The new year is here – and with it, many good resolutions. Less stress, more time for yourself, get out into nature more often… Sound familiar?
The good news: you don’t have to turn your whole life upside down right away. Sometimes the right vacation is enough to reorganize yourself, recharge your batteries and clear your head.
We’ve collected a few vacation resolutions for 2026 that are not only easy to implement – but also really good for you.
I’m taking more time for myself
In everyday life, we often miss out – between appointments, obligations and everything that “still needs to be done quickly”. But true relaxation begins precisely when you allow yourself to not have to do anything.
At the Hotel Alpina Rauris you will find the perfect place for this: a cozy room with a view of the snow-covered mountains, the scent of Swiss stone pine in the sauna, the gentle lapping in the indoor pool – and above all: time that belongs entirely to you.
Whether you sleep in, read a book or just look out the window in silence – these moments are not secondary. They are important. And they are exactly what you can treat yourself to more often in 2026.
I treat myself to new experiences
2026 is your year for fresh impressions – and they are waiting right outside the hotel door. The Raurisertal is made for unforgettable winter moments that you may never have experienced before.
Whether you’re stomping through the snow-covered forest on snowshoes for the first time, taking a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride, or getting to know the Hohe Tauern National Park from a completely new perspective on a guided winter hike – every day here is a small adventure.
And the best part? Everything is allowed, nothing is mandatory. You decide what you feel like doing. Maybe a day of skiing on the quiet slopes in the Rauris ski area? Or would you prefer an afternoon by the fireplace with homemade cake? That too is an experience – for the soul.
Because new memories are often created in the moments that you didn’t plan at all. And there are guaranteed to be enough of them at the Hotel Alpina.
I consciously take breaks – also digitally
Hand on heart: When was the last time you really switched off – not just your cell phone, but also your head? In a world full of push notifications, calendar reminders and social media scrolling, it is often difficult to find peace.
But that’s exactly what makes a digital break so valuable. At the Hotel Alpina Rauris you can consciously switch everyday life to “silent”. No constant ringing, no time pressure – but real silence, clear mountain air and that very special peace that only winter knows.
Maybe you leave your cell phone in your room, pick up a book instead, enjoy a cup of tea after the sauna or watch the snow fall. Sounds simple – but it’s often exactly what we need.
And who knows: Maybe it’s not the next post that will do you good – but the moment without a screen.
I spend more time with people who are good for me
In stressful everyday life, there is often too little space for those who are most important to us. A conversation is held between the door and the angel, shared experiences are postponed to “sometime”. It’s high time to change that – consciously.
A winter vacation at the Hotel Alpina Rauris is ideal for reviving this special time: a walk together through the snow-covered landscape, hearty laughter while tobogganing or a long breakfast without time pressure.
Whether with your favorite person, the whole family or your best friend – here memories are created that last because you really take time for each other.
And the best thing? You don’t have to plan anything. No shopping stress, no tidying up, no cooking. You can simply enjoy – and concentrate entirely on the people who warm your heart.
I recharge my batteries in nature
When your head is full and your thoughts are racing, there is often only one thing that helps: going outside. Into the fresh air, into the vastness, into the silence. And that’s exactly what you’ll find in Raurisertal – one of the most unspoiled regions in the Hohe Tauern National Park.
Here, winter has its own magic: snow-covered forests, glittering meadows, icy streams and clear mountain air that you can feel with every breath. When winter hiking, snowshoeing or simply taking a leisurely walk through the valley, you will find exactly what is often missing in everyday life: peace, grounding and a real connection to nature.
At the Hotel Alpina you have nature right outside the door – and therefore the best opportunity to recharge your batteries. Without pressure, without a program – just you and the moment.
Because sometimes a step outside is also a step towards yourself.
I invest in quality of life – instead of things
Sometimes it’s not the new purchases that really help us – but the experiences that touch us. Instead of faster consumption: conscious time, real memories and the feeling of being completely with yourself again.
A stay at the Hotel Alpina Rauris is exactly that: an investment in your well-being. In moments full of warmth, lightness and peace.
Instead of overcrowded to-do lists, a daily routine awaits you that only follows your own rhythm. Instead of hustle and bustle: a good meal. A smile at breakfast. A ray of sunshine on the skin.
And in the end you take home more than souvenirs: new energy, good thoughts and the silent promise to yourself to listen to your gut feeling more often.
Because true quality of life begins exactly where you feel good – and give yourself space again.
Experience customs – living tradition in Raurisertal
Unique in Austria: The Rauris Schnabelperchten
When the Raurisers clean their houses and apartments sparkling clean at the beginning of the year, it has nothing to do with New Year’s resolutions. Rather, we are preparing for the visit of very special guests: The Rauriser Schnabelperchten move on the evening of the 5th. January from house to house and look out for every grain of dirt. Anyone who has it clean has nothing to fear.
You can hear a very quiet “Ga-ga-ga” then the strange figures are already standing in front of you and seem a bit scary. A little reminds her appearance of a bird that they wear as the name suggests a large beak, this consists of a peasant linen that is formed into a beak with the help of wooden sticks.
They also wear old patched smocks and knitted jackets with Dotschen (=Pinzgauer slippers). Traditionally, only men are in these dresses. Each Schnabelpercht has certain utensils with her, one carries a basket on her back from which children’s legs protrude, the other holds a huge pair of scissors that comes dangerously close to the belly of the opposite. Fortunately, the scissors are only made of wood. But in the past – you were sure – the residents did not get away so unscathed. If the Schnabelperchten found dirt in the house, the belly of the dirtbag was cut open and all the rubbish was poured into it.
Several brooms are of course always included. With the broom, the Schnabelperchten sweep out the evil, so says the custom.
Several centuries ago, this custom certainly contributed to the general health in the village. During the time of gold mining, when many miners settled in the valley, cleanliness was not taken so seriously. Large families on farms, but also miners living alone, prepared for the arrival of the Schnabelperchten with a cleanly cleaned house. So at least once a year was properly cleaned – so probably some disease could be prevented.
How do we prepare for the visit of the Schnabelperchten?
Once everything is clean, the strange guests are eagerly awaited. The one or other Schnapserl and a small donation, which benefits charitable purposes, the Schnabelperchten gladly accept. Particularly courageous can put the money directly into the beak. With good wishes for the new year – to Fried, to Gsund and to Reim – the Schnabelperchten then make their way to the next house.
On January 5, 2026, the Schnabelperchten will also come to our Hotel Alpina to clean up properly 😅and on January 6, 2026, our big Perchten parade will take place in Raurisertal.
New year, new opportunities. Are you ready?
A new year lies ahead of us – with fresh mountain air, bright peaks and many small moments of happiness.
We would like to thank all guests, friends and companions from the bottom of our hearts.
Thank you for your visits, your trust and all the beautiful encounters at the Hotel Alpina Rauris. If you want to take a little more care of yourself this year – it’s best to start right away.
We will be happy to help you plan your perfect vacation. Completely without stress. But with a lot of anticipation.
Secure your desired period now & start the year 2026 well:
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2026 should be a year full of health, joy and unforgettable moments for you – whether at home or with us in the Alps 🐞🍀🐷
Your Alpina Team
