Spa and Wellness Hotels in Murau, Styria
Murau is a small town on the Mur river in Styria, and its wellness hotels are modest, family-run places rather than large spa resorts. That suits a ski trip to Kreischberg or Frauenalpe well: a sauna after the slopes, a Styrian dinner and a quiet night. We list six hotels. Hotel Gasthof Lercher, in the Old Town, has saunas and light therapy and over 900 guest reviews. Brauhaus zu Murau, a historic building by the river, adds a steam bath and an infrared cabin. Hotel Rosenhof has an outdoor sauna and sits five minutes by car from Kreischberg. Hotel Käferhube and the Frauenalpe Mountain Resort, both rated 9.6, offer mountain views, and the resort adds a hot tub.
Murau is a compact Styrian town on the Mur river, with a historic Old Town, a well-known brewery and the narrow-gauge Murtalbahn railway. In winter it serves as a quiet base for the Kreischberg and Frauenalpe ski areas, with cross-country trails and sled runs close to town.
Where to stay
Saunas, river views and Styrian evenings
A wellness stay in Murau means a sauna and a good dinner after skiing rather than a long spa menu. Most hotels here have a sauna area, and two add steam or infrared rooms. Choose the Old Town for evenings on foot, or a hotel above the valley for views and quick access to Kreischberg and Frauenalpe.
Hotel Gasthof Lercher is the most reviewed hotel in this list, with a score of 8.3 from more than 900 guests. It sits in Murau's Old Town, and its wellness area includes several saunas and light therapy. The restaurant serves traditional Styrian dishes, and rooms look towards the Schlossberg. For a winter stay it has one clear advantage: cross-country trails and sled runs are a short walk away, and a ski bus stop is nearby, so you can leave the car parked all week. I would choose it for travellers who want to walk to dinner and keep the sauna as a simple end to the day.
Brauhaus zu Murau is a historic hotel on the banks of the Mur, rated 8.8 by guests across more than 500 reviews. Its spa area combines a sauna, a steam bath and an infrared cabin, which gives a little more variety than a single sauna. The restaurant serves Styrian food and local beers, a natural fit in a town known for its brewery, and some rooms are wheelchair accessible. It works well for couples who value character and a central address, and for anyone who needs step-free rooms. My advice is to ask for a room facing the river when booking, as the views differ across the building.
Hotel Rosenhof Murau is the best rated of the town hotels, at 9.2 from 340 reviews. It has a spa with an outdoor sauna, a large garden and a traditional Austrian restaurant, and its rooms are spacious and decorated in a country style. The Kreischberg ski area is about five minutes away by car, which makes it a practical base for skiers who drive. Hotel Käferhube, rated 9.6, sits ten minutes by car from Kreischberg and offers rooms with panoramic mountain views and a furnished balcony, a ski storage room and a spa area that is charged separately, so check that cost before booking.
Hotel and Chalets Mountain Resort Frauenalpe, rated 9.6, suits families and groups who want space. It offers family rooms and chalets with kitchens and balconies, along with a hot tub, a sauna, a garden and an outdoor fireplace, and it serves traditional Austrian cuisine. Hotel Alpin Murau also appears in this list for its family rooms and indoor play area, but its description does not mention a sauna or a spa, so I would not book it for wellness alone. Between them, these six hotels cover most needs, from a walkable Old Town base to a quiet mountain chalet with its own kitchen and a hot tub.
A traveler's perspectiveFor a wellness break in Murau, I recommend Brauhaus zu Murau if you want a steam bath and an infrared cabin within walking distance of the Old Town, and Hotel Rosenhof if you plan to ski Kreischberg each day. Rosenhof's outdoor sauna is a pleasant way to end a cold day, and the drive to the lifts is about five minutes. My one caution: the spa at Hotel Käferhube is charged separately.
Spa & wellnessHotel Käferhube
Mountain views, spa, and regional dining near Kreischberg
Why guests love itHotel Käferhube is a peaceful mountain retreat above Murau, about a 10-minute drive from the Kreischberg ski area, and its 9.6 rating felt right to us. Our room had panoramic mountain views and a furnished balcony where we had coffee every morning. The ski storage room kept gear organised, and dinners at the restaurant were relaxed and hearty. The spa area is available for a surcharge, and we treated ourselves once. Quiet and lovely.
Spa & wellnessHotel & Chalets Mountain Resort Frauenalpe
Mountain chalets with spa, kitchens, and striking views
Why guests love itHotel & Chalets Mountain Resort Frauenalpe is the Murau address I recommend to families who want space and independence: family rooms and chalets come with kitchens, balconies, private bathrooms and mountain views. Outside there is a sun terrace, a garden and an outdoor fireplace, and the hot tub and sauna take care of the evenings. The restaurant serves traditional Austrian cuisine, and free bicycles are available in the warmer months. A 9.6 score from 145 reviews is outstanding.
Spa & wellnessHotel Rosenhof Murau
Spa with outdoor sauna, traditional dining, and country-style comfort
Why guests love itHotel Rosenhof was a comfortable, country-style base near Murau, with the Kreischberg ski region about a five-minute drive away. Our spacious room had a flat-screen TV and lovely countryside views. After skiing, the spa with its outdoor sauna was a highlight, steaming in the cold air, and the large garden was great for the kids. Dinners at the traditional Austrian restaurant were hearty and delicious. Free WiFi too.
Spa & wellnessBrauhaus zu Murau
Historic charm, riverside spa, and local brews
Why guests love itBrauhaus zu Murau is a historic hotel on the banks of the Mur River, and its brewery heritage gave the stay real character. After days in the snow, the spa area with its sauna, steam bath and infrared cabin was the perfect way to warm up. Dinners at the restaurant featured traditional Styrian dishes and local beers, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Rooms are wheelchair-accessible. Charming, cosy and full of local flavour.
Spa & wellnessHotel Gasthof Lercher
Old Town charm, wellness, and mountain views
Why guests love itGasthof Lercher sits in Murau's Old Town, and our room had views of the Schlossberg that we enjoyed every morning. The wellness area with saunas and light therapy was a lovely way to recover after active days. Cross-country trails and sled runs are a short walk away, which our kids loved, and the ski bus stops nearby for downhill days. Dinners of traditional Styrian dishes at the restaurant were a highlight. Free WiFi too.
Spa & wellnessHotel Alpin Murau
Family-friendly hotel with mountain views and play areas
Why guests love itHotel Alpin gave our family a room with a private bathroom, mountain views and free WiFi, comfortable and modern. The indoor play area was a lifesaver on cold or snowy afternoons, and the kids would happily have stayed there all day. Breakfast offered both continental and buffet choices, and the restaurant and coffee shop made it easy to eat on site. On sunny days the terrace was nice for a drink. Practical and family-friendly.
Local tips
- 1Check whether the spa is included in your rate: at Hotel Käferhube the spa area is available at a surcharge.
- 2Stay in the Old Town at Hotel Gasthof Lercher or Brauhaus zu Murau if you want to walk to restaurants and the ski bus stop.
- 3Choose Hotel Rosenhof or Hotel Käferhube if you will drive to Kreischberg each morning, as both are within ten minutes by car.
- 4Book a chalet at the Frauenalpe Mountain Resort for a family or a group that wants a kitchen and a hot tub.
- 5Pack a swimsuit for the hot tub at the Frauenalpe Mountain Resort, and note that saunas in Austria are usually used without one.
- 6Ask Brauhaus zu Murau for a wheelchair-accessible room if needed, as the hotel lists accessible rooms.