Kinderhotel Appelhof welcomes families to its all-inclusive experience set within the beautiful natural landscape and car-free grounds of Upper Styria. Located in the heart of the Mürzer Oberland Nature Reserve, the hotel is approximately 120 km from both Vienna and Graz.

This renovated farmhouse features spacious "fairy tale apartments," complete with separate bedrooms for parents, including a four-poster bed, and children, adorned with charming fairy tale motifs.

At the Appelhof, all meals and drinks are part of your stay, with generous buffets served for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Baby food is also readily available.

Children can explore the "Märchenburg," a 1,000 m² indoor playground spanning two levels, or enjoy the expansive 8-hectare outdoor playground. This outdoor space, larger than 12 football fields, offers a pony ranch, a petting zoo with goats, bunnies, small cows, llamas, and owls, a trampoline facility, a pirate ship, a large sandbox, a bouncing castle, go-carts, electric cars, and a climbing wall, among many other attractions.

The children's club provides professional child and baby care daily from 09:00 to 19:00, alongside a varied entertainment program including children's discos, game evenings, and crafts.

A wide range of activities is available for both children and adults, such as river crossings, abseiling, climbing, bouldering, campfires with barbecue, and winter igloo building. Hikes can be enjoyed, and bicycles are available, free for children and at a small fee for adults.

In winter, guests can access an easy ski slope and a mini ski school, with children's ski equipment included. Ski rentals, including cross-country skis and skates, are also available, and toboggans can be rented free of charge.

For the youngest guests, the hotel provides baby monitors, prams, pushchairs, back carriers, bottle warmers, and baby bathtubs.

After a day full of activities, guests can unwind in the pool area, which includes a baby pool, an indoor pool, and an outdoor pool, or relax in Kinderhotel Appelhof's spa area.

Spa facilities at this hotel

Pool 1 - indoor Free!

Open all year

Pool 2 - outdoor Free!

Seasonal

Pool 3 - indoor (kids) Free!

Open all year
Suitable for kids

Wellness

Kids' pool
Fitness
Full body massage
Hand massage
Head massage
Foot massage
Neck massage
Back massage
Spa/wellness packages
Spa lounge/relaxation area
Steam room
Spa facilities
Beauty Services
Hammam
Hot tub/Jacuzzi
Massage Additional charge
Spa and wellness centre Additional charge
Solarium
Fitness centre
Sauna

Guest reviews· 8.2/10 (120)

Kinderhotel Appelhof consistently receives glowing reviews from families, praised as an exceptional destination offering significant value for money. Guests frequently highlight the extensive facilities and numerous activities specifically designed for children, ensuring a "fun-filled week" or weekend getaway. The hotel is viewed as an "amazing place for families with kids," providing an environment where "happy kids" are the norm.

The sentiment across reviews indicates a strong desire for return visits, with many families' children already expressing a wish to come back next year. This is attributed to the hotel's ability to offer "something for everyone" and provide "affordable luxury." The presence of amenities such as an indoor kids' pool, a full spa and wellness center, and convenient vending machines further enhances the guest experience. While specific concerns are not detailed in these reviews, the overwhelming positive feedback points to a highly successful and enjoyable family-focused hotel experience.

What guests rated

Cleanliness: 8.0
Staff: 8.8
Location: 8.8
Comfort: 7.8
Value for money: 7.4
Wi-Fi: 8.8
Breakfast: 8.3

Most popular facilities

3 swimming pools
Family rooms
Spa and wellness centre
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Fitness centre
Free parking
Free WiFi
Bar
Very good breakfast