Golden autumn for the whole family
October Half-Term Holiday in Austria: Family Break at Hotel Nesslerhof
Spend October half-term at the Nesslerhof, a family-run 5-star spa hotel in Großarl in the Salzburgerland, Austria. Families get creative in the pottery workshop, carve pumpkins together on 29 October 2026, a few days before Halloween, and join bike and football training, while parents enjoy the spa, great food and golden larch forests in the Großarl Valley.
October half-term at the Nesslerhof at a glance
Grosarltal - Austria
- Großarl, Großarl Valley ("Valley of the Alpine Pastures"), Salzburgerland, Austria, around one hour from the Airport Salzburg. Direct flights from London and Amsterdam.
Hotel Nesslerhof
- Family-run 5-star spa hotel (the Neudegger family), family-friendly with spacious family rooms and suites
Family programme in autumn
- Pottery workshop, pumpkin carving on Thursday 29 October 2026, bike training, football training
For children
- Children's buffet, ball pool, youth room, outdoor playground nearby, creative workshops, magic show and evening cinema
Spa for kids and teens
- Indoor pool, infinity outdoor pool, natural swimming pond, textile sauna, spa treatments from age 5
For babies
- Cot, high chair, changing mat, nappy bucket and bathtub; pushchairs to borrow
Family programme for October half-term
When the leaves turn, creative workshops, small adventures and fresh mountain air fill the days. Our team looks after every activity.
Pottery workshop in autumn
In the pottery workshop, children and parents shape small works of art from clay together and take home a personal keepsake that outlasts the holiday.
Pumpkin carving on 29 October 2026
On Thursday 29 October 2026, the Nesslerhof turns to carving: pumpkins become friendly, cheeky or spooky faces, designed by children and parents together.
Bike Trail Parcours and bike training
On the meadow next door, our Bike Trail Parcours awaits young riders: small hills, bends and exciting obstacles, with the Panorama team on hand for tips and tricks. It is about fun, technique and the outdoors rather than speed. Please bring a bike helmet and suitable clothing.
Football training
At football training on the green meadow, children practise ball skills, teamwork and new tricks, wearing the Nesslerhof team kit. Future strikers and goalkeepers are all welcome. Please bring football boots and suitable clothing.
More family moments in the hotel
- Ball pool in a forest design
- Youth room with table football and a pool table
- Outdoor playground close by
- Creative workshops on site
- Magic show and evening cinema
- Horse riding lessons in the neighbourhood
FAQ: October half-term with children at the Nesslerhof
Is the Nesslerhof a children's hotel?
No, it is not a classic children's hotel but a family-friendly 5-star spa hotel. Families combine play areas, sports and kids' spa time with the comfort and calm of a spa hotel.
What can families do at the Nesslerhof during October half-term?
Families can join a pottery workshop, pumpkin carving on 29 October 2026, bike training and football training. The hotel also offers a children's buffet, ball pool, youth room, pools, textile sauna and spa treatments for children from age 5.
What ages is the Nesslerhof suited to?
It suits families with babies, children and teenagers. Babies have baby equipment and pushchairs to borrow, children from about 5 have the ball pool, workshops, sports and spa treatments, and teenagers have a youth room with pool and table football.
Is there a spa and sauna for children?
Yes. The indoor pool, infinity outdoor pool, natural swimming pond and textile sauna are open to kids and teens, and spa treatments are available from age 5. The adults-only spa area is for guests aged 16 and over.
What can families do around Großarl in autumn?
In the Valley of the Alpine Pastures there are walks to alpine huts that serve food and drink, golden larch forests and family-friendly days out in the Salzburgerland. Autumn is quieter than summer and the paths are easy to walk.
Where is the Nesslerhof?
The Nesslerhof is in Großarl, in the Großarl Valley in the Salzburgerland, Austria, around one hour from the airport of Salzburg. Direct flights are daily from London to Salzburg.