Harmony Hotel Sonnschein, Niederau, Austria

· 8 minutes' walk to the village centre and ski bus stop · 10 minutes' walk to the Markbachjoch gondola and Tennladen lifts · 3 minutes' walk to the nursery slopes, ski school meeting place and ski kindergarten · close to the cross-country and walking trails

The Hotel Sonnschein has an easy, relaxed atmosphere that you're sure to love. Gill Thaler and her friendly team are on hand throughout your stay to help make it the best it can be.

The hotel itself has two wings branching off of the main reception and dining areas. The original central part of the Sonnschein is decorated in classic Alpine style, while the newer wings has a fresher, more modern touch.

When it comes down to food, you can sample Tyrolean favourites as well as international cuisine. Plus there’s always a veggie option. And after dinner, you can sit around the fireplace in the lounge – the perfect place to make new friends and catch up on the day’s ski stories.

Down in the basement is the wellness suite – here you’ve got two swimming pools with underwater jets, a couple of saunas and a steam room. There’s also a large ski room with heated boot racks – or you can choose to store your gear up closer to the lifts.

Speaking of lifts, the Sonnschein is about a 10-minute walk in ski boots from the centre of town, the Markbachjoch gondola and the ski bus stop, and a little closer to the Tennladen nursery slopes.

· lounge with open fire · bar · library · bistro area for lunch/drinks · extensive restaurant · winter garden · two indoor pools · wellness area with steam room, two saunas and two infrared cabins · extra charge for whirlpool and massages · games room with table tennis and extra charge for pool table · kids' playroom · ski hire shop and storage at sister Hotel Harfenwirt (open until late on Sat) · ski room with heated boot rack · extra charge for washing machine and dryer · non-smoking throughout · free WiFi in lobby

All rooms have a satellite TV, telephone, safe, hairdryer, fridge, and tea and coffee making facilities. Cots are available to hire on request (€7 per day). Bathrobes are also available or hire (€7 per week).

Original wing
Twin room - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private bath with shower attachment and WC.

Large twin room - sleeps 2-3 (max 2 adults): Austrian twin beds and extra sofa bed, private bath with shower attachment and WC.

Twin room - sleeps 2-3 (max 2 adults): Austrian twin beds, single sofa bed, private bath with shower attachment, WC and balcony.

Family room - sleeps 3-4 (max 3 adults): one bedroom with Austrian twin beds and separate lounge with two single beds, private bath, WC and balcony.

Single room - sleeps 1: single bed, private shower and WC.



New wing
Superior twin room - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private bath with shower attachment and WC.

Superior twin room - sleeps 2: Austrian twin beds, private bath or shower, WC and balcony.

Superior family room - sleeps 3-4 (max 3 adults): Austrian twin beds, double sofa bed, private bath or shower, WC and balcony.

Family suite - sleeps 3-4 (max 3 adults): Austrian twin beds and, double sofa bed, private shower, WC and balcony.

Superior 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.

· hot and cold buffet breakfast · 4-course evening meal with a choice of three main courses, and daily salad buffet · daily vegetarian options · occasional farmers' buffet · Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala dinners included

Please note:
For any dietary requirements, please advise at the time of booking.

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