Going am Wilden Kaiser, Austria
A Tyrolean farmstead turned wellness hotel beneath the Wilder Kaiser, where an in-house eco-farm, Lipizzaner stud, and lime mortar walls ground luxury in the land.
Solid wood furniture lines every room. Lime mortar walls breathe with the mountain air. The Wilder Kaiser massif fills each window, its limestone faces shifting colour through the day. Austria's first private Lipizzaner stud sits steps from the main house. Stanglwirt feels less like a hotel and more like a working Alpine estate that happens to welcome guests.
The Hauser family built this place on an eco-friendly ethos long before it became fashionable. An in-house eco-farm supplies the kitchen with organic produce. Organic cotton and linen dress the beds. A biomass heating plant runs on renewable raw materials. Every detail, from construction to cuisine, follows one principle: build ecologically to a high standard, then let the mountains do the rest.
White Lipizzaner horses train in an on-site arena. Guests can ride them through meadows below the Wilder Kaiser. The stud is Austria's first private Lipizzaner breeding programme, a cornerstone of Stanglwirt's identity.
Winter brings skiing across the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser, one of Austria's largest interconnected ski areas. Summer opens hiking trails that climb directly from the valley floor into Alpine pastures. Ice bathing is available on the grounds for those who want a cold plunge after a long day on the mountain.
Explore additional experiences in the surrounding area.
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Area sceneryRoute length: 6.8km loopEstimated time: 1.5hLoop routeSchutzzone Objektschutzwald is a winter seasonal protected area where access is discouraged between December 1 and April 15. It serves as a forest and wildlife protection zone recommended by the 'Bergwelt Tirol - Miteinander' program.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 17 km directMorsbach klettergarten is a limestone crag and climbing site. It supports climbing sports and features bolted routes for climbers exploring the area.
Route length: 58.1km loopEstimated time: 13hLoop routeKaisergebirge is a protected nature reserve classified as Naturschutzgebiet since 1963 with protection class 4. It is officially recognized as a boundary protected area with available website resources for more information.
Straight-line distance from hotel: 3.7 km directDiebsöfen is a natural cave entrance featuring two accessible half-caves, with the upper cave being approximately 15 meters wide and 4 meters high. It is open 24/7 and supports bolted sport climbing.
Route length: 4.9km loopEstimated time: 1hLoop routeSchutzzone Objektschutzwald, Maleralm, is a protected forest and wildlife area recommended for winter conservation. Access is conditionally discouraged during the winter from December to mid-April to protect the ecosystem.
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Area sceneryStraight-line distance from hotel: 12 km directSeason: SummerAn alpine experience world in Söll that is listed among Stanglwirt’s nearby excursion destinations. The Times describes it as a summer attraction with a looping barefoot Kneipp trail and 60 water features, reached by cable car in the SkiWelt area.
Route length: 3.8km loopEstimated time: 50minLoop routeThe Bocksaualm Schutzzone Objektschutzwald is a designated protected forest area with seasonal winter restrictions. It supports the conservation of forest and wildlife during the winter months when access is discouraged.
Route length: 3.4km loopEstimated time: 46minLoop routeSchutzzone Gams/Steinbock is a protected area serving as a wildlife protection zone during the winter season from December 1 to April 15. Access is conditionally discouraged during this period to maintain the safety and wellbeing of local fauna, specifically chamois and ibex. The area is part of conservation efforts under the Bergwelt Tirol program.
Route length: 9.9km loopEstimated time: 2hLoop routeSchutzzone Rothirsch is a protected area designated as a winter seasonal forest and wildlife protection zone. Access is conditionally discouraged from December 1 to April 15 to protect wildlife during winter months.
Route length: 5.5km loopEstimated time: 1hLoop routeSchutzzone Gams/Steinbock is a protected area designated as a Schutzzone with a protection class 4, focused on wild animal and forest protection. Access is conditionally discouraged during the winter season from December 1 to April 15 to preserve the habitat. This area is associated with winter skiing and snowboarding activities as indicated by its website. It serves as an important natural zone within the Großer Rettenstein Northwest slope.
Chef Johannes Hauser shapes a kitchen rooted in the Stanglwirt eco-farm. Organic vegetables, herbs, and dairy travel metres from soil to plate. Regional partners fill in what the farm cannot grow. The result is Tyrolean cooking with clarity: clean flavours, short supply chains, and what the hotel calls ultimate quality in food.
The main dining room serves authentic Tyrolean delicacies in historic timber interiors. Themed buffet evenings rotate through seasonal produce. Leni's shifts the register toward Mediterranean dishes with vegan options, lighter plates that still draw from the same local pantry. Home-made bread, cured meats, and Alpine cheese anchor every meal.
The Stanglwirt Spa stretches across multiple levels beneath timber ceilings. A Detox Lounge provides space for quiet recovery. Sedona PEMF therapy targets deep-tissue restoration. Medical beauty treatments by Dr. Barbara Sturm bring clinical skincare into the Alpine setting.
Outdoor ice bathing sits against the mountain panorama. Massages and body treatments follow a philosophy the hotel describes as balancing inner and outer harmony. The approach is unhurried. Treatments run long. The spa encourages guests to find their inner focus rather than rush between facilities.
Sustainability at Stanglwirt is not an add-on. It is the founding logic. The Hauser family built with lime mortar, furnished with solid wood, and dressed beds in organic cotton and linen decades before green certifications existed. The in-house eco-farm closes the loop between land and kitchen, producing organic vegetables, herbs, and dairy for the restaurant.
A biomass heating plant fuels the entire property with renewable raw materials. Stanglwirt holds the Austrian Umweltzeichen, TUV Austria sustainability certification, and Green Chefs recognition. Regional sourcing keeps supply chains short. Construction materials age naturally, avoiding synthetic coatings. Every decision filters through one question: does it serve the land as much as the guest.
Sleep in solid wood rooms beneath the Wilder Kaiser. Stanglwirt's eco-farm, Lipizzaner stud, and Alpine spa await.
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