In the snow-covered mountains, a family vacation during Advent 2025 becomes something truly special. The crunching sound of fresh snow accompanies the first winter walks around the resort. Together, the family lights the first candle on the Advent wreath, while the scent of cinnamon and chocolate fills the air, creating a festive atmosphere. Advent in the mountains offers unforgettable moments of harmony and togetherness. Experience Advent with your family in the picturesque mountains and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Spend Advent 2025 in the snowy mountains and enjoy a magical time full of peace and coziness.
CREATING SOMETHING NEW
Starting summer 2025, our guests can look forward to a host of exciting new features and updates:
- Play barn: Children’s areas with dedicated supervision rooms, creative workshops, a soft play zone, and free-play spaces spread across two floors.
- Rustic indoor play hall: pedal tractors, playhouses, a sandpit, climbing structures and more fun, no matter the weather.
- Panorama leisure room: Relax and enjoy billiards, darts, and a cozy coffee and juice bar.
- Sports hall: Perfect for active moments with football goals and a basketball hoop.
- Restaurant & buffet: More space, larger tables, charming new dining rooms and an expanded buffet area for better dining experiences.
- Nature & outdoor areas: Enjoy traffic-free access to the riding academy and explore our extended herb garden.
- Staff facilities: A revamped hotel kitchen, optimized logistics and a modern staff lounge ensure the best behind-the-scenes service.
We can’t wait to welcome you to these exciting transformations from summer 2025 onward!
ADVENT AT ELLMAUHOF
- Baking Christmas cookies
- Writing, crafting, or drawing wish lists for Santa
- Visit from St. Nicholas
- Little angels reading Christmas stories
- Lantern walk with the dwarf ponies
- Christmas cookies and fragrant hot chocolate
- Decorating the Christmas tree together
- Daily winter pony rides
- Festive craft workshop
SPECIAL FEATURES AT THE RESORT
- Smaragd System - the real all-inclusive for a noble time
- Play Barn: Spacious children's areas with childcarerooms, creative workshops, soft play areas. Additional free play zones across two floors
- Rustic indoor play hall: Pedal tractors, playhouses, sandbox, climbing opportunities, and much more for fun in any weather
- Panorama leisure room: Pool table, darts and a coffee and juice bar
- Ball sports hall: Football goals and basketball hoop for active sports
- Rabbit house and mini farm with goats, sheep and chickens
- Equestrian centre with panorama riding arena, offers* in dressage, cavaletti, jumping, lungeing, etc.
WINTER TIP
- Comprehensive service for ski rental, lift passes, and ski school
- Direct access to the ski area
- Free & discounted ski passes for children
- Toddler Ski School* from 3 years directly at the hotel
Smaragd System - the real all-inclusive is always included. One vacation. One price
Below, we have summarized the most important points for you once again. For more details, please visit the individual pages.
CULINARY DELIGHTS
- Generous breakfast and lunch buffets, afternoon brunch with fine cakes, gourmet à la carte menu with live cooking, and colorful children's buffet in the evening
- Kids’ cuisine with homemade purees, Hipp Bar, milk formula, early lunch & dinner buffet
- High-quality non-alcoholic premium drinks (Rauch organic juices, Almdudler, Coca-Cola and more)
- 60 national & international wines (Heiderer Mayer - Wagram, Austria, Weingut Krispel - Styria, Austria, Weingut Gager - Deutschkreuz, Austria, and more)
- Addition of top-tier and signature wines at special family-friendly prices
- Rich selection of premium spirits, long drinks & cocktails
- Selection of Prosecco & sparkling wines (French sparkling wine Cremant Brut and Rosé)
- Special children’s cocktails
- Non-alcoholic vital cocktails, wines and sparkling wines (Weingut Torres – Spain, Weingut Appalina – France)
- Local fine brandies by Christian and Max Scheyrer
BABY. KIDS. TEENS.
- 10,000m² of children’s worlds
- Loving care for children from 4 months daily from 08:30 am to 9:00 pm
- Additional teens’ animation with cool programs
- Baby equipment in all areas
ANIMAL WORLD. FARM.
- Mini-farm with goats, chicken, sheep, and mini ponies
- Heated rabbit house with hopping enclosure
- Indoor play farm "Spielstadl"
- Haflinger horse breeding
MOUNTAIN WATER WORLD. SPA1272.
- 1,500m² of relaxation for all generations
- Indoor adventure pool at 32°C
- 52m tunnel slide with its own landing pool
- Children's water world at 34°C with a water depth of 15-40cm
- Warmth world and relaxation area
- SPA1272* for all generations
COURSES & PROGRAMS
- Toddler Ski Course* from 3 years
- Professional riding academy* with offers for young and old
- Swim garden* from 4 months
*additional offers for a fee
Subject to changes