Week nine of the Corona lockdown and we are longing for the next summer vacation, or at the very least, a weekend getaway. Are you feeling the same? Since we are not allowed to travel yet, we instead are daydreaming and planning for the time after Corona – and we are happy to see that hotels in Switzerland and Austria are allowed to welcome guests again!

Pure excitement: Schloss Wartegg

The enchanting Schloss Wartegg on Lake Constance has already reopened and we are reminiscing about our last visit: back then, bright blue skies and sunshine awaited us. Walks in the extensive castle gardens, to the castle’s own beehives and meet the castle sheep and then a short tour through the Demeter Garden, which looked quite impressive this time last year. One more walk to the shore of Lake Constance before we returned hungry to the hotel and tasted the spectacular dishes of the castle kitchen… that’s where we’d like to be right now!

A dream of sustainability: Genießerhotel Die Forelle

Hotels in Austria are also allowed to open their doors to guests again under strict hygiene conditions at the end of May – perfect for the summer vacation!

Genießerhotel Die Forelle is located directly on the beautiful Weißensee lake in Carinthia. Did you know that the lake is the highest bathing lake in the Alps? Of course, this is only one reason for our excitement. 🙂 The hotel and the accompanying restaurant will spoil you with seasonal and regional dishes while setting new standards in sustainable cuisine: hotel manager and head chef Hannes Müller is not only a celebrated, hatted chef, but is also committed to sustainability with his heart and soul. For the last ten years they have been pursuing the goal of “import self-sufficiency” and currently offer 99% of their dishes completely free of imported ingredients. In addition, there is a project called “Generation Conscience”, in which all processes are scrutinised with regard to their sustainability and possible improvements. Apart from the delicious food, we are also looking forward to the beautiful nature: whether it’s walking around Lake Weissensee or hiking in the Alps – we (and you) will never get bored here.

By the way, Hannes confirmed the following: “We want to offer our guests a wonderfully relaxed stay and of course we pay attention to all hygiene regulations.

Further readings: Meet the chef: Hannes Müller of the Genießerhotel Die Forelle

Recovery for the whole family: Biohotel Grafenast

Are you one of those who have had to combine home office and homeschooling? This is quite a feat for families – and the Biohotel Grafenast in Tyrol is just the right place to recharge your batteries! Special offers for families and children can be found here. But even at “normal” times the hotel is perfect for a family vacation and offers various options to enjoy activities together as a family or even separately.

Charging the batteries at the Naturhotel Waldklause

How about a relaxing walk through the Ötztal mountains to draw energy from nature for everyday life after a stressful time? Discover the barefoot path where you can not only see but also feel nature and if you return to the Naturhotel Waldklause tired, the Nature Spa is waiting for you. In the evening you will be pampered by the regional delicacies. Arrive, relax, enjoy is the motto here. 

Relaxation in nature: summer vacation at Naturhotel Outside

Hiking past clear mountain lakes and rushing streams, through larch forests and meadows – the Naturhotel Outside is situated in one of the most beautiful places on earth: the breathtaking mountain world of East Tyrol! The hotel is expected to be open again from mid-June, and we are already looking forward to our summer vacation with hiking tours followed by relaxing in the spa before visiting the Inside restaurant, where chef Verena Ganzer will surprise us with creative, delicious cuisine…

Further readings: Meet the chef: Verena Ganzer of the Naturhotel Outside in Osttirol

Have you already made your first travel plans? Where do you want to go?

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