Private Hoteliers since 1979

Our Story

THE EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort: A vision passed down through generations.

Our mission is to create a place where people can draw pure strength and experience special moments. Every member of our family lives out their passion and strengths to the fullest every single day.
Welcome to the family!

For 3 generations, we have preserved hospitality within our family.
Let yourself be inspired by our story and discover how a home surrounded by 40 alpine pastures was created for our guests.

1978 - 1979

The idea is born...

Hospitality runs deep in our roots.

The cornerstone was set when senior owner Peter Hettegger, at just 17 years old, along with his parents, acquired the first piece of land. On this land, they built a small guesthouse with 14 rooms and an inviting café.

He was undoubtedly one of the few at such a young age to sign contracts of this nature with the bank.

Meanwhile

Winters by the ski lift — summers in the forest

To fulfill his dream of becoming a hotelier, Peter worked in the forest. Meanwhile, his father supported him, working both in the woods and at the ski lift. This hard work as a lumberjack was crucial, as renting out rooms could initially serve only as an additional source of income.

1984 - 1985

The vision of a man

Inspired by a dream and filled with passion, Peter took over his father's share, and the guesthouse was expanded to 70 beds.

We warmly welcome our first loyal guests, who return to the EDELWEISS with incredible dedication every year, both in summer and winter, allowing us to fully embrace our role as hosts.

1989

The dream grows...

The Hettegger spirit develops, and it becomes clear that we always look to the future. The original vision was to accommodate group travels. We quickly realize that we need more rooms for this. With an expansion, we can now welcome up to 100 guests.

1990: Attraktionen, die unsere Gäste erleben

1989 -1990

Memorable attractions for our guests to enjoy.

Experiences that create lasting memories: Dancing until dawn and creating lifelong friendships: The new dance bar "Rauchkuchl" in the hotel. In Großarltal, even today, the legendary nights are still talked about.

The opening of the cable car, called Panoramabahn right next to the hotel enhances our guests' leisure options, providing easy access to unforgettable experiences.

Surrounded by 40 idyllic alpine pastures.

Spreading the word

The Valley of 40 Alpine Huts

Far from websites and social media, we promoted Großarltal and EDELWEISS with the Stieglalm at trade fairs. We dedicated nearly a third of the year to impressing visitors with the stunning valley and its 40 charming alpine pastures. There was cooking, storytelling, and lots of convincing.

1993: With the expansion to 140 beds, our hotel and, consequently, our EDELWEISS team continue to grow.

The family pitches in

One brother among eleven siblings leads by example in embodying the spirit of hospitality.
It doesn’t take long before the brothers Sepp (Construction Management), Hans (Food & Beverage), Lorenz (Service), and Daniel (Activities & Facility Management) join forces and work together.

1999

The guesthouse is no longer recognizable

We want our guests to feel comfortable and relaxed with us. With the construction of the spa area and the beauty and wellness residence, we became one of the largest in Salzburg County at that time.
Each family member contributes their strengths.

2006: Berchtesgaden is acquired and renovated.

2006 -2010

In the Heart of Berchtesgaden

A visionary straight out of a storybook, Peter Hettegger is also responsible for the birth of EDELWEISS in Berchtesgaden.

In 2010, the former "Hotel Post" blossomed into EDELWEISS Berchtesgaden, which is now operated by Martina Hettegger, daughter of Lisi and Peter. Her brother Stefan Hettegger provides strong support, especially through his management of the kitchens for five different dining establishments.

JOURNEY TO BERCHTESGARDEN

2018

Embracing the future...

DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort is born.

Peter’s son, also named Peter, and his wife Karin take over the management of the resort.

With great attention to detail and respect for the pioneering work that came before them, they embrace the challenge of transforming this historic resort into a future vacation destination.

THANK YOU

Our greatest strength: The family

Without our family, DAS EDELWEISS would only be half as charming & inviting: Elke ensures that reservations run smoothly with her warm manner, Hans is a delight in the F&B area, Alex spoils us with culinary highlights, Daniel keeps everything running as janitor, and Lorenz ensures unforgettable experiences in the service department.
Our two Sepps have made the hotel what it is today with their tireless efforts on the construction site. Sepp Senior in particular has shaped DAS EDELWEISS with his dedication: we miss his warmth, unconditional support and incomparable presence every day...

2018

A Resort for Generations

Completely redesigned, DAS EDELWEISS shines with a fresh glow. Exceptional, personalized service and a warm atmosphere with a feel-good factor for couples, families, and friends are our goals.

After an 8-month closure and construction into the mountain, the hotel evolves into a resort: An idea from 2005 finally becomes a reality.

2018

Our story in a video

2018

The Construction Process – A Resort Takes Shape

Behind the Scenes

My Favorite Feel-Good Spot

Diversity and uniqueness have been developed by family Hettegger:

EDELWEISS Mountain Spa with more than 7,000 m²
Separate Family Mountain Spa
Rooftop Garden Landscape "Top of the Mountains"
In-house Natural Cosmetics Line
PRINCE EDELWEISS Kids’ World
Four Culinary Lines in the Mountain Cuisine at the Highest Level
High-Quality Natural Materials

2023

Everything New: From the Family for Families

No appointments, no deadlines, and no chores—just taking time for what truly matters in life: time for the smallest community, your own family. For our small guests, DAS EDELWEISS transforms into a fun paradise.

New luxurious family suites, our Family Spa, and children’s areas for every age complete the perfect family vacation.

2024

A Vision is Completed

The future is born from passion: Where 45 years ago our beloved grandparents opened a small guesthouse with 14 rooms and a café named Edelweiss, now stands DAS EDELWEISS Salzburg Mountain Resort: Where luxury feels like home...

With our Adults-Only suites, we have crafted spaces of absolute and highly exclusive tranquility. EVERYTHING IS NEW, yet one cherished element remains: our rustic tiled stove, where our grandparents always sat.

Facts & Fun

Servus TV - Hotel Legends

Get to know the Hettegger family and their passion.

The EDELWEISS Secret: Togetherness & Trust

Our greatest strength is our family.

When we look out the windows of our resort, we know we have created a place of well-being.
Passed down from generation to generation, a valuable legacy promises joy, unity, and trust: a resort built with unique natural materials that offers an extraordinary atmosphere. Here, tradition and modernity blend harmoniously.
We believe that the love and passion for our vocation is felt instantly upon entering our hotels. Everyone pitches in, brings their strengths, and stands by each other.
What makes our resort truly special are the people—our staff and guests. They bring life to our home and create a sense of well-being. Here, we create memories and moments for future generations and for eternity.

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Private Hoteliers since 1979

Our Story

1978 - 1979

The idea is born...

Meanwhile

Winters by the ski lift — summers in the forest

1984 - 1985

The vision of a man

1989

The dream grows...

1989 -1990

Memorable attractions for our guests to enjoy.

Spreading the word

The Valley of 40 Alpine Huts

The family pitches in

1999

The guesthouse is no longer recognizable

2006 -2010

In the Heart of Berchtesgaden

2018

Embracing the future...

THANK YOU

Our greatest strength: The family

2018

A Resort for Generations

2018

Our story in a video

2018

The Construction Process – A Resort Takes Shape

My Favorite Feel-Good Spot

2023

Everything New: From the Family for Families

2024

A Vision is Completed

Facts & Fun

Servus TV - Hotel Legends

The EDELWEISS Secret: Togetherness & Trust

Our greatest strength is our family.

Welcome to the family

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