Nature & Mountains Hotels
Surrounded by nature and the mountain world — for everyone seeking peace in the Alps.
44 Hotels in the Nature & Mountains category
Adults-only hotels in the mountains: nature without the noise of children
Adults-only hotels in the mountains combine natural experiences with a child-free atmosphere. Depending on the hotel, this may include hiking trails, ski slopes, spa facilities or lakes nearby; the specific services vary from one property to another.
What defines this category
Not every country hotel automatically belongs in this category. Nature and mountain hotels stand out because the location itself is the main reason for booking: uninterrupted views of a mountain range, a lake in front of the terrace or a national park right behind the property. Many properties also provide starting points for hikes or ski tours, without Adults Oasis itself arranging tours, guides or equipment. What is actually available on site depends on the individual hotel and should be checked directly when booking.
Mountain regions with many adults-only hotels
Tyrol covers mountain settings from St. Anton am Arlberg to the Ötztal and Tannheim valleys. In Bavaria, this selection includes properties in the Allgäu, Grainau and the Berchtesgadener Land. The Swiss mountain regions represented in the hotel list include the Bernese Oberland and Grisons, including places such as Arosa and Samnaun. If you prefer a lake near the mountains to snow, Lake Garda offers a more Mediterranean version of the same basic principle: water, mountains and a child-free hotel as a base for excursions in both directions.
Selected mountain and nature hotels
The following selection shows the range of this category, from ski-in/ski-out locations to lakes with mountain views:
- Chaletdorf Alpglück in Oberstdorf, Bavaria: 5-star adults-only hotel in the heart of the Allgäu mountains.
- Alpenhotel Fischer in Berchtesgaden, Bavaria: 4-star adults-only hotel with a spacious spa and saunas in the Berchtesgadener Land.
- Arpuria Hidden Luxury Mountain Home in St. Anton am Arlberg, Tyrol: 4-star property with a large indoor pool in the Aria Spa and a setting in the Tyrolean mountains.
- Das Kronthaler in Achenkirch, Tyrol: 4-star adults-only hotel with a spa, saunas and infinity pool on Lake Achensee.
- Hotel Riml in Hochgurgl in the Ötztal, Tyrol: 4-star property with ski-in/ski-out access and an infinity pool.
- Cape of Senses in Torri del Benaco on Lake Garda: 5-star adults-only hotel with Senses Spa and a terrace overlooking the lake.
The properties differ considerably in altitude and character. Which hiking trails, ski slopes or bodies of water can be reached without a lengthy journey depends on the individual location.
Travel times and seasons
Mountain hotels depend more heavily on the season than most other categories. In winter, ski resorts, ski tours and winter hiking trails take centre stage; in summer, the same landscape becomes a base for mountain tours, cycling and lakes in the surrounding area. In many Alpine regions, spring and autumn are considered quieter low seasons with less activity on the hiking trails, although individual mountain railways or mountain huts may be closed during these periods. If you are planning a specific experience such as a summit tour or a ski season, you should check the opening times of the lifts and cross-country ski trails directly with the destination, as they vary depending on snow conditions and the year.
The altitude of a hotel also makes a difference. Properties above 1,000 metres are usually pleasantly cooler than the valley in summer, while in winter they tend to see snow earlier and more reliably than lower-lying places. If you value a quiet start to your hike without using the car, you should also check whether hiking trails or cross-country ski trails start directly at the hotel or whether a short journey is required first. These details vary significantly from one property to another and are rarely included in the general description of a region.
Combining your stay with wellness
After a day in the mountains, many guests specifically look for a hotel with extensive spa facilities. A large proportion of the properties in this category therefore overlap with Wellness & Spa, with saunas, pools and massage treatments forming an integral part of the stay. For couples who also value peace and seclusion rather than a packed programme, it may be worth looking at the Romance category, as the two focuses often overlap in mountain regions. This allows you to tailor your stay according to whether you want to spend more of the day outdoors on the trails or indoors in the spa.
All houses in this category from A to Z
The complete directory, in alphabetical order.
- Alpenhotel Fischer Berchtesgaden
- Arosa Alpine Club - Adults only (ehem. Robinson Club Arosa) Arosa
- Arpuria Hidden Luxury Mountain Home St. Anton am Arlberg
- Bayern Resort Hotel Grainau
- Berghotel Rehlegg Ramsau
- Best Western Ahorn Hotel Oberwiesenthal Kurort Oberwiesenthal
- Cape of Senses Torri del Benaco
- Chaletdorf Alpglück Oberstdorf
- DAS GERSTL Alpine Retreat Vinschgau
- Das Kronthaler Achenkirch
- Der Alpbacherhof Alpbach
- Der Koenigsleitner Königsleiten, Zillertal Arena
- Die Wasnerin G'sund & Natur Hotel Bad Aussee
- Erzherzog Johann Alpin Style Hotel Schladming-Rohrmoos
- Golf- und Wellnesshotel Amtsheide Bad Bevensen
- Hotel & SPA Wulfenia Sonnenalpe Nassfeld, Hermagor
- Hotel Arnica Scuol - Adults Only Scuol
- Hotel BERGEBLICK Bad Tölz
- Hotel Dufour Alpin Superior - Adults only Zermatt
- Hotel Dufour Chalet - Adults only Zermatt
- Hotel Fassbind Beausite Beatenberg
- Hotel Garni Zugspitz Grainau
- Hotel Grindelwalderhof Grindelwald
- Hotel im Krummbachtal Schönau a.d. Brend
- Hotel Mulin by Amanthos - Adults Only Brigels
- Hotel Riml Hochgurgl, Ötztal
- Hotel Seeburg - Adults only Ringgenberg
- Hotel SEPP Alpine Boutique Maria Alm
- Hotel Stoffel - Adults only Arosa
- Hotel Via Salina Tannheimer Tal
- Hotel Waldegg - Adults only Engelberg
- Königshof Hotel Resort Oberstaufen
- KUKU Berghotel Rettenberg
- LARET private Boutique Hotel - Adults only Samnaun
- Lundenbergsand Nordsee Hideaway & Spa Simonsberg/Husum
- Reiters Supreme Bad Tatzmannsdorf
- Sonnhof Alpendorf St. Johann im Pongau
- SPA-Hotel Das Schaefer Fontanella, Grosses Walsertal
- Spree Chalet — adults only Lübbenau
- Traumhotel Alpina Gerlos, Zillertal
- Van der Valk Golfhotel Serrahn Serrahn
- Weissenhaus Private Nature Luxury Resort Weissenhaus
- Wellnesshotel Seeschlößchen — Privat-Spa & Naturresort Senftenberg
- Wunsch Hotel Mürz Bad Füssing