The location is the first thing that impresses when you arrive at this picturesque spa resort. An enviable romantic setting on the shores of Lake Fuschl and the superb facilities of this 4-star superior resort are truly breathtaking. Ebner’s Waldhof has a warm and relaxed atmosphere, and offers sensational spa facilities and exquisite cuisine.

The hotel is one of the leading hotels in the Salzkammergut Lake District with exemplary hospitality and service. In 2005, Ebner's Waldhof was the first hotel in the Salzburg area to be awarded the ‘Alpine Wellness’ spa hotel status - the result of years of experience and innovative spa and beauty treatments.

Try a hay bath which cleanses, decontaminates and stimulates your metabolism, while gentle on the cardiovascular system. Also relaxing and re-energising is the rose stamping massage, a very pleasant treatment where the whole body is treated with warmed oil, then stamped with a pouch of hot herbs followed by fast strokes along the energy channels.

This summer, take advantage of the newly extended 4000sqm wellness area - now the biggest in the region, with the first ever alpine herb kitchen at its core. This is a kitchen with a difference, where beneficial fresh local herbs are prepared and distilled daily to be used for hydrotherapy, the refinement of crèmes and the preparation of soaps. New to explore is the ‘sun gallery’ with over 70 relaxation lounges, juice bar, a sauna with views onto an open fireplace, and a 35°C whirlpool. New facilities also include a gym and fitness area with views of beautiful Lake Fuschlsee. Be pampered in one of 13 new treatment rooms or book the new private ‘Berg Sauna’ spa area for two. Here, guests can get spoiled exclusively and enjoy sauna, baths, massages, or other treatments in ultimate privacy.

For a relaxing swim between treatments don’t miss the new 200sqm heated outdoor pool. All this re-energising might increase your appetite. As the concept of well-being also of course includes healthy eating, the ‘Vitalküche’ of Alexander Ebner has been recognised in the Gault Millau Guide 2009.The focus is of course on healthy cooking and the chef surprises guests daily with a new delicious menu based on wild herbs from the region.

After enjoying scrumptious cuisine, why not take a stroll to admire the beautiful scenery that surrounds the hotel, or try your golfing skills at the new Golf Club Waldhof which offers a 9-hole course and is only a 10-minute walk away. Or, if you prefer to put your feet up, simply retreat to one of the hotel’s 40 newly refurbished suites for the ultimate in comfort.

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Ebner’s Waldhof am See Hotel Resort & Spa