Idyllic Salzburg wellness hotel on Lake Ritzen

Ritzenhof Hotel And Spa Am See Saalfelden, Austria

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Property details

Enjoy a luxurious stay at an Austrian Alps mountain hotel near Lake Ritzen with a holistic wellness concept - includes breakfast, dinner, spa access, and more
  • Scenic holiday destination: Immerse yourself in Alpine wellness at the family-owned Ritzenhof - Hotel & Spa am See in Saalfelden. This haven, now in its second and third generations of operation, sits nestled between craggy peaks and a tranquil lake - the perfect place to experience the harmony of nature and tradition without compromising on luxury.

  • Taste of the Alps: Alpine cuisine is a celebration of fresh, local ingredients, and culinary passion. Fuel your adventures with a hearty, healthy breakfast buffet each morning, and replenish your energy with a delightful afternoon snack. In the evenings, indulge in a gourmet five-course feast, the ideal way to end a perfect day in the Alps.

  • Switch off in the spa: Lose track of time with a pampering session in the lakeside spa. Float in the warm waters of the heated indoor pool, complete with pampering bubble loungers, or make use of the direct lake access for a refreshing dip. Embrace tranquillity in the diverse sauna haven, where regular infusions featuring fragrant alpine herbs and revitalising steam bath body scrubs can elevate your experience to new heights. There's also a private lakeside sunbathing lawn, perfect for soaking up some sunshine and scenery.

How to get there

The hotel is located right on the shores of Lake Ritzen. Salzburg Airport is 64 kilometres away, which is roughly an hour by car, or an hour and a half by public transport.

Good to know

Please note, the hotel offers a shuttle service to the nearby golf courses, and to  the mountain railways in winter. 

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

  • Scenic holiday destination: Immerse yourself in Alpine wellness at the family-owned Ritzenhof - Hotel & Spa am See in Saalfelden. This haven, now in its second and third generations of operation, sits nestled between craggy peaks and a tranquil lake - the perfect place to experience the harmony of nature and tradition without compromising on luxury.

  • Taste of the Alps: Alpine cuisine is a celebration of fresh, local ingredients, and culinary passion. Fuel your adventures with a hearty, healthy breakfast buffet each morning, and replenish your energy with a delightful afternoon snack. In the evenings, indulge in a gourmet five-course feast, the ideal way to end a perfect day in the Alps.

  • Switch off in the spa: Lose track of time with a pampering session in the lakeside spa. Float in the warm waters of the heated indoor pool, complete with pampering bubble loungers, or make use of the direct lake access for a refreshing dip. Embrace tranquillity in the diverse sauna haven, where regular infusions featuring fragrant alpine herbs and revitalising steam bath body scrubs can elevate your experience to new heights. There's also a private lakeside sunbathing lawn, perfect for soaking up some sunshine and scenery.

How to get there

The hotel is located right on the shores of Lake Ritzen. Salzburg Airport is 64 kilometres away, which is roughly an hour by car, or an hour and a half by public transport.

Good to know

Please note, the hotel offers a shuttle service to the nearby golf courses, and to  the mountain railways in winter. 

Entry requirements


The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.

Location and what's nearby

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Ritzenseestraße 33, 5760 Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, Austria

Craft your dream Alpine escape in Saalfelden. With Lake Ritzen at your doorstep, water sports are a breeze, plus, the hotel boasts easy access to both the majestic Steinernes Meer and the rolling Pinzgauer Grasbergen mountains. Whether you crave hiking, golfing, or biking adventures, this lakeside hotel is the ideal launching point for your unforgettable Alpine getaway.

In winter, the hotel scores with direct access to the Ritzensee cross-country ski trail, with a ski shuttle that takes you to the slopes in the Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang-Fieberbrunn and Ski Amadé Hochkönig ski circus in just a few minutes. Weather dependant, there's also an illuminated natural ice rink at Lake Ritzen, inviting you to do a few laps on skates in a romantic atmosphere.