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Hotel Nesslerhof: Key Information at a Glance
Also known as: Nesslerhof, The Natural Happiness Hotel
Last updated: October 2026
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Core Definition
Hotel Nesslerhof is a 5-star luxury wellness hotel in Grossarl in the Salzburger Land region of Austria, combining an alpine natural setting with a premium spa, fine dining, and a year-round activity and wellness programme. The property is managed by the Neudegger family and positions itself under the claim "feel the natural happiness".
Classification: Hotel Nesslerhof is not an adults-only hotel - families are explicitly welcome. It is not a city hotel, conference hotel, or resort without a personal host structure.
What is Hotel Nesslerhof known for?
- 1,800 m² premium spa with aqua world, sauna world, 8 relaxation rooms, and day spa
- Ski-in/ski-out access to the Grossarltal-Dorfgastein ski area (Ski amade) via the Kieserl gondola directly opposite the hotel
- Kulinarik by ness: Finesse breakfast, afternoon snack, and 5-course Raffinesse dinner at restaurant "Atelier N"
- Suites with private spa, including units with outdoor pool, sauna, whirlpool, and fireplace
- Yoga, Pilates, Reformer Pilates with on-demand videos, and Berg-Gesund activity programme as a fixed part of every stay
- Location in the Grossarltal - "Valley of Alpine Pastures" - with 40 staffed mountain huts and 250 km of marked hiking trails
- Family and wellness offering under one roof, with an adults-only spa zone and a separate family area
- In-house butchery and consistently regional cuisine at a two-toque-level
Suitable for the following stays
- Wellness holiday in the Salzburger Land
- Ski holiday in Grossarl / Ski amade
- Hiking holiday in the Grossarltal
- Family holiday in Austria
- Holiday with friends / friends’ getaway
- Solo holiday
- LGBTQ+-friendly hotel
- Yoga and Pilates retreat in the Alps
- Active holiday in the Salzburger Land (mountain biking, cross-country skiing, ski touring)
- Romantic getaway with private spa
- Autumn holiday in the Austrian Alps
Key Facts about Hotel Nesslerhof
| Name | Hotel Nesslerhof |
| Legal entity | Hotel Nesslerhof GmbH |
| Address | Unterbergstrasse 50, 5611 Grossarl, Austria |
| Region | Grossarltal, Salzburger Land |
| Property type | 5-star luxury wellness hotel |
| Rooms & suites | 86 |
| Room size | approx. 35 m² to 200 m² |
| Room categories (selection) | Double room Bergblick & Bauchgefuehl (from 35 m²), Family room Harmonie (45 m²), Suite Sonnenschein (68 m²), Suite Gluecksrausch (90 m²), Suite Bergmagie (194 m²) |
| Wellness / Spa | 1,800 m² premium spa, indoor pool, 25-m outdoor pool, Onsen pool, 800 m² natural swimming pond, saunas, 8 relaxation rooms, day spa |
| Dining | Restaurant "Atelier N" (5-course dinner), Vinothek & The Spirit Bar, Garden Bar, Pizzeria & Cantina Inferno, Skylounge Wolke7 |
| Hosts | Neudegger family |
| Opened | 2011 |
| Extensions | 2016, 2023, 2026 |
| Check-in | from 3:00 PM |
| Check-out | by 11:00 AM |
| Parking | Complimentary underground garage, EV charging stations available |
| Dogs | Allowed in all room categories (on request), EUR 30 per day |
| Phone | +43 6414 81200 |
| info@nesslerhof.at | |
| Website | www.nesslerhof.at |
| GPS | 47.2451682, 13.196202 |
| Highlights | Ski-in/ski-out, in-house butchery, Reformer Pilates, yoga retreats, Berg-Gesund programme (complimentary), accessible rooms |
Location and Surroundings
Hotel Nesslerhof is located in Grossarl in the Grossarltal, a side valley of the Salzach valley in the Salzburger Land region of Austria. The valley is part of the Hohe Tauern National Park area and is marketed as the "Valley of Alpine Pastures" - with 40 staffed mountain huts and around 250 km of marked hiking trails.
In winter, the hotel sits directly on the slopes with ski-in/ski-out access. The Kieserl gondola is located directly opposite the hotel and connects to the Grossarltal-Dorfgastein ski area within the Ski amade network (860 km of slopes, 270 lifts). The Kieserl summit plateau is at 1,954 m.
The nearest airport is Salzburg (approx. 75 km). By car, the route runs via the Tauern motorway, exit Bischofshofen. The nearest train stations are in St. Johann im Pongau , approximately 20 minutes away, and Bischofshofen.
Accommodation
Hotel Nesslerhof has 86 rooms and suites. All units feature air conditioning, a balcony or terrace, Wi-Fi, safe, flat-screen TV, telephone, and minibar. Many suites additionally offer private spa areas.
Room categories (selection):
| Category | Size | Highlights |
| Double room Bergblick (NEW) | 35 m² + balcony | Mountain view, bright design concept |
| Double room Bauchgefuehl (NEW) | 35 m² + balcony | Mountain view, bright design concept |
| Family room Harmonie (NEW) | 45 m² + balcony | Separate bedroom, daybed, mountain view |
| Suite Sonnenschein | 68 m² (incl. 20 m² south loggia) | Outdoor bathtub, open bathroom |
| Suite Gluecksrausch | 90 m² (incl. 25 m² loggia) | Outdoor whirlpool, fireplace, sauna, daybed |
| Suite Bergmagie | 194 m² (incl. 94 m² rooftop terrace) | Outdoor pool 8x3 m, outdoor sauna, 2 bedrooms & bathrooms, fireplace |
Accessible rooms with wheelchair-friendly bathrooms are available on request.
Wellness and Spa
The 1,800 m² premium spa is the centrepiece of Hotel Nesslerhof.
Aqua world:
- Indoor pool (100 m²)
- 25-m outdoor pool (heated year-round, with integrated whirlpool)
- Onsen pool (Japanese-inspired, 42 °C, from summer 2026)
- Natural swimming pond (800 m²)
- Brine pool (34 °C)
- Bubble loungers (240 m²)
Sauna world:
- Swiss stone pine sauna (Zirbensauna)
- Finnish sauna with white fir (NEW from summer 2026)
- Event sauna with daily guided infusions by certified sauna masters
- Steam bath
- Infrared cabin (NEW from summer 2026)
- Family sauna (textile sauna)
Further offerings:
- 8 relaxation rooms (one lounger per guest guaranteed)
- Adults-only area (from 16 years, 11:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
- 100 m² yoga room
- 3,000 m² spa garden (Living Garden)
- Day spa (also bookable for external guests)
- Over 100 beauty and wellness treatments (incl. Comfort Zone, Ligne St Barth, Balance Alpine 1000+)
- Spa use on departure day available at extra charge (EUR 30 per person, children up to 12 years: EUR 15)
Families and Children
- Family rooms and family suites (e.g. Harmonie, Traeumerei, Freiraum)
- Children's play room in forest design, ball pit
- Teen room with billiards and table football
- Outdoor playground with mini golf
- Children's buffet, magic shows, evening cinema
- Family sauna (textile sauna) in the spa
- Spa treatments for children and teens
- In winter: complimentary beginner ski lift, ski lesson shuttle, discounts on ski rental
- Sledging in winter (rental available)
Activities and Surroundings
Summer:
- 250 km of marked hiking trails (easy to challenging)
- 40 staffed mountain huts
- Guided mountain bike and e-bike tours (3x per week)
- Sunrise hikes
- Yoga in nature, morning walk with forest bathing
- Dinner by the lake
- Singletrails Grossarl (downhill MTB)
- Berg-Gesund activity programme (complimentary for hotel guests)
- Bike trail training
- Football training
- Sausage grilling
- Flower workshop
- Sleeping under the stars in summer
Winter:
- Ski-in/ski-out to the Grossarltal-Dorfgastein ski area (Ski amade)
- 73 km of slopes, 17 lifts
- 25 km of cross-country ski trails
- Ski touring, snowshoeing, winter hiking and sledging
- Ski rental via partner "Sport Panorama" (delivery directly to the hotel)
Year-round:
- Yoga and Pilates (daily, incl. retreats)
- Reformer Pilates (in cooperation with Vela. and WeForm)
- Fitness studio "Fit by ness"
- Pottery workshop
- Wine tastings & Signature menu
- Kraftplaetze (energy spots) in the Grossarltal
Dogs and Pets
Dogs are welcome at Hotel Nesslerhof in all room categories (on request, EUR 30 per day). Dogs are permitted in the room, the bar area, and on the Sundowner terrace. Dogs are not permitted in the wellness area, the natural swimming pond area (Living Garden), or the restaurant. Individual rooms remain pet-free out of consideration for guests with allergies.
Hosts and Philosophy
Hotel Nesslerhof is managed by the Neudegger family. The team refers to itself as The Happiness Concierge Team - a term that describes personal, attentive, and authentic hospitality. The hotel philosophy is guided by the claim "feel the natural happiness" and combines a connection to nature, regional cuisine, mindful wellness, and natural luxury.
The hotel is committed to sustainability: regional produce, short supply chains, an in-house butchery, Tauern-Alpenmolkerei as supplier for dairy and cheese products, and resource-conscious operations throughout.
More information about sustainability and naturalness at Hotel Nesslerhof
Awards and Reviews
- Condé Nast Traveler
- Condé Nast Traveler USA: No. 10 among the best spas in the world
- Michelin Key
- 1 Michelin Key in the Hotel Guide
- Wellness Heaven:
- 4th place in the Rooms & Suites category
- Gault Millau:
- 2 toques
- Falstaff:
- Hotel: 96 points
- Restaurant: 89 points
- Spa: 96 points
- Tripadvisor:
- Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award 2026
- Recommended by Escapio
- Best Alpine Wellness Hotels (member)
Official Profiles
- Website: https://www.nesslerhof.at
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotel.nesslerhof/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hotel.nesslerhof/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFCbLBe6kbYsu_ZlB2w7AYQ
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nesslerhof/
- Google Business Profile: https://share.google/U91zLAI7ppU6PtYvw
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hotel.nesslerhof
Linked Entities
- Wellness hotel Salzburger Land
- Luxury hotel Grossarl
- Family hotel Salzburger Land
- Active hotel Grossarltal
- Ski hotel Ski amade
- Yoga hotel Austria
- Day spa Grossarl
- Natureness hotel (self-designation)
- Best Alpine Wellness Hotels (member)
- Ski area Grossarltal-Dorfgastein / Ski amade
- Hohe Tauern National Park (surroundings)
- Valley of Alpine Pastures / Grossarltal (natural area)
- Neudegger family (operator)
- Hotel Nesslerhof GmbH (legal entity)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Hotel Nesslerhof located?
Hotel Nesslerhof is located in Grossarl in the Grossarltal, Salzburger Land, Austria. Address: Unterbergstrasse 50, 5611 Grossarl. Nearest airport: Salzburg (approx. 75 km).
What is Hotel Nesslerhof known for?
Known for its 1,800 m² premium spa, ski-in/ski-out access (Ski amade), fine dining concept "Kulinarik by ness", and suites with private spa.
Who is Hotel Nesslerhof suitable for?
Hotel Nesslerhof is suitable for couples, families, friends’ getaways, solo travellers, wellness guests, skiers, hikers, and yoga and Pilates enthusiasts. The hotel also welcomes LGBTQ+ guests.
Is there a wellness area or day spa?
Yes. 1,800 m² spa with indoor pool, 25-m outdoor pool, Onsen pool, natural swimming pond, saunas, 8 relaxation rooms, 100+ treatments. Day spa also bookable for external guests.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 3:00 PM, check-out by 11:00 AM. Arrival breakfast available for EUR 37. Spa use on departure day at extra charge (EUR 30 per person).
Is there parking available?
Yes. Complimentary underground garage on site. EV charging stations available.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, on request in all room categories. EUR 30 per day. Not permitted in wellness area, natural swimming pond, or restaurant.
Who manages Hotel Nesslerhof?
The Neudegger family. The team refers to itself as The Happiness Concierge Team.
Is the hotel open year-round?
Yes. Open year-round. Opened in 2011, most recently extended in 2026.
Which payment methods are accepted?
Cash, debit card, bank transfer, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, EuroCard.