Checking In, Letting Go ...

Your arrival at Hotel Latini feels like slipping into the right mood at the right moment. The mountains linger behind you, Lake Zell glimmers somewhere ahead, but the first thing that actually lands is this quiet yes, you’re exactly where you should be.

The lobby greets you with a cozy scent that loosens your shoulders, and the smile at check-in isn’t the corporate kind. It’s the real deal.
Up in the room, that feeling continues. Soft light, thoughtful little touches, a self-care kit that whispers “take a minute,” water and coffee waiting like old friends, and a bed piled with cloud-soft pillows. You exhale without meaning to. Something inside shifts into holiday mode before your brain even catches up.

The hotel sits in that sweet spot between Lake Zell and the Hohe Tauern peaks, wrapped in alpine warmth yet effortlessly modern. It feels stylish without trying. That same mood follows you into the wellness area of the hotel. The sauna and steam room have the same comforting effect as a thick winter blanket, and the softly glowing pool makes you pause for a moment longer than planned. Outside, the snow-covered peaks of the Hohe Tauern and the Kitzsteinhorn rest quietly in the background while you slip into the water, breathe a little slower, and let your thoughts settle. The activities around the hotel couldn’t be easier: hiking, biking, water sports in summer, or perfectly prepared slopes and the glacier world of the Kitzsteinhorn in winter. There’s even ski rental and instructors directly in the house, plus a ticket for public transport across the entire state of Salzburg.

What makes the experience even easier are the small, female-friendly details you start to notice. The paths around the hotel are well lit for evening strolls, Lake Zell is easy to reach on foot or with free public transport, and female therapists are available in the spa. Activities start right outside the door without complicated routes, signage throughout the hotel is clear, and the restaurant offers tables perfect for solo dining when you want some time to yourself.

And then there is Ursula Auer, the warm and attentive “Leonessa” of the house. She seems to know every safe path, every sunny corner by the lake, every quiet moment in Zell am See that doesn’t show up in guidebooks. Ask her what’s happening that day, and she’ll share places and experiences that instantly make your stay feel more personal.

The next morning, with a cup of coffee in your hands, you notice how light you feel. The mountains are still, the air is crisp, and for the first time in a while, you can hear your own thoughts clearly again. This is what travel feels like when a place truly sees you.

✨ Welcome gift for you
✨ The town of Zell am See, or the shore of the lake, is walkable or reachable with free public transport.
✨ Well-lit paths around the hotel for those evening walks
✨ Clear signage everywhere
✨ In-room breakfast & take-out
✨ Solo-dining tables in the restaurant, pizzeria & breakfast area.
✨ Women menus & healthy food selection
✨ Indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, infrared, relaxation room
✨ Female spa therapists on request
✨ Gym
✨ After jetlag recovery treatment
✨ Rejuvenation Female health & wellness experts upon request

Zell am See is basically the alpine playground you didn’t know you were craving. Located under Schmittenhöhe by the glittery Lake Zell, with the Kitzsteinhorn glacier just a quick spin away, it’s like nature sprinkled with extra wow.

Beginners can chill on the wide, gentle slopes of Schmittenhöhe, while thrill-seekers zoom down the steep “Trass” run like it owes them money. Stop at a rustic mountain hut for a hot chocolate or a schnapps pit stop. This is basically mandatory, and the views? Unreal. Thirty peaks + a sparkling lake = instant jaw drop.

And then there’s Kitzsteinhorn Glacier. Sixty-one kilometers of slopes, freeride lines, snowparks, and a superpipe. Carve, glide, or just throw your arms in the air and laugh at life. Skiing here is snow-filled joy, for every vibe and mood. ❄️🎿✨