Kraeuter & Spa-Hotel Das Schaefer - Adults Only - Fontanella

4-Sterne-Superior adults-only wellness hotel in the heart of the Biosphere Park Grosses Walsertal at 3800 ft elevation

Accommodations & Amenities

Kraeuter & Spa-Hotel Das Schaefer offers 20 spacious rooms decorated with woolen fabrics and wooden furniture, each providing mountain views from private balconies. The hotel provides free private parking including underground garage use, along with ski storage and rental services within walking distance to ski lifts. Additional conveniences include daily housekeeping with laundry and ironing services, express check-in/check-out, and a safety deposit box in every room.

Dining & Culinary

Das Schaefer's Superior-Pension includes a breakfast buffet, afternoon snack buffet, and a 6-course dinner emphasizing regional products, served at a fixed table. The restaurant offers special diet menus and a selection of wine/champagne, with coffee and fruit available on-site. Guests praise the food as exceptional, with fresh, high-quality meals that left them feeling completely recharged.

Spa & Wellness

Hotel Schaefer's BergSpa spans 1600 m2 across two floors, featuring an indoor pool, outdoor pool, sauna, hammam, steam room, and a fitness center with yoga classes. The spa offers the exclusive BergSpa-Faszien-Methode combining manual treatments, alpine herbs, and targeted fascia work. Guests also access body treatments, massages including full body and couples massage, and spa lounges with sun loungers and umbrellas.

Location & Activities

Located in Fontanella within the Biosphere Park Großes Walsertal, the hotel provides direct access to hiking and cycling routes, with walking tours and bike tours available on-site. Lake Seewald, a public swimming lake, is 2 miles away, and the Faschina-Damüls Ski Area is a short drive from the hotel. The hotel also offers shuttle service, public transport tickets, and a tour desk for arranging excursions.

Sustainability & Service

Kraeuter & Spa-Hotel is a family-run property where the Schäfer family personally greets guests and remains available throughout the stay. The hotel follows a sustainability philosophy focused on responsible resource use, reflected in daily practices and investments. Services include concierge, luggage storage, CCTV security, and an electric vehicle charging station.

• Wellness: 1600 m2 BergSpa with indoor/outdoor pools, sauna, hammam, fitness center & yoga classes
• Dining: Superior-Pension with breakfast buffet, afternoon snack buffet, and 6-course regional dinner
• Location: 3800 ft elevation in Biosphere Park; 2 miles to Lake Seewald; short drive to Faschina-Damüls Ski Area
• Rooms: 20 spacious rooms with mountain-view balconies, woolen fabrics, and wooden furniture
• Service: Family-run; free private parking including underground garage; electric vehicle charging station
• Sustainability: Responsible resource management with daily practices and eco-conscious investments