Kinderhotel Appelhof
All-inclusive family fun in a car-free nature reserve
About this hotel
This renovated former farmhouse provides a perfect retreat for families, set within the beautiful natural landscape of Upper Styria. The hotel operates on an all-inclusive basis, ensuring all meals and drinks are covered, with rich buffets for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus baby food options. The accommodation consists of spacious 'fairy tale apartments' designed with separate bedrooms for parents, featuring a four-poster bed, and children's rooms adorned with fairy tale motifs. The highlight for younger guests is undoubtedly the 'Märchenburg' (fairy tale castle), a vast 1,000 m² indoor playground spread over two floors, offering endless entertainment in a safe, car-free environment.
- All-inclusive family hotel
- Fairy tale apartments
- Indoor playground
- Nature reserve location
Our take
Kinderhotel Appelhof is the all-inclusive family hotel I would suggest in Mürzsteg for parents of young children who want nature and space more than ski-in access. The extensive grounds are car-free, inside the Mürzer Oberland nature reserve, the fairy tale apartments give parents and children separate bedrooms, and the 1,000 m² indoor playground covers bad-weather days. An 8.2 from 115 guests reflects a solid family stay. Couples or keen skiers will find it the wrong fit.
- Take advantage of the all-inclusive offer; it simplifies meal times and keeps costs predictable.
- Explore the Mürzer Oberland Nature Reserve, it's right on your doorstep and offers beautiful walks.
- Let the kids loose in the 'Märchenburg' indoor playground, it's a fantastic space for them to burn energy.
Why we love it
- All-inclusive meals and drinks
- Spacious 'fairy tale apartments'
- Huge 1,000 m² indoor playground
- Car-free grounds in a nature reserve
Why guests love itKinderhotel Appelhof was made for families like ours. It is all-inclusive, so we never worried about meals or snacks, and the extensive car-free grounds in the Mürzer Oberland nature reserve let the kids roam safely. Our "fairy tale apartment" had separate bedrooms for us and the children, which meant proper sleep for everyone. On bad-weather days the 1,000 m² indoor playground was a lifesaver. Stress-free and fun.