Hotel Harfenwirt

  • The Wildschonau Valley, Austria, Niederau

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Just a short stroll from the centre, this traditional hotel enjoys superb views of the valley and the Markbachjoch mountain. Owned by Herbert Thaler, many regulars enjoy his weekly harp playing in the nearby Gasthof Bichlwirt. A large indoor pool opens out onto a lovely sun terrace at the rear of the hotel with uninterrupted mountain views.

Transfer time: approx. 1 hour 15 mins from Innsbruck airport or 2 hours 30 mins from Salzburg airport.

Added value

Free room upgrade from original to new wing when booking a twin room during May and June departure (subject to availability)

Rooms
  • No. of rooms: 88
  • No. of buildings: 1
  • No. of floors: 4
  • No. of interconnecting rooms: 4

Annexes

200m from main building, access by road

  • Official rating: 3

Rooms

  • Original wing Austrian twins sleep 2-3 and have balcony and bath with showerhead (the additional bed is a single sofa bed) 
  • Singles have balcony and shower
  • Larger New wing Austrian twins sleep 2-3 and bath with showerhead and balcony (the additional bed is a single sofa bed) 
  • All rooms have telephone, hairdryer, radio and TV with English speaking channels.

*In certain locations, a twin is commonly accepted as referring to two separate mattresses and duvets contained in one large frame. Most hotels have rooms that will take an extra bed if required. These extra beds may be bunk beds, fold-away beds or sofa beds, but the suitability of these beds may depend on each individual. Where an extra bed is added this may limit the space available. Rooms with extra beds are still bookable for two person occupancy although, in this case, the hotelier may allocate a standard-sized twin bedded room without extra beds. Single rooms do not always match up either in size or facilities to twin bedded rooms, even when a supplement is paid.

Bedroom facilities

  • Cable or satellite programmes
  • Hairdryer
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Access ramp: Yes
  • Hotel located on a flat road next to bus stop
  • All facilities accessible, including access to garden and pool area 
Niederau

A quiet resort in the unspoilt Wildschönau Valley, picturesque Niederau houses a pretty church and friendly cafés and is a superb base for a walking holiday. All our guests receive a free Wildschönau Resort Card (from approx. 16 May 2022) giving you loads of freebies, including free use of all lifts in the Wildschönau & Alpbach valley. The Markbachjoch gondola in the centre of Niederau gives you access to miles of marked trails through lovely rolling hill.

Things to Do

Once you have taken the gondola up to the top of Markbachjoch (1,496 metres) there are many routes down with clearly marked paths, including the “Path of Contemplation” to Oberau, a one-hour walk which passes the Farmers’ Museum at Bach. There are many mountain alms dotted around including the “Kasealm” above Niedrau, and the more adventurous amongst you might want to try a spot of hand-gliding! If you prefer more traditional transport, a bus service operates along the whole valley, enabling you to make the most of this scenic region. For a bit of retail therapy, try the nearby town of Wörgl.

In & Around The Wildschönau Valley

  • Over 300km marked walking trails
  • Popular area for cycling and E-Bike hire
  • Outdoor pool in Oberau
  • Nordic walking
  • ‘Bummelzug’ tourist train
  • Tree-top rope walk
  • Horse riding
  • Horse-drawn buggy rides
  • Tennis
  • Silver mine
  • Sculpture park
  • Kundl gorge
  • Cheesemaking farm
  • Herb and spice garden
  • Various museums

Resort Card

Free to all guests

Free ‘Wildschönau Card’ is provided by your hotel upon arrival and gives you:

  • Free use of all lifts in the Wildschönau Valley
  • Free entrance to the outdoor swimming pool
  • Free use of tennis courts in Oberau
  • Free entrance to silver mine and museums
  • Free guided walks (Mon-Fri)
  • Free children’s activity programme (Mon-Fri)
  • Discounted rates on many other attractions.

Lift and cable-car approx. opening times 

The opening dates of summer lifts vary in resort. Please find the latest update for the summer:

Markbachjochbahn – Summer 2022 open from approx 7 May - 9 October.

Excursions

PRE-BOOKABLE

Salzburg from £29 per person (full day)

Visit Mozart’s birthplace, the Hohensalzburg Fortress, the medieval Old Town and the famous Getreidegasse shopping street. An optional walking tour brings the history of this beautiful city to life, pay locally for walking city tour option.

Herrenchiemsee from £40 per person (full day)

Journey via the romantic village of Reit im Winkl to the Chiemsee, known as the “Bavarian Sea”. The Chiemsee is the largest lake in Bavaria. The biggest of several islands on the lake and accessible only by boat is Herrenchiemsee. The name derives from a sumptuous and wildly extravagant palace built by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Marvel at the richly decorated interior and the stunning grounds all modeled on the Palace of Versailles. A fascinating insight into the world of a truly eccentric King.

 

BOOK LOCALLY 

Grossglockner Mountain (full day)

A magnificent drive along a famous Alpine road leading right into the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park up to the highest mountain in Austria at 3,073m, for breathtaking glacier views and a chance to see wild marmots at close range. One of our most popular excursions for nature lovers, we enjoy lunch on top of the mountain.

Berchtesgaden, Germany (full day)

Cross the border into Germany and visit this beautiful Bavarian town with optional excursions to salt-mines and the spectacular Eagles Nest, Hitler’s famous hilltop retreat, where you can enjoy lunch with incredible panoramic views. Pay locally for Eagle's Nest option.

 

We act at all times as a selling agent for the suppliers. All excursions require minimum numbers to run and are subject to change. Some excursions may not be available to pre-book but may be available to book locally subject to numbers. Prices will be confirmed at the time of booking. Please see our terms & conditions.

Facilities
  • Large terrace
  • Large residents' restaurant, à la carte stube
  • Lounge
  • Indoor pool, sauna and steam room (free once a week)
  • Whirlpool
  • Wi-Fi (in reception area)
  • Lift
  • Restaurant
  • Lounge area
  • Swimming pool (indoor)
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
Family Facilities
  • Cots & linen
  • Highchairs in restaurant
  • Hotel family friendly
Meals
  • Buffet breakfast
  • 3-course evening meal with main dish choice and daily salad buffet.
  • No of restaurants: 2
  • Dress code for restaurants:

    Smart Casual

  • Breakfast service:

    Buffet

  • Dinner service:

    Waiter

Board basis options available

  • Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
  • Gluten Free
  • Vegans
  • Vegetarians

Special diets are available on a request basis. Catering for dietary allergies will need to be checked before booking. 

Location in resort
  • Longitude: 12.100197
  • Latitude: 47.448167
  • Location Description:
    • 400 metres to the resort centre 
    • 350 metres to the nearest lift
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£1197
per person from £399
Includes £350pp discount
Hotel Harfenwirt
Niederau, The Wildschonau Valley,Half Board
11/06/2022 - 7 nights
3 adults
From London Gatwick
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