Family Nature Resort Moar Gut
Alpine luxury meets sustainable family farm. Natural materials throughout — local wood, stone pine, linen. Warm and unpretentious despite the five-star classification. Feels more like an elevated mountain lodge than a grand hotel.
Ask for a suite with a mountain-view balcony — the morning panorama over the Großarl valley is the real payoff.
Why It Matters
Michelin Two Keys property. Holds a Green Sign sustainability certification. The only resort in the Salzburger Land with the Lillee Baby Spa. Multilingual childcare (9am–9pm daily), its own alpine hut at 1,693m, a petting zoo with 14 Icelandic horses, and a 6-metre-high trampoline hall — all included in the gourmet full-board rate. One of Austria's most decorated family hotels.
Moar Gut is a fifth-generation family-run resort on a 100-hectare car-free estate in the Großarl Valley, roughly 70 km south of Salzburg. Just 46 family suites means it never feels crowded — and the philosophy here, which the Kendlbacher family calls 'loving luxury,' plays out in genuinely thoughtful ways: gourmet full board is included, childcare runs from 9am to 9pm daily (starting from 30 days old), and the Nature Spa, petting zoo, trampoline hall, and organic farm are all on the property. This is Austria's answer to a full-service family resort — not a theme park, but a place where parents can actually exhale.
Where You'll Stay
14 room types available
Double Room Wildrose
The smallest room at 25 m², for 1–3 guests. The one honest caveat at Moar Gut — if you're used to generous suite proportions, this is compact. But gourmet full board and all amenities are still included.
25 sqmDouble Room Wildrose Loft
32 m² loft-format double room for 1–3 guests. The loft adds a bit more breathing room over the standard Wildrose.
32 sqmGardensuite Mellaruam
The biggest category at 115 m², accommodating 2–7 guests. Garden access and space for large family groups or multi-generational travel.
115 sqmSuite Alpenrose
50 m² two-room suite for 2–5 guests. Separate sleeping areas make this a practical choice for families with young children.
50 sqmSuite Fenchl
One of the largest luxury suites, sleeping 2–5 guests. High-end furnishings in solid Swiss stone pine and regional wood. Mountain views and generous living space for families who want the full luxury experience.
95 sqmSuite Königskerze
60 m² two-room suite for 2–5 guests. More generous proportions with separate children's sleeping area.
60 sqmSuite Lavendel / Gardensuite Lavendel
43 m² junior suite for 2–4 guests. According to the regional tourism board, the solid Swiss stone pine Lavendel suite includes a separate children's room with bunk bed, baby phone system, TV with Sky, bathroom with double washbasin, and mini kitchen.
43 sqmSuite Liebstöckl Loft
95 m² loft-format luxury suite for up to 5 guests. The loft layout adds vertical openness to an already generously proportioned space.
95 sqmSuite Lorbeer
115 m² luxury suite for up to 7 guests. Spacious enough for larger families, with premium natural material finishes.
115 sqmSuite Malve
40 m² junior suite for 2–4 guests. Compact but well-designed with solid wood finishes. The entry point into the family suite category at Moar Gut.
40 sqmSuite Paradeisa Loft
115 m² loft-format suite for up to 7 guests. The open loft design maximises the sense of space for families.
115 sqmSuite Rohna
49 m² junior suite for 2–3 guests. A solid option for couples traveling with one child.
49 sqmSuite Rosmarin / Gardensuite Rosmarin
48 m² suite for 2–4 guests. Available in standard and garden access variants. Natural wood interiors.
48 sqmSuite Salbei / Gardensuite Salbei
65 m² suite with garden access option. Accommodates 2–6 guests. Garden suites of this type sit close to the natural meadow surroundings.
65 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A 1,000 m² supervised children's farm and play world built from sustainable natural materials (wood, linen, sheep's wool). Divided into areas for different ages including a dedicated baby/toddler zone and outdoor sensory path. Multilingual carers. Open daily 9am–9pm from 30 days old.
3D archery course along a 2 km panoramic trail on the resort grounds.
Access to 160 km of mountain biking trails across 21 marked routes in the surrounding mountains. Guided bike tours available.
Indoor trampoline hall with 6-metre-high ceilings, added during the 2024 renovation. Open for teens and older children.
Dedicated indoor sports and climbing hall for children and teens.
Hotel ski shuttle to the Grossarl ski area. Children's practice slope with magic carpet, rope lift, and snow carousel directly on the hotel grounds.
Groomed cross-country ski trail runs directly on the hotel grounds.
Ski touring in the surrounding Hohe Tauern mountains.
On-site toboggan run with toboggan, sled, and bobsled rentals.
Structured baby swimming courses in the dedicated baby/toddler pool (34°C).
Weekly guided hikes for families to alpine pastures (Almen), including a Friday visit to the hotel's own Alm at 1,693m in summer. Stroller and backpack carrier rentals available.
Horse-drawn sleigh rides available in winter months.
On-site small-animal farm with pigs, geese, chickens, sheep, rabbits, alpacas, donkeys, and more. Adjacent organic farm with cows and calves. Weekly farm day includes bread baking, butter churning, and tractor driving.
Dedicated Reformer Pilates studio with mountain views. Guests cite it as one of the best Reformer Pilates setups in the region.
Structured weekly programme with trainers covering yoga, functional fitness, and other activities. Included for guests.
Yoga sessions in the dedicated yoga room with panoramic mountain views, plus outdoor sessions in summer.
Hotel's own riding stable with 14 Icelandic horses. Guests can stroke, lead ponies, and ride. Horse-drawn sleigh rides in winter. Dedicated riding holiday packages available.
Dedicated teen supervisor, teen corner, gaming room (Exer-Gaming-Room), and access to the trampoline and sports halls. Teens aged 10 and above.
Hotel's own tennis court on the resort grounds.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
WiFi available in suites (confirmed in room descriptions from regional tourism listings).
Bugaboo strollers, baby carriers, high chairs, baby bouncers, and diapers available in all public areas. Baby cots, changing tables, and bottle preparers available in rooms upon reservation.
Large, bright fitness studio on site.
The hotel operates its own Alm at 1,693m elevation, visited via guided weekly hike in summer.
Free private parking available on site for self-driving guests. The resort itself is fully car-free once you park.
Glass-dome indoor pool with mountain views. Salt tablet cleaning system (no chlorine). Includes wave slide and separate baby/toddler pool at 34°C.
Heated outdoor pool, open year-round. Salt-cleaned water, mountain panorama.
Natural swimming lake with wooden jetty sunbathing area and lake bar. No chemicals — natural filtration.
The entire resort is car-free, allowing children to roam freely. Pedal vehicles available for kids.
On-site concept store with curated selection of wellness and lifestyle brands, added during the 2024 renovation.
Separate adults-only sauna zone within the Nature Spa, with stylish relaxation rooms.
Paid shuttle service available to and from Salzburg Airport, Munich Airport, and regional train stations (St. Johann im Pongau, Salzburg). Arranged by the reservations team.
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