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Weekend Escapes: Here are the Best Addresses for a Short Trip

These wonderful weekend escapes in Austria prove that you don't have to go on holiday for several weeks to enjoy a relaxing break. It can also be a short one!

Spa Resort Styria, Bad Waltersdorf/Styria

Könnte ein Tag entspannter beginnen, als ohne Wecker? Einfach ausschlafen, dann geht’s von einem sparkling champagne breakfast Strengthened directly into the soothing thermal water or into the sauna to enjoy the lightness of being. Or would you prefer something a little more sporty? Then the Adults Only Spa Resort Styria numerous options to choose from. Whether you prefer to lace up your hiking boots, get on a bike or swing a golf club: every guest will find what they are looking for here. Weather-independent wellness pleasure and first-class cuisine round off every stay. 

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MAY holiday special

If you book 3 nights in May, you can enjoy a discount of 15 percent freuen. Bei der Buchung von 4 Nächten gibt’s sogar minus 25 percent on the booking price.

Spa Resort Styria
Bad Waltersdorf 351, 8271 Bad Waltersdorf, Austria
Tel.: +43 03333 31065
Web: sparesortstyria.com
Price: Doubles incl. half board from € 129.50 per person

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Seefels Castle, Lake Wörthersee/Carinthia

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There is probably no hotel on the whole of Lake Wörthersee that can hold a candle to Seefels Castle. Because where else do guests spend the night surrounded by valuable works of art in suites that reflect the personal style of hotelier Helena Ramsbacher? The water of the lake laps gently against the shore directly in front of the windows and balconies. It offers welcome cooling in summer. But thanks to the heated bath directly in the lake All year über zur Verfügung. Im Spa verwöhnt man mit erstklassigen Produkten von Valmont. Und aus der Küche kommen ausschließlich Köstlichkeiten. Seit kurzem übrigens auch in “leichterer” Variante nach den easy eating principles by bestselling author Ursula Vybiral.

Hotel Schloss Seefels
Töschling 1, 9212 Pörtschach am Wörthersee, Austria
Tel.: +43 4272 2377
Web: seefels.at
Price: Doubles from € 370

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HOCHKÖNIGIN, Maria Alm/Salzburg

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76 elegant rooms and suites, a 2,000 square meter spa with an infinity pool and a view of the mountains, as well as the great location in the middle of the outdoor paradise is the hardware that makes HOCHKÖNIGIN an excellent destination for weekend escapes. Then there's the software: namely a team of heartfelt and dedicated people who make every stay unforgettable. The art of pampering has not only been perfected in the spa, but also in the kitchen. Top chefs serve regional and seasonal products, transformed into gourmet highlights. Many of the ingredients come from the hotel's own Ebengut organic farm nearby.

The HOCHKÖNIGIN
Hochkönigstraße 27, 5761 Maria Alm, Salzburg, Austria
Tel.: +43 6584 7447
Web: hochkoenigin.com
Price: Doubles from € 325

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The Amauris Vienna, Vienna

Lobby, © The Amauris Vienna

The luxurious boutique hotel directly on Vienna's Ringstrasse invites you to enjoy elegant weekend escapes in the best city location. The opera house and all the sights and shopping opportunities are in the immediate vicinity. Provided you even want to leave the beautiful designer rooms. Because they are a fascinating mix of contemporary elegance and 19th century glamor. Viennese grandeur is also served in the hotel's own Restaurant Glasswing. Rumor has it that it's well on the way to its first Michelin star.

The Amauris Vienna
Kärntner Ring 8, 1010 Vienna, Austria
Tel: +43 1 22122
Web: theamauris.com
Price: Doubles incl. breakfast from € 200

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La Posch – Dein Bergaway, Biberwier/Tirol

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Peace, pleasure and weekend escapes far away from the stress of everyday life. Surrounded by nothing but natureThe 16 beautiful chalets that make up LaPosch make this possible. Here, rustic design elements meet down-to-earth luxury and combine to create a relaxing getaway. The LakeSide villas are located directly on the lake, while other chalets overlook their own pool mit Bergblick verfügen. Zum Rundum-Verwöhnservice des “Bergaway” gehört natürlich auch die Kulinarik. Die kommt direkt ins Chalet. Egal, ob es einem nach Schmankerlfrühstück oder Hüttenkulinarik gelüstet.

LaPosch - Dein Bergaway
Schmitte 12, 6633 Biberwier, Austria
Tel.: +43 5673 21021
Web: laposch.at
Price: Chalet from € 480

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