Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten

What Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten does

Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten is a 4-star family-owned hotel in Hintertux, Zillertal, Tyrol, Austria, established in 1974 and operated by the Fankhauser family for approximately 50 years. Located at 1,500 meters altitude approximately 100 meters from the Hintertux Glacier cable car station, the property offers ski-in/ski-out access and serves leisure travelers seeking year-round alpine experiences including glacier skiing in winter and hiking, trail running, and mountain biking in summer. The hotel is structured as Hotel Vierjahreszeiten GmbH, a private Austrian limited liability company with no disclosed parent, subsidiary, or external investment.

The product portfolio centers on 12 room categories ranging from single rooms (Einzelzimmer Alpenrose, from €169/person/night) to multi-bed family rooms and Zirbenholz (Swiss pine wood) themed rooms (from €138-€167/person/night). The core commercial offering is the ¾ Gourmet Pension, a half-board package combining breakfast, afternoon snack, and multi-course dinner of Tyrolean and international cuisine, sold on a nightly or package basis. Supporting amenities include a wellness area with heated indoor pool, multiple saunas, and relaxation rooms, plus themed packages for families, solo travelers, ski enthusiasts, and pet owners (with a €21/day pet fee).

Distribution is direct-to-consumer only, with no OTA or third-party travel agency partnerships. Bookings are processed through the websLINE reservation system on vierjahreszeiten.at, by phone, email, or walk-in, supported by a Google Play Android app, CleverReach email marketing, and TrustYou review management. The 11-50 employee hotel reports 536 guest reviews with 100% satisfaction and operates from a single headquarters location in Hintertux, Austria.

Name

Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten

Legal name

Hotel Vierjahreszeiten GmbH

Website

https://vierjahreszeiten.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten is a 4-star family-owned alpine hotel in Hintertux, Austria, offering ski-in/ski-out access to the Hintertux Glacier. It serves leisure travelers with 12 room types, ¾ gourmet pension dining, wellness amenities, and seasonal activity packages sold exclusively through direct booking.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Alpine Hotel Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Ski & Mountain Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAJ)

Keywords

• Alpine hotel accommodation
• Mountain resort hospitality
• Wellness spa services
• Ski-in ski-out lodging
• Family vacation packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Hintertux

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Room Accommodation: Core revenue from hotel room rentals across various room categories (single rooms, double rooms, family rooms, Zirbenholz rooms). Rooms available with breakfast only or ¾-Gourmetpension (breakfast, afternoon snack, multi-course dinner menu). Pricing varies by season, room type, and occupancy.
2. Packages and Activity Programs: Revenue from themed vacation packages including hiking camps, trailrunning camps, ski packages, family packages, single traveler packages, and dog-friendly packages. Packages include accommodation plus activities like massage, ski passes, and adventure programs.
3. Pet-Friendly Services: Additional daily fee of €21 for guests bringing pets (dogs), excluding food. Revenue from dedicated dog-friendly packages during summer months.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten is a 4-star family-owned alpine hotel in Hintertux, Zillertal, Austria, that sells overnight accommodation across 12 distinct room categories, combined with a 3/4 Gourmet Pension dining package, an on-site wellness area (heated indoor pool, saunas, relaxation rooms), and seasonal activity packages for skiing, hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. The hotel targets leisure travelers seeking year-round mountain vacations at 1,500m altitude with ski-in/ski-out access to the Hintertux Glacier. Its core deliverable is room nights bundled with half-board meals and complimentary guided activity programs, booked directly through its own website or phone.

Product overview

Hotel Vierjahreszeiten is a 4-star hotel in Hintertux, Zillertal, Austria, operated by the Fankhauser family with 50 years of hospitality experience. The hotel operates at 1,500m elevation and offers year-round mountain vacations. The product portfolio centers on accommodation across 12 distinct room types (ranging from single rooms to family rooms, many featuring traditional Swiss pine wood), complemented by a 3/4 Gourmet Pension dining package, a wellness area with pool and saunas, and seasonal activity packages (skiing, hiking, biking, trail running). Additional digital services include a mobile app and online booking system. The hotel is dog-friendly and offers special packages for families, solo travelers, and couples.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zirbenzimmer Vierjahreszeiten Premium pinewood room accommodating 2 persons, 43 m², featuring traditional Swiss pine (Zirbe) wood furnishings and tile stove, starting from €162 per person per night.
• Zirbenzimmer Silberdistel Pinewood room with hammock, suitable for 1-4 persons, 36 m², featuring hypoallergenic design ideal for allergy sufferers, starting from €159 per person per night.
• Zirbenzimmer Enzian Cozy pinewood room for 2 persons, 26-28 m², with floral wallpaper and warm alpine design elements, starting from €138 per person per night.
• Familien Zirbenzimmer Akelei Family pinewood room accommodating 2-4 persons, 60 m², with dining area and comfortable seating, starting from €167 per person per night.
• Familienzimmer Arnika Spacious family room for 2-6 persons, 47 m², with sofa, desk, and large east-facing balcony with daylight, starting from €152 per person per night.
• Familienzimmer Primel Family room with two single beds, seating area, and red upholstered headboard, accommodating 2-4 persons, 44 m², starting from €149 per person per night.
• Doppelzimmer Primel Generous double room with floor-to-ceiling windows and west-facing balcony with mountain views, accommodating 2-4 persons, 58 m², starting from €154 per person per night.
• Doppelzimmer Arnika Elegant double room with cozy couch and large windows offering mountain views, accommodating 2-4 persons, 38 m², starting from €152 per person per night.
• Doppelzimmer Krokus Modern double room with turquoise couch and balcony with forest views, accommodating 1-3 persons, 31 m², starting from €147 per person per night.
• Doppelzimmer Edelweiss Comfortable double room with antique wood ceiling, couch, and balcony access, accommodating 1-2 persons, 28-31 m², starting from €141 per person per night.
• Doppelzimmer Enzian Double room with distinctive red headboard, sofa corner, desk, and balcony, accommodating 2 persons, 26-28 m², starting from €135 per person per night.
• Einzelzimmer Alpenrose Comfortable single room with bold headboard and cozy seating area, accommodating 1 person, 26 m², starting from €169 per person per night.
• Wellness Area Wellness oasis featuring heated indoor pool, various saunas, cozy relaxation rooms, and summer sunbathing lawn. Pool hours 07:00-19:00, saunas 15:00-19:00. Children welcome.
• 3/4 Gourmet Pension Half-board dining package including rich breakfast, afternoon snack, multi-course menu, complimentary apples and mountain spring water. Breakfast and dinner are central offerings.
• Winter Activities Package Winter offerings including skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, snowshoe hiking, and sledge rides. Hotel provides ski-in/ski-out access with glacier valley cable car station approximately 100 meters away.
• Summer Activities Package Summer activities including hiking, biking, mountain biking, trail running, and glacier hiking. Complimentary activity program available for guests.
• 3 Berge Bergbahn Ticket Package 3 Mountain Cable Car Ticket package, 4-7 nights, starting from €133 per person per night, including accommodation and ski/lift access.
• Trailrunning Camp im Zillertal 4-night trail running camp package including accommodation and guided trail running activities, starting from €740 per person.
• Kids FREE Family Package 7-night family package where 1 child up to 9.99 years stays free when sharing parents' room with two full-paying guests, starting from €667 per person.
• Dogs Welcome Package (Hundeurlaub im Zillertal) Dog-friendly vacation package, 4-14 nights, starting from €135 per person per night, including pet-friendly accommodation services.
• Herbstwander Wochen 14=12 Autumn hiking weeks package — pay for 12 nights and stay 14, starting from €116 per person per night.
• Online Booking System Online reservation system powered by websLINE for booking rooms and packages directly through the hotel website, with encrypted data transmission and real-time availability.
• Hotel Mobile App Hotel app available for download on Google Play Store for staying up to date with hotel news and offers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 536 guest reviews with 100% satisfaction rating

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Angelika Riegler - Canis TukkesminorOthersDog walking and pet care service recommended to hotel guests for daytime activities. Located in Tux area, offers dog sitting during guest hiking or skiing excursions. Contact: +43 664 2354234, www.canis-tukkes.at
• Anna vom Hundeglück ZillertalminorOthersDog care service in Zillertal offering day care and dog coaching services. Recommended to guests for pet care during extended activities. www.hundeglueck-zillertal.com
• websLINE Internet- & Marketing GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider for the hotel's online booking and reservation system. All online bookings processed through websLINE system with encrypted data transmission. Based in Freilassing, Germany.
• TrustYou GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline review management platform for collecting and displaying guest feedback. Hotel receives post-stay review requests sent within 14 days of checkout.
• Intersport HintertuxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSport equipment rental shop located directly next to the hotel. Offers ski and outdoor equipment rental for guests.
• Sport NennerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSport shop at the Hintertux Glacier cable car station offering equipment rental and sports accessories.
• Tirol TaximinorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirport and inter-city transfer service organized by the hotel for guest transportation to Innsbruck, Munich, and Salzburg airports.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hotel Neuhintertux: Directly competing 4-star family hotel located in Hintertux, offering similar ski-in/ski-out access to the Hintertux Glacier and overlapping family/adventure customer base.
• Hotel Tuxerhof: 4-star wellness and family hotel in Tux valley, sharing the same Hintertux Glacier market and overlapping winter/summer activity positioning.
• Hotel Hochzillertal: Zillertal ski and family hotel with comparable mountain positioning, summer hiking, and winter ski packages targeted at the same regional guest base.
• Hotel Arlberg Hospiz: Historic ski and mountain hotel in St. Anton with comparable full-service alpine offering, wellness facilities, and family/adventure guest segments.
• Alpenresort Schwarz: Alpine wellness and family resort in Tyrol, offering comparable year-round ski/hiking packages, wellness facilities, and family-friendly pricing structures.
• Hotel Almhof Schneider: Family-owned luxury ski and wellness hotel in Lech am Arlberg, comparable in scale, family heritage, and full-service alpine positioning.
• Hotel Aurelia Lech: 4-star ski and wellness hotel in Lech am Arlberg with similar family-run alpine positioning, wellness offerings, and ski-in/ski-out access.

Broad incumbents

• Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol: Larger 5-star alpine resort in Seefeld, Tyrol, offering full-service ski/mountain experiences with extensive wellness and dining; competes for the same upper-segment alpine guests at higher price points.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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