Beautiful Mountain Retreats for a Winter Holiday with Children
Winter days in the mountains follow their own rhythm. Mornings start more slowly, evenings arrive earlier. Inside, it’s warm; outside, everything feels still. For families, this means one thing above all: time. And that time doesn’t have to be spent skiing. A winter holiday in the mountains with children offers so many other ways to slow down and enjoy the season. One thing, however, matters more than anything else in winter: choosing the right place to stay.
We’ve gathered a selection of hotels and holiday apartments that offer exactly that. Mountain winter gems that create space for togetherness, good food, warm pool water after cold days, and winter experiences that linger long after the snow has melted.
Thierseerhof
The Thierseerhof in the Kufsteinerland is one of those places that instantly slows you down. Family-run, peacefully located, and with an atmosphere that doesn’t feel the need to impress. The rooms are spacious and warmly designed, often featuring natural materials that make settling in feel effortless.
After a winter day outdoors, an indoor pool awaits, along with a wellness area that works well for families with children. The food is a particular highlight: regional, high-quality, and refreshingly free of fuss. In winter, winter hiking trails, cross-country ski tracks, and ski days begin right at the doorstep. A place for families who love nature and truly appreciate peace and quiet.
Goldener Ochs
The Goldener Ochs in Bad Ischl brings town and mountain life together in a wonderfully relaxed way. A historic house in the heart of the Salzkammergut, where culture and winter days blend effortlessly.
Families appreciate the spacious wellness area with its indoor pool and saunas, as well as the generous breakfast that allows the day to begin at an unhurried pace. Outside, winter walks, excursions into the surrounding area and small ski slopes await; inside, there’s warmth, comfort and plenty of space for shared time together. A lovely choice for those who want to experience winter beyond the ski slopes.
Hotel Neubergerhof
The Neubergerhof in Filzmoos enjoys a sunny setting with plenty of open space. A classic family hotel that truly understands what families need in winter: room to breathe, reliability, and offerings that never feel overwhelming.
There’s a large indoor pool, wellness areas for both parents and children, a kids’ club, and plenty of space to play. Outside, sledding slopes, winter hiking trails and ski days start right at the hotel. Inside, everything feels comfortably like home. A place where children are free to be children, and parents can finally exhale.
Hotel Stern
The Hotel Stern in Tyrol stands for winter without the circus. No après-ski, no noise — just space for genuine family time. Set on the sunny plateau of Obsteig, the views open wide across the surrounding mountains. Indoors, the eco swimming pool offers warmth; outdoors, winter paths lead through quiet landscapes. Horses move calmly through the grounds, the food is regional and thoughtfully prepared. A place that shows sustainability isn’t about doing without, but about depth, calm, and a slower pace.
Hotel Tillga Glück
Tillga Glück macht seinem Namen alle Ehre. Modern, klar und zugleich unglaublich gemütlich liegt das Hotel in Obertilliach, umgeben von der stillen Bergwelt Osttirols. Highlight für Familien ist der großzügige Poolbereich mit Blick auf die Berge, ein Ort, an dem Wintertage sanft ausklingen. Langlaufloipen und Winterwege starten fast vor der Tür, das Frühstück ist ein liebevoller Auftakt in den Tag. Ein Rückzugsort für alle, die Design mögen, aber Bodenhaftung schätzen.
Schtûbat
In the heart of the Bregenzerwald, Schtûbat offers apartments, studios and rooms where sustainability, a sense of space and genuine hospitality are truly felt. The accommodations are modern yet warm, often with views out into open nature or towards the local mountain. Breakfast can be added at a relaxed pace, and evenings are easily spent on the balcony or together in the generous living areas. Schtûbat is a retreat for families who want to enjoy winter days away from the noise of the slopes — and who like to bring friends along on holiday.
Hotel Matschner
Set in Ramsau with views of the Dachstein massif, the Hotel Matschner sits where winter feels especially pure and unspoilt. Cross-country ski trails begin right outside the door, and winter days here follow a calm, unhurried rhythm. The hotel itself is family-run, open and welcoming. After hours spent outdoors, warm wood-panelled rooms, good food and even direct access to the Dachstein Bath via an underground tunnel await. Ideal for families seeking nature experiences without detours.
Das Kleinarl
Das Kleinarl stands for a winter holiday with a village feel. Manageable, welcoming, and surrounded by a mountain landscape that doesn’t overwhelm but gently invites you in. Families stay here in a calm and flexible way, often in apartments with private saunas that leave room for their own routines. Outside, small ski areas, winter walking trails and plenty of fresh mountain air await. A place for those who enjoy experiencing winter together, without a packed schedule.
innea
innea stands for contemporary living in South Tyrol. Reduced in design yet generous in its sense of space, the apartments offer a retreat that truly comes into its own in winter. Families enjoy the freedom to shape their days at their own pace — slow mornings, shared cooking in the evenings. Outside, the mountain world awaits; inside, there is calm and warmth. A place for those who like to take winter days into their own hands.
Landhotel Schermer
Family-run and classically cosy, the Landhotel Schermer is located in Westendorf. Good regional food, a relaxed atmosphere and short distances to winter activities make it an ideal retreat. After days spent outdoors in the winter air, things slow down inside — with plenty of wood, warmth and time for one another.
