Experience nature up close at the sustainable Hotel Stern on vacation with kids on a farm in Austria.
For this article, we were allowed to visit the Hotel Stern for two nights and gather our very own experiences, which this text reflects.
The Stern is no ordinary hotel, but a place where the beauty of the simple and natural takes center stage. On the Mieminger Plateau in Tyrol, not far from Innsbruck, the Stern offers an unforgettable vacation that invites you to discover the beauty of togetherness, recharge your batteries and enjoy family time to the fullest.
Here, families will find a harmonious combination of a vacation with kids on a farm in Austria and a decelerating hotel atmosphere that defines luxury in a whole new way. Every corner exudes a little bit of Bullerbü idyll with Tyrolean charm. While the kids let off steam in the Föger family’s family-run property in the play stadium, the eco indoor pool or on the green meadows, parents particularly appreciate the hotel’s sustainable orientation.
As the first climate-neutral hotel in the region, the Stern is an absolute pioneer when it comes to creative concepts that show how easy sustainability can be and how much fun it is to engage with the topic together.
Get ready to leave the stress of everyday life at the front door!
This is your chance to enjoy an unforgettable farm vacation with kids in Austria. The Stern has managed to combine different worlds under one or more roofs: hotel, farm and adventure playground. As soon as you arrive, you’ll see what we mean! The kids are off to say hello to the animals in the stables or take a detour to the play barn to jump in the hay. There’s no trace of everyday stress at the Stern!
The Stern is all about natural luxury!
It’s not about extravagant design or top-class food. It’s about a return to the roots of life! The true luxury of the Stern is that guests have time to be themselves! In this wonderful atmosphere of relaxation and authenticity, you can truly enjoy your own pace.
And there’s more! The Stern also has a strong focus on treating the environment with respect. From the climate-neutral infrastructure to the simple but lovingly designed rooms, the Stern has a special connection with nature that you’ll absolutely love! Mindfulness and sustainability are taken to a whole new level here, with a strong focus on conserving natural resources and respecting the environment. It’s incredible how the hotel manages to pass these ideas on to guests in such a fun way. For instance, there’s the climate game, where guests can collect points by acting in an environmentally friendly way.
Get ready for some amazing discovery tours and tips for family time around the Stern!
The area surrounding the Stern is an absolute natural paradise, no matter which way you turn – whether it’s for a leisurely hike, a relaxed walk or simply to stroll through the meadows. Here, you’ll find the perfect adventure for precious family time! The Stern team is here to help you make the most of every day with the best suggestions around!
We’ve got a few recommendations for you that we think you’ll love!
Get ready to explore! A fantastic network of hiking and cycling trails stretches right behind the Stern, just waiting for you to discover it. All you need is yourself, the kids, a bag of provisions (which each guest can put together at the breakfast buffet in the morning) and a full water bottle! Just let yourself drift along, wherever the path takes you! And you simply have to check out the Larchplatzl, it’s the perfect place to take a break!
If you’re looking for a bit of adventure, why not take a hike from the Maria-Locherboden pilgrimage church along the forest path down to the suspension bridge? You’ve got to try this adventurous crossing! It’s not to be missed, and the return journey is just as exciting. On the way back, you’ll discover a waterfall on the entry side!
The Sternchen Club also offers nature-based childcare, where kids can take part in workshops that focus on nature, animals, the environment and interaction between children. There are also activities organised together with the parents.
The food is honest, seasonal cuisine at its best!
As the evening draws to a close and everyone returns to the Stern, hungry and tired from a day spent exploring nature, the tantalising aroma of the kitchen beckons them in. The inn, now over 500 years old, is the perfect place for informal get-togethers and culinary delights! In the evening, it serves a wonderfully honest menu inspired by traditional dishes from the region.
The incredible cuisine at Stern is a reflection of the surrounding nature and the season. The kitchen is always full of the freshest ingredients from the surrounding area, picked at the perfect moment to create the most amazing dishes! These ingredients are lovingly, carefully and above all completely processed into honest dishes that reflect the incredible diversity of Tyrolean taste.
The star embodies the ultimate example of a hotel that enables a sustainable holiday with children on the farm in Austria without having to do without the amenities of a hotel. No long flights, no endless car trips – instead, guests can expect real quality time and adventures in the middle of the most beautiful mountain world. By the way, those who come by train are happy to be picked up from the station.
At a time when awareness of our planet and the future of our children is becoming more and more present, the decision for an environmentally friendly holiday is more than just a choice for your own recreation.
