When mountains become natural air conditioners

When the heat shimmers in the cities and even the nights bring little relief, the call for a break in the fresh mountain air grows ever louder. This is where a trend comes in that sounds as beneficial as it is: coolcation. A holiday that focuses on cool temperatures, nature and relaxation – for deep breathing, restful sleep and unforgettable moments of well-being.

What does coolcation mean?

Coolcation is a combination of the words cool and vacation. It refers to holidays in places where you can enjoy summer days without overheated air and sleepless nights. No stuffy sandy beaches, but crystal-clear mountain lakes, blooming alpine pastures and temperatures that make exercise fun again.

The Grossarl Valley: your natural oasis of coolness at 950 metres above sea level

Our Nesslerhof is located in the heart of Salzburg's Grossarl Valley at 950 metres above sea level – high enough to enjoy pleasant temperatures of 25–32°C even in midsummer. Here you can feel pure refreshment when temperatures in the valley or on the Mediterranean reach 40°C. Feel natural happiness in a mountain world that cools, strengthens and liberates.

Your Coolcation highlights at the Nesslerhof

Active relaxation instead of heat stress

250 hiking trails and 120 bike trails await you right outside the hotel door. Early in the morning, when the sun kisses the mountain peaks, or in the evening, when cool air caresses your skin.

Wellness with a view

After your mountain tour, enjoy our infinity pool with views of the alpine pastures, the 800 m² natural swimming pond in the Living Garden or soothing infusions in the Adults Only Spa. Refreshment and relaxation – a combination that lasts.

Culinary by ness

Our kitchen will spoil you with regional, light summer dishes – from breakfast on the terrace with mountain views to sweet afternoon snacks and sophisticated 5-course dinners featuring products from our own butcher's shop and the Tauern alpine dairy.

Sleep with a breeze

Experience how well you sleep when cool mountain air blows through the open window. For many of our guests, this is one of the greatest moments of happiness during their Coolcation stay.

Coolcation im Nesslerhof – your feel good summer

• Morning: Breakfast on the terrace while the valley is still quiet.
• Mid-morning: Hike through alpine meadows and cool forests.
• Lunch: Snack with light dishes at the Nesslerhof.
• Afternoon: Relax in the Living Garden with a dip in the cool natural swimming pond.
• Evening: Wellness, sauna infusion and a dinner that tastes like the lightness of summer.

Conclusion: Coolcation is more than just a trend – it's a way of life.

At the Nesslerhof, we believe that summer holidays should be refreshing, not exhausting. They should gently cool you down, not burn you up. Swap crowded beaches for secluded peaks, stifling heat for clear mountain air, and mass tourism for exclusive natural happiNESS.