Unterlangenfeld Otztal, Austria
Renovated
2017
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
Tyrolean timber lodge
Treetop stillness and fresh pine air set an unhurried rhythm, where days flow quietly between forest walks and fireside lounging.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Glueless solid timber architecture with organic curves and floor-to-ceiling forest canopy windows.
Remarkable
A dedicated host family provides organic Tyrolean dining and attentive alpine pamper-board service.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Naturhotel Waldklause (‘forest hut’) lives up to the promise of its name, completely integrated within the Tyrolean fir forests it calls home.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Tucked inside the Ötztal Valley forest, hiking trails begin at the doorstep, with the Aqua Dome thermal baths a short walk away.
The rooms
Solid Swiss pine paneling and glueless joinery naturally dampen sound, with floor-to-ceiling glass framing the surrounding forest canopy from private balconies.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa and pool
Chaise loungers face the forest canopy beside the heated outdoor pool, and treatments draw on local alpine herb oils.
Yoga and fitness
Daily yoga and meditation take place on the timber deck among the pines, beside a wood-floored gym.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Five wood-beamed parlours serve certified organic Tyrolean dishes highlighting wild mountain herbs and regional seasonal produce.
How it began
The Auer family transformed their traditional inn into an alpine eco-timber pioneer in 2004, constructing the retreat using regional wood and stone.
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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.