Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst
Alpine luxury with genuine warmth — traditional Tyrolean character meets contemporary comfort. Log fires, formal dinners, wood-panelled interiors. Not a flashy-modern property; more a polished institution that takes hospitality seriously.
South-facing rooms and suites get better mountain views; north-facing rooms are quieter but overlook the road
Why It Matters
Obergurgl sits at 1,930 m, making it one of the most snow-reliable resorts in the Alps. The Hochfirst sits right on the piste with a private feeder lift, a Gault & Millau-awarded kitchen, and a spa that runs to 1,500 m² — all under the same family ownership for decades. That combination of ski convenience, cuisine credentials, and wellness depth at this altitude is genuinely rare.
A family-run 5-star mountain resort that has been operating in Obergurgl for over 80 years — and has clearly figured out the formula. Ski-in/ski-out access from a feeder lift directly behind the hotel puts you on 112 km of slope within minutes. Back inside, rooms blend natural wood and plush textiles, the Gault & Millau 3-toque Gourmet Parlour serves a 6-course dinner each evening, and the 1,500 m² Alpen-Spa anchors one of Austria's more serious wellness set-ups.
Where You'll Stay
22 room types available
Diamond Suite
Newly renovated two-bedroom suite at 98 m². Private sauna, second bedroom with its own bathroom, Nespresso, 24 m² south-facing balcony. The largest two-bedroom option before the Penthouse.
98 sqm
Double Room Festkogl
32 m² double with north-facing balcony. Luxury shower, separate WC, Blu-ray player, minibar — same spec as Zirbenkogl but slightly larger.
32 sqmDouble Room Hochfirst
South-facing 32 m² room with mountain views. Shower-only bathroom, separate WC, DVD player, minibar, south-facing balcony.
32 sqmDouble Room Königskogl
South-facing double, same footprint and spec as the Hochfirst room. Mountain views from the balcony.
32 sqmDouble Room Seenplatte
South-facing double with a bathtub — one of the few standard doubles to offer this. Mountain views, Blu-ray player, minibar.
32 sqmDouble Room Seenplatte Deluxe
Upgraded 34 m² double facing southwest. Flat-screen TVs in both living room and bedroom, Blu-ray player, minibar.
34 sqmDouble Room Spiegelkogl
The top double room category. Luxury bathroom with both bathtub and shower, bidet, walk-in closet, TV in the bathroom, south-facing balcony. A meaningful step up in bathroom quality.
35 sqmDouble Room Zirbenkogl
Entry-level double. Combined living and sleeping area, north-facing balcony. Luxury shower, separate WC, wellness bag with bathrobes, Blu-ray player.
30 sqmJuniorsuite Festkogl
Junior suite sleeping up to 4. North-facing balcony, bathtub, separate WC, Blu-ray player. The north aspect means no mountain views, but it's a good family room.
38 sqmJuniorsuite Spiegelkogl
42 m² south-facing junior suite with a luxury bathroom featuring both bathtub and shower, walk-in closet, Blu-ray player.
42 sqm
Mountain Suite
60 m² suite with a private in-room sauna plus bathtub, Nespresso, and Bang & Olufsen sound system. South-facing balcony. One of the first suites to include a sauna — good value relative to the Sky.
60 sqmSingle Room Seenplatte
Single room with a north-facing balcony — a step up from the Verwall. Luxury shower bathroom, Blu-ray player, minibar.
Single Room Verwall
The entry-level option. Combined living/bedroom with a single bed, north-facing aspect with no balcony. Shower-only bathroom. Good value for solo travelers who plan to spend most of their time on the mountain.
21 sqmSuite Gurgl
54 m² north-facing suite with separate living room and bedroom. Bathtub plus shower, Blu-ray player, sleeps up to 4.
54 sqmSuite Hochfirst
75 m² luxury suite with a TV mirror bathroom, infrared cabin, walk-in closet, and a 20 m² south-facing patio — real outdoor space, not just a balcony.
75 sqmSuite Kristall
75 m² luxury suite, same spec as Suite Hochfirst — TV mirror bathroom, infrared cabin, walk-in closet, 20 m² south-facing patio.
75 sqmSuite Panorama
65 m² luxury suite with an infrared cabin built into the bathroom. Corner bathtub with shower, southwest-facing balcony.
65 sqmSuite Penthouse
The flagship. 125 m² across two bedrooms, with a private lounge area, a chalet parlour with its own bar, a sauna/steam sauna, Nespresso, Bang & Olufsen sound system, and a staggering 48 m² south-facing balcony. Second bedroom has a separate bathroom.
125 sqmSuite Residenz
Separate living room and bedroom, east-facing balcony catching morning sun. Shower bathroom, DVD player, sleeps 4.
42 sqmSuite Royal
63 m² south-facing suite with separate living room and bedroom. Corner bathtub with luxury shower, walk-in closet.
63 sqmSuite Royal Grand Deluxe
Newly renovated 80 m² two-bedroom suite. Second bedroom has its own bathroom. Nespresso machine, 15 m² south-facing balcony, Nespresso, flat-screen TVs throughout.
80 sqmSuite Sky
64 m² suite with private sauna, Bang & Olufsen sound system, Nespresso, and a 14 m² south-facing balcony. The full luxury treatment short of the Penthouse.
64 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
5 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Supervised kids' club for children aged 3 and older, Monday to Friday. Shuttle bus service also available for children. Club closes at 5pm.
Access to cross-country skiing trails in and around Obergurgl.
Ice skating rink available in the Obergurgl village area.
Direct ski-in/ski-out via a private feeder lift behind the hotel connecting to the Festkoglbahn cable car and 112 km of piste between 1,800 and 3,080 m. Ski passes purchasable on-site. The Obergurgl-Hochgurgl region is less crowded than Ischgl or St. Anton — slopes stay quiet even at peak season. 3-day+ passes also cover Sölden (144 km) and Hochoetz-Kühtai (80 km).
Guided wine tasting session held once per week in the hotel's private wine cellar. Included in the stay or at additional charge — confirm with the hotel at booking.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Extensive private wine cellar used for weekly tastings and restaurant pairing service.
Included in the room rate: rich breakfast buffet (show kitchen, organic corner) and a 6-course à la carte dinner menu. Beauty treatments and spa extras are charged separately.
Available at an additional surcharge.
A feeder lift sits directly behind the hotel, providing private access to the Festkoglbahn cable car and the full Obergurgl-Hochgurgl ski network.
Lift passes for the Obergurgl-Hochgurgl region (and broader Ötztal with 3-day+ passes) can be purchased directly at the hotel.
Dedicated ski storage room with boot drying facilities, accessible directly via elevator — no lugging gear through the lobby.
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