The 4-star, family-run Landhotel Schwaiger is located in the idyllic village of St Kathrein am Offenegg in Styria, at almost 1,000 metres above sea level in the heart of the Almenland Nature Reserve The spacious rooms at Hotel Schwaiger have a balcony offering views of the surrounding landscape, as well as satellite TV and a seating area Healthy regional delicacies are served in the restaurant lounge and on the sunny terrace Landhotel Schwaigers spa area includes an indoor pool, a Finnish sauna, a herbal sauna, and a tepidarium Hiking trails start right outside Landhotel Schwaiger Guided hikes and snacks for picnics are available The Almenland Nature Reserve is Europes largest contiguous mountain pasture Other leisure opportunities in the surrounding area include Nordic walking, cycling, mountain biking and horseback riding The Almenland golf course is only 15 km away St Kathrein features a ski lift and several cross-country ski runs