Kiwi Curated
7 Hotels With Unique Winter Activities
by Darren DunneThough last week’s blog offered a little tropical respite from winter’s clutches, we’re not averse to embracing the chill with a ski escape. Fresh powder, roaring fireplace and waxed skis rank high on most people’s list of requirements, but Kiwi Collection hotels usually exceed expectations with some unique offerings. Herein, 10 hotels with out-of-the-ordinary winter activities this season.
7 Hotels With Unique Winter Activities
Perched in the winter wonderland of Snowmass, Colorado, Hotel Jerome invites guests to settle in behind a pack of Alaskan Husky dogs led by an experienced musher, who takes participants deep into the backcountry. Tours are available at any time of day, with the twilight ride amid the Alpenglow particularly romantic.
7 Hotels With Unique Winter Activities
Tennerhof Gourmet & Spa de Charme
Kitzbuehel, Austria welcomes the new year in fine fashion, hosting the action-packed Snow Polo World Cup. The event is the largest polo tournament on snow, bringing together the world’s best from January 12th to 15, 2017. Admission to games is free, and make sure to pack your black-tie best for the Polo Player’s Night VIP party—a chance for visitors to rub shoulders with the competitors.
7 Hotels With Unique Winter Activities
Hierro, Domingo and Yaki the Alpacas are part of the family at Aurelio Lech, and the trio are available to trek through pristine Austrian Alpine wilderness with guests. As some of the town’s most famous residents, these cuddly South Americans are well used to having their picture taken. The hotel regularly holds meet and greet sessions with younger guests, where they can hold the Alpaca’s halter and have their photo taken.
7 Hotels With Unique Winter Activities
A freshly renovated curling court allows guests at Hotel Traube Tonbach to indulge in a little traditional German countryside living. The hotel hosts its annual “Curling Week” from November 28th to December 2nd, with guests invited to take to the lanes — either traditional ice or artificial — while indulging in Schnapps and hearty snacks.
7 Hotels With Unique Winter Activities
The festive season is a magical one at Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne thanks to the installation of an ice skating rink directly in front of the hotel. In the Swiss city where the International Olympic Committee is based aspiring figure skaters can practice their routines from November 15th to January 15th. Each weekend there’s a particularly vibrant atmosphere due to “Ice Hour,” a chilled-out happy hour at the rink-side bar from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
7 Hotels With Unique Winter Activities
It’s probably no surprise to hear the quirky Hotel12 owns its own record label, but that isn’t enough to satisfy their creative whims. Each winter, the Austrian hotel plays host to its own music festival, Aprés Chic. Performances happen each weekend from December 5th, with a focus on relaxed lounge music and deep house selections. A curated list of DJs and bands perform each year against the spectacular backdrop of the Gerlitzen in Corinthia.
Perched in the winter wonderland of Snowmass, Colorado, Hotel Jerome invites guests to settle in behind a pack of Alaskan Husky dogs led by an experienced musher, who takes participants deep into the backcountry. Tours are available at any time of day, with the twilight ride amid the Alpenglow particularly romantic.
Tennerhof Gourmet & Spa de Charme
Kitzbuehel, Austria welcomes the new year in fine fashion, hosting the action-packed Snow Polo World Cup. The event is the largest polo tournament on snow, bringing together the world’s best from January 12th to 15, 2017. Admission to games is free, and make sure to pack your black-tie best for the Polo Player’s Night VIP party—a chance for visitors to rub shoulders with the competitors.
Hierro, Domingo and Yaki the Alpacas are part of the family at Aurelio Lech, and the trio are available to trek through pristine Austrian Alpine wilderness with guests. As some of the town’s most famous residents, these cuddly South Americans are well used to having their picture taken. The hotel regularly holds meet and greet sessions with younger guests, where they can hold the Alpaca’s halter and have their photo taken.
A freshly renovated curling court allows guests at Hotel Traube Tonbach to indulge in a little traditional German countryside living. The hotel hosts its annual “Curling Week” from November 28th to December 2nd, with guests invited to take to the lanes — either traditional ice or artificial — while indulging in Schnapps and hearty snacks.
The festive season is a magical one at Hotel Royal Savoy Lausanne thanks to the installation of an ice skating rink directly in front of the hotel. In the Swiss city where the International Olympic Committee is based aspiring figure skaters can practice their routines from November 15th to January 15th. Each weekend there’s a particularly vibrant atmosphere due to “Ice Hour,” a chilled-out happy hour at the rink-side bar from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
It’s probably no surprise to hear the quirky Hotel12 owns its own record label, but that isn’t enough to satisfy their creative whims. Each winter, the Austrian hotel plays host to its own music festival, Aprés Chic. Performances happen each weekend from December 5th, with a focus on relaxed lounge music and deep house selections. A curated list of DJs and bands perform each year against the spectacular backdrop of the Gerlitzen in Corinthia.