Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, AustriaRitzensee
Ritzenhof - Hotel & Spa am See
Alpine lakeside lodge
Ritzensee Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Austria
Renovated
2010
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Design ResortOutside the door
Alpine lakeside lodge
This family-run lodge follows easy alpine rhythms, moving between cold swims in Lake Ritzensee and afternoons on the sun terrace.
What it’s good at
Listed
Lakeside sun loungers and water access directly beside the Steinernes Meer mountain range.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Ritzenhof Hotel is situated directly lakeside, for exquisite views over the water and beyond to the breathtaking mountains.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Walking paths circle Lake Ritzensee right outside, and the limestone peaks of the Steinernes Meer rise just beyond.
The rooms
Bedrooms are finished in warm oak and plush carpeting, and many look straight out across the lake.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The indoor pool is fitted with air-bubble loungers and benches beneath tall windows facing the grounds.
The spa
Treatment rooms use Team Dr Joseph products for ultrasonic facials, and quiet relaxation lounges are lined with plush daybeds.
The saunas
Saunas range from a bio-sanarium and an aromatic steam bath to a Finnish cabin heated to 95 degrees.
At the table
The dining room looks across the lake through tall windows, serving morning buffets and five-course Salzburger Land dinners.
How it began
Hans and Frieda Riedlsperger spent eight years building the original guesthouse here before welcoming their first guests in 1980.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
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.