The fascination of the East Tyrolean mountains in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park

Grossglockner and Grossvenediger

... and in between lies our nature hotel Outside, right in the middle of the great outdoors in the Hohe Tauern National Park. Nature plays the leading role at our hiking hotel in Tyrol: pure mountain air, regional products with homemade bread & environmental certificates are examples of this connection. Our goal? To enrich your vacation in East Tyrol with extraordinary moments. The Europa Panorama Trail in Matrei in East Tyrol and the impressive Umbal Falls in the Virgental valley are ideal for a family-friendly vacation in East Tyrol. Whether biking, climbing, or hiking in the Alps, Matrei is the starting point for alpine discovery tours. And thanks to its hiking expertise, the Naturhotel Outside is the perfect hiking hotel in Tyrol.

Powder snow & panoramic views

Between the Grossglockner and Grossvenediger

The ultimate winter bliss? You'll find it on a vacation in East Tyrol at the Naturhotel Outside – nestled in the tranquil expanse of the Hohe Tauern National Park. When you start your day with cross-country skiing, you immediately feel that nature is more than just a backdrop. It is part of the experience. And when you relax in the spa in the afternoon before enjoying Alpine delicacies in the gourmet restaurant in the evening, that's when it happens – that one moment when everything is just right. A vacation in East Tyrol as it should be in winter: guided snowshoe hikes in Austria through the Hohe Tauern National Park, gentle cross-country trails around the Matreier Tauernhaus, tobogganing fun at night, and the finest skiing in the Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei ski area—quiet, authentic, and in the heart of the great outdoors.

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A hiking and wellness hotel in Tyrol of a special class: the Nature Hotel Outside.
A family holiday in Tyrol is carefree in the family suite of Wanderhotel Outside.
The Isel Trail is one of the best-known routes for long-distance hiking in Austria.
Tobogganing in Tyrol with a beautiful winter backdrop. Tips on trails are available at the Wanderhotel Outside.
The Ganzer family from Wanderhotel Outside creates a dream holiday in East Tyrol.
Hello
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Welcome to East Tyrol! We are delighted to have you here. Feel at home from the moment you arrive – surrounded by mountains and nature. Leave everyday life behind and enjoy the East Tyrolean mountains – such as the Großer Zunig – the peace and quiet, and time spent together. You can also look forward to culinary delights from the region and wonderful wellness moments that are good for the body and soul.

 

The Ganzer family

Hotel
highlights
  • SPA with Deferegger healing water brine bath (35°C), outdoor pool (35°C), and much more
  • Awarded the EU Ecolabel and the Austrian Environmental Label
  • Gourmet cuisine—regional. Seasonal. Awarded 3 Falstaff forks
The Austrian Ecolabel
EU Ecolabel for tourist accommodation
Europas Wandergütesiegel
Stay Active This Summer
  • 4 guided tours per week
  • The perfect starting point for hikes and mountaineering excursions in the glacier region and high mountains
  • About 365 mountain lakes offer a refreshing escape in the summer
  • Hiking, biking, climbing
  • Free National Park ranger tour in addition to the guided hikes
Active in Winter
  • At least 1 guided winter tour per week
  • Skiing at the Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei ski area
  • Winter hiking, snowshoeing, and ski touring in the Hohe Tauern National Park
  • Cross-country ski trails nearby
  • Nighttime tobogganing
  • Perfect starting point for glacier tours and high-mountain excursions
Wellbeeing
  • 1,000 m² newly designed spa garden with an enlarged natural pool
  • 20-meter natural pool in the new spa garden
  • Indoor pool with lounge area
  • Deferegger therapeutic brine bath at 35 °C
  • Outdoor pool at 35 °C
  • 5 saunas: Finnish sauna at 90 °C, brine steam bath, aromatic steam bath, bio-sauna at 60 °C, and infrared
  • Spacious relaxation rooms featuring natural materials
  • Sun Salutation with mountain views: yoga program and outdoor yoga deck
  • Beauty salon with premium natural cosmetics
  • Wide range of massages and body treatments
Good to Know
  • The Perfect Year-Round Destination
  • Unspoiled, Natural Mountain Landscape Away from Mass Tourism
  • Nestled Between Austria’s Highest Peaks: the Großglockner and the Großvenediger
  • In the Hohe Tauern National Park, Central Europe’s largest protected area
Ein Highlight des Daberers, dem Wander- und Wellnesshotel in Kärnten: Der Waldteich.
© der daberer. das biohotel

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While the heat shimmers in the valley and by the sea, it remains pleasantly mild in the mountains. At night, it’s even cool enough for a restful sleep. In this article, we’ll show you why hiking hotels with natural swimming ponds are the more refreshing travel destination—especially in the height of summer—and what makes a good natural pond.

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The Hoch und Heilig Pilgrimage Trail is well-known beyond Austria's borders and is located near Naturhotel Outside.
© TVB Osttirol/Peter Maier

Hiking & Wellness Hotel in East Tyrol

In East Tyrol, water is everywhere. It rushes through the valley as a glacial stream and collects in tranquil mountain lakes high above the alpine pastures. At the Naturhotel Outside, a hiking & wellness hotel in East Tyrol, this element is particularly cherished—during hikes to mountain lakes and along the Isel River, as well as later while relaxing in the Natur SPA with its saltwater bath and Deferegger healing water. This allows guests to experience the element of water both outdoors in nature and indoors at the hotel.

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A real edelweiss on a meadow during the guided hike to the edelweiss meadow in East Tyrol.
© Carolin Thiersch

Leisurely hike to the Edelweiss Meadow

Just a few minutes from the Naturhotel Outside is the starting point for a hike to one of the most fascinating alpine plants: the edelweiss. The hotel's hiking guides will accompany you on a guided hike to this beautiful natural spectacle.

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A holiday in East Tyrol at Wanderhotel Outside offers a refreshing natural pool with views of Hohe Tauern National Park.
© Dang Photo

Outside Nature Hotel in the Hohe Tauern National Park

"In the middle of the outdoors" – that's the motto of the Naturhotel Outside, and here it's not just a slogan on paper, but a living reality. Surrounded by the imposing Venetian massif in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, it offers direct access to the most beautiful corners of the Eastern Alps.

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Naturhotel Outside

Familie Ganzer
Virgener Straße 3 - 9971 Matrei in Osttirol
Austria

+43 4875 5200
+43 4875 5200 52
office@hotel-outside.at
https://www.hotel-outside.at
FN: 491405 f

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