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‘ONE’S DESTINATION IS NEVER A PLACE,BUT ALWAYS A NEW WAY OF SEEING THINGS.’HENRY MILLER
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12 FIRST 5-STAR SUPERIOR HOTEL IN FLANDERS
Domaine La Butte aux Bois, Relais & Châteaux, Lanaken, Belgium
16 ALPINE LUXURY RICH IN TRADITION
TOP Hotel Hochgurgl, Hochgurgl, Austria
20 BLISS IN THE BLACK FOREST…
Dollenberg, Schwarzwald, Germany
24 DISCOVER A LUXURY EXPERIENCE
Schlosshotel Fiss, Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, Austria
28 THE PINNACLE OF CULINARY DELIGHT!
Hotel & Spa Rosengarten, Kirchberg/Kitzbühel, Austria
36 TRADITION & LIFESTYLE IN A BREATHTAKING SETTING
SPA-HOTEL Jagdhof, Relais & Châteaux, Stubaital, Austria
40 ALPENGLOW MEETS DOLCE VITA!
Hotel Plunhof, Ridnaun-Ratschings, Italy
48 PARADISE BETWEEN MOUNTAIN, LAKE & GLACIER
Sporthotel Alpenblick, Zell am See, Austria
52 FOR YOUNG FAMILIES & SMART ATHLETES
Hotel Happy Stubai, Stubai Valley, Austria
56 EXPERIENCE TRADITION – NO AIRS AND GRACES
Hotel Tiroler Hof, Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena, Austria
64 EUROPEAN AYURVEDA®
What makes European Ayurveda® unique?
66 ASIA OR THE ALPS? NAMASTÉ OR SERVUS?
Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof, Hinterthiersee, Austria
72 MAYR RESPITE FOR BODY, MIND & SPIRIT
Park Igls Mayr clinic, Innsbruck-Igls, Austria
76 NATUROPATHY IS KEY!
Pirchner Hof, Reith, Alpbachtal, Austria
80 JOY – NO MATTER WHAT
Shamanic healing retreats with Gabriele Scharnitzky
86 AN URBAN HAVEN OF COMFORT
ALPENrose, Kufstein, Austria
102 RESTAURANT SIMON TAXACHER, Kirchberg-Kitzbühel, Austria
104 LA SOURCE, Lanaken, Belgium
106 LE PAVILLON, Schwarzwald, Germany
94 MOROCCO
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‘THE WORLD IS A BOOK, AND THOSE WHO DO NOT TRAVEL READ ONLY ONE PAGE.’AUGUSTINUS AURELIUS
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• Number one in the tri-border region
• Member of Relais & Châteaux
• 5-star superior• 59 rooms distributed
between Manoir, La Villa & Spa Retreat La Forêt
• Spa retreats, fitness breaks, boot camps, fine dining events, luxury experiences, private parties, weddings
WELCOME,WILLKOMMEN,BIENVENUE, WELKOM:• Historic property • 2 Michelin stars• Gault&Millau – 4 toques,
17 points out of 20• Gault&Millau: ‘Most
Beautiful Restaurant Terrace in Belgium’
• Hospitality Awards: ‘Best Wellness Centre Belgium’
• Unique concept for new Spa Retreat La Forêt
labutteauxbois.be
Sensational combination of historic
country estate, award-winning
gourmet hotspot and eco-chic spa.
Located at the heart of Europe in the
tranquil natural surroundings of the
Hoge Kempen National Park, yet close
to vibrant cities such as Maastricht,
Brussels and Cologne. Recognised for
excellent service and cosmopolitan
flair. Celebrated for the signature
dishes of 2-Michelin-starred Chef de
Cuisine Ralf Berendsen. Spa Retreat
La Forêt blends nature, wellbeing
and contemporary design. Exclusive:
Doctor’s brand La Forêt by Dr. Bullens,
created by a team of experts and
one of Belgium’s most renowned
dermatologists, Dr Yolande Bullens-
Goessens. Select private fitness
club Le Gym offers personal training
with top coach Ingmar Harthoorn.
Domaine La Butte aux Bois has 59
rooms, distributed across three
buildings: Le Manoir, La Villa and the
new Spa Retreat La Forêt.
FIRST 5-STAR
SUPERIOR HOTEL
IN FLANDERS
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‘Breakfast by the open fire at Le Bistrot’
‘Mountain bike ride along the canals & in Belgium’s
unique national park’
‘Shopping & culture in Maastricht & at luxury Maasmechelen Village
designer outlet’
‘Lunch on “Belgium’s most beautiful restaurant
terrace”’
‘Take an explorative stroll around the hotel’s
11-hectare park’
‘Relax in the Spa Retreat La Forêt: a haven of nature & wellbeing’
‘Signature treatments with the hotel’s own “La Forêt by Dr. Bullens” products’
‘Personal training at Le Gym’
‘2-Michelin-starred dinner at Restaurant La Source’
‘Champagne at the bar’
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• 5-star superior• 62 rooms and suites• Ski specials, ski and spa
breaks, taster packages, summer specials
SUPERIOR EXPERIENCES • Ski-in & SPA-out in the
Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski area
• 2,200sqm TOP Mountain SPA
• TOP Mountain Star: panoramic summit bar at 3,080m above sea level
• International cuisine with fine Alpine flavours using fresh, regional & organic produce
• Fresh oysters & Champagne available daily at the hotel
• 1km to the 3,000sqm TOP Mountain Crosspoint – the world’s highest motorcycle museum
tophotelhochgurgl.com
TOP Hotel Hochgurgl’s charm reflects
dignified tradition, Alpine flair and
cutting-edge hospitality. The third
generation of the Scheiber family of
hoteliers is driving the TOP Hotel
forwards with daring, innovation and
creativity. But that’s not all – they
provide comprehensive TOP winter
tourism services for a premium sports
brand experience. A 5-star superior
Scheiber skiing holiday comprises
linked-up services that meet the
highest standards on the TOP Hotel’s
doorstep: 112km of perfectly groomed
slopes in the Obergurgl-Hochgurgl
ski area – one of the world’s ten most
attractive winter sports destinations
and considered the Alps’ most
snowsure ski area. Ski-in & spa-out –
dip into the piste-side outdoor pool,
enjoy 360-degree panoramic views;
TOP Mountain SPA with 2,200sqm
of deep relaxation and wide range of
highly effective treatments.
ALPINE LUXURY RICH IN
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‘A generous gourmet breakfast buffet’
‘Skiing from the hotel’s doorstep, exploring the Ötztal Valley’s
356km of pistes with a single ski pass’
‘Fresh oysters on the sun terrace’
‘Sipping Champagne in the Perrier Jouët gourmet gondola’
‘Gazing at the stars at the TOP Mountain Star – with 360° views
including the Dolomites’
‘Irresistible: sweet temptations from the patisserie at 2,150m
above sea level’
‘Chilling Austro-Italian style with a cappuccino at the TOP
Mountain Crosspoint’
‘Discovering nostalgic two-wheelers at the world’s highest
motorcycle museum’
‘Ski-in & spa-out: sunset in the panoramic outdoor pool’
‘Exquisite 5-course gourmet menu and rare treasures from
the wine cellar’
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• 5-star superior• 100 rooms, junior suites,
suites and luxury suites• Kitchen parties, taster
packages, gourmet specials, spa breaks, winter holidays, spring getaways, summer spectaculars, autumn vacations, national holiday offers, Advent experiences
365 DAYS A YEAR• Le Pavillon restaurant:
2 Michelin stars• One of Germany’s top 3
spas: 5,000sqm DOLLINA Spa & Health
• Medical services at the Schindler Privé private practice
• Located in the Black Forest near Baden-Baden and not far from Strasbourg
• Three generation, family-run hotel
• The perfect holiday for children
dollenberg.de
A world of heavenly experiences
in the enchanting Black Forest: the
Dollenberg, where modern comfort
sublimely complements traditional
charm. Magnificent views inspire you
to new heights, while the 5,000sqm
DOLLINA Spa & Health gently bids
you to relax and enjoy unparalleled
treatments in blissful privacy.
Culinary indulgence from morning to
night: start the day with sweet and
savoury treats and conclude with
nibbles, cocktails and live music in
the bar. Experience fine dining in
the 2-Michelin starred restaurant
Le Pavillon where the chefs working
under Martin Herrmann conjure up
a world of sophisticated, classic yet
modern cuisine. Or dine in the great
outdoors: Tischlein, deck Dich offers
outdoor gourmet dining accompanied
by the most incredible views. A
family-run masterpiece surrounded by
a 17,000sqm park and run by three-
generations with one motto… we are
family!
BLISS IN THE BLACK
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DOLLENBERG SCHWARZWALD RESORT
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‘A morning stroll in the 70,000sqm Dollenberg Park’
‘Pause and discover St Anna’s Chapel’
‘A stop at the Rench Valley Cabin for the views and titbits from the
Black Forest and Alsace...’
‘A spot of farming history at the Vogtsbauernhof Black Forest
Open Air Museum’
‘Lunch at the Tischlein, deck Dich – unbeatable al fresco delights à la
Dollenberg’
‘Back to the Dollenberg for a treatment with Black Forest honey’
‘A refreshing swim in the outdoor pool with panoramic views of the
Black Forest’
‘Foodie treats and live music in the 2-Michelin-starred kitchen’
‘An open-air concert in the amphitheatre under the starry
summer night’
‘Live music and cocktails in the bar’
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Family Time, Gourmet Weeks, taster packages, Autumn Enchantment, Culinary Autumn, Ski & Spa Specials
LUXURY AT THEHIGHEST LEVEL• Ski-in & ski-out in Tyrol’s
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis Ski Dimension
• A holiday for all the family with Family Spa, Kids’ & Teenagers’ Clubs
• Slow food philosophy• 5,000sqm Schloss Spa,
Aqua Monte & Splash Waterworlds, Schloss Gym
• 5-star comfort with A-class views
schlosshotel-fiss.com
At 1,436m altitude, the 5-star
Schlosshotel Fiss perches on the
sunny plateau of Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
in Tyrol. 135 rooms and suites bring
together style, comfort and A-class
views while the cuisine is grounded in
the slow food philosophy: innovative
interpretations of traditional Alpine
dishes using the highest quality
regional produce and complemented
by superb wines from the 500-
bin cellar. For sublime wellbeing,
the 5,000sqm Schloss Spa offers
saunas, steam rooms, relaxation
areas, a Private Spa, the Aqua Monte
Waterworld with 250sqm panoramic
indoor-outdoor pool, Jacuzzis, a
Kneipp pool, bistro, superb Schloss
Gym and 3,000sqm wellbeing
garden. Spa treatments make use of
local herbs and mountain-sourced
ingredients. Just for families: Splash
Waterworld for children and teens
and a separate textile Family Spa. In
winter, the Schlosshotel offers ski-in,
ski-out with ski rental and store.
DISCOVER A
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‘Fabulous slow food breakfast buffet’
‘The height of exhilaration: float up to the summit in the cable
car’
‘Take the cable car while it’s still dark, hike to the summit as the sun rises –
amazing!’
‘A hotel lift that takes me straight onto the piste’
‘The view from the Crystal Cube’
‘Alpine Spa treatments with local herbs’
‘Relax or splash about in one of the Waterworlds’
‘Afternoon tea by the open fire & on the terrace’
‘Movie night for the kids, aperitifs for the adults’
‘Fine dining in the elegant restaurant’
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• 26 rooms & suites • Rosengarten Gourmet Golf
Trophy, Gourmet Days, Gourmet Festivals, Gourmet Hiking, SPA à deux, ‘Party Time with Friends’, VIP Hahnenkamm specials, incentives & conferences
AN EXCELLENT MULTIAWARD-WINNING HOTEL• Only 5-star hotel in Austria
with two award-winning restaurants
• Gault&Millau – 4 toques, 19 points out of 20 for Restaurant Simon Taxacher
• Gault&Millau – 2 toques, 15 points out of 20 for Bistro-Restaurant Rosengarten
• Les Grandes Tables Du Monde
• Rosengarten SPA with ALPINE ELEMENTS® healthy cuisine
• Events & celebrations of the highest level
rosengarten-taxacher.com
Feel at home in the elegant luxury of
Kirchberg’s Hotel & Spa Rosengarten
– where warm Tyrolean hospitality is
guaranteed! The Rosengarten brings
urban chic to the mountains with 26
rooms and suites offering panoramic
views of the Kitzbühel Alps. Gourmet
pleasures are assured thanks to 6
Gault&Millau toques under one roof.
The highly acclaimed Restaurant
Simon Taxacher is renowned for fine
dining and innovative flavours, and
award-winning Bistro-Restaurant
Rosengarten offers Alpine-inspired
dishes using fresh local produce.
Discover a haven for the senses
in the Rosengarten SPA featuring
a 15m indoor pool, gym with
personal training and the Rosen
Private SPA Suite. SPA treatments
feature [comfort zone] and Susanne
Kaufmann™ brand products. An
exclusive address in one of Austria’s
most prestigious locations: c’est la vie
en Rosengarten…
THE PINNACLE
OF CULINARY DELIGHT!
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‘Delicious Rosengarten gourmet breakfast
buffet’
‘A long walk with my own personal guide’
‘Hitting the slopes of the “world’s best ski resort”
with a private guide’
‘Light lunch at the Bistro-Restaurant
Rosengarten’
‘Luxury shopping in Kitzbühel’
‘Teeing off with my private golf guide’
‘Pure relaxation in the Rosengarten SPA’
‘Alpine balloon ride with Champagne’
‘Gourmet dinner at Restaurant Simon
Taxacher’
‘Digestif in the Piano Bar’
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Set against the breathtaking backdrop
of the Stubai Alps in charming
Neustift, the 5-star SPA-HOTEL
Jagdhof offers a relaxing atmosphere
blending luxurious Tyrolean comfort
with fun activities. In addition to
excellent service and superb food, the
SPA-HOTEL Jagdhof provides unique
facilities such as a fabulous wine cellar
– awarded ‘World’s Best Wine List’ –
the Gourmet Gondola – probably
Tyrol’s smallest gourmet restaurant –
the 2-Gault&Millau-toque Hubertus
Stube and food for sharing in the
Stadel barn. The jSPA is a ground-
breaking spa with 3,000sqm of 20
different wellbeing experiences, indoor
and outdoor pools, and its jOYFUL
wellbeing area where signature
treatments with cult brand REN
await. The Alpine SPA CHALET offers
three spacious relaxation rooms, a
freshwater plunge pool, a tea bar and
lounge, and a luxurious Private SPA
Suite – plus stunning mountain views
from the private terrace!
TRADITION &
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• Member of Relais & Châteaux
• 70 rooms & suites• Private SPA Discovery,
Jump for Joy, spa retreats, wellness short breaks, guided walking holidays, BIG Family programmes, unique wine tasting events
• 365 days a year
JUMP FOR JOY• Relaxed, Tyrolean-style
luxury• Multi award-winning
SPA• Innovative spa treatment
concept• Service excellence in a
fun atmosphere • The World of Fine Wine:
World’s Best Wine List 2016
• Game from the hotel’s own preserve
• Glacier skiing from October to June
hotel-jagdhof.at
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‘Wake up to stunning Stubai Glacier views’
‘Regional delicacies at the late risers’ breakfast
buffet’
‘Time for each other in the Private SPA Suite’
‘Gaze at the mountaintops as you
clock a few laps of the pool’
‘Sip Champagne in the 5,000sqm garden’
‘Enjoy jSPA signature treatments’
‘A walk to the hotel’s Isse mountain lodge’
‘Experience the WildeWasserWeg trail’
‘A romantic dinner in the Fondue Gondola’
‘Enjoy a flutter on casino night’
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Idyllically situated in the South
Tyrolean Val Ridanna, the Plunhof
hotel combines Alpine traditions
with Mediterranean influences
for a special and relaxing holiday
experience. Paula Volgger and her
eight children manage the hotel,
offering delicious cuisine, a unique
and award-winning spa, comfortable
rooms and a wonderful family
atmosphere. Appreciation of tradition
and love of nature are a characteristic
of the house, particularly reflected in
Peter and Egon Volgger’s seasonally-
inspired Mediterranean-Alpine dishes.
The hotel’s ‘Bacchus’ wine cellar holds
more than 600 selected labels with a
focus on South Tyrol and Italy. A visit
to the 4,000sqm Spa Minera & Acqua
Minera is a must with its ‘wellness
above & below the surface’ concept
– mining-themed sauna & steam
complex, relaxation zones, indoor &
outdoor pools, beauty & massages,
signature ‘power from rock and soil’
treatments & rituals
• 4-star superior• 67 rooms & suites • Wellness Short Break,
Hiking Weeks, Autumn Adventure Weeks, Sun and Snow Beauty Weeks
HOME OFGENERATIONS• Voted Best of Italy in the
Health & Spa Awards 2017
• Spa Minera & new Acqua Minera – 4,000sqm inspired by the region’s mining tradition
• Gourmet cuisine with Alpine & Mediterranean influences
• Wine cellar with over 600 wines
• Family business run by Paula & her eight children
• EU Ecolabel certified hotel with ClimaHotel® pre-certification
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‘Mountain air recharge on the green roof after early
morning Yoga’
‘Outdoor breakfast with views over the impressive peaks of the Stubai Alps’
‘Mountain bike ride along the ancient miner’s routes’
‘Cookery lesson with the hotel’s chef’
‘Cappuccino under the palm trees of nearby
Merano’
‘Spa time in the saltwater whirlpool & tunnel sauna’
‘Deep regeneration with a silver quartzite stone
massage’
‘Fly fishing in a mountain stream’
‘Wine tasting at dusk’
‘Event at the hotel’s own 16th-century Tötschhof
farmhouse’
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winter magic, summer & mountain love, outdoor pursuits weeks, Teenager Summer Days activity programme, Big Families at the Alpenblick, golf & casino
PLUS...• More than just fun and
enjoyment• Mountains & valleys,
lakes & glacier − unparalleled variety!
• Spectacular active opportunities throughout the year
• We love... families!• Carpe diem − relax and
enjoy being• A favourite eating and
drinking spot among the locals
alpenblick.at
Lake Zell, the Kitzsteinhorn and the
Alpenblick: an unrivalled combination
for wellness, family fun, athletic
pursuits, food, drink, events and
shopping. With 90 rooms and suites,
a lounge bar, garden and stunning
lake views, the Alpenblick offers
everything a holidaymaker’s heart
could desire for a superb break in a
simply extraordinary Alpine setting.
The restaurant serves a contemporary
take on traditional dishes. The
1,300sqm wellness area includes a
140sqm indoor-outdoor pool area,
sauna and steam rooms, a family
steam room, private spa, relaxation
areas and gym. The family-friendly
atmosphere comes with spacious
family rooms, supervised childcare,
outdoor playground, games room
and activity programmes for children
and teens. Unique: COOL KIDS FUN
summer holiday programme and Zell
am See-Kaprun Summer Card. The
Kitzsteinhorn’s ski season is long:
from early autumn until spring!
PARADISE BETWEEN
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‘Start the day with fun & activities’
‘Time with Schmidolin the Dragon from the
Schmittenhöhe’
‘Searching for gold with llamas and
alpacas’
‘Path of the senses, fire pit, climbing wall and a
house on stilts’
‘Farm animals and bread-baking at the
Augut farm’
‘Pirates ahoy – hunting for the pirates’ treasure’
‘Ice cream time: FREE ice cream from 2 to
4pm’
‘Feeding the ponies, Billy and Zottel, in the
hotel’s petting zoo’
‘Stand-up paddle boarding and
trampolining on the lake’
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HAPPY STUBAINEUSTIFT,STUBAI VALLEY The 4-star Happy Stubai is an easy-
going and creative 70s S-Happy chic
hotel for active holiday experiences.
It’s Alpine vintage for youth and
families, perfect for chilling, escaping
the mainstream and connecting with
nature. The hotel provides tasty food
and service that sparkles in a great
location. Action, fun and family are at
the Happy’s heart. Enjoy any one of
1001 outdoor activities in the Stubai
Valley and Stubai Glacier’s spectacular
natural scenery. The Happy Stubai
makes the perfect base for mountain
biking, trail running, climbing, Alpine
or Nordic skiing, snowboarding,
freeriding, ski touring, rafting, bungee
jumping and hiking. Replenish your
energy stores with great food from the
happy kitchen: from fitality breakfasts
and happy snacks to happy dine-ins,
every day sees fresh delights at the
Happy Stubai hotel in Neustift!
#adventureandfun
#happynature
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#enjoyhappy
FOR YOUNG
FAMILIES & SMART
ATHLETES
• 55 rooms & junior suites • Happy specials: skiing
weeks, family holidays, hiking breaks, superdeals
HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS• 70s S-Happy Chic vibe• Alpine vintage• Tasty – happy #3 board
Morning. Afternoon. Dinner
• #Happy brunch art − every 2nd Sunday of the month
• BIG Family Summer Club• Open all year, glacier
skiing from October to June
• Feel good at the Happy: 20m outdoor pool, with indoor access, steam room, sauna, Kneipp therapy, chillax conservatory, BIG green sunbathing lawn
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‘Rise and shine to mountain views and fitality breakfast’
‘Happy exploits in the glacier ice cave’
‘Chillin’ in the happy pool – so cool’
‘BIG fun with the BIG Family Stubai Summer
Club’
‘Happy badminton family time’
‘Tasty breaks – vitamin-booster snacks and the
sweet stuff’
‘Happy activity with StuBay plus
geocaching’
‘Dinner – seasonal, regional, healthy
and tasty’
‘Hangin’ with friends at the happy bar’
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• 44 rooms & suites• Family offers, ski hits
for young & old, SPA holidays, time for pleasure, hiking breaks, autumn magic
TYROLEAN AUTHENTICITY
• Tyrolean architecture with feel-good atmosphere
• First-class family facilities
• Spacious rooms & suites offer every comfort
• Fitness for all – whatever your age!
• 90m to the slope, own ski school & Confetti Club
hotel-tirolerhof.at
Ehrwald at the foot of the Zugspitze
Mountain: where cordiality meets
superb facilities, comfort, charm
and a sense of tradition. The 4-star
Tirolerhof at 994m above sea level
is the perfect family holiday hotel.
Modern-Alpine with traditional
touches, the hotel offers generous,
comfortable rooms and suites with
stunning views – even from your
bathtub if you’re lucky! After an
active day in the mountains, relax
and recharge at the Tirolerhof’s SPA
where saunas, steam rooms, indoor
& outdoor pools and a gym await. A
playground, playroom, indoor bouncy
castle and the Confetti Alm with
climbing wall, football pitch, basketball
hoop and go-karting track provide
plenty of fun for children. Explore the
region’s beautiful mountain lakes,
themed walks, climbing forests
and excellent cycle trail network in
summer. And in winter, enjoy direct
access from the hotel to the slopes,
ski school and cable car.
EXPERIENCE TRADITION –
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‘Start with a delicious breakfast from the openview kitchen’
‘A hike on the Zugspitze’
‘Mountain biking in the Parnach gorge’
‘Teeing-off at the 9-hole Ehrwald golf course’
‘Worth seeing: the Bavarian royal palaces of Neuschwanstein and
Linderhof’
‘Enjoying a massage’
‘Relaxing in the spa’
‘Swimming in the heated outdoor pool’
‘Working out at the gym’
‘Mmm – tasty barbecues!’
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‘ONLY TRAVEL IS LIFE,AS LIFE IN TURN IS A JOURNEY.’JEAN PAUL
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• Ayurveda Taster• Panchakarma – Classic,
Deluxe, Superior• Ayurveda ‘Deluxe’• AyurDetox• Rasayana & Rejuvenation• Shamanic Healing
Retreat
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European Ayurveda® is a registered trademark:
a unique blend of Ayurvedic diagnosis,
treatments, nutrition, Yoga, mind detox
and meditation tailored to suit the needs,
constitution and problems of western society.
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European Ayurveda® unites the
wisdom of Ayurveda with European
culture, honing the ancient life science
to suit European lifestyle, climate and
culinary habits.
Ayurvedic practitioners from India,
Ayurveda‘s country of origin,
together with European general
practitioners and naturopaths
make up the European Ayurveda®
team of experts. Medical expertise
and a profound knowledge and
understanding of Ayurveda are the
basis for profound consultations, the
essential pulse diagnosis and tailor-
made guidance.
European Ayurveda®
additionally combines
Ayurvedic therapies with
acupuncture, kinesiology and manual
therapy for a deeper healing process.
Ayurveda encourages the
use of plants grown in
the same soil where we
live. European Ayurveda®
utilises pure, highly
effective and 100% natural oils
made from local plants and herbs
for use in treatments. All oils are
made according to Ayurvedic
principles and are energised with
healing mantras.
European Ayurvedic cuisine®
is the culinary brand for
European Ayurveda® and is
integral to the success of
the holistic therapy. All staple foods
are sourced from the immediate area
surrounding the Ayurveda Resort
Sonnhof. Produce grown in Europe
contains active ingredients that suit
European living conditions, and many
European herbs contain similar active
ingredients to those found in Indian
herbs. Traditional recipes, handed down
over generations, are interpreted with
a European twist using local produce,
European herbs and the spices which
characterise this culinary brand.
Daily Spirit Yoga© and deep relaxation are
quintessential features of European Ayurveda®.
Yoga harmonises the body‘s processes and
organ functions, and calms the mind by stilling the
thoughts and stabilising emotions. From a spiritual point
of view, Yoga leads to higher consciousness and greater
gentleness towards the self and the environment. Mind
Detox Coaching® also assists guests to develop their
potential through meditation, mental exercises, Yoga,
breathing and energy exercises – making life and work
happier and more successful.
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• 30 rooms and suites• Comprehensive range of
Ayurveda programmes & treatments, Yoga & meditation classes & specials
FOUNDER OFEUROPEANAYURVEDA®
• ‘Tyrol meets India’ design concept
• Team of physicians & other experts from India & Europe
• European Ayurveda cuisine with local ingredients
• Fresh produce from farm to table by resort‘s own farm, the Lindhof
• Resort’s own AyurvedaCentre
• Ayurveda Active programme with meditation & Yoga
sonnhof-ayurveda.at
Ayurveda – the name originates
from Sanskrit and essentially means
‘science of life’. The ancient Indian
holistic system of knowledge is
based on the interrelationships of
body, mind and spirit, and the mix
of three Doshas – Vata, Pitta and
Kapha – which are responsible for the
basic characteristics and respective
constitutions of human beings. If
these Doshas are unbalanced due
to stress, poor nutrition or other
influences, we feel physically and
mentally unwell. European Ayurveda®
brings the three Doshas together
in harmony – this is done through
soothing oil massages, purifying
measures, Ayurvedic nutrition,
meditation, Yoga and more. At the
European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof,
knowledge of traditional Eastern
Ayurveda is integrated into European
culture to create a treatment
programme geared towards our
lifestyles, climatic conditions and
eating habits. Hence the resort’s
motto ‘Tyrol meets India’.
ASIA OR THE ALPS?
NAMASTÉ OR SERVUS?
EUROPEAN AYURVEDARESORT SONNHOFHINTERTHIERSEE
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• A traditional pulse diagnosis
• A thorough cleansing • Rejuvenation• Yoga and meditation• Ayurvedic nutrition
EXPERIENCE
NO NEED TO GO
FAR
WHEN EUROPEAN AYURVEDA®
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‘Early morning Yoga with Alpine views’
‘Flowing oil treatment’
‘Samvahana-Maharani massage with precious
stones’
‘Vegetarian lunch buffet’
‘Me-time in the Garden of Five Elements’
‘Soak up the heat in the Moon & Sun Saunas’
‘Tea ceremony in the Indra conservatory’
‘Qi Gong meditation’
‘Forest & meadow walk in the evening sun’
‘Dinner to suit my personalised nutritional
plan’
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• 51 rooms & suites• Treatment & diagnostic
modules, Modern Mayr Medical Check, extensive exercise & coaching packages, preventive medical care, Yoga weeks, mental coaching & Feldenkrais®
FX MAYR SPECIALISTS FOR 25 YEARS• FX Mayr specialists for
25 years• State-of-the-art
diagnostics• Personalised exercise,
nutrition & regeneration concepts
• Modern Mayr cuisine in eight stages
• Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Travel Awards: ‘World’s Best Destination Spa’, Condé Nast Traveller Spa Awards: ‘Most Effective Medi-Spa’, Tatler Spa Trophy: ‘Best for Medical Marvels’
park-igls.at
Austria’s most distinguished Mayr
clinic is situated in its own mature
park on the outskirts of the famous
Olympic village of Igls and surrounded
by stunning Tyrolean mountains.
Park Igls offers 51 hugely comfortable
rooms and suites with balconies
and panoramic views. Following the
motto ‘Health is Central’, the dynamic
and highly qualified medical team
advises and treats guests in line
with the renowned Modern Mayr
therapy with the main focus on detox,
regeneration and overall wellbeing.
The recommended minimum one
week’s stay comprises thorough
medical examinations, tests, personal
supervision and delicious Modern
Mayr cuisine, freshly prepared with
local, organic produce. The superbly
appointed spa offers a stunning
indoor pool with hydrotherapy section
and saunas plus a wide range of
treatments, also available are Kneipp
treatments, physiotherapy, kybun®
training, group exercise and Yoga.
MAYR RESPITE
FOR BODY,MIND & SPIRITPARK IGLS
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‘Morning walk & Kneipp treatment in the
park’
‘Mayr breakfast on the terrace’
‘Massages, baths & therapeutic applications’
‘Guided herb walk in the sunshine’
‘Tea & base broth by the open fire’
‘Kybun® & Yoga in the panoramic gym’
‘Group mental coaching session to help me
de-stress’
‘Putting & chipping on the hotel’s own green in
the park’
‘Relaxing in the spa, swimming in the indoor
pool’
‘Dinner rich in alkaline foods’
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• 64 rooms & suites• Fasting weeks,
Yoga breaks, detox programme, mountain walking weeks, Hildegard taster days & rejuvenation weeks
MINDFUL, SENSORY, SUSTAINABLE, NATURAL• The world’s first
dedicated Hildegard von Bingen hotel
• Exercise & activity programme with professional fitness instructor
• Hotel’s own farm − orchard, kitchen garden & herb garden
• Healthy cuisine with naturopathic focus
• On the outskirts of one of Europe’s ‘most beautiful villages in bloom’
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Tranquillity, crystal-clear air and
unspoilt natural surroundings offer
the ideal setting for a journey of self-
discovery, naturopathy and vitality.
Guests discover the surprisingly
contemporary teachings of 12th
century abbess Hildegard von Bingen.
Her ‘six golden rules’ – eating for
health, natural medicine, sufficient
sleep and exercise, balance of work
and play, detoxification and personal
transformation – counteract the hectic
pace of modern life.
Organic produce sourced from
the hotel’s gardens and farm are
the basis of the hotel’s healthy
cuisine. 76 comfortable rooms offer
mountain views, while health and spa
facilities provide ample opportunities
for wellbeing. Stay healthy with
informative herb walks, wellness
treatments and guided fitness
programmes.
NATURO-PATHY
IS KEY!
PIRCHNER HOF HOTEL & FARM REITH IM ALPBACHTAL
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‘Morning meditation in the Life Energy
Garden’
‘A few laps of the outdoor pool with its
splendid views’
‘Delicious, super-healthy Hildegard
breakfast’
‘Guided Nordic walking excursion in the
mountains’
‘“Smovey” sessions in the swimming pool’
‘Discovering the secrets of the Alpbachtal’
‘Yoga & exercise at the Health House’
‘Sweet chestnut bath & copper bristle brush
massage at the Spa’
‘Evening stroll around romantic Lake Dorfsee’
‘Tasty 4-course dinner in the restaurant’
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Let go of the past, find
steadiness and experience
the joy of inner peace
with shamanic healing.
Consciousness and
transformation coach Gabrielle
Scharnitzky holds life-changing
energy healing retreats. The
inspirational international film
and TV actor applies the Native
American wisdom learnt
first-hand from Grandmother
Twylah Hurd Nitsch of the
Seneca Nation of Indians for
the benefit of her clients. The
aim of the spiritual detox is to
empower retreat participants
to adjust their own energy
system as and when required
and become the highest
version of their real selves.
Working on three levelsMs Scharnitzky applies the
Native American wisdom
to gently unfold her clients’
receptivity to metaphysical
realities. Then, she teaches
them to recognise – and
name – their energetic blocks.
During the third and deepest
stage, she and her clients use
these energetic clusters to
decipher the soul’s messages,
leading to the discovery of lost
portions of the soul trapped in
HEALING RETREATS WITH GABRIELE SCHARNITZKYAvailable exclusively at European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof.Dates 2019: • 31 March to 10 April • 26 May to 5 June• 20 July to 30 July• 22 September to 2 October
For further information: sonnhof-ayurveda.at
JOY – NO MATTER
WHAT
old traumas, belief systems,
genetic contracts and other
lifetimes. As these lost parts
are recovered, a paradigm shift
occurs: new ways of thinking
that pave the way towards
fulfilment.
The MEDICINE WHEELThe circle is the foundation of
many mystical teachings in
history. Native Americans refer
to it as a mirror of the self, in
which people encounter their
vital force and – by connecting
with the Great Spirit – receive
the medicine they need
to tread their sacred earth
pathway.
Earth medicine, sacred space and spirit selfScharnitzky introduces
participants to earth medicine
and teaches that living in the
sacred circle of the spirit self
enables an encounter with
and experience of the self. The
medicine wheel’s 12 sacred
places serve as gateways for
extra-sensory experiences.
Unresolved life issues are
investigated, and participants
receive clear directions for
resolution. Scharnitzky attends
to each individual as they come
to a deep recognition of their
issues, providing easy tools for
self-adjustment.
Space for inner and outer encountersAs participants reconnect with
their own inherent creativity,
they learn to purify their sacred
space – their Luminous Energy
Field (LEF) – and increase their
Personal Energy Frequency
(PEF) with simple rituals.
The objective is to learn to
readjust immediately, and in all
situations so that we can live
in accordance with the spirit
self, feel inner peace and bring
it into the world – no matter
what.
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WHERE TO GO… PLACES TO VISIT
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• 27 classic to rustic rooms
• Two restaurants, a bar, rooms for seminars, parties and events, a covered terrace and ample free parking
MODERN, INNOVATIVEAND SUSTAINABLE• Restaurant ALPENrose:
1 Gault&Millau toque, 2 Falstaff forks and ‘Rising Star of the Year’ by the A la Carte guide in 2018
• From farm to table: fresh produce from the family farm
• Respect for ingredients: Chef Markus Heimann works nose to tail
• Multi-functional meeting, seminar and event rooms for up to 100 people
• The hotel’s two restaurants can accommodate up to 70 for weddings and celebrations
• Hotel’s spa area for a little break
alpenrose-kufstein.at
Since reopening the ALPENrose
hotel in Kufstein in 2017, the young
hotelier Stephan Mauracher has
brought about a transformation,
adding fresh flair and ambience to this
comfortable property. Both traditional
and contemporary, the urban haven
of comfort in the centre of Kufstein
appeals to business travellers and
holidaymakers alike. Thanks to its
convenient location in up-and-coming
Kufstein and the Kufsteinerland
region’s limitless culture, good food
and leisure opportunities, the new
foodie hotspot offers the perfect
setting for a fruitful stay, whether
business or pleasure. New, award-
winning paths are being forged at
the hotel’s Restaurant ALPENrose
by the excellent chef and sommelier.
Hotel guests are welcome to use
the wellness area. Guests can look
forward to unwinding in the Finnish
sauna, infrared cabin, massage
showers and relaxation area – or to
working out in the gym.
AN URBAN HAVEN
OF COMFORT
ALPENROSE KUFSTEIN
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‘Early morning run around Kufstein’
‘A taste of honey from the family farm at breakfast’
‘An inside look into the art of glass-blowing at nearby
Riedel Glass’
‘Hike along glorious mountain lakes with Alpine
hut refreshments’
‘Back to the ALPENrose for a delicious lunch’
‘Visit to the over 800-year-old Kufstein Fortress’
‘A quick shopping trip for souvenirs’
‘Award-winning cuisine at the Restaurant ALPENrose’
‘The perfect pairing with Sommelier Christian Prack’s
wine selection’
‘Maybe indulge in a sundowner in Kufstein or enjoy a cultural event?’
‘Hang out at the ALPENrose bar’
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‘THE REAL VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY CONSISTS NOT IN SEEKING NEW LANDSCAPES, BUT IN HAVING NEW EYES.’MARCEL PROUST
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MADE-TO-MEASUREMOROCCOYour private concierge for authentic Moroccan experiences. Tailor-made travel. Insider tips from the Atlas Mountains to the Atlantic Coast. A dream of 1,001 nights.
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ESSAOUIRA: Joie de vivre,
busy markets, picturesque
fishing port and a UNESCO
World Heritage Medina
with its tiny passageways
and bustling streets. Visit
the gold souk and the
profusion of spice sellers and
artisans’ workshops for an
experience as authentic as
it is extraordinary. See the
mighty
fortress and savour the
refreshing breeze coming off
the Atlantic Ocean. Golfers
find everything just so at the
18-hole (72-par) and 13-hole
Mogador golf course,
designed by ‘Black
Knight’ Gary Player. Music
fans love the annual Gnaoua
World Music Festival –
famous the world over.
Essaouira is a culture
vulture‘s paradise. Feel
Morocco’s heartbeat where
the fruit of the argan tree still
thrives. There is so much
beauty to discover...
MOROCCO
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A PASSION FOR
SURFING...
Surfing, kite surfing and
windsurfing: water sports
fans flock to Essaouira and its
legendary waves. The city’s
many surfing schools employ
highly qualified instructors
who can introduce beginners
to all the wonders of the
sport.
SIMPLY PRICELESS
We would have happily
paid over the odds for our
gorgeous babouches, but
haggling’s just so much
fun – and the slippers will
remind us of Essaouira for a
long time to come! Precious
impressions, simply priceless.
THE DREAMIEST
BEACH
Essaouira‘s beach draws
a 2.5km long arc from the
fishing port to the dunes.
Jog, fly a kite, play beach
volleyball, go quad biking
or simply let the briny
breeze caress your face
as you take a stroll on the
sand. There’s so much to do
on the sandy city beach of
Essaouira.
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Fine dining by one of Austria’s
most talented and internationally
acclaimed chefs. Think
sophisticated and modern
flavour combinations in a chic,
contemporary setting with
impeccable service. Watch the
kitchen brigade at work – if you
can tear your eyes away from the
sublime art on your plate!Patron & Chef: Simon TaxacherMaître: Sandra KobaldSommelier: Patrick Somweber Experience: High-end, super-innovative, creative, playful, unbelievably deliciousDistinctions:• GAULT&MILLAU – 4 toques, 19 points• A LA CARTE – 5 stars, 98 points,
3 bottles• FALSTAFF RESTAURANT GUIDE –
4 forks, 99 points• BUSCHE SCHLEMMER ATLAS –
5 cooking spoons – Top Chef of the Year 2019
• LA LISTE 2018 – No. 68 in the world
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LAGRANDETABLE
AUTRICHIENNE
RESTAURANT SIMON TAXACHERHOTEL RESTAURANT SPA ROSENGARTEN, KIRCHBERG, AUSTRIA
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Chef: Ralf Berendsen Maître: Gert WiltvankSommelier: Thijs van Sambeeck Experience: Haute cuisine with a bold and breathtaking approach, a taste sensation!Distinctions:• MICHELIN GUIDE – 2 stars• GAULT&MILLAU – 17/20 points
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LA SOURCEDOMAINE LA BUTTE AUX BOIS, LANAKEN, BELGIUM
Stylish and smart, La Source
offers inspirational cuisine
created by a consummate
perfectionist: Chef Ralf
Berendsen‘s two Michelin stars
confirm that his approach is right
on target – try his foie gras with
yuzu tangerine and ginger beer…
and swoon! Served with charm
and professionalism on the finest
Pieter Stockmans’ porcelain
and accompanied by a super-
sophisticated wine list.
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Chef: Martin Herrmann Maître: Sabine RitterSommelier: Christophe Meyer Experience: Refined, excellently crafted, delightful mix of classic and modernDistinctions:• MICHELIN GUIDE – 2 stars
dollenberg.de
LE PAVILLONHOTEL DOLLENBERG, BAD PETERSTAL-GRIESBACH, GERMANY
Chef Martin Herrmann’s two
Michelin stars come out of
the subtle creativity with
which he produces sensational
compositions of colour, form,
fragrance and texture. Take a
seat at one of Germany’s top
gourmet addresses where the
ambience offers timeless luxury,
the wine list is a delight… and the
food? Classic, modern – and out
of this world!
CLASSIC, REFINED AND OUT OF THIS WORLD!
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