Hotel Hochfilzer

Austria , SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental Area , Ellmau

  • Family-Run
  • Indoor Pool
  • Single Rooms
4.5/5
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  • Dorf 33, 6352 Ellmau, Austria

Facilities

  • Gym/Fitness Centres
  • Indoor Pool
  • Spa Facilities
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Bar
  • Family Rooms
  • Single Rooms
  • Heated Boot Room
  • Free Wi-Fi

Ellmau at a glance

  • German
  • Euro (EUR)
  • London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester Int. (MAN), Bristol (BRS), Birmingham Int. (BHX), Edinburgh (EDI)

Included in your ski holiday to Ellmau

  • Free ski bus service in resort
  • Short transfer from Salzburg or Innsbruck
  • On holiday support and tailored advice from our Destination Experts based in Ellmau
  • Access to Inghams Digital Resort Guide with things to do, ski highlights and useful information on holiday
  • Flights from the UK, transfers and accommodation on half board

About Hotel Hochfilzer

This authentic Austrian hotel, owned by the Hochfilzer family since 1832 is cosy and welcoming. It's famed for its high standards of cuisine and service. The Hotel consists of two parts, the main hotel and the 3 star ‘Haus Garden’ which is across the road.

Hotel Hochfilzer offers an oasis of well being facilities for you to use, including a indoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool. The panorama sauna and sky sauna are both open daily and have dream views of the Wilder Kaiser. End your day in the steam bath and let your muscles relax with aromatic scents and a sparkly starry sky. There are also massage and beauty treatments available to book and pay for locally.

Wellness facilities

  • Leisure area with indoor pool, sauna, steam room, infrared cabin and jacuzzi
  • Fitness room
  • Massage (pay locally)

Additional facilties

  • Refurbished bar and reception area
  • Lounge with open fireplace
  • Extended rustic residents’ restaurant with wintergarden
  • à la carte stube
  • Terrace
  • Cinema room with English and German films
  • Wi-Fi

Family facilities

  • Family friendly hotel
  • Cots & linen
  • Highchairs in restaurant
  • Early child meals and child's menu available in restaurant
  • The hotel is situated in the centre of Ellmau and the main gondola for the resort is 2 kilometres away
  • The nearest bus stop 50 metres away
  • It is 150 metres to the nursery slopes

During your stay, you'll have breakfast and dinner included in your holiday. Enjoy excellent cuisine using fresh regional products in the restaurant and winter garden.

The rich breakfast buffet is the best way to start the day and fuel up. When you finally head back in the evening, a 4-course evening meal will be available.

  • Breakfast consists of a continental buffet with hot and cold options
  • Dinner consists of a four course evening meal with three choices of main dish plus daily salad buffet
  • There is a weekly gala dinner and farmers’ buffet available
  • Guests staying in the Haus Garden eat in the main hotel
  • Christmas Eve and New Year gala dinners included
  • One vegetarian choice daily
  • Please note, some hotels can charge for tap water or may only offer bottled water at an applicable charge

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

  • Diabetics - Insulin can be stored
  • Vegetarians - one option available daily

Gluten free, vegan and lactose intolerant meals are available on request basis. Other dietary requirements cannot be catered for. Catering for dietary allergies must be noted at time of booking. Allergies and intolerances not listed above cannot be catered for. All allergies and intolerances, even if listed above, are subject to confirmation by the accommodation. If one member of your party has multiple dietary requirements, these are subject to confirmation by the accommodation.

Board basis available: Half Board

Standard Austrian twin rooms are around 18-22m² and have bath or shower, as well as a balcony.

Komfort Austrian twins are more spacious at 20-25m². These rooms have a shower, a balcony and can sleep up to three using the extra single sofa bed.

Deluxe Austrian twins offer the most space at 30-25m². These rooms have a bath and can sleep up to four (double sofa bed). Please call to book this room category as they are on a request basis.

Standard single rooms are around 15-18m² and have a shower.

Haus garden annexe Austrian twin rooms are around 15-20m². These rooms are across the road from the main building and have a bath or shower.

Bedroom facilities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Cable TV
  • Safe
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • Bathrobes
  • Hairdryer

Additional information

  • No. of rooms: 70
  • No. of buildings: 2
  • No. of floors: 4
  • Lift accessible: Yes
  • Lift serves all floors: Yes
  • Lift in main building
  • Access ramp: Yes
  • Haus Garden Annexe across the road

Hotel is on flat in the centre of the village. Easy access to reception/restaurant. Bath lift available on request. There are three rooms which are for wheelchair users on request. No lift in the Haus Garden Annexe.

Travel to Ellmau

Depart on: Saturdays 

Fly into: Salzburg or Innsbruck

Salzburg transfer time: approx. 1 hour 45 mins by coach

Innsbruck transfer time: approx.1 hour 45 mins by coach

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Travel by air

Flights depart to Salzburg and Innsbruck from 20 December 2025 to 21 March 2026.

Transfer time

  • Salzburg airport: approx. 1 hour 45 mins by coach
  • Innsbruck airport: approx. 1 hour 45 mins by coach

Private transfers and self drive options are available. Please call to book.

Please be aware transfer times may vary depending on weather conditions and volume of traffic, especially during peak season.

Inghams Rating: 4.5/5

We rate all of our accommodation based on their facilities, service level, character and customer feedback. Our ratings may vary from the official rating.

Ski & Snowboard in Ellmau

Best for

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Cross-country

Snowboard

Ellmau offers 270km of slopes, family-friendly activities, and stunning views of the Wilder Kaiser mountains.

Runs

Blue: 114km
Red: 120km
Black: 10km

Additional Ski Details

Ski area:
270km
Snow park:
Yes
Resort altitude:
820m
Ski Altitude:
700m - 1890m
Lift Ski Lockers:
No
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Discover Ellmau

The attractive village of Ellmau is situated between the rugged Wilder Kaiser (Wild Emperor) mountains and the more gentle Kitzbüheler Alps. Located between the villages of Going and Scheffau, Ellmau lies within the vast SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental Area which links several resorts enabling access to 270km of piste. 

Ellmau has wide and gentle nursery slopes which are close to the centre. A ski bus ride to the main lift will open the wider ski area with plenty of intermediate and more demanding runs. And to make your ski holiday even more enjoyable, a ten-seater gondola transports skiers to 1,530m in less than nine minutes, and all cabins have Wi-Fi and heated seats for ascent and descent. 

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Things to do in Ellmau

The leisure centre has indoor pool with water slide, various saunas and steam rooms, indoor tennis, squash and climbing wall.

Curling in Ellmau offers a fun and social activity for all ages. Enjoy aiming and sliding on well-maintained rinks, perfect for families and groups.

Sleigh rides in Ellmau offer a magical experience through the picturesque Wilder Kaiser mountains. Enjoy cosy rides wrapped in blankets, perfect for families and couples seeking a romantic winter adventure.

Hill walking in Ellmau offers scenic trails through the Wilder Kaiser mountains. Enjoy guided hikes, stunning alpine views, and diverse routes suitable for all fitness levels. Perfect for nature enthusiasts!

Parapenting in Ellmau offers breath taking aerial views of the Wilder Kaiser mountains. Enjoy tandem flights with experienced pilots, making it accessible for beginners and thrill-seekers alike.

Sledging in Ellmau offers thrilling runs for all ages. Enjoy daytime and night-time rides on well-lit tracks, with rental options and easy access via lifts.

Explore the serene beauty of the Wilder Kaiser mountains on a snowshoe hike in Ellmau. Join one of these guided tours to experience stunning alpine views and diverse winter trails. Snowshoe hikes are perfect for nature lovers of all fitness levels.

Tobogganing in Ellmau offers an exhilarating experience for winter sports enthusiasts. Located in the Wilder Kaiser region of Tyrol, Austria, Ellmau features several well-maintained toboggan runs that cater to both daytime and night-time activities.

Daytime tobogganing: During the day, visitors can enjoy the natural, groomed toboggan runs that stretch over 12 kilometres. The runs are family-friendly, and some sections are artificially snow-covered to ensure optimal conditions.

Night tobogganing: For those seeking adventure after dark, Ellmau provides illuminated tracks for night tobogganing. The cable cars in Söll and Going operate in the evening, transporting visitors to the starting points of the runs. This makes night tobogganing a perfect activity for families and winter lovers who want to extend their fun beyond daylight hours.

Winter walking in Ellmau offers a serene and picturesque experience for nature lovers. Nestled in the Wilder Kaiser region of Tyrol, Austria, Ellmau provides a variety of well-maintained winter hiking trails that cater to all levels of hikers.

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