Pilates at the Nesslerhof

Exercise at the wellness hotel at your own pace

Reformer Pilates at the Hotel Nesslerhof, Salzburgerland

Name: Hotel Nesslerhof GmbH
Address: Unterbergstrasse 50, Grossarl, 5611, Austria
Telephone: 0043 6414 81200
Price range: €151-€354
Rating: 6

A mindful Pilates session in the morning, followed by a hearty breakfast. A hike through the Großarl mountains. Or would you rather sleep in, spend the morning at the spa and only work out in the afternoon? At the Nesslerhof, you can exercise exactly when it feels right for you.

For us, wellness isn’t just about rest. It’s also about being mindful of your own body, recharging your batteries and taking time for the things that often get neglected in everyday life. That’s why Pilates at the Nesslerhof is an important part of our holistic wellbeing programme.

We combine personalised Pilates classes with modern Reformer workouts and a particularly exclusive option: your very own Pilates Reformer right in your room or suite.

Mat Pilates with Anja

Once a week, our trainer Anja invites you to join her for a group mat Pilates session. Through controlled movements, mindful breathing and targeted exercises, the session focuses in particular on the core, stability, flexibility and body awareness.

The session is a wonderful way to start the day mindfully or to do your body some good whilst on an active holiday.

And most importantly: you don’t need to bring anything with you. Mats and all the necessary equipment are already waiting for you in our exercise room.

Reformer Pilates – train whenever it suits you

As well as our guided classes, three Pilates Reformers are available for our guests to use for individual training.

You can select different workouts via tablets and carry them out independently. This means you decide for yourself when you want to train and which session suits you best at that moment.

Because we believe that, on holiday, your daily routine shouldn’t be dictated by your training. Your training should fit in with your daily routine.

Your own private Pilates Reformer in your suite

Your workout becomes even more personalised with our Private Pilates Reformer.

For € 60*, you can reserve your own Reformer for your room or suite. Depending on your room category, even your private terrace with views of the Großarl mountains can be transformed into your very own Pilates space.

Early in the morning, after a hike or on the spur of the moment – you can train whenever you feel like it. No set class times, no crowded training room and maximum privacy.

For us, it is precisely this freedom that epitomises a modern form of luxury: being able to set your own schedule.

*Minimum booking period: 2 days

Partners who share our wellbeing philosophy

In VELA & We Form VELA & We Form, we have found partners whose philosophy aligns perfectly with our understanding of movement and wellbeing. High-quality design, functionality and a mindful approach to movement combine with individuality and aesthetics. This means that training is not a chore, but a personal moment of wellbeing.

Looops is also a valued partner who consistently supports us and our retreats. For us, wellbeing isn’t just about exercise – the atmosphere and the scent experience also help us to truly settle in and let go. With its natural fragrances, Looops creates precisely those special moments that make our yoga and Pilates sessions an even more mindful experience.

The fact that the fragrances are produced locally in Salzburg and inspired by nature further links Looops to our values: a love of nature, regional focus, quality and a mindful approach to our surroundings.

Together with VELA, We Form and Looops, we’ve created little wellbeing rituals that not only get our guests moving, but are designed above all to give them one thing: time to feel completely at ease.

More exercise. More ‘me-time’.

Perhaps your perfect day’s holiday begins with a Pilates session on your own terrace and that first glimpse of the mountains. Perhaps only after a leisurely breakfast. Or you might decide on the spur of the moment to skip the workout and spend a few hours at the spa instead.

VELA x Nesslerhof – Reformer Pilates Retreat this autumn

As the air outside grows clearer and tranquillity slowly returns to the Großarl mountains, it’s time to reconnect with ourselves. That’s exactly why, from 2^nd to 4^th October 2026, we’re teaming up with VELA to create a special space: our VELA x Nesslerhof Reformer Pilates Retreat.

The retreat will be personally led by Marianne, founder of VELA and one of Germany’s first Pilates instructors. Four Reformer Pilates sessions combine precise, mindful movement with renewed strength and a deeper awareness of the body. The sessions are complemented by a soothing brush massage and, above all, by one thing: plenty of free time for the spa, the mountains and yourself.