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Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst
Obergurgl, Austria · Independent · Core Luxury
The Fender family has run this house in Obergurgl since 1934, the highest parish in Austria at 1,930 metres, with snow from November to April. A 1,500 m² Alpine Spa pairs with ski-in access to 112 kilometres of slopes and lifts that climb to 3,080 metres.
- Opened 1934
- Neighborhood: Gurglerstrasse
About Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst
- An 80-year jubilee around 2014 brought a five-star award; the address is Gurglerstrasse 123.
- The Otztal valley name 'Gurgl' appears in an official document as early as 1250.
- MICHELIN Two Keys in 2025, recognition for one of Tirol's longest-running alpine resorts.
History
The Alpen-Wellness Resort Hochfirst in Obergurgl, high in Austria's Otztal in Tirol, was established in 1934 and remains run by the Fender family.
A five-star alpine wellness resort on Gurglerstrasse, it sits in a valley whose name 'Gurgl' was first recorded in an official document in 1250.
The setting
2.9 km from Obergurgl-Hochgurgl.
Restaurants and bars
- Gourmetstube Hochfirst — Restaurant · Alpine gourmet
- Santé — Restaurant
Experiences
- Ski-in & ski-out — Direct access to the slopes from the hotel; feeder lift behind the hotel gives access to 112 km of pistes, with sunny slopes from 1,800 to 3,080 metres.
- Sun terrace — Mountain panoramas on the sun terrace, serving coffee, aperitifs and culinary treats.
- Santé wine bar — Wine bar surrounded by fine wines, soft light and elegant ambience.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Ski-in / ski-out
- Wine cellar
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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