Hotel Hexenalm Söll

Set in the sunny Tyrolean village of Söll, directly below the gondola station and framed by the dramatic peaks of the Wilder Kaiser and Hohe Salve, the four-star Hotel Hexenalm is a family-run Alpine retreat that has been quietly expanding and renovating since its 2022 rebuild. The mood is warm and unpretentious, with natural wood interiors, cozy dining rooms, and the kind of generational Tyrolean hospitality that makes settling in feel effortless from day one. Accommodation spans a thoughtful range, from comfortable Almkammer doubles and Tyrolean family suites (Hexentenne and Hexenzirbe) to the standout Almkammer Hexenblick, where children sleep in a treehouse-style loft above the main room. For parents who want more independence, the family also runs the Hexenzeit and Thurnerhof apartments a short walk away, making this a flexible base for family travel in Austria across both summer and winter seasons.

What sets Hexenalm apart for families is the way the property has been built around children without ever feeling like a kids' resort. The themed Hexenwald indoor children's pool comes complete with a miniature witch's house, water cannons, and a baby pool with its own slide, while a dedicated playroom, youth lounge, and children's cinema room give every age group somewhere to land after a big day. Parents get a generous 250 square meter wellness oasis with Finnish, herbal, and infrared saunas, plus an adults-only indoor pool and an outdoor infinity pool with views straight onto the Hohe Salve. Dining keeps mealtimes simple, with a four-course choice menu, fresh stone-oven pizzas, and themed Tyrolean evenings featuring live music. The location is the quiet hero: the SkiWelt gondola is steps from the door for winter access, and the Wilder Kaiser nature reserve opens up for mountain hiking, biking, and climbing in summer, making it easy to plan big days outdoors without long logistics.