Hotel Harfenwirt, Niederau, Austria

NB: while the Supplier rating is 3.5 Star, the Official rating is 3 Star.

· 5 minutes' walk to village centre · opposite ski lift, nursery slopes and free ski bus stops directly outside the door · doorstep skiing to hotel (snow conditions permitting)

NB: while the Supplier rating is 3.5 Star, the Official rating is 3 Star.

Hotel Harfenwirt is one of Niederau's most popular hotels. The name translates to English as the 'harp playing landlord' - and if you're lucky, Herbert, the owner might treat you to some of his musical talents during dinner.

The Harfenwirt has one of Niederau's best locations. It's right opposite the Tennladen lift - giving you direct access to the Niederau ski area and the ski school. It's also only a few minutes stroll along the road into the village centre for access to the main Markbachjoch gondola, après ski or a bit of nightlife.

Over the last few years the family-friendly Harfenwirt has had extensive rebuilding, refurbishment and improvements - including the swimming pool and modern wellness centre. The bedrooms have a mix of traditional and modern style and almost all bedrooms have balconies for you to enjoy the views of the Wildschönau from.

The food at the Harfenwirt is a mix of classic Austrian dishes and hearty international meals that will be more familiar. And there's always a vegetarian option too.

· 2 bars with seating area · TV room · occasional live harp music with Herbert the owner · tea and coffee facilities in dining room and bars · indoor swimming pool · sauna, steam room, infrared cabin and whirlpool (from 4-6pm) · 88 bedrooms · free WiFi in reception

All bedrooms have satellite TV and hairdryer. Bathrobes and sauna towels are available to hire for approximately €7 per week. Cots are available to hire, upon request, for €49 per week - this price is subject to change and is payable locally.

Twin Room - sleeps 2: Head-to-head separate beds, private shower and WC.

Twin Room - sleeps 2-3 + cot space: Austrian twin beds and single sofa bed, private bath with shower attachment, WC and balcony.

Superior twin room - sleeps 2-3: Austrian twin beds and single sofa bed, private bath with shower attachment, WC and balcony.

Single Room - sleeps 1: Single bed, private shower, WC and balcony.

Austrian twin beds
Austrian twin beds are very common in Central Europe. They’re simply one large bed frame containing two single mattresses, both with separate duvets and linen sets, that cannot be separated. Separate twin beds are less common and can often be head to head beds, rather than side by side, if they are available.

· buffet breakfast · 4-course evening meals with choice of 3 main courses including vegetarian option, daily salad buffet · Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala dinners included

Please note
Hotel Harfenwirt can cater for gluten free diets.

Many Austrian hotels do not serve free tap water with meals.