Pistenhotels.info Honors The 50 Best Hotels With Access To The Slopes
At the start of the ski season, the winter holiday website pistenhotels.info has awarded the 50 best hotels with direct access to the ski slopes with the pistenhotels.info Award 2025.
- Award: For the fifth time, the portal pistenhotels.info honored the 50 best hotels with access to the slopes
- There were more than 900 ski hotels from the entire Alpine region to choose from
For the coveted award, which has already been presented for the fifth time , there were more than 900 hotels from all over the Alps to choose from. First and second place went to two establishments in Obertauern, the Hotel Kristall and the Hotel Schneider. They are followed by the Perfeldhof (3rd place, Hinterglemm), the Hotel Tirol alpin spa ( 4th place, Ischgl) and the K1 Mountain Chalet (5th place, Bruneck). Of the 50 award-winning hotels, 39 are in Austria, nine in the Trentino-South Tyrol region and two in Switzerland. The entire ranking of the top 50: www.pistenhotels.info/award
"The proximity to the slopes not only means comfort, but also an enormous time saving. This leaves more time for the essentials of a ski holiday: the snow, the mountains and skiing," emphasises Christoph Reichl, editor-in-chief of pistenhotels.info . "Our award recognises those hotels that are located directly on the ski slopes and offer their guests an exceptional winter experience. To do this, we carefully compared the facilities and offerings of the hotels and analyzed guest satisfaction in detail."
The additional services offered, such as ski rental, ski service, ski courses and guided ski tours, were also important in the evaluation. In addition to the reviews on pistenhotels.info guest opinions from Google, TripAdvisor and HolidayCheck were also evaluated and included in the ranking. A specially developed "No-Fake- Factor" neutralizes the influence of marketing-driven or even purchased reviews by comparing the number of bad reviews to the number of hotel rooms.
The top 10 of the pistenhotels.info Awards 2025:
1. Hotel Kristall Obertauern (Obertauern, Salzburg)
2. Hotel Schneider (Obertauern, Salzburg)
3. Ferienwohnungen Perfeldhof (Hinterglemm, Salzburg)
4. Hotel Tirol alpin spa (Ischgl, Tyrol)
5. K1 Mountain Chalet (Bruneck, Trentino-South Tyrol)
6. Hotel Zauchensee Zentral (Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, Salzburg)
7. JOAS natur.hotel.b&b (Innichen/Versciaco, Trentino-South Tyrol)
8. Hotel Zwölferhaus (Hinterglemm, Salzburg)
9. Hotel Sonnalp (Obereggen, Trentino-South Tyrol)
10. Hotel Hohes Licht (Damüls, Vorarlberg)
The complete ranking of the top 50 at: www.pistenhotels.info/award | Presentation of the Top 10 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv2SiPNR0tg
The top 5 newcomers and thus honored for the first time in the pistenhotels.info Awards:
15th place: Hotel Bergwelt (Obergurgl, Tyrol)
25th place: Hotel Salzburger Hof Zauchensee (Altenmarkt im Pongau, Salzburg)
28th place: Chalets & Apartments Wachterhof (Kaltenbach im Zillertal / Hochzillertal, Tyrol)
38th place: Hotel Alpenrose Zauchensee (Altenmarkt, Salzburg)
39th place: Natur.Genuss.Hotel Sonnasita (Faschina, Vorarlberg)
The top 5 climbers of the pistenhotels.info Awards 2025:
From 48th to 13th place: Hotel Suvretta House (St. Moritz, Graubünden)
From 50th to 21st place: Hotel Royal (Sexten Moos, Trentino-South Tyrol)
From 33rd to 16th place: Hotel Alpenfriede (Hochsölden, Tyrol)
From 31st to 18th place: Hotel Enzian Adults-Only (Obertauern, Salzburg)
From 18th to 8th place: Hotel ZWÖLFERHAUS (Hinterglemm, Salzburg)
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Details on the Top 10 of the pistenhotels.info Awards 2025:
Hotel Kristall Obertauern in Obertauern (Salzburg), 1st place / No. 1 Austria / No. 1 Salzburg www.pistenhotels.info/hotel-kristall
The Hotel Kristall in Obertauern is the winner of the pistenhotels.info Awards 2025 ranking. The 4-star hotel run by the Kindl family has been in existence since 1972 and has delighted its guests ever since with its central location in the impressive mountains of Obertauern. In the middle of the most snow-sure In Austria's winter sports resort, 100 km of idyllic ski slopes can be easily accessed and are perfectly rounded off by the unique charm of the hut. From this winter, the hotel will be presented in a new guise: the facade has been completely redesigned and the building shines in new splendor thanks to sparkling crystals.
Hotel Schneider ****superior in Obertauern (Salzburg), 2nd place / No. 2 Austria / No. 2 Salzburg www.pistenhotels.info/hotel-schneider
After an excellent placement last year, the Hotel Schneider in Obertauern once again achieved a top position with second place in the pistenhotels.info Award 2025. The traditional history of today's 4-star superior hotel owned by the Schneider family began in 1967. Located directly on the slopes and the Gamsleiten 1 chairlift, it offers the perfect entry into the snow-sure Obertauern ski area. In the wellness area, guests can expect an indoor pool, a whirlpool and various saunas, which ensure relaxation after a strenuous day on the slopes. Another highlight is the luxurious ski cellar, which transports winter sports enthusiasts directly to the slopes with its own elevator.
Holiday apartments Perfeldhof in Hinterglemm (Salzburg), 3rd place / No. 3 Austria / No. 3 Salzburg www.pistenhotels.info/perfeldhof
The holiday apartments at the Perfeldhof in Hinterglemm can look forward to third place in the pistenhotels.info Awards 2025. The accommodation was built in 2012 by Wolfgang and Sabrina Gensbichler and has been run as a family business with a lot of love ever since. Since the Perfeldhof is located on a hill with a wonderful view over the Glemmtal, guests are already on the slopes as soon as they leave the ski cellar. Another highlight is the breakfast buffet with many products from the in-house farm. Last year, the "Galerie" holiday apartment was renovated and perfectly equipped for large groups. A larger A lounge, a modern kitchen and five additional double rooms offer maximum comfort for up to 16 people.
Hotel Tirol****alpin spa Ischgl (Tyrol), 4th place / No. 4 Austria / No. 1 Tyrol www.pistenhotels.info/hotel-tirol
First place in the state of Tyrol goes to the traditional winter sports resort of Ischgl. Here, the two brothers Werner and Manfred Aloys run the Hotel Tirol with a lot of heart and soul. The 4-star hotel has existed since 1934 and, as then as now, delights guests with its wonderful location on the slopes of the Silvretta Arena Ischgl. Other advantages that are appreciated by guests are the culinary creations of head chef Manfred Aloys, the stylish alpine spa with sauna world and heated alpine pool as well as the unmistakable feel-good atmosphere that you feel from the very first moment. Some rooms have recently been renovated and now shine in a new design as the “Zirbe double room”.
K1 Mountain Chalet in Bruneck (Trentino-South Tyrol), 5th place / No. 1 Italy / No. 1 Trentino-South Tyrol www.pistenhotels.info/k1-chalet
The K1 Mountain Chalet from Bruneck secured first place and thus the gold medal among all South Tyrolean ski hotels. The doors of the luxurious holiday apartments in the Pustertal have been open to guests since the beginning of December 2018. The accommodations are located right next to the gondolas and slopes of the Kronplatz and thus offer ski In and ski-out at its finest. The K1 Mountain Chalet with 13 luxury apartments is certified as a Climate House A and is heated exclusively with district heating. Controlled living space ventilation ensures fresh and filtered air in the luxury apartments. The successful concept of the operator Werner Lamprecht includes also the in-house wellness area with saunas, relaxation room and outdoor whirlpool.
Hotel Zauchensee Zentral**** in Altenmarkt-Zauchensee (Salzburg), 6th place / No. 5 Austria / No. 4 Salzburg www.pistenhotels.info/zauchensee-zentral
The 4-star Hotel Zauchensee Zentral in the idyllic World Cup resort of Zauchensee is one of the top 10 ski hotels in Europe this year. Ski world champion Michael Walchhofer and his wife Barbara have been hosts since 2000 and offer their guests the highest level of comfort. The hotel is located directly on the slopes and the Roßkopfbahn in Zauchensee and thus at the entrance to 210 kilometers of slopes of skiing fun. From the ski cellar you can get directly to the valley station of the gondola, the cross-country ski trail and the nearby toboggan run. After a strenuous day on the slopes you can relax in the wellness area with indoor pool, Saunas and steam baths are the perfect place to relax.
JOAS natur.hotel.b&b in Innichen/Verschach (Trentino-South Tyrol), 7th place / No. 2 Italy / No. 2 Trentino-South Tyrol www.pistenhotels.info/joas-hotel
The pistenhotels.info Award 2025 once again names the JOAS natur.hotel.b&b from Innichen/Versciaco one of the best hotels in Europe: It achieved second place in South Tyrol and also remains in the top ten in the overall ranking. The perfectly groomed slopes of the Drei Zinnen Dolomites ski area with a total of 115 kilometers of slopes. Sustainability and regionality play a major role in the Joas family's concept and the manageable size of the hotel means that guests' wishes can be catered for individually. The region's alpine tradition is also maintained in the hotel and reflects reflected, for example, in architecture.
Hotel ZWÖLFERHAUS in Hinterglemm (Salzburg), 8th place / No. 6 Austria / No. 5 Salzburg www.pistenhotels.info/hotel-zwolferhaus
The Hotel ZWÖLFERHAUS in Hinterglemm achieved eighth place in the ranking of the pistenhotels.info Awards 2025. The history of the 4-star superior hotel goes back to 1949. Today, the long-standing family business is run by Martina and Alois Hasenauer and impresses with its excellent location right next to the 12er-KOGEL cable car. Directly from the hotel you can access the Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ski region and experience 270 kilometers of slopes and 70 cable cars and lifts. A special highlight in the hotel is the SKY wellness area on the top floor with a Finnish sauna and pinewood relaxation room.
Hotel Sonnalp in Obereggen (Trentino-South Tyrol), 9th place / No. 3 Italy / No. 3 Trentino-South Tyrol www.pistenhotels.info/hotel-sonnalp
According to pistenhotels.info Award 2025, third place in beautiful South Tyrol goes to the Hotel Sonnalp in Obereggen. The Weissensteiner family has been running the modern gourmet hotel at 1,550 metres above sea level since 1997. In addition to the fantastic location directly on the slopes of the Latemar-Obereggen ski world, there are other advantages to discover: First and foremost the highly praised gourmet cuisine. Head chef Martin Köhl and his team pamper guests daily with culinary craftsmanship, which has been awarded three toques by Gault Millau. After a varied day of skiing, the wellness area with heated outdoor and indoor pools and wonderful Sauna world for relaxing holiday moments.
Hotel Hohes Licht in Damüls (Vorarlberg), 10th place / No. 7 Austria / No. 1 Vorarlberg www.pistenhotels.info/hohes-licht
The Hotel Hohes Licht in Damüls, run by Manuela and René Madlener, has secured the title of the best piste hotel in Vorarlberg for the third time. The ski-in and ski-out on the sunny slope offers the ideal entry into the snow-sure ski area of Damüls-Mellau-Faschina, which impresses with perfectly groomed slopes, expert ski schools and rustic alpine huts. Guests also appreciate the family management and the exclusive facilities of the accommodation. The Madlener family also continuously invests in renewable energy and sustainability.
The complete ranking of the top 50 at: www.pistenhotels.info/award
Presentation of the Top 10 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv2SiPNR0tg
Overview of more than 900 piste hotels: www.pistenhotels.info
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About the pistenhotels.info Award 2025
The pistenhotels.info Awards annually honor the 50 best hotels with direct access to the slopes. The location is evaluated in terms of ski-in/ski-out, kilometers of slopes and lifts in the adjacent ski area, as well as features such as drying rooms, ski rooms, wellness areas or swimming pools. Also relevant are services such as ski service, ski rental and ski courses. Guest reviews from the three major review portals Google, TripAdvisor and HolidayCheck as well as guest reviews on pistenhotels.info are also important. To counteract manipulation of the reviews, a specially developed "no-fake factor" is used. " is used. This neutralizes marketing-driven reviews by comparing the number of bad reviews to the number of rooms.
All details on the calculation: www.pistenhotels.info/award
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With more than 900 registered accommodation providers from seven countries in the Alpine region, the search portal www.pistenhotels.info is one of the most comprehensive platforms for ski hotels. Only hotels that are located directly on the ski slope are listed. Winter sports enthusiasts have more than 100 individually combinable search filters are available. pistenhotels.info is operated by thematica GmbH. The team around managing director Erwin Oberascher has many years of experience with large hotel platforms. For hoteliers, the entry on pistenhotels.info including all data, images, videos and texts completely free of charge. In contrast to its major international competitors, the company is financed by advertising and operates without booking commissions. As a result, it has built up a good reputation among hoteliers and holidaymakers in recent years.
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