Your room will be ready for you from 14:00 on the day of arrival. On the day of departure it will be available for you until 11:00 am. In the event of early departure, we will unfortunately have to charge the total price of the days booked.
To confirm the booking, we ask for a deposit to the following account at Sparkasse Kufstein: IBAN AT67 2050 6077 0005 1662 / BIC: SPKUAT22XXX
Our Sonnhof pampering board includes an Ayurveda breakfast buffet, a Pitta buffet at lunchtime, a Vata snack with tea and fruit in the afternoon and a 5-course evening meal with a main course of your choice (excluding drinks). We mainly use organic, regional food from the family's own farm.
The price includes the Ayurveda activity program with yoga, meditation, lectures and hikes, use of the Ayurveda spa, free Wi-Fi in the Spirit Lounge and an underground parking space.
There are no cancellation fees up to one month before departure.
30 to 2 days before departure, the cancellation fee is 60% of the room & program price.
1 day before departure, the cancellation fee is 100% of the room & program price.
The following conditions apply to cancellations of massages and treatments at the Ayurveda Spa at short notice:
Hotel guests will be charged a cancellation fee of 70% of the service if they cancel within 24 hours of the treatment appointment. Non-hotel guests will be charged the full amount (100%) if they cancel within 24 hours of the appointment.
Cash, EC card, Visa, MasterCar
In the event that you cannot start your vacation for private or health reasons, we would highly recommend you to take out a travel cancellation insurance.
General information about Ayurveda
Ayurveda is a holistic health science from India with over 5,000 years of tradition. European Ayurveda® combines this knowledge with Western medicine, modern diagnostics and the European way of life - tailored to our culture and needs.
The aim is to harmonize body, mind and soul, activate the body's self-healing powers and prevent illness - instead of just treating it.
Ayurveda is suitable for everyone - for regeneration, exhaustion, chronic complaints or as a preventative health measure.
We are one of the few resorts in the world that lives European Ayurveda® holistically. With medical supervision, authentic spa medicine, vegetarian organic cuisine, personal care and a spiritual retreat in the Tyrolean Alps.
Basics of European Ayurveda®
European Ayurveda® is a further development of traditional Ayurvedic teachings, tailored to the needs of Western people. It combines the knowledge of Ayurveda with modern diagnostics, lifestyle medicine and European herbal medicine - tailored to our climate, our lifestyle and our ailments.
In addition to the integration of Western medicine and modern science, European Ayurveda® focuses on preventative health work, individual care and everyday implementation. European herbs, seasonal nutrition and Central European rhythms of life are specifically integrated.
The three doshas - vata, pitta and kapha - are bioenergetic principles that control bodily functions. Every person carries all three doshas within them, but in their own individual form. The balance of these doshas is crucial for health and well-being.
At the European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof, our Ayurveda doctors determine your type using pulse diagnostics, tongue diagnostics, anamnesis and body analysis. Alternatively, you can also get an initial assessment using this online Dosha test.
Your dosha type determines the choice of treatments, diet, herbs, yoga forms and rhythm of life - for a tailor-made cure with maximum effect.
Hotel & Facilities
Our rooms are quiet, close to nature and designed to reduce electrosmog - with high-quality materials and a retreat atmosphere. Each room is equipped with a balcony. For a pleasant room quality, we also use Memon and Zess mats to reduce electrosmog.
Wi-Fi is available in the public areas, but not in the rooms - for more peace and quiet. However, you can ask for a router at reception if you wish.
In our Ayurveda center there is a relaxation room, various saunas, infrared cabins and a swimming pool.
At the moment, the resort does not have its own fitness room, but our guests are welcome to use the training facilities in the neighboring hotel. Soon, however, a brand new fitness room will be waiting for you directly at our hotel, equipped with modern equipment and everything you need for your individual training.
We are happy to wash and iron your dirty laundry in the hotel for a fee.
Our resort is a retreat for people who want to consciously relax, regenerate and recharge their batteries - whether as part of an Ayurveda treatment or a relaxing stay. In order to preserve this special atmosphere of tranquillity, we ask for your understanding that we only accept children from the age of 16.
We ask for your understanding that pets are not allowed in our hotel. Our house is a retreat for rest, regeneration and healing - therefore we would like to offer our guests an atmosphere that is as relaxed and allergen-free as possible.
Arrival & REgion
We are located at 900 meters above sea level in Hinterthiersee in Tyrol (Austria) - on a quiet sunny plateau in the Thiersee Valley with a view of the majestic Kaiser Mountains. The surroundings are characterized by untouched nature, healing silence and clear alpine air - ideal for relaxation and regeneration. You can find travel options and more detailed information here.
Yes, a stay without your own car is possible without any problems. Many of our guests travel comfortably by train or plane and then take advantage of a transfer service for a fee.
If you prefer to travel by car, we are happy to provide free underground parking.
There are various options available for your journey:
You can reach us by car via the Inntal-Autobahn A12 - exit Kufstein Nord. From there it is about a 20-minute drive to our hotel. If you are traveling by train, Kufstein is the closest train station. We will be happy to organize a cab to the hotel for you. Arriving by plane is also easy: the nearest airports are Munich (approx. 1.5 hours away), Innsbruck (approx. 1 hour) and Salzburg (approx. 1.5 hours). We are happy to organize airport transfers for you on request.
We do not offer a hotel transfer, but we can organise one for your arrival and departure. Please feel free to contact us at any time.
Your room will be available from 14.00 on the day of arrival. You are also welcome to arrive earlier and leave your luggage with us in the meantime. Check-out from the resort and services is at 11.00 am on the day of departure.
Ayurveda KUr at a glance
After an initial medical history, we put together an individual program - adapted to your constitution, complaints and goals.
The resort offers a wide range of Ayurveda cures:
-Detox cures (e.g. short cleansing, intensive cleansing, emotional healing)
-Balance & Longevity (like Rasayana, Immune Power)
-Ayurveda Plus intensive treatment
-Panchakarma treatments in different variations (Light, High-Light Classic, De Luxe, Superior or Supreme)
If you are still unsure, you can use our cure finder to find the right cure for you.
A deep cleansing and regeneration treatment to eliminate toxins, strengthen the metabolism and relieve emotional stress.
In principle, except in the case of pregnancy, acute infections or a very weakened general condition. In such cases, we offer gentler programs.
Ideal are 10 to 14 nights. For shorter stays we offer a cure from 4 nights.
Yes, the diet at Sonnhof can be vegetarian or vegan, prepared with regional and seasonal products in accordance with Ayurvedic teachings. Ghee-free variants are also possible, for example for Panchakarma cures.
Yes, all cures start with a consultation including a pulse diagnosis, after which your personal treatment and nutrition plan is drawn up. Each stay is individually tailored to you, your needs and your constitutional type.
The medical history is followed by daily treatments (massages, detoxification), Ayurvedic nutrition, relaxation sessions and medical supervision. An overview of a cure includes the following:
-Pulse diagnosis/consultation on the first day
-Ayurvedic treatments (e.g. oil massages, peelings, Shirodhara, etc.) according to plan
-Yoga and meditation sessions according to the weekly program
-Herbal supplements, hot water drinking cures
-Meals tailored to the cure and adapted to the constitutional type
-Joint final discussions and integration tips for at home
We would not recommend using the swimming pool during the cure, as the cleansing process also takes place through the skin. However, you are welcome to cool off in the nearby Thiersee lake in summer.
During the day you will usually be wearing a bathrobe. This will of course be provided by us. To take part in yoga and other activities, we recommend that you bring sportswear and, depending on the season, appropriate outdoor clothing. In the evening, elegant or casual clothing is desired in the restaurant.
Reduce alcohol, coffee, sugar and animal products 7 to 10 days before arrival. We will be happy to send you a few recommendations in advance with your booking confirmation.
We give you an aftercare plan with nutrition tips, recommendations for rituals and products to stabilize the effect in the long term.
Ayurveda for ailments
Guests often come with exhaustion, digestive problems, hormonal imbalances, stress, skin problems or sleep disorders.
In Ayurveda, migraines are usually associated with an imbalance of Pitta and Vata. Both physical causes (e.g. liver and intestinal stress) and emotional blockages are treated.
-Panchakarma cure with targeted detoxification
-Oil applications for the nervous system (e.g. Shirodhara, Nasya)
-Pitta-reducing diet
-Stress management & yoga
-Herbs to strengthen the nerves and relieve the liver
Ideally, 10-14 overnight stays are recommended. For a lasting effect, we recommend supplementary routines and aftercare with European Ayurveda® Home products.
The intestine (Agni or digestive fire) is the central authority for health in Ayurveda. Weak or disturbed agni leads to ama (metabolic waste products) and is the cause of many complaints.
-Liver & intestinal drainage (e.g. with Triphala, Virechana)
-healthy diet
-abdominal massages, herbal oils
-building up Agni with bitter substances, spices & ghee
-Relaxing applications to reduce stress
A detox cure with a focus on intestinal health or an individually tailored Panchakarma cure - supplemented by targeted nutrition, micronutrients and medical supervision.
From an Ayurvedic point of view, back pain is often due to a Vata imbalance: Dryness, coldness and instability. Ayurveda takes a holistic approach here.
-Warming oil therapies (Khadi Vasti, Abhyanga)
-Joint-strengthening herbs & nutrition
-Movement therapy & therapeutic yoga
-Stress reduction & Vata balance
Yes, the Ayurveda Plus Intensive Cure is specialized in chronic back pain, arthrosis, tension and mobility problems and was specially developed together with Dr. Alaettin Sinop, a specialist in general medicine.
Culinary delights
In line with our European Ayurveda® philosophy, we offer a predominantly vegetarian and Ayurvedic-inspired diet. Many dishes can also be adapted for vegans - freshly prepared, easy to digest and individually tailored to your cure.
No, we do not serve meat at the European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof. However, we do offer fish dishes.
Yes, we make sure that we buy most of our produce from organic retailers. Especially in summer, we are supplied with eggs, vegetables, honey and fruit from our family farm.
Yes, please let us know before your arrival if you have any allergies, intolerances or special dietary requirements. Our kitchen is very experienced in dealing with gluten-free, lactose-free or other individual diets.
During a cure, the diet is individually adapted to your needs by our Ayurveda doctors. It includes the following, for example:
-Tridosha diet, easily digestible food
-Cooked cereal dishes, kitchari, soups
-Herbal and detox teas
-no raw food, sugar, coffee or alcohol
The food varies depending on the cure and is tailored to it. Whether Panchakarma, detox or balance cure, all our cures include a Tridosha balancing diet.
Wellness guests enjoy our Sonnhof pampering board, which includes the following:
-Rich Ayurveda breakfast buffet
-Delicious pitta buffet with soup, salads, main course and dessert for lunch
-Vata snack with tea ceremony and fruit in the afternoon
5-course evening menu with main course of your choice (fish, vegan or Ayurveda)
Booking & interesting facts
Online via our website, by telephone or by e-mail. We recommend a personal consultation in advance.
For spontaneous travelers we offer attractive offers and last-minute offers. If you would like to secure a fixed place with us, we recommend that you enquire and book early. That way you can plan your time out in a relaxed manner and without time pressure.
Due to the high demand, we generally recommend booking treatments and cures in advance. Depending on availability, individual massages can also be booked on site. You are welcome to send your treatment requests to spa@sonnhof-ayurveda.at to let us know.
Yes, many guests come alone to consciously take time for themselves.
Yes, if you decide to take a cure with your partner at the same time, we will be happy to coordinate the times of the treatments as best we can.
Yes, of course, our resort and an Ayurveda cure is suitable for everyone. We also offer specially tailored programs for men, e.g. for stress, burnout or hormonal imbalance.
Our employees speak either German or English.
Yoga & Activities
We have a weekly changing program with different activities. Various yoga and meditation sessions, lectures and guided hikes take place every day. You will receive the weekly program directly at the reception.
Yoga is a central pillar of Ayurveda. It strengthens body awareness, promotes the flow of energy (prana), calms the mind and supports digestion and the nervous system.
We offer hatha yoga, gentle vinyasa, yin yoga, yoga nidra, pranayama and guided meditations - tailored to the time of day, dosha and energy level.
Yes, our sessions are suitable for all levels. It's not about performance, but about conscious movement and mindfulness.
There are at least 3-5 yoga or meditation sessions a day. Usually activating in the morning and relaxing in the evening. Additional sessions are included in certain cures or programs.
Yes, we also offer lectures on interesting topics related to Ayurveda.
Yoga mats, cushions, blocks and blankets are available in the house. All you need is comfortable clothing and an openness to new experiences.
Nature & Excursions
Numerous hiking trails, forest paths and panoramic tours start directly from the resort. There are also e-bike routes to alpine pastures, lakes and viewpoints such as Höhlenstein, Pendling or Buchackeralm. E-bikes can be rented at the resort for a fee.
-Thiersee (only 5 minutes by car): Natural bathing lake with sunbathing lawn, boat hire, circular trail
-Hechtsee (20 minutes' drive): turquoise-green forest lake with hiking trails and views
Hintersteiner See (approx. 40 minutes' drive): crystal-clear mountain lake in the Wilder Kaiser nature reserve
-Mitterland Thiersee family ski area: ideal for beginners and only a few minutes' drive away
-Sudelfeld ski area: wonderful slopes & views and approx. 30 minutes' drive away
-SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser: one of the largest ski areas in the vicinity and about 45 minutes' drive away.
Other winter activities that await you include snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, relaxing winter walks and lots of tobogganing fun.
Kufstein - the "Pearl of Tyrol" (approx. 15 minutes' drive away)
-Kufstein Fortress: imposing landmark with panoramic views & changing exhibitions
-Old town & Römerhofgasse: charming alleyways, cafés, regional stores
-Kufstein Kultur Quartier: Concerts, readings & events
-Glasmanufaktur Riedel: Guided tours & purchase of high-quality glass art
Innsbruck - Alpine city with flair (approx. 1 hour away by car)
-Golden Roof, Imperial Palace, Maria-Theresien-Straße
-Alpine zoo, Bergisel ski jump, modern museums & shopping
-Combining urbanity & nature with mountain views
Salzburg - cultural metropolis & birthplace of Mozart (approx. 1.5 hours away by car)
-Old Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site), Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mirabell Gardens
-Mozart Birthplace, Music Festival, Theater & Art
-Day trip for music lovers & history buffs
Ayurveda for at home
With the help of our digital app, various products, Ayurvedic routines and nutrition tips, you can stay in balance even after your stay.
Yes, with our European Ayurveda® Home brand we offer high-quality nutritional supplements, teas, oils and rituals for your self-care.
European Ayurveda® Home is the product line of the European Ayurveda Resort Sonnhof - developed by our Ayurveda experts and owner Elisabeth Naschberger-Mauracher. The products combine Ayurvedic knowledge with Western suitability for everyday use - for your self-care at home.
Healing begins in everyday life. European Ayurveda® Home supports you in establishing rituals that strengthen your body, mind and soul on a daily basis - simply, effectively and naturally.
"Healing doesn't start with a big decision - but with small daily rituals." - Elisabeth Naschberger Mauracher, founder
-Good gut feeling: To support intestinal health, digestion and emotional balance - ideal after detox or Panchakarma cures.
-Inner Beauty: To promote female hormone balance - particularly suitable for PMS, menopause or cyclical complaints.
-Sleep Well: For mental clarity, focus and serenity - for stress, anxiety or emotional strain.
The majority of our EA Home products are vegan, climate-neutral and made from high-quality, natural ingredients.
After your Ayurveda treatment with us, our Ayurveda doctors will provide you with individually tailored herbal capsules that will continue to support you in your healing process at home. You can purchase these high-quality preparations directly from us on site.
In addition, there are other selected products that will help you to integrate Ayurveda into your everyday life in the long term - and to make the beneficial effects of the cure noticeable for a long time to come. For example, we recommend:
-After Panchakarma or Detox: Good gut feeling line
-At Women's Health: Inner Beauty Line
-For restful sleep: Sleep well line
We will be happy to advise you individually - both on site and after your departure!
You can get them in our Sonnhof store on site or in our online shop.
Invoice & Payment
Cash payment, EC card, Visa, MasterCard or bank transfer.
In Austria, Germany and Switzerland, Ayurveda cures are generally not considered to be covered by health insurance in the traditional sense - they are therefore not usually paid for in full by statutory health insurance. However, individual treatments can be submitted to some private health insurance companies or supplementary insurers for reimbursement.
Please clarify in advance with your insurance company which treatments they would cover. We then ask you to let us know before payment if you need an extra invoice so that we can issue it on the spot. Once the invoice has been finalized, we can no longer make any changes to it.
Note: Our Ayurveda doctors do not have a conventional medical title, which is why they are not recognized by health insurance companies in all cases.
If you cancel up to one month before the start of your trip, you will not incur any costs. However, if you cancel between 30 and 2 days before the planned arrival date, we will charge a cancellation fee of 60% of the room and program price. If you cancel one day before the start of the trip, the entire amount, i.e. 100% of the room and program price, will be charged as a cancellation fee.
To avoid unnecessary costs in the event of cancellation, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance.
