Home to the 4-star Pirchner Hof Hotel & Farm, the sparkling slopes of the Alpbach Valley boast varied skiing terrain and guaranteed snow in winter with access to the Ski Jewel Alpbachtal Wildschönau’s 45 lifts and 109km of pistes. Local ski schools and family-friendly pistes make it a perfect winter family break. Or take it easy with winter walking trails, toboggan runs, ice rinks, horse-drawn sleigh rides and guided snowshoe and torchlight walks in this romantic winter wonderland.

Unspoilt nature meets genuine Tyrolean hospitality at the family-run Pirchner Hof, where the motto is ‘your wellbeing is our priority’. The teachings of Hildegard von Bingen are at the heart of the hotel, incorporating delicious, wholesome cuisine, a spacious spa with indoor/outdoor heated pool and sauna, and a daily exercise and regeneration programme. Guests also benefit from the winter Alpbachtal Seenland Card which gives free bus travel as well as a range of discounts and free activities.

Set in the sunny Alpbachtal village of Reith, the Pirchner Hof embraces a healthy approach to living based on the teachings of Hildegard von Bingen. The 76 rooms and suites are furnished in Alpine style with stunning views across the pristine mountain landscape. Cuisine is wholesome and healthy but always tasty, using the best locally sourced and mostly organic ingredients. Get active on the slopes or with indoor and outdoor activities ranging from Pilates and Zumba to showshoeing and winter walks. Then unwind in the harmonious, restful ambience of the spa, swim in the outdoor pool as snowflakes fall or treat yourself with a tailored treatment based on herbs and minerals.