Hittisau, Austria
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Local WellnessOutside the door
The house
Romantik HotelsBregenzerwald timber hideaway
Clean Vorarlberg timber architecture frames surrounding Alpine meadows, creating a peaceful base rooted in generations of quiet local hospitality.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Founded in 1840 by an Austro-Hungarian sailor, remaining in continuous ownership with the founding Metzler family ever since.
Remarkable
Alpine timber craft, local whey amenities, and extensive Bregenzerwald cheese selections shaped by six generations of family hospitality.
Notable
Solar-heated outdoor pool, five thermal steam and sauna rooms, and body treatments infused with regional whey formulations.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
It’s been in the Metzler family ever since, a finely preserved and periodically renovated masterpiece in a region known for its traditional woodwork.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Trailheads across the Bregenzerwald valley branch directly from the grounds, threading past dairy farms and pine forests into high Alpine terrain.
The rooms
Interiors feature smooth regional woodwork and mountain-facing balconies, stocked with bath products crafted from local alpine whey.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The solar-heated outdoor pool stays at 30 degrees year-round, opening from an indoor pavilion onto garden lawns.
The spa and gym
Panoramic saunas look out over the alpine landscape, and cardio machines in the gym face green meadows.
Restaurant
Wälder Stube 1840
Wood-panelled parlour walls date to the inn's origins, setting an intimate scene for regional Austrian dinners.
Restaurant
Ernele
Housed in a modern timber cube, this bright bistro doubles as a shop selling local cheeses and pantry goods.
At the table
Morning buffets lay out local Bregenzerwald cheeses and garden herbs, and evening drinks are poured at the timber bar.
How it began
An Austro-Hungarian sailor returned to the mountains in 1840 to establish the inn, giving the alpine property its nautical name.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.