Your Hosts - History

We, the Haas family – Stephan and Isabella – opened Das Kaltenbach as a nature hotel in Tirol in December 2014 with great passion, conviction, and heart.

This unique place, nestled in the Zillertal with its fascinating landscape and mountain world, continuously inspires us as hosts. Das Kaltenbach, located on a mountain plateau amidst the young forest and right by a fresh mountain spring, is one of the special nature hotels in Tirol. We call it "Kraftplatz" (Power Spot).

We love sharing the values of our region, its culture, and traditions with our guests. True hospitality is second nature to us. It’s no surprise that Das Kaltenbach is one of the most popular hotels in Austria and has received the prestigious HolidayCheck Award in recent years, the leading hotel review portal.

Experience the pure emotion and fascination of the Tiroler mountain world. As a certified mountain guide, I’d be happy to accompany you on guided tours or assist you with my expertise and intuition in selecting your personal favorite activities during your getaway in the Zillertal mountains. Enjoy your vacation in the heart of Zillertal and feel the most valuable things in life: your partner, your family, your friends, your health – and yourself!

The estate was acquired by Great-Uncle Josef Haas in the early 1960s and has been managed by the family farm "Kornerhof" over the decades. In 2014, after careful planning and project development, "Das Kaltenbach" was built in the style of a traditional, authentic mountain village. In just six months of construction, it was completed and opened its doors for the winter season.

Live in spaces filled with light and air that simply make you feel good. "Das Kaltenbach" is distinguished by its sophisticated alpine lifestyle design, combining noble materials from our homeland with craftsmanship at the highest level. Today, it is one of Austria’s leading lifestyle hotels and is also counted among the world’s leading luxury boutique hotels.

After the expansion of the rooftop wellness area with a pool and sky sauna in 2020, "Das Kaltenbach" is now one of the Leading Spa Resorts in Austria. In 2022, the lounge area was redesigned, and the lobby with the popular hotspot by the fireplace was revamped – the perfect meeting point in the evening.

In 2023, a new sports area was added, featuring the most beautiful bike depot in Tyrol and a modern fitness room, all in exquisite design. Children are at the heart of our family hotel in Tyrol – which is why we also created a new indoor area with a gaming section, making it the ideal hotspot for any weather during a family vacation in Tyrol.

As a family business, we live innovation and foresight. As a design hotel in Tyrol, our guests and fans can always look forward to new brands that combine exceptional functionality and extraordinary design, offering a true, nature-connected vacation home.