Hotel Rauriserhof  

In the center of Rauris in Salzburgerland, a family-friendly, pet-friendly alpine basecamp inside the Hohe Tauern national park near Zell am See. Ski lifts are steps away — Rauris Valley Ski Area is about a five-minute walk and Kreuzboden Ski Lift roughly six minutes on foot, with Hochalm Cable Car under a mile. Perfect for winter skiing and summer hiking.

This family-run 4-star hotel operates in both summer and winter and offers warmly decorated rooms with private furnished balconies. Rooms include flat-screen TVs, spring-water baths or showers and some feature bathrobes; many guests book half-board packages. Guided hiking tours, bike rental and family packages keep the pace active yet relaxed.

Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials sits alongside indoor and outdoor pools, sauna and steam bath — wake up to crisp alpine mornings. Indoor and outdoor tennis courts, a fitness center, mini-golf, bike rental, guided tours, library, ping-pong and a children’s playroom round out the fun. Free self-parking is available; babysitting and airport shuttle services are offered for a surcharge.

Conference hall and computer station available, plus complimentary wired and wireless internet, express check-in and concierge services.

On-site restaurant and bar serve local cuisine and regional Austrian flavors with garden views and alfresco seating, and room service is available. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 7:30–10:00; many guests enjoy half-board with afternoon snacks and themed dinner nights.