The Spa Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Upper Austria easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!
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1 EurothermenResort Bad Schallerbach - Hotel Paradiso Superior Bad Schallerbach, Austria
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Offering free entry to the Aquapulco Water Park and to the thermal bath, as well as an own indoor and outdoor pool and a spa area including a new sauna area, spread over three floors, EurothermenResort Bad Schallerbach - Paradiso Superior das Hotel is surrounded by a large botanical park.
The rooms at the EurothermenResort are all fitted with a flat-screen cable TV, a seating area, a minibar, a balcony or terrace, and a bathroom with shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Upon arrival, guests receive a bathrobe and a bathing bag and towels.
Half board is served in the restaurant with breakfast until 12:00 and a 5-course dinner menu or a special diet buffet (not freely selectable). It is also possible to enjoy the cake buffet in the afternoon or get refreshed at the free tea bar and juice stand in the sauna area. In the wine store on site, guests can buy specialities from the region.
The spa area with a Japanese Tea House, a thermal pool and a palm house is an ideal place to relax, while children have fun at the Kid's club, on the playground or in the games room with Xbox and Playstation games, as well as a cinema. The Aquapulco children's area offers water slides, a pirate ship and an own baby area.
Free health- and sports activities and a fitness centre are available for free.
The Bad Schallerbach Zoo and Aqua Zoo is a 10-minute drive from EurothermenResort - Paradiso. Guests also get a discount for the 18-hole Donau Golf Course.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 237 EUR.
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2 Parkhotel Bad Schallerbach, Austria
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The Parkhotel is located right in the centre, 400 metres from the Bad Schallerbach Train Station. It offers lots spa facilities and treatments, free Wi-Fi and free garage parking.
All rooms in the Parkhotel are very spacious and are equipped with a satellite TV.
The hotel's own 1,200 m² thermal spa and relaxation area is open daily. It includes an infrared cabin and a variety of saunas and steam baths, and is open until 21:00. The Parkhotel's beauty department provides cosmetic treatments, massages, relaxation baths and mudpacks.
Fine Austrian and international cuisine is served in the restaurant featuring a summer terrace.
Within a 5-minute walk you can reach the Aquapulco public spa.
Guest review score 8.3,
rooms from around 111 EUR.
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3 Best Western Plaza Hotel Wels Wels, Austria
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Located in the Traunpark in the centre of Wels, the modern 4-star Best Western Plaza Hotel Wels offers a spa area with a sauna, a steam bath, and without a hot tub. The fairgrounds can be reached in a 10-minute walk.
The spacious rooms at Best Western Plaza Hotel Wels feature satellite TV, a minibar, and a bathroom with toiletries, bathrobes, and a hairdryer. Guests enjoy free landline phone calls to 24 countries.
Free WiFi is available in public areas. A public underground car park is right below the hotel.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 72 EUR.
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4 Ibis Styles Linz Linz, Austria
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This modern 3-star hotel is a few minutes away from the A7 motorway and 3 km from the centre of Linz. The ibis Styles Linz offers a heated outdoor pool in summer, several tennis courts, and a sauna. Free parking and free WiFi are available.
The spacious and modern rooms at Ibis Styles Linz feature a flat-screen satellite TV, a safe, and a bathroom with a bathtub and a hairdryer.
The modern restaurant 5 Senses serves regional and international cuisine from Monday until Friday. Outside of the restaurant opening hours guests can enjoy snacks and drinks at the bar. The Welcome Lounge offers a selection of newspapers and free coffee and tea.
Children are greeted with a welcome present and have their own play corner.
The Voest Alpine and VAI companies are 1 km away, and Siemens is 100 metres away. A tram stop is 200 metres away. Linz Central Station can be reached within 2.1 km.
Guest review score 7.4,
rooms from around 79 EUR.
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5 SPA Resort Therme Geinberg Geinberg, Austria
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Surrounded by the gently rolling hills of the Innviertel region, Vitalhotel Therme Geinberg offers ideal conditions for your spa holiday. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.
This extensive 4-star resort enjoys a quiet and sunny location on a hill, with great views of the surrounding area.
Impressive water worlds, soothingly healthy experiences and charming hospitality promise complete relaxation at the highest level.
Enjoy a varied spa landscape with 3,000 m² of water surface, 5 pools and 3 water worlds (thermal, fresh and saltwater).
Dreams of a Caribbean holiday come true in the unique saltwater lagoon.
The Vitalhotel is connected to the Therme Geinsberg, Upper Austria’s largest thermal spa, through a heated passageway.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 219 EUR.
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6 Spa Hotel Bründl Bad Leonfelden, Austria
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Nestled among woods and trees in the unique countryside of the Mühlviertel region, the Spa Hotel Bründl welcomes you with modern architecture, stylish design and up-to-date spa treatments for body, mind and soul.
Located on the outskirts of the town of Bad Leonfelden, the Spa Hotel Bründl offers a peaceful atmosphere with wonderfully fresh air and nature all around. It is an ideal place for spending a very special time, whether you come as a convalescent or as a vacation guest seeking wellness or nature and exercise, or as participant in a seminar. We offer a range of professional treatments for your well-being and health in the tradition of Sebastian Kneipp that are characterized by high quality, flexibility and individuality.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 131 EUR.
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7 Gasthof-Pension Luger Wesenufer, Austria
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Offering a cozy spa area, Gasthof-Pension Luger is located in Wesenufer in the Upper Austria Region, 44 km from Linz. The hotel is located directly next to the Danube bicycle trail and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. Free private parking is available on site.
Some units include a seating area to relax in after a busy day. Certain rooms have views of the mountain or river. Gasthof-Pension Luger features free WiFi throughout the property. A flat-screen TV is featured.
You will find a tour desk at the property.
This hotel has water sports facilities and bike hire is available. A selection of activities are offered in the area, such as cycling, fishing and hiking. Bad Füssing is 50 km from Gasthof-Pension Luger, while Passau is 35 km from the property. The nearest airport is Blue Danube Linz Airport, 42 km from the property.
Guest review score 9.1,
rooms from around 69 EUR.
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8 Seehotel Das Traunsee Traunkirchen, Austria
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Located on the shore of Lake Traunsee, with direct lake access, Seehotel Das Traunsee is situated in the centre of Traunkirchen in the Salzkammergut, 10 km from Gmunden. It offers an award-winning gourmet restaurant and a spa area on the lake.
All rooms all have a balcony with lake view, cable TV, a minibar, a tablet and a bathroom.
The Bootshaus restaurant offers fine cuisine. In summer, the SeeSide restaurant is open during the day. Each restaurant has a terrace with unique views of Lake Traun and the surrounding mountains.
The See-Spa wellness area features several saunas including one with a panoramic lake view, a steam bath, spa showers and a relaxation area. Guests have exclusive access to a bathing jetty. Beauty treatments and massages are available.
In winter, the Feuerkogel Family Ski Area is 7 km away, and there are many Christmas markets in the surrounding towns and villages.
Guest review score 9.0,
rooms from around 143 EUR.
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9 Hoamat Haibach ob der Donau, Austria
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Situated in Haibach ob der Donau, 34 km from Casino Linz, Hoamat features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a bar. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, the non-smoking hotel has a sauna.
At the hotel, rooms are fitted with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms have a wardrobe.
Hoamat offers a buffet or continental breakfast.
The accommodation offers a children's playground. Guests at Hoamat will be able to enjoy activities in and around Haibach ob der Donau, like cycling.
Design Center Linz is 35 km from the hotel, while Wels Exhibition Centre is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Linz Airport, 35 km from Hoamat.
Guest review score 8.9,
rooms from around 87 EUR.
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10 Hotel Burgblick Hochburg-Ach, Austria
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Located on the Austrian panorama side of the Salzach, the 4-star Hotel Burgblick offers a unique view of the historic old town of Burghausen in Bavaria and the longest castle in the world.
There are 43 modern, comfortably furnished guest rooms and suites.
Free parking is available in front of the hotel. Guests enjoy free use of the luxurious day spa.
The breakfast restaurant serves a rich breakfast buffet with many regional specialities.The property invite their overnight guests to a small beer or a glass of Prosecco in the Hotel Post or in the monastery inn Raitenhaslach so that the guests can get to know them all.
Hotel Burgblick is located directly on the Salzach River, in the Upper Austrian village of Hochburg-Ach.
The Wöhrsee lake is just a 15-minute walk away.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 109 EUR.
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11 Hotel Lebensquell Bad Zell Bad Zell, Austria
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The modern 4-star spa hotel Lebensquell offers quiet rooms with balcony and free LAN access, as well as its own health centre, in the spa town of Bad Zell.
In addition to a sauna area and a hot tub, there is also an outdoor pool, an indoor pool and a diving pool. Massages and beauty treatments are also available.
The health centre at Hotel Lebensquell Bad Zell offers various treatments such as rheumatic baths.
The restaurant Feuerkuchl serves traditional Austrian specialities and international cuisine. A bar is available in the evening.
Many hiking and cycling trails, as well as bridle paths, are nearby. Linz is only 25 km away from Hotel Lebensquell.
Guest review score 8.7,
rooms from around 134 EUR.
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12 Hotel Almesberger Aigen im Mühlkreis, Austria
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Overlooking the Bohemian Forest 40 km from Linz, the Almesberger is located in Aigen in the Mühlviertel region. It offers free Wi-Fi and a 5,000 m² spa area with indoor and outdoor pools.
Guests of the Almesberger can enjoy the breakfast buffet in the on-site restaurant or relax on the terrace, which provides panoramic views of the surrounding area.
The spa area at Hotel Almesberger consists of 2 parts. The Aquaris features indoor and outdoor pools, saunas, steam baths, laconiums, tepidariums, and relaxation rooms. The Volcano features a “volcanic” sauna, a tepidarium, an ice fountain, relaxation rooms, and a large outdoor adventure pool with a whitewater canal.
The Almesberger features tennis courts and is 6 km from the Böhmerwald golf course. Many hiking trails and cross-country ski runs are nearby. Parking is available free of charge.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 139 EUR.
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13 Hotel Goldenes Schiff Bad Ischl, Austria
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Located in the centre of Bad Ischl next to the Traun River, this family-run 4-star hotel features a spa area for relaxion and free WIFI;The Eurotherme Spa Centre is a 2-minute walk away and offers a 10% discount to hotel guests.
The modern rooms at Hotel Goldenes Schiff feature an HD flat-screen cable TV with international TV and radio channels, as well as SKY channels, a minibar, and a safe.
The Traun-Spa at Hotel Goldenes Schiff includes an indoor and outdoor sauna, 2 steam baths, an indoor and outdoor relaxation area.
The Imperial Villa is a 10-minute walk away, and the residence of composer Franz Lehár can be reached in a 2-minute walk. Bad Ischl Train Station is 600 metres away.
From May to October, guests can rent electric bicycles.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 85 EUR.
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14 Landhotel Haagerhof Aigen im Mühlkreis, Austria
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This hotel is located in the Bohemian Forest in Upper Austria, 3 km from Aigen im Mühkreis. It features an indoor pool and a petting zoo.
All rooms are soundproofed and have a private bathroom and a TV. Some also have a balcony offering views of the hilly surroundings.
A wide range of local specialities of the Mühlviertel region are served in the restaurant.
The Hochficht Ski Area is just a few kilometres away. The Moldau Artificial Lake and the Šumava National Park are reachable on foot. Cycle tracks, footpaths, mountain bike trails, hiking trails and cross country tracks can be found in the immediate surroundings of the hotel.
Spa facilities include a Finnish sauna, an infrared sauna and a steam bath. Massage and beauty treatments are available on request
From June to September e-bikes can be rented at a surcharge on site.
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 84 EUR.
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15 Aldiana Club Ampflwang Ampflwang im Hausruckwald, Austria
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The 45-hectare site of Aldiana Club Ampflwang is located amidst the Hausruck Forest in Upper Austria, 75 km away from both Linz and Salzburg. It features free WiFi in public areas.
The wide range of sports and leisure options includes tennis, table tennis, badminton, and beach volleyball. A sports hall, a seasonal outdoor and an all-year indoor pool, and a spa area with 2 saunas, steam bath and gym are also available at the Aldiana Club.
Professional child care appropriate for all ages is available and includes a wide range of games and activities.
The Aldiana Club’s entertainment programme includes shows in the theatre, competitions, team sports, and quizzes.
Aldiana Club Ampflwang features a horse riding centre with professional riding instructors. Over 300 km of sign-posted riding trails can be found in the surrounding area.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 135 EUR.
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16 Der Hubertushof Bad Ischl, Austria
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The Hubertushof is a traditional 4-star hotel in the centre of the spa town of Bad Ischl, next to a park and only steps away from the Imperial Villa. It offers 33 individual rooms, conference/ seminar rooms are available, free WiFi and a spa area with an indoor pool.
Spa facilities include a sauna, indoor pool, steam bath and an individual massage offer (no thermal pool)
The "Ischler Parkbad" is directly next to the property (10m), free entry for guests staying in the hotel plus a free sunbed
Landhotel Hubertushof's restaurant serves traditional Salzkammergut cuisine, the property features a wine bar and a wide range of fine Austrian wines.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 134 EUR.
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17 Bärnsteinhof - Gasthof mit Herz Aigen im Mühlkreis, Austria
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Surrounded by the scenic Bohemian Forest, Bärnsteinhof - Gasthof mit Herz is located in the small town of Aigen in Upper Austria’s Mühlviertel region. Each room has a balcony.
The traditionally furnished rooms feature cable TV and a bathroom with bathrobes and a hairdryer.
A varied breakfast buffet with many regional products is offered in the morning. The restaurant serves creative and healthy cuisine with a selection of organic products. It has a sun terrace and a 15th-century wine cellar.
The Bärnsteinhof has a spa area and offers a wide range of treatments and massages. Free WiFi is available in public areas.
5 golf courses are within a 30-minute drive. A fishing stream and many hiking and cycling trails are close to the Kräuterhotel.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 90 EUR.
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18 Hotel Reitzentrum Hausruckhof Ampflwang im Hausruckwald, Austria
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Set amidst the gentle hills of Upper Austria’s Hausruck Forest, Reitzentrum Hausruckhof offers riding lessons and excursions with Icelandic horses. There are indoor and outdoor pools.
The Hausruckhof is Austria’s largest holiday horse farm and the largest stud for Icelandic horses. Lessons for beginners and professional riders are offered. Children can use the Reitzentrum’s ponies. There are 2 indoor riding halls.
The spa area includes an indoor pool, a Finnish sauna, a steam bath, and a hot tub. Massages are available.
Hotel Reitzentrum Hausruckhof has a playground with a trampoline, table tennis, and beach volleyball. There is an outdoor pool with a sunbathing lawn. Bicycles are provided for guests’ use.
The town of Ampflwang has an outdoor pool, a tennis court, and a golf course. Parking is available free of charge at the Hausruckhof.
Guest review score 8.1,
rooms from around 47 EUR.
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19 Dilly - Das Nationalpark Resort Windischgarsten, Austria
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Set amidst the scenic mountain landscape of the Windischgarsten Valley in Upper Austria, Dilly - Das Nationalpark Resort offers a 3,000 m² spa area and an 18-hole golf course.
This 4-star superior hotel with its 100-year-old tradition features 13 different saunas and steam baths, solariums, a log cabin sauna in the garden, and a variety of beauty treatments.
There are 2 indoor pools, a natural pond for swimming, and 2 heated outdoor pools (one is heated throughout the year).
All rooms and suites at Hotel Dilly are elegantly furnished and feature a tiled stove and a flat screen TV. They also offer bathrobes, slippers, and bathing towels.
Hotel Dilly’s 18-hole golf course offers an impressive mountain panorama.
For children there is an adventure playground, a kids’ club with a children’s cinema, 2 pools for children, and a special sauna. Professional care is available for all children from 2 years.
In every season, many sports and leisure activities are offered in the surroundings of Dilly - Das Nationalpark Resort.
Guest review score 8.0,
rooms from around 228 EUR.
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20 Seehotel Grüner Baum Hallstatt, Austria
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Located in the car-free centre of the World Heritage town of Hallstatt in Upper Austria’s Salzkammergut region, the 4-star superior Seehotel Grüner Baum offers spacious rooms with panoramic views of Lake Hallstatt.
First mentioned in 1700, the fully renovated hotel offers a historic ambience, which has already served as a backdrop to several movies. Empress Sisi, the Austrian author Adalbert Stifter, Agatha Christie and many other personalities have stayed at this hotel.
Seehotel Grüner Baum faces the historic market square on one side, while the other side of the building opens up towards the lake and features a terrace.
Every day, the restaurant Zum Salzbaron serves freshly caught fish from the lake.
Parking is possible for a charge in the P1 parking area outside the town. From there, free shuttle bus to the hotel is available (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.). This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.8,
rooms from around 144 EUR.
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21 Hotel & Landgasthof Ragginger Attersee Nussdorf am Attersee, Austria
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The hospitable, traditional Hotel & Landgasthof Ragginger Attersee is located right in the centre of Nußdorf in Upper Austria’s Salzkammergut region 400 metres from the shore of Lake Attersee.
Family-run for 5 generations, this inn with butcher’s shop and cosy, non-smoking rooms has a big private beach directly on the lake.
Enjoy traditional Austrian delicacies from local and homemade products, as well as new creations, in the restaurant. In fair weather you can dine under the trees in the large, shady garden.
Hotel Ragginger’s wine cellar regularly hosts wine tastings. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 106 EUR.
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22 Pension Irlingerhof Mondsee, Austria
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Pension Irlingerhof offers rooms with a balcony, free Wi-Fi access, and free parking in a quiet location on a hill between the Mondsee and Irrsee Lakes in the Salzkammergut region.
The Irlingerhof’s spa area features an infrared cabin and a steam bath. The new fitness centre offers panoramic views and can be used free of charge.
In summer, a covered outdoor pool with a sunbathing lawn is available.
The Mondsee is 4 km away from Pension Irlingerhof, and the Irrsee is 2 km away. The A1 motorway is only a short drive away.
Guest review score 8.6,
rooms from around 73 EUR.
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23 Leonfeldner Hof Bad Leonfelden, Austria
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Located on the main square of the spa town of Bad Leonfelden, this 3-star hotel and restaurant features an indoor pool and a spa area, both available free of charge around the clock. Free WiFi access is provided.
The Leonfeldner Hof’s spa includes a hot tub, a sauna, and a fitness room. The sun bed and the massage treatments are available at a surcharge. The spa area is located in the guesthouse, which is in a quiet street 30 metres from the main building.
Rooms are located either in the main building or in the guesthouse. All rooms come with a flat-screen cable TV and a bathroom with a hairdryer. Rooms in the guesthouse additionally provide a balcony and a safety deposit box. Rooms in the main building were renovated in 2016.
In the restaurant, guests can enjoy traditional Austrian cuisine and Mühlviertel specialities, as well as international dishes, all made from regional and Austrian products. Half-board can be booked on arrival.
Free private parking is available at the Leonfeldner Hof (subject to availability).
Guest review score 8.4,
rooms from around 62 EUR.
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24 Sportpension Ramlhof Kollerschlag, Austria
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The Sportpension Ramlhof with its beautiful panorama and riding stable is surrounded by the idyllic and varied landscape of the Bohemian Forest, where Upper Austria, Bavaria and Southern Bohemia meet.
Our family-run hotel offers many opportunities for relaxation, sport and nature-lovers, including a large swimming lake with water slide and 4 golf courses in the immediate vicinity, a bike rental, horse-drawn carriage rides, outings on horseback, biking and hiking tours. All activities are personally accompanied by your host.
The hotel features a dining room with open fireplace, a game and fitness room, a spa centre with sauna, infrared and heat cabins, solarium and massages, a heated swimming pool, a sunbathing area, a tennis court (clay and indoor courts) and, of course, a riding stable.
Guest review score 8.2,
rooms from around 66 EUR.
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