Walking holidays done differently

One of Ischgl's top hotels, the beautifully designed Hotel Post offers excellent facilities and welcoming hospitality. The hotel makes it easy to be active, offering guided walks and a weekly fitness programme. When you're ready to slow the pace you can retire to the impressive 1500m² spa. Facilities include indoor and outdoor pools and nine different saunas.

The Q! Hotel Maria Theresia offers quirky design, fine food, and soothing saunas for tired muscles at the end of a day exploring. It's easy to balance indulgence with activity here - there's a good-sized gym and daily activity sessions too. The Hannenkamm lift is a few minutes walk, and the pretty town centre is on doorstep, with shops, cafes, churches, and more.

This Hotel Mignon offers friendly hospitality and stylish interiors with comfortable guest rooms, a wonderful restaurant and state-of-the-art spa.

This exceptional hotel has a handy location just 300 metres from the train and bus station. Explore all day and come back to a warm welcome and a home-cooked dinner.

Great for: couples; solo travellers

A great location close to the Gornergrat and with easy access to walking routes and transport. The flower-filled balconies and welcoming staff will make you feel at home from the moment you arrive. The small spa provides somewhere to relax after a day of walking, and the generous and enjoyable meals will have you fuelled and ready for more.

A comfortable and traditional family-run hotel in a quiet location. Laze in the landscaped gardens and enjoy the beautiful Alpine views. Take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool and relax in the spa which has a sauna, steam room and infrared cabin.

Hotel Catullo is located in Sirmione's colourful pedestrianised centre right on the lakefront. The hotel's lakeside terrace is one of the best places to watch the sunset in Sirmione. It's an easy walk from the ferry port and a longstanding favourite of ours.

Decorated in pretty Tyrolean style, the cosy Hotel Seefelderhof is ideal for those who like to feel at home. Our guests return annually for its welcoming atmosphere and great food. Just a 10-minute walk away, the Rosshütte lift opens up a huge range of hiking and biking trails, whilst the nearby public transport links mean exploring the wider area is a breeze.

The pretty Hotel Fish'Inn (formerly Hotel Fischerwirt) is nestled in the bustling, traffic-free medieval old town of Zell am See with a panoramic roof terrace from which to enjoy the view. It's perfect for foodies and you can enjoy delicious Austrian dishes, as well as frequent themed evenings.

Hotel Beau Rivage is a fantastic base for walking and for exploring Lake Maggiore. Just a few minutes' walk from the ferry point, you'll never be at a loss for places to visit around the lake. 

Hotel Ideal's a cosy family run hotel, perfect for a family holiday in the mountains. It's right in the centre of town, so easy to explore local shops and restaurants and you'll be within walking distance to the lifts. 

A traditional and elegant hotel sitting on the shores of Lake Bled. Enjoy lake views, al fresco dining, and wild swimming from the private beach at the bottom of the garden. The hotel also has an excellent spa with an indoor swimming pool fed by thermal springs that sit under the hotel.