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The philosophy of our Kräuterhotel in Kaltenbach: Yesterday. Today. Tomorrow.

Our love of nature and the region

In 1979, Michael’s grandparents and parents laid the foundations for what is now the Kräuterhotel Hochzillertal. For over 40 years, we have been passionate hosts in the Zillertal, constantly developing our hotel while staying true to our traditions, embracing innovation and remaining rooted in the region. Our holiday spaces are made for adventures and enjoying – with the power of herbs, ULTIMATE relaxation comes naturally.

Our credo from the very beginning: Be genuine. Feel at home. Be a host.

Arrive and feel the power of herbs

Our hotel

Family-run in the second generation - genuine and full of character. Always honest and respectful. A place to slow down and enjoy life. Relaxed and informal, yet built on genuine values and real encounters: Simply us. Simply authentic.

A holiday inspired by the power of herbs in the Zillertal

What awaits you at the 4-star Kräuterhotel Hochzillertal

  • Herb rooms featuring high-quality natural materials
  • Restful sleep with a choice of herbal pillows (7 herbs relaxation pillows, mountain herbs energising pillows, herb pillows, Alpine stone pine pillows, lavender pillows)
  • A wide selection of carefully selected herbal teas, non-alcoholic herbal aperitifs, herb spreads, herb bread and exceptional herbal dishes at our à la carte Liebstöckl restaurant
  • For hotel guests staying on half-board, we serve a 6-course wild herb menu once a week
  • Exclusive natural whey-based care products made in-house in every room
  • Therapeutically effective essential oils for our rituals at the Badehaus KräuterSPA
  • Invigorating sauna infusions with highly effective and health-promoting oil essences in our panoramic sauna at the Badehaus KräuterSPA
  • Our own herb garden with more than 70 different herbs
  • In summer: weekly guided herb walks with our herbal educator

Kräuterhotel Hochzillertal: a place created over decades for ULTIMATE enjoyment

The history of our hotel in Kaltenbach

2026

Out with the old, in with the new. Construction and opening of our Badehaus KräuterSPA. A long-cherished dream comes true! ULTIMATE relaxation through the power of herbs.

The Kräuterrestaurant Liebstöckl is being expanded as part of this development, creating even more space for ULTIMATE enjoyment. There is also plenty happening behind the scenes: Kräuterhotel Hochzillertal has been awarded the Austrian and European Ecolable – recognition of our long-standing commitment to greater sustainability and resource conservation.

2025
Gault&Millau Auszeichnung 2026 für Restaurant Liebstöckl mit Kräutern und Logo

ULTIMATE enjoyment with distinction. We are awarded 2 forks by the Falstaff Restaurant Guide. And now a Gault Millau toque has also been awarded to the Kräuterrestaurant Liebstöckl.

2024

Kräuterhotel Hochzillertal is awarded its fourth star – with renewed motivation, we continue on our path, encouraged by the recognition of our efforts.

2021

18 new herb rooms are being created – focused on ULTIMATE relaxation, powered by the natural strength of herbs. With our photovoltaic system, we take another important step towards greater sustainability, allowing us under ideal conditions to generate xx kW of climate-friendly electricity ourselves and use it directly.

2019

The Liebstöckl Herb Restaurant opens – ULTIMATE enjoyment with culinary creations from Michael's herb kitchen.

2017
Rezeptionsteam in traditioneller und moderner Kleidung hinter Empfangstresen

Elke and Michael take over the family business. Annemarie and Josef begin their well-deserved retirement.

2016
Alpenrestaurant mit Terrasse und traditioneller Holzarchitektur

Three stars become 3-star Superior.

2015

Our certification as “Bewusst Tirol” confirms our commitment and efforts towards greater regionality and sustainability.

2014

The Kräuterhotel is now an even more immersive experience – enjoy ULTIMATE relaxation in the first ARNIKA herb rooms.

2013

We receive the AMA Gastrosiegel quality seal, guaranteeing the certified origin of our food from Austria

2011

We begin transforming our hotel to reflect our new Kräuterhotel Hochzillertal concept: we create our herb garden. The traditional guesthouse becomes a 3-star hotel.

2010

We make a conscious commitment to sustainability and from now on heat the hotel with a wood pellet heating system. We also create more space for indulgence in the restaurant – the buffet area and wine cellar are added.

2005

Grandma Marie’s guesthouse is combined with the family guesthouse. Extensive renovation work gives the hotel its current form.

2003

We build our staff accommodation with an underground car park for our guests.

1998

Our rooms are equipped with satellite TV and a passenger lift provides greater comfort throughout the hotel.

1992

We expand our restaurant by 28 seats.

1989

Our first wellness area with a Finnish sauna is created.

1987

We continue adapting and improving: A ski cellar is built and our Zirbenstube parlour is created in the restaurant.

1985

Demand increases and the number of returning guests grows: New rooms are added.

1980

The restaurant opens. Marie and Josef are firm fixtures in the kitchen. Even today, Marie’s cookbook remains a valuable source of inspiration for Michael’s recipes.

1979

The Gasthof Café-Pension Hochzillertal is opened by Annemarie and Josef. With 24 beds, they welcome their first winter guests on 19 December 1979.

1965

Michael’s grandparents Franz and Marie Platzer open their guesthouse - laying the foundations for what is now the Kräuterhotel Hochzillertal.

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