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Hotels in Waidring

Waidring is a Tyrolean village at the foot of the Steinplatte, sharing a cross-border ski area with Bavaria and staying close to Kitzbühel without the crowds.

Hotels at the ski in Waidring sit under the limestone wall of the Steinplatte, the peak that gives this Tyrolean village its cross-border ski area with Reit im Winkl just over the German border. The lift base is a short walk from most addresses in the village, so the daily routine is boots on, skis over the shoulder, first chair. Waidringer Hof and Chalet Tirol anchor the spa-and-wellness end of the market, while smaller family-run guesthouses like Strubwirt keep things simple for skiers who want a bed, a hearty dinner and an early start. Kitzbühel is close enough for an afternoon off the slopes, but Waidring itself stays a village first, resort second: quiet lanes, a church spire, and mountains on every side. It suits families with young skiers, couples who want a spa after the last run, and confirmed skiers using the Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm area as a base for bigger days.

Updated October 15, 2026

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Brandtnerhof Betriebe
Spa & wellness4.8

Brandtnerhof Betriebe

Waidring

Aparthotel space with a kitchen in every unit

Why guests love it

Travellers staying here find having a full kitchen changes the rhythm of a ski week, breakfast on your own schedule rather than a set hotel sitting. The balcony over the garden gave the kids somewhere to play in view while we packed gear each morning. Ordering groceries ahead of arrival meant we were cooking dinner within an hour of getting to Waidring, no supermarket detour needed.

Spa & wellness
Chalet Tirol Waidring
Chalet4.7

Chalet Tirol Waidring

Waidring

Chalet living with an outdoor fireplace in Waidring

Why guests love it

Travellers self-catering here find the kitchenette earns its keep fast, especially with children who don't want restaurant food every night of a ski week. The outdoor fireplace became the default evening spot, other families gathering round it after the kids were fed. Having a balcony over the garden rather than a hotel corridor made the whole stay feel less like a hotel and more like a base of our own in Waidring.

Chalet
Strubwirt
Spa & wellness4.7
★★★

Strubwirt

Waidring

A simple family guesthouse with a sauna and garden

Why guests love it

Travellers staying at Strubwirt find it does exactly what a family ski guesthouse should: a comfortable room, a working sauna after a cold day, and a garden for the kids to run around in before dinner. The buffet breakfast set everyone up for a full day toward the Steinplatte without stopping in the village. Free parking on site meant no searching for a spot after a day on the slopes.

Spa & wellness
Hotel & Appartements Heigenhauser
Spa & wellness4.6
★★★

Hotel & Appartements Heigenhauser

Waidring

Family rooms and mountain views near the Steinplatte

Why guests love it

Travellers with young skiers find the tunnel between the annex and the main building solves the usual morning scramble, since boots and gear stay dry moving between rooms and the breakfast room. The mountain-view balcony room made the Steinplatte feel close even before heading out, and being right in the middle of Waidring meant an evening walk didn't require the car. Ski school pickup from the hotel simplified the whole week.

500 m walk to the Steinplatte ski area
Hotel Sendlhof
Spa & wellness4.6
★★★★

Hotel Sendlhof

Waidring

Balcony rooms and a spa base near Kitzbühel

Why guests love it

Travellers staying at Sendlhof find the soundproofed rooms genuinely help when children go to bed before the rest of the group finishes dinner. The restaurant's flexible hours meant a late run down from the Steinplatte didn't mean missing food, and the sauna after skiing became a nightly habit by day three. A short drive out to Kitzbühel one afternoon broke up the week without leaving the mountains behind.

Spa & wellness
Hotel Tiroler Adler - bed and breakfast
Spa & wellness4.5
★★★

Hotel Tiroler Adler - bed and breakfast

Waidring

A B&B 150 metres from the Steinplatte cable car

Why guests love it

Travellers staying here find the walk to the Steinplatte cable car takes barely two minutes, which changes the whole feel of a ski morning. The Finnish sauna became a genuine end-of-day ritual, more than expected from what's essentially a bed and breakfast. Being right in the centre of Waidring meant an evening walk to a restaurant felt easy rather than a production after a long day.

150 m walk to the Steinplatte cable car
Waidringer Hof 4 Sterne Superior
Spa & wellness4.5
★★★★

Waidringer Hof 4 Sterne Superior

Waidring

A large spa and pool 200 metres from the Steinplatte

Why guests love it

Travellers staying here find the two-hundred-metre walk to the Steinplatte makes the morning routine painless, boots on and skis over the shoulder without a shuttle. The indoor pool became the evening default once the spa bag robes were sitting in the room waiting, no packing a swimsuit bag needed. Tyrolean dinners on site meant we skipped driving anywhere after a full day outdoors.

200 m walk to the Steinplatte ski and hiking area
KUHOTEL Steinplatte, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Spa & wellness4.3
★★★★

KUHOTEL Steinplatte, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Waidring

Spa comfort 800 metres from the Steinplatte lift

Why guests love it

Travellers staying here find the walk to the Steinplatte lift genuinely does take under ten minutes, which matters on a morning when everyone's still lacing boots. The spa earns its keep after a full day of skiing, and the balcony room made the Waidring valley feel like part of the stay rather than a view from a brochure. Kulinarium's regional menu beat driving into the village for dinner most nights.

800 m walk to the Steinplatte ski lift

What to expect

  • Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm cross-border ski area
  • Short walk from village to the lifts
  • Family-run guesthouses alongside spa hotels
  • Kitzbühel Alps within easy reach
  • Tyrolean village character, not a purpose-built resort

Local tips

  • ✓Book a hotel on the village side facing the Steinplatte lift station if you want the shortest walk to first chair.
  • ✓The Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm area crosses into Bavaria, so carry ID even on a day of skiing.
  • ✓Parking fills up on weekends in high season, arrive before 9am or ask your hotel about on-site spaces.
  • ✓Snow reliability is best from mid-December through March at this altitude, check conditions before an early or late-season trip.
  • ✓Beginner slopes cluster near the valley station, while confirmed skiers head higher toward the ridge for longer red and black runs.
  • ✓Kitzbühel is a short drive away for a non-ski day of shopping or a different mountain to try.

Where to stay

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Frequently asked questions

What is the ski area like in Waidring?

Waidring skis the Steinplatte-Winklmoosalm area, a cross-border domain shared with Reit im Winkl in Bavaria. It mixes gentle valley runs near the base with longer red and black descents higher on the ridge, and the lift base sits close to the village centre.

Is Waidring good for beginners?

Yes, the valley station area has wide, gentle slopes suited to first-timers and young children, and several hotels run ski-in/ski-out or near-lift access that keeps early lessons simple for families.

When is there the most snow in Waidring?

Reliable cover typically runs from mid-December into March, with the Steinplatte's higher terrain holding snow later into the season than the valley floor around the village.

Where should I stay for the shortest walk to the lifts in Waidring?

Hotels clustered near the Steinplatte valley station, within a few hundred metres of the village centre, cut the walk to a matter of minutes rather than a drive.

Is Waidring close to Kitzbühel?

Kitzbühel is a short drive from Waidring, close enough for a half-day trip, though Waidring itself stays a quieter village base rather than a satellite of the bigger resort.

Do Waidring hotels have spa facilities?

Several of the larger properties, including four-star addresses near the lift, run indoor pools, saunas and wellness areas for skiers to use after the last run, alongside smaller guesthouses with simpler facilities.

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