Winter
Numerous activities await your discovery in Wildschönau. Be it rapid descents on the slopes or leisurely hikes through the beautiful landscape – the choice is yours.
Skiing
On the slopes, ready, go! After a hearty breakfast in Hotel Iris, you head out to the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau region. 113 kilometers of slopes and 45 lifts await you. Fantastic conditions for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts and for all those who aspire to become one. Whether for children, beginners or experts - at Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau, everyone finds something to their taste. Numerous alpine huts also offer the finest regional delicacies that round off a winter day perfectly.
Open facilities and slopes:
https://www.skijuwel.com/en/winter/lifts-and-pistes
Piste map:
https://map.skijuwel.com/en/
Ski school Happy:
https://www.happy-skischule.at/en/
Ski school Wildschönau:
https://www.skischule-wildschoenau.at/cms/index.php/en/
Toboggan track
The five-kilometer-long toboggan run passes right next to the Hotel Iris. You can easily get to the toboggan run and the valley station from the hotel. From there the gondola takes you to the middle station in just a few minutes and the tobogganing fun can begin.
Free toboggans can be borrowed by our guests (limited availability).
Sledding fun in Wildschönau:
https://www.wildschoenau.com/en/activities/winter/tobogganing
Cross-country skiing
Over 35 kilometers of cross-country skiing trails in the Wildschönau offer a popular alternative to down-hill skiing. Directly in front of our house is the sunny Bernau cross-country ski track, which at 3km is also perfect for beginners.
Cross-country skiing tracks in Wildschönau:
https://www.wildschoenau.com/en/activities/winter/cross-country
Winter hiking
Do you prefer activities away from the ski slopes? There are numerous winter trails available to you and if you would like to meet up with your skier friends in the ski area for lunch, you can walk from the Iris directly to the middle station.
Whether winter hiking on your own, guided snowshoe tours with a guide, an idyllic horse-drawn carriage ride through the snow-covered forests - the Wildschönau offers something for everyone.
Winter hiking:
https://www.wildschoenau.com/en/activities/winter/winter-walking
Snowshoeing:
https://www.wildschoenau.com/en/activities/winter/snow-shoe-walks
Wildschönau Card in Winter
The Wildschönau Card offers some interesting inclusive services in winter.
From guided snowshoe hikes with a guide through the snowy forests of Wildschönau or relaxed cross-country skiing tours. With the Wildschönau Card you can enjoy numerous bonus services.
Wildschönau Card in Winter:
https://www.wildschoenau.com/en/plan-and-book-holiday/wildschoenau-card/wildschoenau-card-winter
Summer
A lot of variety awaits you in the Wildschönau in summer. Be it exploring the peaks on foot or by bike or visiting our museums – there is something for everyone.
Hiking in Wildschönau
Fresh mountain air, lush greenery, quiet forests and peaks that almost touch the clouds. Summer is beautiful in Wildschönau.
Numerous hiking routes offer variety and unforgettable experiences in nature. Due to the location of our hotel, you can set off on your hike directly from the house and with the Wildschönau hiking bus you can easily and comfortably get from one place to the next within the valley.
Hiking in Wildschönau:
https://www.wildschoenau.com/en/activities/hiking
E-bike & mountain biking Wildschönau
Do you like biking more than hiking? Perfect, Hotel Iris is also the right choice for you. From the house you can set off on a wide variety of tours.
Whether for cycling beginners or for experienced bikers – Walter is sure to find the right route for everyone. If you prefer to explore the trails with a tour guide, the Wildschönau Card has you covered.
E-bike & mountain biking:
https://www.wildschoenau.com/en/activities/ebike-and-mountainbike
Family activities
The best thing about vacation? Having the time to enjoy all the precious moments as a family. Whether it's a gondola ride to Schatzberg or Markbachjoch, a hike through the untouched forests or a day full of fun and games in the tourist association's 'Dragon Club'. Nothing stands in the way of an exciting family vacation.
The Wildschönau 'Dragon Club' offers a varied children's program, which is included in the services of the Wildschönau Card.
Many exciting adventures await the young guests.
Family vacation in Wildschönau:
https://www.wildschoenau.com/en/activities/families-and-children
Wildschönau-Card in summer
In summer, the Wildschönau Card offers numerous possibilities.
Whether guided hikes through the region, a gondola ride up the Schatzberg or the Markbachjoch, access to the Wildschönau museums or transport with regional public transport - the wide range of included offers of the Wildschönau Card leave no holiday wish unfulfilled.
Simply pick up the Wildschönau Card at reception when checking in, discover and enjoy many bonus services.
Wildschönau Card in summer:
https://www.wildschoenau.com/en/plan-and-book-holiday/wildschoenau-card/wildschoenau-card-summer