Almwelt Austria, Schladming, Austria

• ski-in/ski-out • on the mountainside above Pichl • 6km walking by cat track to Pichl

The Almwelt Austria is a pretty unique offering - a chance to really get back to nature and away from the crowds.

The Almwelt is a lakeside hamlet of 22 individual log cabins and a mountain lodge above Schladming's neighbouring village of Pichl (pronounced pickle). The slopes are right on your doorstep too - the Almwelt is on the red Schnepfen run which leads from the Reiteralm lift down to Pichl's main village so you can easily be first on the piste each morning.

The main hotel is an old hunters' lodge that has been lovingly converted into a small but perfectly formed 12 room Alpine hotel. We've managed to get hold of Forester Cabins for you too - these huts are very spacious - around 130m² each - with a large lounge and dining area, a log fire, full kitchen, your own sauna and two bedrooms. There's also the typically Styrian mountain hut restaurant, Schnepf'n-Alm - the social hub while staying here. If you're staying in the cabins, you can choose to stick with self catering, just be aware that you are a fair way from any shops, so it's worth grabbing some supplies before the last lift, eating at the Schnepf'n-Alm once or twice or simply upgrading to half board.

There's also an excellent wellness area with a selection of saunas, experience showers, steam baths and panoramic views over the slopes.

Overall a stay at the Almwelt is really suited to independant travellers who prefer doing things their way - and want something a little less ordinary.

• Schnepf'n Alm mountain restaurant and après bar • 340m² Panorama Spa and wellness centre with panoramic saunas, steam room & experience showers • free underground car parking

Please note: The Panorama Spa is free for customers staying in Jagdhaus rooms. Log Cabin customers have a sauna and spa bath in their cabin or can use the Panorama Spa for an extra charge.

Hotel

for 2 people on half board sharing a Jagdhaus room with Austrian twin beds, private bath or shower and WC. Jagdhaus rooms sleep maximum 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children up to 12 years inclusive.

Log cabins

Type E - Forester's log cabin - sleep 2-6 (max 4 adults and 2 children up to 12 years inclusive)

Ground floor
Entrance hall with boot dryer and WC
Large open plan dining area with fireplace, dining table, comfortable seating area and fully equipped kitchen.
Bathroom with spa tub and pine sauna.

First floor
Two large bedrooms with austrian twin beds, extra single bed and balcony.
Separate Shower and WC.

Log cabins - Self catering
• optional upgrade to bed and breakfast or half board

Hotel - Half board
• hot and cold buffet breakfast • 4 course evening meal with choice of main course

Almwelt Austria is on the mountain side - approximately 6km walk from the village of Pichl where the nearest shops are.