Family-owned Alpine resort Hotel Lürzerhof in Austria’s SalzburgerLand has revealed plans for a €10 million (US$10.9 million, £8.5 million) expansion.

The resort will be closed for four months from April before reopening in July 2026 with two new floors and a redesigned spa.

The new floors will rise from the existing main building, with design by architects Köck and Bachler. 

Harald Habersatter, owner, Hotel Lürzerhof, told Spa Business exclusively: “This expansion has been a true collaboration with some of Austria's finest hospitality specialists. Working with Köck and Bachler as our interior architects has been transformative - their 25 years of experience creating emotionally resonant spa spaces across the Alps brought exactly the vision we needed.

"They understood immediately that we wanted to create something architecturally bold while maintaining the tranquillity essential to a world-class wellness experience.”

The first new floor, now the fourth floor, will house eight different units of accommodation (suites and luxury rooms). Some of the suites will feature private saunas, south-facing terraces, whirlpools, fitness corners and a private cinema.

Top floor spa

The new top floor will be a new adults-only wellness level, measuring 900sq m. 

It will have a 19-metre cantilevered heated outdoor infinity pool, designed to look as though it is suspended above the landscape. The pool, which projects beyond the building’s footprint, will be accessible year-round.

The owners, Christina and Harald Habersatter, see this pool as part of the resort’s renewed draw for consumers seeking architecturally distinguished wellness destinations.

Harald continued: “The process taught us that the best spa projects come from listening to your architects, suppliers and most importantly, to what your guests truly need. The cantilevered infinity pool, for instance, required engineering expertise beyond the ordinary, but the result is something that will set a new benchmark for alpine wellness design.”

A cylindrical glass atrium sits in the centre of the new wellness floor, with living plants inside it under a circular skylight. Relaxation lounges are located around this focal point.

The thermal experiences at the spa include a Finnish sauna, an organic sauna, an infrared salt dome, an aroma steambath and two relaxation rooms. 

There will also be a tea lounge on this floor.

Ground floor spa facilities

On the ground floor of the building, the existing spa reception will be redeveloped to create a generous light-filled space to welcome guests. 

Two new treatment rooms will be created on the ground floor for rituals and massages, taking the spa’s total number of treatment rooms to seven.

Other facilities and features

In addition to the new infinity pool, the resort already has various pools, including three outdoor swimming pools (a natural one, a heated family pool and an adults-only pool), a heated adults-only whirlpool and two indoor heated pools.

The total wellness facilities at the property will measure 4,500sq m following the expansion.

The property offers year-round alpine activities, including wellness programmes, skiing, hiking and ebiking.

The resort’s new design features align with the owners’ commitment to sustainable luxury. The property already generates more than ten times its own energy needs through an on-site hydroelectric power plant, which powers efficient heat pump systems. 

It has zero fossil fuel dependency and uses natural spring water from the Radstädter Tauern mountains in its chemical-free natural swimming ponds.

The new floors will have green roofs, energy-efficient glazing and the materials used will be sourced with minimal environmental impact.

“We've been deliberate about every partnership. For us, this isn't just about expansion - it is about elevating the entire spa journey while staying true to our climate-positive values,” Harald added. “The four-month closure is significant, but it's what's required to do this properly. We're not just adding square metres; we're creating a new standard for what alpine spa destinations can achieve.”

The price of a stay at Hotel Lürzerhof starts at €191 (US$209, £163) per person per night based on two sharing, on a Gourmet Pension Premium board basis (buffet breakfast, lunch, tea and a gourmet dinner).