This sums up the Alpenstern – what it is and what it feels like. A retreat at 1,580 metres in the Bregenzerwald, promising relaxation, indulgence and genuine hospitality. Completely informal and laid-back, yet stylish. A sincere promise that you can always count on. Whether you’re interacting with the Alpenstern team, savouring the excellent cuisine, browsing the exquisite wine list, or staying in the stylish rooms. And when you look out of the window – out onto one of Vorarlberg’s most beautiful mountain backdrops.
Hospitality across the generations
Naturally grown
In the 1980s, Bertram Bischof turned the former mountain farm with a few guest rooms into something special with the first floor showers in the whole village. Later, showers were added in every room and finally the Haide guesthouse was built with even more rooms. In 1997, it was converted into a four-star hotel and renamed the Alpenstern. In 2019, work began on the conversion/new construction of the Alpenstern as you can see it today. And even more is planned.
– The view that stays with you.
– One family, one promise.
– Your Kingdom of Heaven –
– for the gourmet restaurant Löffelspitze
– Max’s Treasure Trove
– right outside the hotel door.
At the Alpenstern, we work with nature, not against it. For example, we’ve built the hotel using plenty of locally sourced Braunkernesche wood, and with our ski-in/ski-out facilities, there’s no need for a car that might produce exhaust fumes. We also prioritise regional produce when it comes to food, and any leftovers are not thrown away but either passed on to nearby farms as animal feed or converted into energy. Would you like to find out more?
- Falstaff Best Ski Hotel 2023
- Winner of the Leading Spa Award 2021 & 2023
- Schlummer Atlas Top 50 Hoteliers 2023 & 2024 (category Cozy Hotels)
- Falstaff Hotel Guide 97/100 points
- WineSpectator 2025 Best of Award of Excellence
- Association of German Prädikat Wine Estates (VDP) Excellent Wine Concept 2025
- Star Wine List 3x Silver (Best Long List, Best Sparkling List, Best by the glass List)
- Gault & Millau wine list of the year
- Best sommelier in Vorarlberg - Maximilian Steinfeld
- Schlemmer Atlas 50 Best Chefs
- Gault Millau spoon tip 3 toques
- Rolling Pin 100 Best Chefs
- Falstaff Bar Jewel of the Year 2025
- Rolling Pin Best 50 Bars 2024