In Leogang, Austria, winter days unfold against the dramatic peaks of the Leoganger Steinberge, where outdoor ice skating and the warmth of traditional alpine dining set the scene for a seasonal escape. This winter, Forsthofgut Nature Hotel introduces a new outdoor ice rink with mountain views, alongside a new slopeside home for Restaurant 1617. After time on the ice, guests can warm up with mulled wine, hot chocolate, and roasted chestnuts before settling into wood-paneled dining rooms for Austrian specialties and cheese, meat, or chocolate fondue beside a tiled stove or open fireplace. During the Advent season, additional festive touches, including homemade Christmas cookies and a seasonal spa treatment, bring together alpine traditions, comforting flavors, and restorative wellness. For travelers seeking a winter escape in the Austrian Alps, Leogang offers a balance of outdoor pleasures and fireside indulgence.

The Curated Take

Some of winter’s most memorable pleasures are wonderfully uncomplicated: the crisp air of the mountains, the exhilaration of time on the ice, and the warmth of a shared meal as the evening settles in. In Leogang, alpine scenery provides the backdrop for a seasonal experience grounded in Austrian culinary traditions and the comforts of a fireside gathering. It is an invitation to embrace winter at its most elemental, with fresh mountain air by day and fondue, warm drinks, and unhurried evenings after dark.