History and our experiences shape us. They are part of our lives and make them exciting. We travel over hills and valleys, stumble now and then, and eventually find a path that makes sense, brings happiness, and fulfills us.
Our history dates back to 1987. Brigitte and Johann Mauracher bought the Gasthof Sonnhof—a very traditional Tyrolean establishment. After a short time, the desire to evolve arose. Four years later, 15 rooms were built, and in 2006, another 15 rooms were added. But that wasn’t all. The year before, a wish was born in Brigitte’s heart that quickly developed into an idea: Ayurveda. It was a completely new path. Exciting and harmonious at the same time. A feeling that cannot be described. The feeling that everything is finally right.
A vision became reality. And so, the European Ayurveda® Center, complete with yoga and massage rooms, a doctor’s office, and a sauna area, was built. The beginning of a new life. Our life. By our side: Ayurveda specialist Gaurav Sharma and his entire team. The traditional Indian healing art was reborn in Tyrol.
We consistently continue on this path: In the interest of sustainability and regionality, a small family-owned farm has also been operated at Lindhof since 2016—not far from our Ayurveda Resort. In this way, we combine our Tyrolean roots with Ayurvedic ones and bring Tyrolean traditions into harmony with Indian ones. Both share a common credo: the preservation, development, and teaching of the “knowledge of life.”
Your hosts Elisabeth Mauracher and Helmut Naschberger
“I know the moment when life energy fades. And I know how to rekindle the inner light.”
I am Elisabeth—a Libra with Scorpio rising. My life has always been a dance between these two forces: the deep longing for harmony and the courage to look deep into the shadows to find true strength there.
This courage was tested early on. In my early twenties, I reached a point where I was merely functioning. I felt lost in the hamster wheel of expectations, was exhausted, and no longer knew who I really was. It was a painful but necessary awakening that taught me a fundamental truth: we only have this one life. We ourselves are the creators of our healing and our happiness.
Searching for answers, I found the magic of holistic teachings. Ayurveda, yoga, and personal development were never mere trends for me—they became the ground that held me when I fell. A journey to myself began, a metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly. Ayurveda led me back to my true SELF and showed me that a healthy and fulfilled life is not a coincidence, but a decision.
From this personal rescue, my vision for the Sonnhof grew. Today, it is a place where healing tangibly happens. Together with my husband Helmut, I guard this space for you—a place where you can turn off the noise of the world to hear your own voice again.
For me, European Ayurveda® is far more than a trend; it is a way of life and a spiritual tool. It puts you back on your track and helps you take independent care of your well-being—for yourself, your children, and in harmony with nature.
We accompany you on your journey to yourself, so that you live your full potential and shine from within. At the Sonnhof, we do not sell hotel stays. We give you the moment in which you feel who you really are and what defines you.
Come as a guest. Leave as the person you truly are.
Because you are valuable.
Managing Director, Visionary & Pioneer of European Ayurveda®
Ayurveda seeks the origin of symptoms, worries, and problems. Deep regeneration, new energy, and inner balance: your new companions in life. Because that is how you truly feel good.
Planet Earth and Your Health
We are currently involved in another project. Our mission is to support sustainable programs and, together with our official partner Impact Hero, make a major contribution to a more sustainable future. To achieve a positive impact, we donate €5 per cure to “Grow my Tree” so that new trees can be planted while raising awareness of the importance of sustainable development. In this way, we not only promote the growth of healthy forests in cooperation with local communities, but also help in the fight against climate change and create new habitats for animals.
The space that lets you enjoy
Restaurant
The space that gives you
freedom
5 Elements Garden
The space that lets you relax
Ayurveda Center
European Ayurveda®: Tyrol meets India. Two worlds meet that could not be more different. Yet despite all the contrasts, they complement each other to a harmonious perfection. Like the two deities Shiva and Shakti. The masculine and the feminine. A symbiosis that accompanies you on your journey to yourself. In the European Ayurveda® Center, you will experience an uplifting and relaxed atmosphere that leaves room for reflection and feeling.
Contrasts that meet in perfect harmony. Feel the power in the Moon or Sun sauna. Surrounded by the gentle scent of honey and powerful onyx. Strengthen your self-confidence and feel the new life energy flowing through you. Our treatment rooms are under the power of Indian gods. In this way, energy flows unhindered and true spaces of power develop that transfer the spirit to you. For a moment of peace and mindfulness, the Shiva Shakti Lounge is always open for you. Feel yourself.
The Ayurveda Center
At a Glance
The sauna area is open daily from 10 AM to 7 PM and the pool area from 7:30 AM to 7:30 PM.
"Indian oasis of well-being in Tyrol"
Contradictory at first glance and then implemented so harmoniously: At the Sonnhof, the Ayurveda attitude is interpreted in every detail in a European, down-to-earth way and can be experienced with all the senses—from the personal welcome at reception to the design of the rooms, the tasty and healthy food, the sound advice in the Ayurveda center, the wonderfully beneficial treatments by warm and competent people, to the variety of saunas in the spa area. I will definitely treat myself to relaxing and recharging my batteries at this extraordinary place of well-being again!
"The Sonnhof is my place of power and energy"
I have been coming here for years and can observe how everything becomes even more beautiful and harmonious with every renovation. In this truly unique atmosphere, you return to your own balance incredibly quickly, can recharge your batteries, and take new impulses with you. Here, people have an open heart, from the staff at reception or the service personnel to the therapists. Not to forget Doctor Sharma, who is simply an angel to me, even if that is not quite his religion. Thank you for this place, I feel really good here!
For me, the Sonnhof has become a place where I can recover mentally and physically. If you embrace the Ayurvedic cure, it can be a magical place to reshape your life and recharge your energy. But you can also just enjoy the peace and beauty of the place, the warm hospitality, the delicious food, and the excellent treatments. The cozy, family-run hotel offers the best Ayurvedic treatments outside of India. The locally sourced food is simply outstanding. In addition, there are yoga, Qi Gong, or meditation classes twice daily and guided hikes for the active. The staff is a very special team: charming and tirelessly helpful. It is the perfect place to escape everyday stress and focus entirely on your own well-being. Packages including treatments are the best value for money, and consultations with Dr. Sharma (the in-house Ayurveda doctor) are a revelation. The spa has been expanded to include more infrared cabins and saunas; you rarely have to wait to use one of the excellent facilities, and it never seems overcrowded. I love everything about the Sonnhof: the service, the attention to detail, and the well-kept, family atmosphere. I have been there many times and can highly recommend it.
"It doesn't get any better"
I am very happy every time with my stay at my beautiful Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof in Hinterthiersee. It has become like a second home, a refuge and an oasis of regeneration and peace, and the Mauracher family have become very dear friends. The property is beautiful, starting from the garage to the spa area to every room I've had during my many stays since 2011. The employees, from the caretaker, chambermaids, reception, kitchen, therapists to the management, are like one big family—always very hospitable, courteous, lovely, professional—simply a place to feel good and be pampered. The applications and treatments are a dream and really have a lasting effect! The Ayurvedic, vegetarian, and vegan cuisine—from breakfast, lunch, snacks to the evening menu—is simply unbeatable, varied, with self-produced and regional products, high-quality, lovingly prepared, and simply award-worthy.
I am very grateful that you exist! Please keep it up—there is not a single point of criticism. I am already looking forward to my next stay and look forward to seeing you again every time. Thank you.
I have been involved with Ayurveda for 25 years in various places around the world: Asia/Europe/Middle East—and therefore consider myself a kind of "connoisseur" in this field. I must say that my stay at the Sonnhof Resort exceeded my expectations: the hotel experience and the medical care are unsurpassed. The professionalism, hospitality, quality, and attention to detail of ALL employees is breathtaking. I arrived there with a critical attitude, and the next day I was taken on a journey of relaxation and self-discovery. I was pampered not only by the Ayurveda professionals but by all the staff, captivated by the delicious food, and overwhelmed by the variety of additional treatments, conferences, and activities offered. I can't wait to come back and continue my transformation journey.
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