Real experiences

Sonniges Skigebiet Rauriser Hochalmbahnen mit Pisten, Lift und verschneiten Bergen im Raurisertal

To be won: A stay for two at the four-star Hotel Alpina Rauris in the Rauris Valley in Salzburger Land

It is called “the golden valley of the Alps” and “the jewel of the Hohe Tauern National Park”. The Rauris Valley with the charming village of Rauris is picturesquely situated in Salzburger Land, around an hour’s drive south of Salzburg.

At the foot of the Hohe Sonnblick, in the middle of the national park, the Prommegger host family has created a special retreat with their four-star Hotel Alpina. For vacationers who love the original, the real thing. In summer, guests can explore a variety of exciting hiking and cycling trails, while winter offers snow-covered slopes, secluded cross-country ski trails and alpine winter magic.

With its ideal location and modern charm and comfort, this family-run hotel promises the best base for a vacation in Austria. The idyllic hotel is surrounded by over 6,000 square meters of greenery and has a modern restaurant with excellent cuisine and hotel bar, a spacious wellness area with indoor pool (29 degrees) and solar-heated outdoor pool in summer.

The heart of a winter that promises real experiences beats right on the hotel doorstep: the free ski bus takes you to the small, beautiful Rauris ski area with 30 kilometers of slopes. Instead of the hustle and bustle and large crowds, there are far-reaching views, mountain panoramas and cozy huts for a break in between. Those who prefer to be off the slopes can ski through quiet forests on cross-country skis, scramble up imposing ice walls or trudge away from everyday life on snowshoes in the wild and romantic valley head.

It’s not just outside that you can feel the vastness and tranquillity – the Alpina also opens up space to feel good: In the lovingly designed themed rooms with high-quality health mattresses and expansive views of the fascinating winter landscape, you can enjoy a restful night’s sleep. Tired muscles become relaxed again in the wellness area with Finnish and Swiss stone pine sauna, infrared cabin and relaxation room. And on the culinary front, the hotel spoils you with a hearty afternoon snack and varied, regional evening menus.

The price: The voucher includes two nights with half board for two people at the Hotel Alpina Rauris. The voucher is valid all year round. Travel date by arrangement.

Info:www.hotel-alpina-rauris.at