakiri is an advanced downhill skiing slope that is regularly groomed using classic methods. It is known for its challenging terrain and is documented on Wikidata and Wikipedia, highlighting its significance in skiing.
Route length: 1.1km loopEstimated time: 15minLoop routeFreizeitpark Zell Leisure Park
Freizeitpark Zell is a named leisure park that operates under Freizeitpark Zell GesmbH. It is intended for recreational activities and wellbeing in Zell.
Route length: 4.3km loopEstimated time: 57minLoop routeSchutzzone Objektschutzwald Lämmerbichl Südhang
Schutzzone Objektschutzwald Lämmerbichl Südhang is a forest and wildlife protection zone with winter seasonal restrictions. Access is conditionally discouraged from December 1 to April 15 to protect sensitive habitats.
Route length: 2.5km loopDifficulty: EasyLoop routeAuenloipe
Auenloipe is a 2.5 km easy Nordic skiing piste groomed for classic and skating techniques. It is a roundtrip route available without fees to nordic skiing enthusiasts.
Route length: 1.2km loopEstimated time: 17minLoop routeProtected Area Schutzzone Objektschutzwald Hennensteigen 2
Schutzzone Objektschutzwald Hennensteigen 2 is a protected forest and wildlife zone with seasonal access restrictions during winter. Access is discouraged between December 1 and April 15 to protect the natural habitat under the "Bergwelt Tirol - Miteinander erl" protection program.
Route length: 1.5km loopEstimated time: 20minLoop routeSchutzzone Objektschutzwald Lattenalm
Schutzzone Objektschutzwald Lattenalm is a recommended protection zone for forest and wildlife during winter. Access is conditionally discouraged between December 1 and April 15 to reduce impacts on the environment.
Route length: 3.5km loopEstimated time: 47minLoop routeSchutzzone Birkhuhn/Auerhuhn Schutzgebiet Hennensteigen 1
Dieses Schutzgebiet Birkhuhn/Auerhuhn bei Hennensteigen 1 ist unter Schutzklasse 4 eingestuft. Der Zugang ist während der Wintermonate (Dezember bis Mitte April) bedingt untersagt, um Flora und Fauna zu schützen.
Gastronomy
Tweets Rooftop Restaurant sits at the top of the building, open to the Zillertal panorama. Chef Christian Hotter leads the kitchen. His approach is what Coolnest calls coolinary, a word that captures the style: Tyrolean roots, creative technique, regional sourcing.
Eggs, farmhouse bread, fruit and vegetables arrive from Zillertal farms. Herbs come from the hotel's own garden. Drinks are served in glass bottles. Mornings start with a local breakfast buffet. Afternoons bring a snack service. The TOGETHER Dining evenings pair a multi-course meal with DJ Andy on the turntables, priced at 65 euros per person. It is social dining with a point of view.
Chef-centric
Local Cuisine
Seasonal
Atmosphere & Setting
Handmade
Wellness
The wellnest spreads across multiple levels. Panorama saunas face the mountain ridge. An alpine herb steam bath fills the air with local botanicals. The heated rooftop pool opens at 07:00 daily, and a separate adults-only relax pool runs until 21:00. Ladies Only sauna sessions hold space on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
The Beauty Nest handles bodywork. Treatments range from a 25-minute foot reflex massage to a 75-minute hot stone session and the traditional Lomi Lomi Nui. The Zwitscherstube lounge serves as the post-sauna refreshment area. Upstairs, the Panorama Nest offers quiet recline with valley views. The YogiNest hosts daily sessions, from restorative yoga with Delfi to sound healing with Nicole. All wellnest facilities are included in every stay.
Finnish Sauna
Steam Sauna
Hot Tub
Pool
Massage
Spa
Views
Relaxation
Nature Immersion
Wellness
Sustainability at Coolnest
Coolnest calls itself a GreenHotel, and the label runs deeper than marketing. The founding philosophy is direct: acting sustainably means acting as if we were on this earth to stay forever. Energy, food, mobility and materials all follow this line.
Geothermal probes supply more than half the hotel's energy, cutting CO2 by 115 tonnes per year. A photovoltaic system adds solar power on top. Drinks come in glass bottles. Vegan organic cosmetics fill refillable containers in every nest. Zillertal farmers deliver produce directly. Green facades and planted roofs grow alpine herbs and native flowers. Free e-scooters replace car trips from May to October, and e-charging stations serve guests who drive electric. A free Travel Green Package rewards arrivals by public transport.
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Rooms
Timber and clean lines on the sunny side of the Zillertal, with private terraces looking out to the Alps. A single room category — the Cool Nest, a 31 m² double — keeps things straightforward.
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Maximum comfort on 31 square metres to enjoy alone or together with a partner.
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Book a nest on the sunny side of the Zillertal. Geothermal warmth, rooftop views and guided alpine days start here.
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