Hotel Leitenhof
Alpine chalet village. Cozy and family-run, but genuinely luxurious. Think antique Tyrolean craftsmanship with real attention to detail, not a pastiche of it.
Book a standalone chalet rather than a Residenz suite if privacy matters — chalets have their own entrance, sauna, and terrace
Why It Matters
One of the few properties in the Austrian Alps that genuinely looks and feels like a small mountain village rather than a hotel block. The Hautz family still runs it personally, and the combination of individual chalets with private saunas and whirlpools, a Gault Millau-noted kitchen, and direct access to the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser is hard to beat at this price point.
Built up gradually by the Hautz family since the late 1990s, Leitenhof feels less like a hotel and more like a private hamlet. It's a cluster of suites and standalone chalets spread across a hillside above Scheffau, with the jagged Wilder Kaiser massif rising straight behind. Aged timber beams, stone fireplaces, fur throws, and hand-thrown ceramics from the in-house pottery run through every space. The kitchen raises its own Mangalica pigs and grows herbs from the garden — and it shows on the plate.
Where You'll Stay
10 room types available
Chalet
From EUR100 / nightThe entry chalet category at 90 m², for 3–6 guests. A proper freestanding Alpine chalet with a cozy, homey feel — two sleeping levels, a living area with bench seating, and a garden-facing aspect. Great value for families.
90 sqm
Familien Residenz
From EUR148 / night72 m² family suite sleeping 2–4, designed with families in mind. Same building as the Residenz Suite but configured for extra occupants with additional sleeping space.
72 sqm
Kaisersuite
From EUR128 / night45 m² ground-floor suite sleeping 2–4, with direct panoramic views over Scheffau and the Wilder Kaiser range. Features a tiled oven (Kachelofen), full bathroom with both bath and shower, and a large terrace.
45 sqmLuxus Chalet
From EUR180 / night90 m² standalone chalet for 2–4 guests. Private sauna, whirlpool or hot tub, fireplace, and its own sunny terrace. One of the top categories; reviewers consistently mention the Swedish-style bath and real wood-burning fire.
90 sqm
Panoramasuite
From EUR117 / nightEntry-level suite at 35 m², sleeping 1–3. Mountain views from the window. Compact but well finished in the same natural-materials style as the rest of the property.
35 sqmResidenz Suite
From EUR155 / night72 m² suite for 2, located in the Residenz building. Separate bedroom, generous living area with sliding door divider, and a terrace with panoramic Kaiser views.
72 sqmRoyal Chalet
From EUR155 / night90 m² chalet for 2–4 guests. Slightly below the Luxus tier but still a full standalone unit with private outdoor space and the same cozy Tyrolean aesthetic — aged timber, warm tones, natural wood.
90 sqmSonnensuite
From EUR141 / night50 m² suite on the 2nd floor of the Residenz building for 2 guests. A large panorama balcony, whirlpool bath, separate bedroom with premium sleep system, and an open fireplace.
50 sqmSuperior Chalet
From EUR185 / nightThe largest chalet category at 100 m², sleeping up to 6. Fully detached with its own garden, private entrance, and all the Alpine trimmings. Natural materials throughout, balcony with mountain views.
100 sqmTurmsuite
From EUR130 / night90 m² spread over two floors in a small tower. The bedroom is in the gallery of the tower itself — quirky and atmospheric. Living room with tile oven on the ground floor. Fits 2–4 guests.
90 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Perfectly groomed cross-country ski trails through the mountain landscape around Scheffau, Going, and Söll.
Off-piste touring through snow-covered forests and up to summits around the four Kaiser villages. Routes depart from or near the property.
The SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser–Brixental is the largest contiguous ski area in Austria and one of the largest in Europe. Free hotel shuttle to the gondola station. Ski passes sold at reception; hotel has its own ski school and a free ski depot.
Once a week the hotel organises a group ski day on the slopes with other guests — a sociable way to explore the SkiWelt.
The area is part of the world's largest e-bike region (Kitzbüheler Alpen–Kaisergebirge). E-bikes available for hire from the hotel. The E-Bike package includes 2 days' rental, a filled backpack with snacks and a drink, and a route map.
One of Tyrol's most scenic golf courses, just minutes from the hotel. The golf package includes a free shuttle to the course and 30% greenfee discount.
The Wilder Kaiser region holds the Austrian Wandergütesiegel quality hiking seal. Guided hikes available for a fee; the hotel lends out backpacks, hiking poles, and umbrellas free of charge. Trails start directly from the property.
Consistently rated Tyrol's cleanest mountain lake, fed by natural springs from the Kaisergebirge. A short drive from the hotel in summer.
Traditional horse-drawn sleigh rides through the mountain village, available through the local area around Scheffau.
Live music 2–3 evenings per week in the Pavillon Bar. A weekly grill evening (usually Sundays) also features live music and is open to non-guests.
An in-house pottery studio — genuinely unusual for a hotel. Hands-on sessions for guests. The hotel uses its own hand-thrown ceramics throughout the property.
Classic alpine sledding available in the surrounding area — a family favourite that rounds out a Tyrolean winter holiday.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary WiFi across the entire property.
Regional guest card with discounts and benefits for local activities, transport, and attractions.
All suites and chalets include a vinotheque (wine cooler / wine selection in-room).
Breakfast or full gourmet dinner served privately in your chalet or suite on request. Pre-booking required at reception.
DVDs available for guests free of charge, with players in all suites and chalets.
Complimentary loan of backpacks, walking poles, and umbrellas for summer excursions.
An organic natural swimming pond fed by clean water — the outdoor focal point of the wellness offering.
Complimentary shuttle bus to the gondola station in winter.
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