Biohotel Stanglwirt is a one of a kind wood and stone hotel 10 minutes from the ski resort of Kitzbühel. Inspired by a book called ‘The Green House’, the hotel was built without nails on farmland adhering to eco-friendly principles. Family Hauser, owners of the hotel, is still buying up land around the hotel to conserve the area and protect the fabulous views of the mountains and up the valley.

This spa hotel understands how to mix indulgence with healthy living and its interiors have a unique twist. Inside, guests will find the spa with its baths at different temperatures and aromas tucked between rocks, waterfalls and caves, fed by the hotels own spring. Some of the treatments on offer include Thalasso bath packages, Ayurveda treatments, special treatments for mums-to-be and a profi-lift power massage - a type of yoga for the face. A must try is an open air massage where all you hear is the sound of nature.

Everything at Biohotel Stanglwirt is of the very finest standard, which is one of the reasons why the hotel has recently added the luxurious Dior beauty product range to its shelves. Special treatments applied by Dior-trained therapists can be booked from autumn 2009. The Stanglwirt is currently the only hotel in Austria to offer Dior products and treatments.

Many guests are also drawn by hiking in the valley. The Tirol region has two certified guides working for this ‘Nature Watch’ hotel to lead guests on guided walks with the use of £2,000 Swarovski binoculars. Other outdoor recreation includes horseback riding on one of the Stanglwirt’s own Lipizzaner horses. No matter what your fresh air pleasure is, this spa hotel understands how to mix indulgence with healthy living. Spoil your appetite at one of six restaurants with fine cuisine made using delicious products grown on the hotel’s own farm.