Der Böglerhof - Pure Nature Spa Resort

Another heavenly fortnight being cossetted at the Boglerhof Hotel in the village of Alpbach. We enjoy the walks around the area and find new routes every time we visit. This holiday began at the end of August's summer sunshine and ended in autumn's first mists and snowfall. It was magical seeing the seasons switch in the mountains from the comfort of a Sonnjoch room on the 4th flour. As always the service and the food are very good. We ate from the Austrian menu most nights. The meat and fish dishes are particularly good and are beautifully presented. A lot of care goes into the menus. Breakfasts are consistently good and we were pleased to see that the range of seeds, nuts, fruits for Bircher museli fans has been expanded. We enjoy using the vegetable juicer and the fresh orange juice machine. This year we noticed they provide Hausbrot sourdough loaves from the local bakery. Delicious! The new spa is spacious and well equipped. We used the new communal areas to swim and sauna most afternoons. The separate treatments, facial and hot stone massage, were good. The young saunameister was very talented with his twice daily event saunas - lovely herbal scents and light shows. It would be great to add further events with classical music and ambient sounds. On a couple of afternoons I used the old spa area (now called called the family spa) which was wonderfully quiet and relaxing. We can honestly say we felt ten years younger by the time we returned to the UK!

This is my second visit this year I just love this hotel now with 5 stars. From the moment you arrive you are a friend the lady’s and gentlemen on the reception greet you with a smile and warmth . The room are stylish with a modern touch but still Austrian the new rooms in the new spa area are stunning one of the guests show me there suite. It was unbelievable with exceptional views. Food. One word 5 star Breakfast has all the hot and cold things to set you up for the day. There is also a small lunch buffet and then the afternoon cakes simply delicious. Dinner a truly 5 star event 6 courses and a choice of 3 menus so you can mix and match The kitchen team led by Hansi Treichl just outstanding the food is a delicious a joy for your taste buds There is all so an optional tasting menu on Thursday Friday Saturday 3/5/7 courses. Well worth the extra for a unique experience. The hotel has over 400 wines on its list. And with wine sommelier Hannes Margreiter on hand you can not go wrong. Their house wine is also hand crafted. There is a very nice bar with music 2 times a week On Tuesdays mr Duftner hosts a wine tasting in the 300 year old cellar it free and to try it Are are walks most days with a resident guide. All this is overseen by the Duftner family with love and care for each of there guests. I went on an INGHAMS package there the only uk company to use them you will not be disappointed.

This is a really lovely hotel in beautiful Alpbach. Traditional in the very best sense of the word – individual, family run and oozing quality and style. We had a lovely spacious “Sonnjoch“ room ( 254 - may be better view on higher floors). The new spa and pools area is absolute fantastic, the location just beautiful. Excellent activity programme available, thoroughly recommend guided walks with Andreas, and all staff so friendly and helpful. Breakfast buffet was amazing, loved afternoon cakes (or more) time, and evening meals very good and presentation excellent, though occasionally lacking a little in flavour. Travelled with Inghams, also highly recommended. Brilliant holiday – very much hope to return.

We enjoyed our stay so much in 2023 we booked again for 2024. We requested the same rooms and were delighted to find that this little detail had been accommodated. The new natural spa area is amazing. The big lake pool is excellent and the warmer pool luxurious. The staff are great. Every single person greets you with a smile and nothing is too much trouble. Sara’s (our waitress) attention to detail was excellent and much appreciated. We enjoyed the breakfast buffet and wide choice on the evening menu. Afternoon cake was a treat after a long walk - many of which can be accessed from the hotel itself. Free buses take you further afield and free gondolas take you higher. All in all, a place where you can relax with confidence that everything will go smoothly. We traveled with Inghams.

Two of us went for what we booked as a fixed course dinner. Very confusing as menu had individual courses priced but no fixed menu price. Shambolic uninformative service. Mediocre food at spectacular prices. Plain salad from buffet. Microscopic starter, adequate main and tasteless ice cream self served from buffet. Two drinks. 120 euro. You can do very much better in this pretty village.

Amazing location. Wonderful hotel, food, people, facilities - very hospitable. A place to relax, sleep brilliantly, swim, spa and eat incredible meals - amongst beautiful mountains and gardens. Easy to access the peaks, Alms (mountain cafes) etc for walks. We went with Inghams. This was our second visit to this hotel. There are so many guests that are repeat visitors. It’s not a surprise. The place is spotless, the location is amazing, the rooms are lovely and well-equipped…the people who work in Boglerhof are super-professional. It’s very easy to arrive and simply relax. The gardens and terraces are beautiful and you can find quiet spot to relax. The pool is lovely. It’s not enormous, but big enough. It’s a nice temperature and swimming in rain out there is a treat. The spa is clean and easy to use. Loads of towels, water, showers, relaxation areas. We used it most days after our hikes. The breakfast is super. We ate outside on most days. Great coffee options. Loads of choice, lovely bread, honey, juices, loads of hot options on - incl egg chef. There’s an afternoon tea buffet too (from 2-4pm) - even at half board you can drop into restaurant and fill up on a hot dish, meats, cheese and an array of cakes. Incredible. They also refill your in-room coffee, mini bar - which is free and another unexpected bonus. Evening meals are amazing. I had Alpine menu most days. There’s a dedicated veg menu also. Wine by glass was around £5.50-6 - and lovely. That was our only extra during the holiday…Evening drinks. They also do kid-friendly meals too. For those with a sweet-tooth..there’s a Haribo (sweets/candy) area in buffet too (all included) plus ice cream options. There’s free tours with a professional guide on most days. We went ebiking. We took the bus from Alpbac to lifts and walked on top of mountains - came down other lifts and back to Alpbac on bus. It’s really easy. Lots of advice at reception on walks. Plus free maps. There are some lovely places in mountains to grab a bite and beer (Alms) - check where they are and when they open. They are a treat. There were a couple of bands in evening. Really nice. We saw lots of single travellers mingling, chatting and joining the excisions. So going alone to this hotel is definitely and option. Alpbac itself is beautiful. Small. But plenty of restaurants and bars. There’s a great supermarket. You can walk directly from town onto the peaks. Rent bikes and enjoy traditional Tyrol experience - like band music on Friday evening in summer or a festival. There’s a church - yes it does have bells! They ring 2-3 times a day. I liked it. Definitely worth a look around the place and you are welcome to do so by the community. Famous for Schrödinger’s resting place, of course. There’s a bakery, clothes shops, cafes, traditional beer houses, pizza and restaurants. Plenty for all travellers. As you can see, I loved it. The best things in Alpbac are free tbh. The air, the scenes and chats with locals.