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Welcome from the Buchsteiner & Arnold family

Seitenalm has been shaped over many years by our own experience of family life. We run it personally, warmly and with an eye for the little things that make family holidays easier.

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Close to nature, close to our guests

Seitenalm and its hosts

Set above Radstadt, Seitenalm enjoys a peaceful, secluded setting in the mountains. Nature, animals and short distances are all part of what makes this place special. The Buchsteiner & Arnold family and their long-standing team are personally committed to making sure children can move around freely and parents feel well looked after.

Who we are

Family Arnold

Host Hanni with Peter and Anna with Florian and Klara.

The friendly and long-serving members of our service team also welcome you with a smile in our family hotel in Austria. We run our hotel with passion! You’ll feel well looked after in our large family.

Enjoy lots of lovely days on holiday!

Peter Arnold

In our family-run business, preserving tradition and working in harmony with nature are issues that are close to my heart.

We strive to be sustainable and use natural resources.

Personal conversations with our guests are a valuable part of my everyday life and I enjoy talking about the development of the Seitenalm, as well as my passion for hunting. I love spending time in the unspoilt nature of the forest.

Hanni Arnold

A close family breeds happy people. Our days are shaped by a sense of gratitude for working together.

We want to give our guests the feeling of being part of the “big Seitenalm family” – and believe in the power of valuable family time.

I love focusing on my flowers and enjoy good conversations with people of all ages. And as a mother and grandmother, I’ll be happy to pass on some of my experience to you.

Anna Buchsteiner MSc, MA

Our appreciation for the uniqueness of each individual is reflected in our daily work. As a young host, I work with my partner and daughter to make the most precious time of the year more enjoyable for many people.

The foundation of everything that we do is the joy of creating experiences and the passion for our Seitenalm.

I try to use clear structures to introduce change and transformation into our hotel and work with our employees towards a common future.

Katharina Hartl

Our hotel and everything we offer is characterised by our authenticity and honesty.

As part of our aim to continuously improve quality, we focus particular attention on protecting the environment and offering climate-friendly holidays.

Mindfulness towards nature and raw materials plays a key role in my life, as I want to ensure that my three daughters also have a green future.

Julia Arnold MA

Guests who come back year after year and loyal employees are what make our family hotel special. We offer quality time for families – combined with the best guest service. It’s not just in the family that a sense of belonging plays an important role. We also want to give our guests, employees and partners this same feeling.

I believe that personal discussions are essential for creating trust and building a friendship that will last many years.

I fully embrace this kind of belonging and include it in my life with my partner and my two sons.

Franziska Reiter

We fill the house with positive emotions and our actions are guided by decency and responsibility towards people, animals and nature.

My life is shaped by a love of animals and their gentleness, beauty and freedom from judgement. I recharge my batteries and love spending time with our animals and my three sons. Working with the animals gives me ideas and increases my mindfulness towards nature. Humans can learn so much for themselves and their actions by respecting animals.

Peter loves fishing

Unforgettable holiday

Our guarantees

We are a big family. Our guests also become part of the “Seitenalm family” during their stay in our hotel.
We’re always in a good mood – and will greet you with a smile. A smile can break any silence between people.
We make our guests’ holiday unforgettable. Embrace a family holiday with your children and enjoy it to the full.

Regional & fresh

Nature & healthy nutrition

Our philosophy

We are connected with nature. Since being awarded the Austrian Ecolabel in 2011, we have been committed to working in an environmentally conscious manner both in and around the hotel. Our wood chip system heats the water and provides heating throughout the hotel. We heat with renewable energies and help to protect the environment.
Healthy food is important to us. Our meals are prepared fresh in the kitchen every day. We use regional products and spoil you with traditional Austrian cuisine.

Hand in hand with nature

We live and work on the Seitenalm and have been focusing on sustainability and nature for many years.

More sustainability

Long-term commitment

Climate and environmental protection

Awarding of the umwelt blatt salzburg

Mindful handling of resources

umwelt blatt salzburg 2021

In September 2021, the Seitenalm was awarded the umwelt blatt salzburg 2021 in the “environmentally friendly holidays” category.

Since 2010, umwelt service salzburg, the funding and service centre for corporate climate and environmental protection in the federal state of Salzburg, has issued this award to recognise comprehensive and exemplary commitment to the environment as well as a wide range of measures and investments. Certified with the Austrian Ecolabel and now also awarded the umwelt blatt salzburg, the Seitenalm hotel promotes renewable energy from electricity and biomass, electromobility and a wide range of measures to support the climate and environment.

The Arnold family has been focused on the mindful handling of resources for many years.

In the hands of the Arnold family since 1945

History of the Seitenalm in the Salzburg region

Alexander and Hilde Arnold started running a guest business in the 1950s. At first, the Seitenalm was run as a snack station with camp accommodation. The first guest rooms were then subsequently built - without any running water, of course.

The water was brought into the room and heated on the tiled stove. The first guests from Germany soon arrived for a “summer and winter holiday”. The good food and friendly hosts helped the Seitenalm to become a popular excursion destination and guesthouse.

1925 to 2022

The story continues

1925 Oldest picture of the Seitenalm, before it burned down in 1927 (1st photo)
1935 Reconstruction with new gable orientation to the west (2nd photo)
1945 The Seitenalm is taken over by Alexander and Hilde Arnold (3rd photo)
1955 Partial extension of the stables and construction of the eating area (4th photo)
1965 Construction of further guest rooms with heating and running water (5th photo)
1975 Addition of a restaurant with space for 130 guests (6th photo)
1983 Hanni and Peter Arnold take over the guesthouse from Peter’s parents
1985 Renovation of the rooms and addition of a balcony (7th photo)
1989 Construction of a stable building 80 metres away
1994 New construction and extension of the main office
The Seitenalm was turned into a 4-star hotel
2000 Construction of the indoor pool and wellness facility
2003 Addition of rooms to the indoor pool area, expansion of the fitness room and extension of the wellness area
2005 Construction of car parking spaces and storage rooms
2006 Construction of an organic woodchip heating system
2007 Extension of the dining rooms, children's worlds and hotel rooms
2011 Renovation of the rooms in the main building
2011/12 Construction of the children's ski area with magic carpet (18 m) and 180 m button lift on the “Hexenhaus” meadow
2013 Conversion of the residential building into employee apartments

2015 Addition of the “4 Seasons” family adventure world; expansion of the fitness room and hotel lobby with new entrance area and reception; addition of the “Alm Ruh” relaxation house to the outdoor sauna area (9th photo)
2016 Construction of the children's playground, as well as a climbing tower and a giant trampoline with 4 sections
2017 New construction and remodelling of the “Hexenhaus” (witch’s house), plus construction of a second riding arena with a panoramic view (20 x 40 m)
2018 Renovation of the room category “2-room flat duet” with wooden floors in a new design, new springs for the popular Seitenalm spring water
2019 Construction of the outdoor pool (20 x 6 m), trio of slides, pool for small children, fountain paradise; opening of the poolside snack bar
2021 Construction of an indoor riding arena (40 x 20 m) and expansion of the stables and organic wood chip heating system
2022 Construction of another employee building and expansion of our photovoltaic system on the stable building and employee building
2023 Renovation of the water playground. The centerpiece is our cheerful "Fridolin," inviting children to splash, play, and explore—creating yet another favorite spot for little water lovers.
2025 Addition of a new playground for young explorers. Exciting opportunities for climbing, balancing, and letting off steam await here. A fast-paced zip line, a dynamic swing-carousel, and other play features ensure plenty of movement, fun, and joyful adventures.
2026 Addition of a new low-ropes course. Across more than 10 varied stations, children can playfully train their balance, coordination, agility, and body awareness.