Distinguished in so many ways

The Forsthofgut is all about consciously experiencing moments together. What is therefore most important to us is cordiality. Our guests should feel this with us. They should have the feeling that they are the center of attention at all times. It makes us all the more proud to have received numerous awards as a wellness, nature and family hotel and for our efforts in the area of sustainability.

4 lilies in the Relax Guide 2022

We are honored that the Forsthofgut has been awarded 4 lilies and 19 points in the Relax Guide 2022. This makes our hotel one of the up and coming, best spa hotels in Austria. It is nice to see that our passion is so well received by our guests.

Four different outdoor pools
Organic bathing lake in the middle of the Forsthofgut garden
Spacious sauna area including textile sauna
waldSPA Family & Kids with three different slides

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"A large family business, run with lots of dedication and brilliant marketing."

Wellness Heaven Award

Thanks to the popularity and positive voices of our guests, we received the Wellness Heaven Award in the category "Location" in 2021. It is our desire to be able to offer our guests unforgettable vacation moments at the Forsthofgut. Such awards show us your approval and continually encourage us to give our best.

"Dive in, slow down, and enjoy – with a view of paradise right in front of you. The Forsthofgut in Leogang in Salzburger Land enjoys a dreamlike location with panoramic views of the surrounding mountains." - Excerpt from the review.

Top 10 of the best hotels in Austria

Falstaff Hotel Guide 2022

The guide presents an exclusive selection of first-class hotels, which have been evaluated in six different categories by a selected jury of experts and the "Falstaff Travel Club" members. With 98 Falstaff points, we are among the 10 best hotels in Austria this year again. We are pleased and honored that holidays at the Forsthofgut are so unforgettable for our guests.

Our awards through the years

HolidayCheck TopHotel 2011

Top 20 Wellness Hotels in Austria - Relax Guide 2013

5-star classification in 2014

3 lilies in the Relax Guide 2014

3 stars and 80 points for the "echt. gut essen." fine dining in A la carte 2015

Best Hotel Spa in Austria in 2016 from World Spa Awards

Most beautiful spa hotel in Europe from Geo Saison in 2018

Most innovative culinary concept in 2019 from Der Große Guide

3 toques and 15 points from Gault Millau in 2019

Traveller's Choice Best of the Best 2020

Top 10 of the best hotels in Austria 2021 from Falstaff Hotel Guide

Wellness Heaven Award: 1st place in the category "Location"

World Boutique Award "Wellness & Spa" 2022

4 lilies in the Relax Guide 2022

2 forks for the Restaurant 1617 / 3 forks for "echt. gut essen." in Falstaff Restaurant Guide 2022

Hospitality lily: Top 10 of the friendliest hotels in Austria from Relax Guide 2022

3 toques and 15.5 points from Gault Millau 2022

With this award, the renowned restaurant guide once again honors the excellent culinary performance of chef Michael Helfrich and his team. In our fine dining restaurant "echt. gut essen." we attach great importance to the use of local products. Exciting creations with regional and international influence ensure enjoyment at the highest level.

"In Leogang, a true natural paradise has been created with the Hotel Forsthofgut, whose gourmet restaurant is fortunately also open to à la carte guests. Because what chef Michael Helfrich conjures up there, seemingly effortlessly, testifies to great artisanship and creativity." - Excerpt from review.

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What is done in love is done well.

Austrian & European Ecolabel

In 2021, we were awarded the Austrian Ecolabel, as well as the European Ecolabel by the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation, and Technology. The EU Ecolabel serves as a cross-border environmental quality seal. It is a uniform label for environmentally friendly products and services in the common European market. As a nature hotel, we are particularly proud of this award - together we want to preserve the treasure of our nature and assume ecological and social responsibility.

Sustainability at the Forsthofgut

"Because there is no planet B."

International World Boutique Award 2022

The Boutique Hotel Awards is the first and only international awards organization dedicated exclusively to showcasing the best luxury boutique hotels for travel enthusiasts. We are proud to have won this award in the "Wellness & Spa" category, also on an international scale.

"Luxurious, family-run spa hotel in the middle of nature. A perfect combination of family tradition, cosmopolitan amenities, an abundance of alpine activities, and culinary excellence."

A summer holiday with your loved ones
At the Forsthofgut we want to celebrate moments of happiness with you: We want to create memories that evoke a pleasant tingling sensation, put a smile on your face, and stay with you for a long time. Let's dance into a summer full of small and big moments of happiness!

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Distinguished in so many ways

4 lilies in the Relax Guide 2022

Wellness Heaven Award

Top 10 of the best hotels in Austria

Our awards through the years

3 toques and 15.5 points from Gault Millau 2022

Austrian & European Ecolabel

International World Boutique Award 2022

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