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Journal AUTUMN | WINTER 20 / 21 EDITORIAL

Natur & Spa Hotel Lärchenhof****s Hotel zum Gourmet****

AlpenParks Chalet & Apartment Alpina

Aparthotel Torri di Seefeld Lifestyle Hotel dasMax Restaurant Seefelder Stube

Nature up close The cold season arrives with the colourful, falling, front of the ski huts. The ski areas have the best DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF SIMPLICITY leaves. Discover the most beautiful sides of winter snow conditions. In the valley, the first shrubs and on the sunny plateau in the Seefeld Olympic Re- flowers start to bloom – the time of awakening. gion in – an unforgettable winter ambience Go for a walk and enjoy the beautiful landscape Every year, the cycle of the seasons comes to a In autumn, we say goodbye to the summer tem- at its best. Besides , snowboarding and to- or take advantage of sunshine skiing then allow close in the usual order. Each season tells its own peratures and many flowers. At the same time, bogganing fun, the idyllic natural landscape in- yourself to be pampered in our marVita Spa. With story – of coming and going. Our Nature & Spa the autumnal blaze of colour, the morning dew vites you to go touring, cross-country skiing and the rising temperatures, green meadows and Hotel Lärchenhof ****s in Seefeld, Tyrol offers the and mystically impressive, rising wafts of mist winter hiking. In addition to action and lots of flowering shrubs and fields, summer in Seefeld perfect starting point to experience, feel and en- awaken. The clear air and wide open views are fun and sports opportunities, the snow-covered offers great mountain and bike tours, bathing joy nature up close. The alpine flair, the modern ideal for enjoyable hikes where you can literally landscape radiates this special calm – glittering, pleasure for everyone and has a variety of bre- spirit of the times as well as the family hospitality feel and taste nature – time to take in and enjoy sparkling and untouched. athtaking natural experiences that will remain create a cosy comfort – the optimal basis for your the surroundings. unforgettable. overall relaxation. In spring, the first warming rays of sunshine lure you onto the sun loungers on the terrace or in

2 3 OUR SPECIALS

Experience autumn with all the senses WHAT’S NEW WHAT’S

Bookable until 01.11.2020 and from 01.05.2021

MARCATI COURTESY CAR Spend 5 varied days at the Lärchenhof in Seefeld and experience Hiking, biking & more the colourful mountain landscape of Seefeld on two guided e- An absolute must – not only for our car fans bike tours. For each tour, you will be given a bike rucksack con- taining a snack and thirst quencher as a refreshment for the road. The shoulder-neck massage and sports massage included in the With our Jaguar I-Pace SUV, you are equipped for any terrain and package ensure perfect regeneration. can explore the Olympic region of Seefeld and surroundings at your leisure. 5 overnight stays from € 677.00 per person Our guests have the pleasure of using the electric rental car du- ring their stay – check availability and off you go. You can disco- ver a romantic drive through the impressive natural and moun- tain landscape in an environmentally friendly manner; you are independent of time and can flexibly take a break or change Can be booked all year round the route spontaneously – enjoy the ride sustainably and simply straightforward. Take in a relaxing and romantic short trip for two. Satisfy your Just for the two of us longing for togetherness and reserve a place at the Alpine Well- ness Paradise! We will lure you into the world of relaxation with a surprise, a bottle of prosecco, fresh seasonal fruit and a romantic bath of fragrant oils. Enjoy an aroma massage and shared well- being, bringing mind and soul into harmony for an unforgettable time for two. 2 overnight stays from € 422.00 per stay

Can be booked all year round

In an ideal combination, proven oriental knowledge of natural Ayurveda Alpine healing methods and the well-known stimulating, Alpine clima- te ensure a sense of wellbeing beyond dreams. With authentic application and in alpine surroundings, you can give yourself and your body the necessary time for specially adapted treatments, thereby allowing your mind and soul to relax in the wonderful 3 overnight stays from € 489.00 per person nature.

Can be booked all year round

As an exclusive taster, experience a unique SPA wellness package in marVita first Date the „marVita“ in our 4-star superior hotel Lärchenhof in Seefeld. Our offer pampers you for 3 days with pure wellbeing from morning to night – relaxed and varied, alone & in pairs. Enjoy the larch oil bath with your partner, a larch oil massage, a microzone facial treatment for both of you and we will surprise you with a small SPA gift to take 3 overnight stays from € 549.00 per stay home.

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AUTUMN IS ACTIVITY REGION SEEFELD HIKING SEASON Andreas` hiking tip for the colourful season - the Brunschkopf Autumn from its most beautiful side The hike can be started directly in Seefeld. After a short distance, you reach Brunschkopf, With comfortable temperatures and excellent visibility, autumn is the ideal time for hiking. In where there is a large viewing platform. Take a short break here and enjoy a wonderful addition, these uniquely bright, splendid colours lure you into a dreamworld – in harmony view over Seefeld and the impressive mountain panorama. Alternatively, you can also with nature. This is the perfect time to actively immerse yourself in the landscape and be start the 3-lake hike at the – Lake Möserersee, Lake Wildmoossee and spoiled at the Lärchenhof marVita Spa. Lake Lottensee.

Our activity guide, Andreas Weiß The Brunschkopf hike is perfect for children as well as four-legged companions. Small brooks and idyllic lakes along the hike invite you to take a break and cool off.

Golden Autumn

Enjoy the mild sun from the deep blue sky, breathe in pure air • 7 overnight stays and marvel at the wide open view. Come into nature when • 1 herbal stamp massage it is at its most beautiful. Use the late summer to regain your strength and treat yourself to some timeout with a mix of • 1 romantic partner bath (40 min.) wellness and mountain nature. • Includes all Lärchenhof standard services

7 overnight stays per person from € 850.00 Can be booked from 01.10 - 13.12.2020

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YOGA

Nathalie offers our yoga class at the hotel four times a week. In the midst of nature, we come together to supply our bodies with new energy and enjoy the fresh mountain air. The motto is to calm the mind and activate the organism!

Morning Yoga Vinyasa Yoga (Yoga Flow) Starting the day tired and sleepy - in the spa hotel, we know Asanas in dynamic sequence, intelligently composed a better solution. Yoga in the morning dispels tiredness and - Vinyasa Yoga concentrates on breathing. offers an ideal start to the day. Enjoy the tranquillity of nature Each exercise begins with an inhalation or exhalation, there- and feel all your movements consciously. by creating a rhythm that is perceived as flowing. OUR ACTIVITY

Hatha Yoga Nidra Yoga PROGRAMME This form of yoga requires strength and persistence. Body Nidra Yoga helps you to reach a state of deep relaxation, be- and mind are brought into balance through asanas, the phy- yond the usual idea of relaxation. Here, body, mind and soul In our activity team, you will find highly trained staff, who are also experienced athle- sical exercises and pranayama, a special breathing exercise. come to complete rest. This form of yoga only requires rela- tes, as your points of contact. Throughout the year, we offer our guests a diverse and Pranayama describes conscious, mindful regulation and dee- xation and no physical exercises at all. Stress and nervous- varied Lärchenhof sports and wellness programme, so there is something suitable for pening of the breath, which can have mind-expanding ef- ness are relieved and subconscious forces are activated. every guest. In winter, the programme includes winter hikes, snowshoe hikes and gui- fects when practised. Hatha Yoga forms the basis for supple ded tours with Andreas several times a week as well as yoga several times a week. You regularity in Vinyasa Yoga. can look forward to an enjoyable time in the Nature & Spa Hotel Lärchenhof****s and also in the impressive nature and mountain world on Seefeld´s high plateau.

Our activity guide, Nathalie

Yoga Retreat Alpine Yoga Timeout Enjoy 3 or more days’ holiday of yoga in a class of its own. Enjoy the nature around our hotel in Seefeld and bring your Here, you can have maximum relaxation with daily yoga ses- body and soul into harmony at the most beautiful rejuvenati- sions in the mornings and evenings as well as an Ayurvedic on spot in the Alps. Over 3 yoga sessions, our yoga teacher will menu. The Shiroabhyanga head & face massage with fore- guide you through different techniques, helping you to relax head anointment & Padabhyanga foot massage helps you your body and mind. to become even more grounded.

• From 3 nights • 5 nights • Daily yoga sessions mornings and evenings • min. 3 days yoga • Ayurvedic menu • per person one Ayurvedic Abhyanga (full-body) • Shiroabhyanga head & face massage with forehead an- massage (60 min.) ointment & Padabhyanga foot massage (60 min.) • A relaxing tea for home for each person from • Accommodation in double room, no surcharge Vitalis Team Dr. Joseph • Includes all Lärchenhof standard services (3/4 board) • Includes all Lärchenhof standard services (3/4 board)

Price per person in double room from € 425.00 Price per person in double room from € 546.00 for 3 overnight stays for 5 overnight stays

8 9 ACTIVITIES Winter in numbers

kilometres245 of perfectly groomed cleared and signposted winter hiking trails for cross-country ski trails short hikes and day tours km for different levels WINTER IN THE CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING REGION 142 A winter paradise that could hardly be more idyllic

Embedded in the Tyrolean mountain world, the Nature snowshoe hike through the snow-covered landscape. & Spa Hotel Lärchenhof****s offers you the ideal starting And don’t miss out on the fun for the whole family whi- point - perfectly groomed ski slopes and 245 kilometres le snow-tubing, ice-skating or tobogganing on one of of cross-country ski trails for classic and skating style as the numerous natural toboggan runs. Let the flair of the well as the most modern facility in Europe for Olympic region enchant you. our biathlon athletes. In 2019, the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships took place in Seefeld, due to which all Spend an unforgettable holiday with us through a com- tracks were extended and renewed. bination of many culinary delights and relaxing well- ness. modern ski lifts kilometres of perfectly days a week with our Enjoy the unique, peaceful winter atmosphere, the fresh 34 26 7 mountain air and go on a relaxing walk or an extensive and cable cars groomed slopes activity programme

Enjoy 6 days of pure cross-country skiing pleasure on the 245-kilometre net- Cross-country skiing weeks work of trails at an altitude of 1,200 metres. Afterwards, you will be pampe- red in the Lärchenhof with soothing massage and relaxation. Located at an altitude of • 7 overnight stays • 1 sports massage (50 min.) • 6-day cross-country pass • Includes all Lärchenhof metres in a stunning mountain landscape • 1 shoulder-neck massage (25 min.) standard services 1.200 Price per person from € 887.00 per stay (in selected periods)

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WELLNESS with private spa The 4th floor of our Nature & Spa Hotel Lärchenhof inspires all wellness- lovers with our skySpa. Take in the spectacular view of nature during your sauna session and our sauna infusions in the spacious panorama sauna. Af- terwards, you can enjoy the tea and vitamin bar with its soothing teas and a varied selection of juices, and indulge in sweet idleness on the comfortable WELLNESS FOR YOUR SOUL loungers in the relaxation zones.

means for us – meeting the needs of our guests

Our guiding principle and the marVita philosophy are based on the knowledge and effect of the 4 elements: fire, water, air and earth. As the origin of all being, they bring nature and humans in balance and harmony. Located at the highest point of the Seefeld alpine plateau, the Lärchenhof is filled with pure life energy.

marVita Spa Our marVita Spa combines the 4-element philosophy with the natural pow- er of the Alps in beneficial wellness treatments. We are happy to cater to the individual needs of our guests in order to achieve the optimum effect. In a relaxed atmosphere, our wellness area offers you a wide range of spa treat- ments - massages, peelings & packs, baths and cosmetic treatments for men and women, and also wellness for kids & teens. In addition, we pamper body, mind and soul according to oriental knowledge of natural healing methods in symbiosis with the stimulating alpine climate - Ayurveda Alpine, deeply relaxing, vitalising and traditional.

Taster de luxe

Individual feel-good moments for him and her - For “YOU” For “HIM” can also be booked for two friends. Let us spoil • 1 basic individual care (60 min.) • 1 power face treatment “Men Only” you in our marVita SPA with all the care you need. • 1 manicure or pedicure (50 min.) (60 min.) • Includes all Lärchenhof standard services • 1 combi-massage for feet & • 1 manicure or pedicure (50 min.) (3/4 board) back (60 min.) • 1 combi-massage for feet & back (60 min.)

5 overnight stays per person from € 688.00 per stay (in selected periods)

12 13 CULINARY DELIGHTS FROM THE REGION

Guilt-free pleasure -

CULINARY DELIGHTS CULINARY fresh, high-quality and regional

In our family business, we attach great importance to spoi- ling our guests with the best quality all-round. Culinary focus is placed on seasonal and regional products - profes- sionally prepared as both traditional and creative treats, a true indulgence for all senses.

Our suppliers are selected with care - quality-awareness and sustainability are of great importance to both sides.

Cheese from the company Berg Bauer Tirol, which also supports small alpine dairies and small and medium-si- zed agricultural businesses, bread from the Ruetz bake- ry, honey from Fredi‘s beekeeping in the region, olive oil from the Novaro family in Imperia/Italy, yoghurt from the mountain farmer in Leithen, fruit and vegetables from the Kuprian hobby farm, ham, bacon and sausage specialities from the family business Handl Tyrol and game meat from Our hunting grounds our own hunting grounds. Our hunting grounds extend over 2,500 ha in Reith near Seefeld and directly border the village of Seefeld. Our guests can then look out for chamois, deer and other wild animals from their hotel room.

RECIPE TIP

CHEF DE CUISINE RONNY PRESENTS

Saddle of venison filled with porcini mu- shrooms in a brown bread jacket (serves 4)

Ingredients: Method:

• 2 saddles of venison, filleted Remove tendons and silver skin from the saddle of venison. Using a long • 500 g porcini mushrooms, washed knife, cut a pocket into the saddle of venison. Finely dice the porcini mu- Seefelder Stube • 1 loaf brown bread shrooms and garlic and fry them in a pan with some olive oil. Season with • 2 egg yolks salt and pepper and toss until the mushrooms take on some colour. Finally, • 150 g breadcrumbs add the chopped parsley, pour everything into a bowl and allow it to cool • 2 garlic cloves down. Then add the breadcrumbs and egg yolks until you get a compact Let us sweeten your everyday life and enjoy the rural and cosy at- Our staff always strive to fulfil our guests’ every wish and the chef • 1 bunch of chopped parsley mass. Then fill three quarters of the mixture into the saddle of venison. mosphere in the rustic style of a Tyrolean in the centre of See- will make every visit a culinary experience. We are also happy to • Salt feld. Enjoy a variety of local and Italian specialities, which our chef handle special events such as family and Christmas celebrations. • Pepper Preheat the oven to 180°. Remove the crust from the bread loaf and cut

prepares freshly for you! into thin slices. Carefully roll the slices with the rolling pin until the bread is elastic. Spread the rest of the porcini mushroom mixture on the brown bread and place it on the stuffed saddle of venison. Place on a baking tray lined with baking paper and cook in a preheated oven for approx. 15 mi- We are happy to provide you with a tailored and non-binding offer! nutes and serve immediately. For any questions, reservations and other matters +43 5212 52820 or [email protected]

Innsbrucker Straße 23 6100 Seefeld in Tirol

14 15 LIVING Room & suite prices

• Standard room from € 215.00 • Superior double room from € 235.00 • Deluxe double room from € 235.00 LIVING COMFORT • Junior suite from € 295.00 with a feel-good factor • Suite from € 355.00

After an active day, our rooms and suites offer the perfect retreat to feel good. Book the best price through our website or by contac- The stylishly furnished rooms offer a wide choice. But they always have one ting our hotel directly. All prices are per room and night thing in common - the furnishings leave nothing to be desired - from modern including half board. double rooms to traditional suites for 1-6 persons.

• 3 overnight stays Lärchenhof timeout • 1 lunch in the Seefelder Stube (excl. drinks) Breathe deeply, feel good and recharge • 1 late-riser champagne breakfast in your room (until 12:00) your batteries - satisfy your longing and • 1 marVita larch oil bath (25 min.) reserve your personal retreat to relax in. • 1 marVita larch oil massage (25 min.) • Includes all Lärchenhof standard services (3/4 board)

Price per person in double room from € 400.00 per stay (in selected periods)

MORE SUSTAINABILITY

Holidays in harmony with nature - it is important to us If you also want to do something good for our environ- to make a small contribution to a healthy environment, ment at home, you don’t need to turn your life upside which is why sustainability is a top priority at our hotel. down. When cleaning, make sure that your cleaning pro- The important thing is that you, as a guest, don‘t have to ducts do not contain any substances that are harmful to do without anything, but can, rather, decide for yourself if the environment or health. You can also achieve the same and how often you want to have your bed linen, towels effect with well-tried household remedies such as baking and bath towels changed. This saves a lot of energy and soda, citric acid, vinegar or soda, while protecting the en- water while contaminating our environment with signi- vironment. In addition, you can try to shop more consci- ficantly less detergent and cleaning agents at the same ously in order to reduce the amount of food you need to time. throw away and, if possible, avoid using plastic bags. Even small steps can make a big difference. IF YOU THINK YOU’RE TOO SMALL TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, TRY SLEEPING WITH A MOSQUITO IN THE ROOM. Dalai Lama 16 17 THE DIVERSITY OF MARCATI HOTELS

SEMINARS Something for everyone’s taste

CONFERENCES & SEMINARS Hotel zum Gourmet****

With fun at work The Hotel zum Gourmet is an ALL INCLUSIVE four-star hotel, quiet but nevertheless directly in the centre of Seefeld. The Hotel zum We bring joy to your work by providing you with a plea- Gourmet is run by the Marcati family, who have many years of expe- sant environment and state-of-the-art technology. Be- rience in the hotel and catering sector. In a warm, casual setting you cause „high-end“ is not only an excellent description of will find consistent quality that proves convincing. the location of Lärchenhof, but also of the equipment, possibilities and technical conditions of the event rooms. Rooms with seating for up to 60 people, an individual combination of conference and seminar packages and a wide range of catering options are available to you. Our AlpenParks Chalet & Apartment Alpina three conference rooms - Nature 1 approx. 60 m2, Sky 1 approx. 45 m2 and Sky 2 with 55 m2 have been supple- Our spacious chalets and apartments were reopened in July 2020. mented this year by the modern seminar room Nature 2 Some of the holiday apartments have their own sauna as well as a with 65 m2. garden or balcony. The premises also have an in-house bistro and a cosy wellness area. Nature-lovers, athletes and those seeking relaxa- Packages from € 35.00 per person tion will all find what they are looking for here.

Aparthotel Torri di Seefeld

You can almost feel as if you are within your own four walls while en- joying the advantages of an apartment in the heart of the Olympic region. At the Apartment Hotel Torri di Seefeld, surrounded by the imposing backdrop of the Tyrolean mountains, you can enjoy the special magic of Seefeld to the full.

Lifestyle Hotel dasMax

The bed-and-breakfast hotel dasMax is a chic lifestyle hotel in the Seefeld nature area in Tyrol and offers high quality without any su- perfluous luxury. The stylish design hotel in Seefeld embodies the smart holiday in Tyrol in a laid-back, uncomplicated and jaunty man- ner. Far from the nostalgic clichéd image, dasMax offers you casual living and fresh, contemporary individualism in every respect. Luxu- ry only where it makes sense and makes you feel good.

Seefelder Stube

Italy, the sea & of course a few Tyrolean delicacies as well as sea- sonal highlights. For decades, the Seefelder Stube in the centre of Seefeld has been a tip for all connoisseurs of Italian cuisine - but excellent pizzas and fantastic pasta dishes are by no means the only things awaiting you here. Look forward to a few carefree hours in our parlours and have our team spoil you.

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Nature & Spa Hotel Lärchenhof ****s ()

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