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A PLACE TO EXHALE
*Inside the Soulful Beauty of WIESERGUT
written Qamile Krasniqi
It takes just one step across the threshold of WIESERGUT to feel it: a softness in the air, a slowness in time.
Nestled in the alpine valley of Saalbach-Hinterglemm, WIESERGUT is a retreat sculpted with intention, where high-end design meets elemental peace, and where families, couples, and solitude-seekers find what they didn’t know they were missing.
We recently stayed at WIESERGUT with our two children during the lush, green stretch of summer. Rain accompanied nearly every day of our visit, but instead of dampening our mood, it deepened our experience. The rhythm of the falling rain became a gentle soundtrack to days spent indoors, allowing us to fully explore the hotel’s thoughtful interiors, to notice the textures of aged wood, the scent of handmade soap, the quiet joy of simply being still.
WIESERGUT, BergLoft
seen by Daniela Trost
WIESERGUT, Interior Detail
seen by Klaus Peterlin
WIESERGUT calls itself „legere[r] Luxus im Hier und Jetzt“ – effortless luxury in the now – and it delivers on that promise with rare authenticity. Designed with a clear architectural vision by Gogl & Partner Architekten, the hotel is a composition of three distinct elements: the Gutshof, the Garden and Hideaway Suites, and the new Mountain Escape (including BergLoft, BergSuite, and BergGym). Each one echoes the same language of simplicity, light, and natural materials.
For families, the Garden Suites are a true discovery. Ours opened onto a private garden, a green refuge that, despite the rainy days, became a tranquil space to observe the misty landscape and let the children explore between showers. Inside, space unfolds over two levels under four-meter-high glass panels. The suite is filled with design pieces you won’t come across every day. Handblown lights, a freestanding bathtub with views of the sky, a fireplace made of raw steel, everything felt tactile and crafted.
The rain made the indoor spa offerings even more appealing. Spread across three levels, the BadHaus features saunas, a panoramic relaxation room, heated indoor and outdoor pools, and even a private rooftop spa with open-air bathtubs and fireplaces. Every treatment room is quiet and grounded.
Food at WIESERGUT is another expression of place. Most ingredients are sourced directly from the Kröll family’s farm: dairy, herbs, vegetables, and meat from their own Pinzgauer cattle. Breakfast—the „Glücksfrühstück“—is abundant and entirely personal. No buffet, everything is served fresh to your table or room, with new surprises each morning. One day, house-made wild berry jam and stone-milled Wiesern bread. The next, hand-rolled butter, soft cheese, and warm cakes. The ceramic tableware, crafted by Petra Lindenbauer, brings the same earthy clarity to the table that defines the architecture.
WIESERGUT, BergLoft
seen by Daniela Trost
WIESERGUT, Infinity Pool
seen by Klaus Peterlin
Guests gather in the Piazza courtyard, where the sculptural Feuerring becomes the heart of social life. Children swayed in hammocks while we sipped a glass of biodynamic rosé and watched the mist settle into the valley. What impressed us most, however, was the quiet consistency of quality. From the design of the light switches to the sound of the doors, everything is precisely as it should be. The philosophy is felt and seen, it is, above all, a place of calm.
For those seeking movement, the landscape delivers in every season. In summer, 400 kilometers of hiking paths start just outside the door. In winter, WIESERGUT offers direct ski-in/ski-out access to the Zwölferkogelbahn slopes. The new BergGym, accessible even on rainy days, offers Matrix training equipment and a refined aesthetic that mirrors the rest of the house. A private session or a yoga mat in your suite; the choice is always yours.
The Mountain Escape additions, the expansive BergLoft and intimate BergSuite, take privacy and architectural clarity to another level. Though we didn’t stay there this time, we toured them and immediately added them to our wishlist.
WIESERGUT is a rare place, it doesn’t ask for attention, it rather invites presence. Whether you arrive as a family, a couple, or on your own, you leave slower, lighter, and more connected to yourself. Rain or shine.
WIESERGUT, Exterior View
seen by Klaus Peterlin
WIESERGUT, Garden Suite
seen by Klaus Peterlin
WIESERGUT, Garden Suite
seen by Patrick Dunst
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