About this property

This child- and family-friendly all-inclusive hotel occupies extensive grounds in beautiful Upper Styria. Located in the heart of the Mürzer Oberland Nature Reserve, Kinderhotel Appelhof is about 75 miles from both Vienna and Graz. This renovated former farmhouse features spacious “fairy tale apartments” with separate bedrooms for parents (with four-poster bed) and children (with motifs from fairy tales). At the Appelhof all meals and drinks are included in the price. Rich buffets are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Baby food is also available. The “Märchenburg” (fairy tale castle) is a 10,000 ft² indoor playground on 2 levels. The outdoor playground is an amazing 20 acres in size, which is bigger than 12 soccer fields. There you will find a pony ranch, a petting zoo (goats, bunnies, small cows, llamas, owls), a trampoline facility, a pirate ship, a big sandbox, a bouncing castle, go-carts, electric cars, a climbing wall, and much more. The children's club provides professional child and baby daycare every day between 9 am and 7 pm. A varied entertainment program (children's club , game evenings, crafts, etc.) is also offered. Many activities are offered for children and adults alike, including river crossings, rappelling, climbing, bouldering, campfires with barbecue, building an igloo in winter, hikes, etc. Bicycles are also available (free of charge for children, at a small fee for adults). In winter an easy ski slope and a mini ski school are available. Ski equipment for children is included in the price. There is also a ski rental (also for cross-country skis and skates). Sleds can be rented free of charge. Baby monitors, strollers, back carriers, bottle warmers, baby bathtubs etc. are available for the youngest guests. After an eventful day you can relax in the pool area, featuring a baby pool, an indoor and an outdoor pool, or in Kinderhotel Appelhof's spa area.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
Bedroom 1
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
and
1 sofa bed
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2 queen beds
1 bunk bed
and
1 sofa bed
and
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
and
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
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1 queen bed
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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1 queen bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alexander
    Germany Germany
    I have two young kids, the hotel has everything to keep them entertained and the food is pretty good.
  • Zdravko
    Austria Austria
    Plenty of activities - hiking, excellent ski courses with really good tutors, huge indoor play ground, really nice rooms for families with 3+ kids. True all inclusive including alcohol drinks like beer and (not that bad) wine. Great breakfast,...
  • Alexandru
    Romania Romania
    We liked that hotel offered plenty of activities for kids: pool, kids club, animals, etc. Stuff was amazing and we definitely recommend it. They even offer you a free wine bootle that you can choose and take it with you in the room.
  • Michal
    Thailand Thailand
    This hotel is a gem if you travel with kids. Great facilities, lots of things to do with kids - playgrounds, animations, swimming pool - all of it nested inside beautiful nature. Every staff member was extra friendly. I would 100% recommend to anyone
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    It was in beautiful surroundings and had fantastic facilities for kids. They were never bored and in such good moods the whole holiday, being outside in the fresh air and entertained.
  • Katherine
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing hotel. Beautiful location. Food delicious and good selection of drinks on tap available 7am-midnight. Loads for the kids to do (huge indoor / outdoor play areas, petting zoo, pony riding/grooming, adventure activities, crafts, varing...
  • Valentyna
    Ukraine Ukraine
    this is our second time in this hotel, and we didn’t want to leave it. The Location, food, games and activities for kids are great.
  • Valentyna
    Ukraine Ukraine
    Location is amazing, the view around the hotel and view form the room was very nice. Children had hourly interactions and they were busy full day, there is possible to get the bicycles as well as for children as well as for parents. The food is...
  • Barbara
    Austria Austria
    Super tolles Kinderhotel mit tollen Aktivitäten für Gross und Klein. Sehr leckeres Essen mit grosser Auswahl
  • Karl
    Austria Austria
    Ideal für kleine und große Kinder. Wirklich sehr freundlich das komplette Personal, egal ob im Restaurant, im Haus bei den Tieren , in der Kinderbetreuung ganz egal. Echt super.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      European
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Gluten-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free
15+ years
Extra bed upon request
100% per person, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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