Miramonte, Bad Gastein, Austria
Where Mid-Century Design Meets Alpine Serenity
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● One of the pioneers of Bad Gastein’s creative revival, combining mid-century modernism with breathtaking Alpine scenery.
● A relaxed wellness philosophy built around thermal water, mountain experiences, and genuine restoration.
● Warm, residential interiors that replace Alpine clichés with timeless design and understated comfort.
A Design Icon Above the Valley
Perched high above Bad Gastein, Miramonte occupies a unique place in the town’s remarkable transformation. Originally built in the 1950s as a bank office, the building was reinvented by architect Ike Ikrath into one of Austria’s most influential design hotels. Rather than embracing traditional chalet aesthetics, Miramonte looks to mid-century modernism for inspiration. Clean architectural lines, expansive glazing, and open spaces celebrate the spectacular mountain landscape without competing with it. The result feels fresh, timeless, and unmistakably Bad Gastein.
Mid-Century Warmth
The interiors strike a perfect balance between retro elegance and Alpine comfort. Herringbone parquet floors, Swiss pine, vintage-inspired lighting, Bertoia chairs, warm wool fabrics, and rich amber tones create spaces that feel inviting from the moment you arrive. Minimalist furniture sits comfortably alongside natural textures, while carefully chosen vintage details add character without overwhelming the architecture. Large windows frame the surrounding mountains like living works of art. The Panorama Rooms are particularly memorable, with private balconies, hammocks, generous living spaces, and uninterrupted views across the Gastein Valley. Luxury here is measured in atmosphere rather than extravagance.
Wellness, Naturally
Wellness has always been central to Bad Gastein, and Miramonte embraces this heritage with refreshing simplicity. Mineral-rich thermal water flows throughout the hotel, while an intimate spa offers saunas, relaxation rooms, and treatments inspired by natural wellbeing rather than elaborate rituals. Guests are equally encouraged to experience wellness beyond the hotel through yoga sessions, guided mountain hikes, snowshoe walks, and quiet moments surrounded by Alpine nature. The emphasis is on slowing down rather than switching off.
Slow Food with a View
As day turns to evening, Miramonte’s relaxed social atmosphere comes alive. The restaurant focuses on seasonal Alpine ingredients, organic produce, and modern interpretations of regional cuisine that feel light, fresh, and contemporary. Warm lighting, vintage furnishings, sheepskins, and panoramic mountain views create a setting that’s cosy without becoming rustic. Later, cocktails around the firepit or conversations in the lounge complete the experience, making the hotel feel as much like a gathering place as a mountain retreat.
The Spirit of Bad Gastein
Miramonte perfectly reflects the new identity of Bad Gastein itself. Creative, independent, and quietly unconventional, it captures the town’s balance between historic grandeur and contemporary design culture. Whether guests arrive for skiing, hiking, thermal wellness, or simply the restorative silence of the mountains, the experience extends far beyond the scenery. It’s the atmosphere—the scent of pine, the warmth of natural materials, and the calm rhythm of Alpine life—that leaves the deepest impression.
Why It Works
Miramonte proves that Alpine luxury doesn’t require heavy timber, chandeliers, or traditional mountain clichés. By combining thoughtful mid-century design, authentic wellness, exceptional hospitality, and one of Austria’s most dramatic settings, it has become one of the defining hotels of modern Bad Gastein. For travellers seeking the Alps with style, personality, and genuine soul, Miramonte remains one of the country’s most inspiring mountain escapes.
Your hosts: Evelyn & Ike Ikrath
