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Holiday homes with Mountain Views in Austria
Vacations with Panoramic Views Around the Zugspitze, Wilder Kaiser & Dachstein
Holiday apartments with mountain views are high on the wish list for many travelers. They combine the freedom of having your own accommodation with the experience of having the Alpine scenery right before your eyes at all times. Whether for hiking, skiing, or simply to unwind - a beautiful view of the mountains is an important criterion for many when choosing their vacation accommodation in Austria.
Curtain up and clear the stage for your mountain cinema! The stars of the show: Austria’s mountains. The front-row seat: your holiday apartment. We’re introducing you to 5 ALPS RESORTS where the view is guaranteed to play a starring role.
Why vacationers specifically look for holiday apartments with beautiful views
Swap screen time for mountain views
The view of the mountains conveys a sense of calm and vastness, offering a break from everyday life. In a holiday apartment with a view, you can enjoy the panorama over breakfast, with afternoon coffee, or with a glass of wine on the balcony. You always have nature in view - even when you’re not out on hiking trails or ski slopes and are “just” admiring it from the sofa.
Many guests also appreciate the combination of “waking up to a mountain view” and short distances: hikes, ski days, and excursions often start right at your doorstep. The view isn’t just a backdrop, but part of the vacation experience.
What makes a good holiday apartment with a mountain view?
More than just a room with a view
Key features of a good holiday apartment with a beautiful view include spacious windows and a balcony, a garden, or a patio from which to enjoy the mountain panorama. Equally important is the location: Some accommodations are situated right on the mountain, offering unobstructed views across entire valleys and mountain ranges. Others are located in the town center, a short distance from recreational facilities, yet with the mountain ranges practically right in front of you.
Additional comfort is provided by (private) wellness areas such as saunas, hot tubs, or swim spas with a view.
Where can I find holiday apartments with mountain views in Austria?
ALPS RESORTS with deluxe views in Tyrol, Salzburg, and Styria
Many holiday apartments and holiday homes from ALPS RESORTS combine mountain views, outdoor areas, and wellness amenities such as saunas or hot tubs. The combination of location, amenities , and views sets them apart from a traditional holiday apartment. We’d like to introduce you to our Top 5 in Tyrol, Salzburg, and Styria:
Zugspitz Suites Lermoos
Lermoos/Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena, Tyrol
A view beyond compare: From the balcony of your Zugspitz Suite, you can gaze upon Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze, the Wetterstein Mountains, and the vast Ehrwald Basin with the Lermooser Moos.
The modern holiday apartments at Zugspitz Suites Lermoos also impress with
- prime location right on the slopes (6-seater Family Jet chairlift) in the center of Lermoos at approx. 1,000 m above sea level, 1 km from the Grubigsteinbahn summer mountain railway
- wellness area with saunas and a whirlpool tub
- balcony or terrace
- space for up to 8 people
Mountain adventures in the Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena
- Take the cable car up to the 2,962-meter-high Zugspitze
- More than 150 hiking trails & adventure trails
- Bike trails, pump track, skill area (Grubigsteinbahn approx. 1 km from the Zugspitz Suites)
- Mountain & swimming lakes
Bonus tip for panorama lovers: From the summit terrace of the Zugspitze, you’ll have a view of no fewer than 400 (!) peaks in Austria, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland.
Kitzbühel Suites Oberndorf
Oberndorf/St. Johann in Tirol/Kitzbühel Alps, Tyrol
When the Kitzbüheler Horn and the Wilde Kaiser greet you at breakfast… The postcard view is surpassed only by the exquisite furnishings of the holiday apartments.
In addition
- the property is located right next to the Bichlachbad Oberndorf outdoor pool and the playground
- general wellness area with a Finnish & themed sauna
- Balcony or terrace with a view of the Kitzbühel Alps
- bright, spacious rooms for up to 8 people
- St. Johann Card included
Mountain adventures in the Kitzbühel Alps
- Ski resorts in St. Johann in Tirol (approx. 1.3 km away), KitzSki (approx. 8 km) and SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental (approx. 7 km away)
- 2,500 km of hiking trails
- 1,000 km bike & trails
- 40 open summer mountain railways
Extra tip for panorama lovers: You’ll experience one of the best views of the “Koasa” on the Horn Summit Trail: This moderately difficult trail leads from the Harschbichl mountain station to the Horn summit (1,990 m) and rewards hikers with spectacular panoramic views.
Bergresort Tauernblick
Mittersill Pass, Thurn / Hohe Tauern National Park Holiday Region, Salzburg
The name is no coincidence: From the living/dining area and balcony of your vacation apartment, you’ll enjoy an unobstructed view of the Hohe Tauern and the upper Salzach Valley in the Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region. The Tauernblick mountain resort is located at approx. 1,200 m at Pass Thurn and the Wasenmoos nature reserve.
More reasons to choose the Bergresort for your mountain vacation:
- Wellness area with indoor pool & saunas
- Cross-country ski trail & Wasenmoos hiking trails right at your doorstep
- 500 m to the mid-station of the Panoramabahn (KitzSki ski area and Sommerbergbahn)
- Included National Park Summer Card
Mountain Adventures in the Hohe Tauern National Park Holiday Region
- KitzSki Ski & Hiking Area
- Wasenmoos Cross-Country Ski Trails & Hiking Trails
- Guided National Park Ranger Hikes
- Top Destinations: Grossglockner High Alpine Road & Krimml Waterfalls
Bonus tip for panorama lovers: You can find out which peaks of the Hohe Tauern you’re looking at at the National Park Panorama Resterhöhe near the Panoramabahn mountain station (2,000 m). The Smart Viewer and a small national park exhibition provide information.
Alpendorf Dachstein West
Annaberg-Lungötz/Lammertal, Salzburg Region
Between the Bischofsmütze and the Gosaukamm - enjoy a peaceful vacation at Alpendorf Dachstein West. Dogs are also welcome in the cozy, fully equipped holiday homes with mountain views.
- Wellness area with indoor pool & saunas
- Direct access to the Dachstein-West ski area (Donnerkogelbahn and Astauwinkelbahn)
- Holiday homes for up to 11 people
- Bistro at the resort, e-bike rental
Mountain adventures between Bischofsmütze and Dachstein
- 300 km of hiking trails (some starting right from the house), certified hiking region
- many mountain huts with food and drink
- (E-)bike routes and bike paths
- Dachstein West ski area
Extra tip for panorama lovers: The 28.5-km-long Postalmstraße between Abtenau in Lammertal and Strobl in the Salzkammergut, you can expect breathtaking views of the Dachstein massif and the Bischofsmütze. There are places to rest and hike along the road.
Bergresort Hauser Kaibling
Haus im Ennstal/Schladming-Dachstein, Styria
Holiday home with mountain views, a private pool, and right on the slopes: Sounds too good to be true? The holiday homes and apartments at the Bergresort Hauser Kaibling impress with their private wellness areas, unbeatable views of the Dachstein massif, and the included Schladming-Dachstein Card.
- on the Prenner valley run, 1 km from the Hauser Kaibling valley station
- for up to 10 people
- terrace/balcony
- with private sauna and outdoor bathtub or pool
- kAlps Foodbar at the resort
Mountain Adventures in the Schladming-Dachstein Region
- 4-Mountain Ski Area: Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen, and Reiteralm
- Summer mountain railways (free use with the Schladming-Dachstein Card)
- Dachstein Glacier
Bonus tip for panorama lovers: After riding the glass-enclosed panoramic gondola, visit the spectacular viewing spots at the Dachstein Glacier—the Skywalk, Stairway to Nowhere, and Dachstein Sky Ladder - or take a stroll across the suspension bridge.
What should you look for when booking accommodations with a panoramic view?
A true view or a limited view?
Not every accommodation with a “panoramic view” offers an unobstructed view of the mountains. If you want to book a holiday apartment with a mountain view in Austria, pay attention to the exact location, the orientation of the balcony or terrace, and current photos of the accommodation. The view often varies between individual accommodations and categories.
Reviews from other guests often provide valuable insights into the actual view, sun exposure, and amenities. To be on the safe side, contact the front desk for specific information. Paying attention to these details in advance increases your chances of enjoying an unspoiled vacation with mountain views from the first to the last day of your stay.
Bottom line: TV? We love it!
It’s easy to put together a watchlist for your next vacation: mountains, nature, and plenty of sweeping views. The five resorts with mountain views featured here show just how varied a vacation with a view can be. In fact, the view of the mountains is part of the vacation experience at the vast majority of ALPS RESORTS - from breakfast on the balcony to the last rays of sunshine in the evening. Instead of staring at a screen, you gaze at peaks and valleys. And best of all: the view is available around the clock. No streaming service required.
Images © ALPS RESORTS, Bayerische Zugspitzbahn/Fend, MittersillPlus/Hochfellner, TVB Annaberg-Lungötz, Schladming-Dachstein/Raffalt, private
Verena Junger
Content Manager at ALPS RESORTS
Verena has been working in the tourism industry for more than 20 years and loves exploring Austria’s mountains. For the ALPS RESORTS blog, she writes about family vacations, vacation rentals, tips for day trips - and how to enjoy a relaxing self-catering vacation. More about Verena
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