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7 Reasons to Take a Vacation

Design hotel in the Zillertal in a prime location

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Looking for a family-run design hotel in Tyrol?

Our apartments offer plenty of space and a clean, no-frills design—but with really cool brands and high-quality interiors. Plus, they’re perfectly located for fun activities—whether it’s biking in the spring, spending a summer getaway at the adventure park, enjoying a wellness vacation in the golden fall, or taking a ski vacation right next to the slopes in the winter. That’s quite a lot to promise—but that’s exactly what you should expect from your ideal design hotel in Austria for your precious vacation time in the Tyrolean mountains!

  • 7 Reasons to Spend Your Vacation in the Zillertal

    1. Plenty of space for your family vacation
    Feel right at home: Our spacious apartments and family suites in the Zillertal feature separate living and sleeping areas and plenty of space for the whole family.

    2. More Enjoyment for Your Holiday Budget
    You cook for yourself, enjoy our healthy breakfast, or dine out: Our flexible aparthotel concept is easy on your vacation budget.

    3. Wellness from morning to night
    Our wellness area is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The 32 °C indoor and outdoor pools ensure relaxing moments of well-being at any time of day.

    4. Fun, action, and a game zone for teens
    A vacation without annoyed parents? Check! Our indoor play areas and modern game zone offer high-tech games for kids and teens. Boredom? Not a chance!

    5. A Relaxing Vacation with Babies and Toddlers
    Your first vacation with a baby can be challenging—but not with us! Thoughtfully provided baby gear and plenty of practical extras ensure that even our youngest guests feel right at home from day one.

    6. Activity Tips for the Zillertal
    We love the mountains and know the Zillertal inside and out. As certified mountain guides and personal hosts, we’ll share the most beautiful hikes, family outings, and our favorite hidden gems in the region with you.

    7. Stylish Design with Alpine Character
    High-quality materials, international design brands, and stylish rooms give our aparthotel in the Zillertal its special flair.

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Hotel with Apartments in Tyrol

Feel right at home on vacation—our apartments and family suites offer plenty of space, so you’re guaranteed not to feel cramped! Drawing on our many years of experience, we’ve furnished the apartments and chalets to be both functional and comfortable—nothing is missing. The kitchens are well-designed, equipped with all the necessary cooking utensils, and feature high-quality brand-name appliances. The dining area offers plenty of space and impresses with stylish furniture and modern lighting design by Occhio©. 

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Our motto, “You’re at home here,” fits perfectly with the elegant, design-oriented apartment-style accommodations at our nature hotel in Tyrol.

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Self-Catering Vacation at the Aparthotel

A self-catering vacation in Tyrol is all the rage—it’s easy on your travel budget and offers you the flexibility and freedom to enjoy the luxury of a 4-star nature hotel combined with culinary delights and indulgence in Tyrol.

  • Flexibility with meal times: You’re not tied to set meal times, which is especially advantageous in the summer when you’re taking longer excursions and want to plan your active vacation in Tyrol flexibly.
  • Personalized meal choices: You decide for yourself what to cook—using fresh, regional products from the area. This way, you can prepare healthy meals tailored to your taste.
  • Indulgence without compromise: You don’t have to miss out on popular Tyrolean specialties like Kaiserschmarrn, whether you’re at a mountain hut or in your own apartment.
  • Cost-effectiveness: Especially during longer stays, you can avoid eating out at restaurants and thus save a significant amount of money on your vacation.
  • Less stress and more relaxation: No more table reservations or set menus—just relaxed meals in casual attire—ideal for enjoying a Tyrolean Brettljause and the evening sun at your own pace.
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Aparthotel with a Pool in Tyrol

Finding a vacation at an aparthotel with a pool in the Zillertal and a beautiful spa area is often difficult—almost like looking for a needle in a haystack, since the selection is limited. Yet, especially when staying in an apartment or chalet, it’s important to have the high-quality amenities of a 4-star hotel so that those seeking peace and quiet, athletes, active vacationers, and the whole family can all enjoy their vacation in Austria to the fullest.

Our indoor/outdoor pool is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and is heated year-round to a water temperature of 32 degrees. It’s a real hotspot—especially in the spring, on balmy summer evenings, or after a day of skiing in the Hochzillertal ski area—and is perfect for those seeking peace and quiet who want to unwind in the wellness area. Our sophisticated design, featuring large windows, ensures that you can experience nature firsthand. Our rooftop spa—“Fine Art of Relaxing”—offers discerning wellness travelers the perfect getaway when combined with an apartment vacation in Tyrol.

Action at a Family Hotel in Tyrol

No family ski day due to a storm, or rainy vacation days with bad weather in the Zillertal—boredom or bad moods are definitely not on the agenda during a family vacation with kids and teens! 

Parents know that life with kids and teens is always exciting—sometimes just like a roller coaster! That’s why we’ve set up play areas at our family-friendly hotel in the Zillertal that are specially tailored to every age group. The Game Zone, featuring cool active games like the iWall, as well as a huge adventure playground in the forest, ensure plenty of action. Our small but charming petting zoo, with rabbits and Rose the goat, is especially popular with teens.

We’re all about 100% fun: With the indoor play areas at our family hotel in Tyrol, we offer plenty of variety and exciting experiences for your family vacation in the Zillertal!

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  • Baby-Friendly Hotel with Apartments

    Planning a vacation in Tyrol with a baby or toddler? At the Naturhotel in the Zillertal, we warmly welcome young families! Your first vacation with a baby in Austria can be challenging—but not with us! We recommend taking advantage of the lighter traffic at night to ensure a relaxed and stress-free journey for parents and children.

    Once you arrive, we offer early check-in as well as a guest lounge with luggage storage and shower facilities. This way, families can start enjoying the wellness area even before moving into their family apartment. At our family-friendly hotel, we provide high-quality children’s equipment, offer a heated indoor pool (32°C), and have swim diapers available in the farm shop. With self-catering in the family apartment, parents have the flexibility to prepare baby food to their own specifications. Should a toddler fall ill, general medical care is available just 500 meters away.

    For young families, we’ve put together the Babymoon Package—a special post-birth getaway that parents and their child can enjoy in a relaxed setting.

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Hiking Guide at the Sporthotel in Tyrol

We love the mountains—and know them inside and out! As hosts and certified mountain guides, we’ll share our passion for nature with you and make sure your getaway in the Zillertal is unforgettable. With our expertise and deep connection to the region, we’ll show you the most beautiful hikes in the Zillertal, the hidden places of power, and magical moments in the Tyrolean Alps—whether on leisurely panoramic trails, varied family hikes, or challenging summit tours.

Active Vacations in the Zillertal

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For anyone who’d rather explore the Zillertal on two wheels, our bike guide is here to help. Whether you’re riding an e-bike, mountain bike, or gravel bike—we know the best tours, from leisurely routes along rushing mountain streams to challenging trails with breathtaking views. You’ll benefit from genuine insider knowledge, personalized tour tips, and recommendations tailored to help you make the most of your vacation. Join us to experience the Zillertal mountains at their most beautiful during your active vacation in Tyrol!

Design Hotel in Tyrol – Alpine Architecture Meets Modern Design.

“We have a soft spot for good design—and you can feel it right away. Stylish rooms, high-quality materials, and international design brands create a distinctive atmosphere. Even when we were building our mountain village, our goal was to combine the authentic architecture of a traditional Tyrolean mountain village with modern design and contemporary living comfort.”

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Design with clean lines—down to the smallest detail

Our passion for exceptional design is evident in every detail: elegant furniture by Vitra©, iconic lighting by Occhio©, exclusive outdoor furniture by Dedon©, and the finest tableware featuring porcelain by Fürstenberg. But for us, design is more than just aesthetics—it must also be well-thought-out, functional, and timeless. Unlike many boutique and design hotels, we remain true to our design philosophy and consistently apply the “common thread” principle across all our investment projects.

Whether in the stylish fitness room, what is arguably the coolest bike storage facility for a cycling vacation in Tyrol, the rooftop spa featuring Black Rock natural stone and the sky sauna with its infinity-edge feel, or the spacious penthouse suites—our design hotel in the Zillertal combines elegance, functionality, and a feel-good atmosphere at the highest level.


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Why is the Hotel Kaltenbach the ideal design hotel for a vacation in Tyrol?

The Hotel Kaltenbach ranks among Austria’s leading design hotels because its high standards for architecture, design, and interiors are consistently reflected throughout the entire hotel complex. The design concept follows a modern Alpine style that offers a contemporary interpretation of the Tyrolean mountains and is tangibly connected to nature.

Natural materials such as wood and stone, warm colors, and clean lines create an atmosphere where Alpine character, design, and comfort are in perfect balance. The design never feels intrusive but rather deliberately fosters a sense of tranquility, security, and belonging.

Nestled in the natural beauty of the Zillertal, right next to the forest, Das Kaltenbach is a true retreat in the Tyrolean mountains. The combination of a connection to nature, architectural quality, and stylish living comfort makes the hotel the ideal destination for guests who want to consciously experience a design-focused vacation in Tyrol—minimalist, high-quality, and far removed from everyday life.

What makes the architecture and atmosphere at this design hotel in Austria so special?

The architecture of the Das Kaltenbach design hotel in Austria is inspired by a small Alpine mountain village. Rather than a single large hotel building, the complex blends harmoniously into the landscape as a cluster of small chalets built from natural materials. Situated on a sunny mountain plateau in a secluded location, right on the edge of the forest, it offers a special atmosphere of tranquility, a connection to nature, and seclusion. High-end design brands such as Occhio, Vitra, Dedon, and Freifrau define the interior, blending alpine character with modern design—stylish, warm, and unique.

Where in the Zillertal can I find a hotel that combines a modern lifestyle with Tyrolean tradition?

At Das Kaltenbach, a nature and design hotel in the Zillertal, modern lifestyle, Alpine architecture, and Tyrolean tradition come together to create a harmonious overall experience. The hotel is synonymous with sophisticated design, contemporary comfort, and a distinctive style that runs throughout the entire property.

Situated on a sunny mountain plateau at the edge of the forest, Das Kaltenbach is a true place of rejuvenation in the Tyrolean mountains. Its peaceful, secluded location offers space for retreat, relaxation, and recharging—while also serving as the perfect home base for an active vacation in the Zillertal.

The architecture, inspired by a modern Alpine mountain village, combined with the high-quality interior design, makes Das Kaltenbach one of Tyrol’s most distinctive design hotels. Here, a love of nature, lifestyle, and tradition come together—for guests seeking a retreat with character who want to consciously enjoy their vacation in the Alps.