10 luxury hotels in Austria that are well worth a visit!

Located in the heart of Vienna, this luxury hotel is an institution for history and culture lovers. It was founded in 1876 by Eduard Sacher and is known as the place where the famous Sachertorte was created.

The 5* Hotel Sacher Wien is decorated in a traditional Austrian style, with high ceilings and refined mouldings. Rooms are elegant and comfortable, some with stunning views of the city. Hotel facilities include a spa, indoor swimming pool, gourmet restaurant and tea room.

Located in Salzburg's Old Town, the 5* Hotel Goldener Hirsch is sure to surprise lovers of culture and heritage. A former manor house founded in 1407, it isone of the oldest hotels in the city.

The hotel is decorated in a traditional Austrian style, with wooden ceilings and stone walls. Guests can enjoy the gourmet restaurant, spa, tea room and comfortable, tastefully decorated rooms, some with lovely views of the city.

Located away from the city of Salzburg, the 5* Hotel Schloss Mönchstein will appeal to travellers in search of nature and peace. It is housed in a medieval castle, surrounded by lush gardens and magnificent mountain views: a true haven of peace.

With its high ceilings and detailed mouldings, the luxurious hotel is a throwback to traditionalAustria. Most rooms are elegant and comfortable, with breathtaking views of the city and surrounding mountains. Guests can also take advantage of the spa, outdoor swimming pool, gourmet restaurant and fitness centre.

Art and architecture are the words that best describe the Augarten Art Hotel 4*, designed by architect Günther Domenig in Graz. The hotel's rooms and public areas are decorated with over 200 works of contemporary art, creating a world of its own that is well worth discovering.

The monochrome rooms and suites offer unrivalled comfort and most even have a balcony. Guests can also enjoy a bar, 24-hour heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and much more. We also have to mention the fabulous breakfast!

Right in the heart of the Velden Alps, on the shores of Lake Wörthersee, the 5* Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden is a real gem! Its spacious rooms and suites are decorated in a modern style that enhances the "old" feel of the building. Many of them overlook the castle garden or the lake.

Among the hotel's many assets are its magnificent spa with sauna and hammam overlooking the lake, the two indoor and outdoor pools, the gym with views, the delicious restaurant and the cocktail bar nestling under 16th-century Gothic vaults. And let's not forget the highly professional staff.

On the outskirts of Lech, Walch's Rote Wand Gourmet Hotel 4* is in fact a complex made up of a former inn and five cottages linked by a corridor. Add to this the elegant, modern decor and you have a timeless place in the middle of nature.

At the foot of the ski lifts, the spacious rooms with balconies offer splendid views of the mountains. In summer you can hire bikes to explore them. The Gault Millau award-winning restaurant serves delicious gourmet cuisine. But the real highlight of this hotel is its 1500 m² spa with heated outdoor pool, indoor pool, saunas and steam baths.

If for you, holidays are synonymous with nature and well-being, we've found the hotel of your dreams! The Romantik Hotel Im Weissen Rössl 4* is located on the shores of Lake Wolfgangsee, immersing its guests in a bubble of voluptuousness that is not to our displeasure.

The large, comfortable rooms scattered around the village, the two restaurants (one of which is gourmet), the heated outdoor pool and the 1,500 m² spa offer panoramic views of the lake and mountains. In every season, the landscape invites you to relax and unwind. There's also a superb breakfast and friendly staff.

Located in the Styrian region, in Aigen im Ennstal, the 5* IMLAUER Hotel Schloss Pichlarn is the ideal base from which to discover Austrian nature and enjoy the peace and quiet of the Enns valley. From the outside, its castle-like appearance is an omen: you know you'll be treated like a prince or princess for the duration of your stay.

The rooms and suites are very comfortable, allowing you to admire the splendour of the landscapes surrounding the hotel in complete tranquillity. The restaurant serves cuisine prepared using produce from the hotel's own farm. The immense 4,500 m² spa promises hours of relaxation, with a heated outdoor pool, indoor pool, spa baths, several saunas and à la carte massages. There's even an 18-hole golf course!

Back to Vienna, a stone's throw from the MuseumsQuartier, to discover this sumptuous 4* boutique hotel, which is still relatively affordable for such a high-class hotel in the Austrian capital. Its main attraction is its colourful and original decor!

Original works by contemporary artists line the walls of the spacious rooms, and there's even an aquarium in the spa! There is no restaurant, but the breakfast is a real treat. The 4* Boutiquehotel Das Tyrol is ideal for a weekend in Vienna.

Lost in the middle of nature in Hinterglemm, the Hotel Wiesergut is a breath of fresh air in the Austrian hotel industry. With its modern Alpine style and wide range of facilities, it offers guests a real break from the hustle and bustle.

Its spacious suites all have a private bathroom where you can relax with a view of the mountain. The restaurant serves traditional cuisine using produce grown on the estate. The spa is also well worth a visit, not least for its indoor and outdoor pools and top-quality massages.