A break from everyday life in an exclusive mountain retreat
On 2 June the time has come: The Kraftalm opens in the middle of the Kitzbühel Alps open their doors. The luxury retreat of the young sister duo Marion and Evelyn welcomes its guests with a brilliant vision and promises relaxing moments.
The name of the Kraftalm also says it all: Wake up in stylish rooms in the middle of the Tyrolean mountains, recharge your batteries and feel the alpine nature. The sister duo Marion and Evelyn have created a true oasis of well-being at 1355 meters above Itter in Tyrol. The fresh mountain water from the hotel's own springs invites you to swim and the infinity pool (which is filled with heated spring water) offers a fantastic view of the Wilder Kaiser.
"We probably don't quite qualify as a classic Almhütterl anymore," says Marion with a laugh, "but we're a lot of altitude meters and mountain moments away from a big hotel." The mountain retreat with far-reaching views is home to 29 rooms, a restaurant and panoramic Almwellness. The hotel also has a range of activities for sporty guests: you can choose between hiking, biking and mountain sports.
The hotel is located on a site that used to be a ski lodge. But there is no longer any trace of this - or of the heated après-ski atmosphere. Everything points to relaxation, tranquillity and recharging your batteries. The furnishings of the rooms provide a lively contrast to the straight lines of the house. Old and new meet here and communicate curiously with each other: rough concrete meets linen and wood, natural tones leave plenty of room for the mountain idyll outside, which streams in through large glass surfaces.
For breakfast there's a view of the Hohe Salve, for a sauna there's a view of the Wilder Kaiser. In the evening, the lights flash up from the valley after sunset.
It's not just a luxury in times like these, 22 hectares of forest and alpine pastures to have around you. As well as meadows for a picnic and for the cows that provide fresh milk right next door. Even the breakfast eggs from "Söller Wanderhühner" chickens come from the family, as does the recipe for the apple strudel that grandma used to bake 40 years ago. The Kraftalm is new, but some things remain the same. Even at a young age, culinary chef Evelyn knows exactly which recipe has to stand the test of time and which can be modified in a modern way. She cooks for her guests in an open kitchen in the middle of the restaurant - with regional ingredients.
Barmerberg 24, 6305 Itter, Tyrol
Tel: 05332 75152
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