'Kamin' Suite de luxe 2
The largest fireplace suite at 105 m², a premium de luxe option with Kamin fireplace and maximum space.
Himmlhof
Sankt Anton am Arlberg, Austria
A 17th-century Tyrolean farmhouse in St. Anton am Arlberg, shaped by three generations of the Penz family into a boutique hotel of wood, stone, and crackling fireplaces.
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Uniqueness
Wood and stone dominate every surface. Aged timber tells its own story across individually named rooms dressed in warm earth tones and characteristic Tyrolean fabrics. A crackling fireplace anchors the ground floor. Teak loungers line the quiet zone. The Arlberg peaks fill every window in St. Anton's centre.
Margherita Penz is the third generation to welcome guests here. Her grandparents first opened the farmhouse doors as a bed and breakfast. That same sincerity runs through the Himmlhof today, distilled into a philosophy the family calls "being allowed to do everything and not having to do anything." Nothing is rushed. Every detail serves comfort, not performance.
activities at himmlhof
Guide Simon launches tandem paragliding flights from the Kapall summit station, a 60-minute ride over the Arlberg. The sunrise hike to St. Christoph climbs 600 metres in 90 minutes, no experience required. For serious alpinists, the guided Patteriol ascent reaches 3,054 metres over a full day with 1,085 metres of elevation gain.
Every Sunday, the Gampenbahn carries guests up to a mountain breakfast with panoramic views, served from nine until noon. The Arctic Swim Experience pairs a guided hike with cold-water swimming in a high-altitude Tyrolean lake. In winter, the Arlberg ski area starts from St. Anton's front door. Summer bookings from 2025 include the St. Anton Summer Card Premium, covering all mountain railways.
Hiking
Paragliding
Alpine Skiing
Mountainbiking
Swimming
Snowboarding
Trekking
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Gastronomy
Morning begins with a full breakfast buffet. Afternoons bring a Tyrolean Jause, the traditional mountain snack of cured meats, cheese, and bread. The kitchen cooks with what the family calls "love and dedication," and fine cuisine is woven into every stay rather than treated as a separate event. After-dinner drinks close each evening in the warmth of the lounge.
Local Cuisine
Seasonal
Rustic
Atmosphere & Setting
Wellness
The Himml Spa is built from the same wood and stone that define the rest of the hotel. A Finnish sauna and an organic sauna sit alongside an aroma steam bath. The rock grotto cooling pool drops the temperature after each session. An indoor pool stretches beneath low light.
Teak loungers and waterbeds fill the relaxation area. A tea corner in the quiet zone keeps things gentle between treatments. The massage menu runs from sports and deep tissue work to hot stone, myofascial release, reflexology, and a dedicated skiers massage built for legs that have spent the day on the Arlberg.
Finnish Sauna
Steam Sauna
Cold Plunge
Pool
Massage
Relaxation
Treatments
Sustainability at Himmlhof
The Himmlhof began as a 17th-century farmhouse. The Penz family chose to restore rather than rebuild, keeping original stone walls and reclaimed timber as the bones of the hotel. Wood and stone remain the dominant elements inside and out, a deliberate decision to invite nature into the structure.
Operations favour longevity over disposability. Regional Tyrolean fabrics furnish the rooms. The kitchen sources locally for its daily Jause and breakfast. The family's multi-generational stewardship of the same building reflects a commitment to place that outlasts trends.
Sustainability
Rooms
Himmlhof offers 28 accommodation types.
'Kamin' Suite
A suite centred around a fireplace (Kamin), offering Tyrolean warmth and charm.
'Kamin' Suite de luxe
A de luxe fireplace suite at 95 m², offering generous space with the warmth of a Kamin centrepiece.
Double Room
A compact Alpine double room designed for two guests, with a cozy sleeping area and a small sitting corner. Reported layouts include a queen bed, and some versions add a bathtub or shower. The room is described as individually furnished…
Double Room de luxe
A larger de luxe double room in Tyrolean boutique style.
'Kamin' Room
A room named after its fireplace (Kamin), featuring the Tyrolean warmth of a crackling fire.
Family Room
A family-oriented room with a combined living and sleeping area, designed to work well for parents and children. Compared with the smaller doubles, it offers more usable space and a more flexible layout. The room type is listed among the…
Junior Suite
A generous junior suite with a combined living and sleeping area, giving it more openness than a standard room. Sources describe a queen bed, and some versions may include a sofa bed or alternate twin bedding. The suite is known…
Family Suite 'Wolke 7'
A large family suite named 'Cloud 7' (Wolke 7), offering generous space for families seeking a heavenly stay.
Stuben Suite
A suite named after the traditional Tyrolean Stube (living room), evoking cosy alpine character.
Stuben Suite Deluxe
A cozy deluxe suite with a separate bedroom and living room, designed to feel intimate but more spacious than a standard suite. Descriptions mention a sofa bed in the living room, mountain views, and minibar service, suggesting a practical upscale…
'Jagd' Suite
A suite themed around the hunting (Jagd) tradition of the Tyrolean Alps.
'Jagd' Suite de luxe
The de luxe version of the Jagd Suite, the largest of the Jagd-themed accommodations at 78 m².
Suite 'Himmlegg'
A suite named 'Himmlegg,' combining the hotel's heavenly identity with a sense of place.
Hunters Suite Deluxe
A spacious deluxe suite with two bedrooms and a living room, offering a more residential and upscale feel than the smaller suites. Source descriptions mention double beds or optional twin beds, plus a sofa and armchairs in the living area.…
Fireplace Suite Deluxe 95
A large deluxe fireplace suite with two bedrooms and a living room, created for guests who want generous space and a strong Alpine chalet atmosphere. Available descriptions mention a fireplace, balcony, mountain views, and a flexible sleeping setup that can…
Fireplace Suite Deluxe 105
The largest clearly identifiable suite category in the hotel’s published listings, offering two bedrooms, a living room, and a fireplace-driven luxury feel. Source material points to multiple sleeping configurations, balcony access, and mountain views, making it suitable for extended stays…
Bridal Suite
A romantic suite category listed by review sources as a bridal or honeymoon-style room. While detailed public specs are limited, the category is clearly positioned as a special-occasion suite rather than a standard family layout. It is best understood as…
Superior
A separate superior category appears in hotel listing summaries, but public sources do not provide enough detail to distinguish it cleanly from the named suite types. It likely represents an upper-tier room or suite variant with better space or features…
Deluxe Double Room
A more spacious double room category that keeps the same intimate feel as the standard room but adds a more elevated finish. Listings show a queen bed and features such as a bathtub, garden view, and minibar, suggesting a brighter,…
Suite
A classic one-bedroom suite with a separate living room, offering a clear division between day and night spaces. It is presented as individually furnished and often includes a double bedroom, sofa seating, and a warm Alpine atmosphere. This is a…
One-Bedroom Suite
A one-bedroom suite centered on a separate bedroom and living room arrangement, usually for couples or small families. Listings show a queen bed and a sofa bed in the living area, along with a balcony in some units. It is…
Suite with Fireplace
A larger suite with a separate living and sleeping area and a distinctly warmer, more atmospheric feel. Source descriptions mention a wood-paneled living room with a tiled stove or fireplace, sofa seating, and a balcony in some units. It is…
Deluxe Suite with Fireplace
A premium fireplace suite designed to feel especially spacious and luxurious, with a separate bedroom and living room. Available descriptions mention an open fireplace, a small kitchenette in some units, and mountain-view balconies in select layouts. This category combines suite-style…
Deluxe King Suite with Fireplace
A fireplace suite built around a king bed and a more upscale layout, suited to guests who want a spacious, romantic setting. Source listings indicate a separate bedroom and living area, fireplace-style heating, and the usual boutique-hotel comforts. It stands…
Family Suite
A larger family suite with two distinct sleeping areas and a more apartment-like layout. Source descriptions mention a double-bed living area, a second bedroom with two single beds, and a balcony with mountain views in some units. It is one…
Superior Suite
A two-bedroom suite intended for larger groups or families needing maximum space. Listings describe two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a living room, with some units featuring four-poster beds. It offers the highest-capacity standard suite layout in the property’s core room…
Himmlegg Suite
A distinctive two-bedroom suite with two separate bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and toilet, plus a small living room. This is one of the most private and well-separated layouts in the hotel, making it especially suitable for families or…
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