Panoramaansicht eines modernen Hotels inmitten einer grünen Landschaft

Hotel Schwarz Alm Zwettl

Welcome to the oasis of peace in the Waldviertel!

From alpine hut to 4 star hotel

Even over 100 years ago, summer holidaymakers loved to stroll up to the Schwarz Alm – a small alpine hut surrounded by a large meadow. Today it is no different: the Schwarz Alm Zwettl is considered an oasis of peace in the heart of the Waldviertel. Located in a wonderfully tranquil forest clearing just outside the brewing town of Zwettl, the rest & pleasure hotel offers a magnificent view of the surrounding countryside.

In the 1930s, the mountain hut was leased by the German Alpine Association. It was managed at the weekends.
In 1949, the Schwarz Alm was taken over by the Friends of Nature and continued to be run as a snack stop at weekends.
1951 also saw the arrival of skiing on the Alm, where there was a “he” and a “she” race.
In 1952, a 400 metre-long power cable was laid from the Kamptal power station to the Alm.
A stable building was erected in 1968, followed by a residential building and a guest house in 1969.

A black and white photo of the Schwarz Alm in 1962. The main building with the ornate Schwarz Alm lettering was already standing.

A black and white photo of the Schwarz Alm in 1937, when it was still a simple alpine hut with benches on the alpine meadow.

In 1980 the Alm was returned to family ownership by Mr Kom. Rat Dipl. Braumeister Karl Schwarz.
In 1990, the inn was extended to include the current hotel and leisure area.
In 2006 / 2007, a new building was erected for the “AlmSPA” wellness oasis.
The rooms were renovated in 2008.
In 2010, the Alm was taken over as the fourth Ipp hotel.
In winter 2015 / 2016, the Schwarz Alm was completely renovated and expanded with 10 new premium rooms and a heated indoor pool.
In 2022, the kitchen was completely renovated and our “Hopfengarten” seminar break area was redesigned.

Aerial view of the Schwarz Alm in the forest clearing in 2016. The main building with restaurant as well as the relaxation rooms and the biotope already existed. Instead of the large room wing, there were still small white cottages back then.

Aerial view of the Schwarz Alm in 1994. 3-level parking lot, restaurant and main building were already standing. Instead of today's room wing, there were still small white houses back then. The wellness area with biotope and relaxation room did not yet exist.

Like the entire hotel, the 48 bright rooms with balcony or terrace were completely renovated in winter 2016 and reflect the colours of nature.

Thanks to its bright and light-flooded design, our AlmSPA offers a fantastic view of the Waldviertel natural landscape. You will be spoilt with a heated indoor pool, natural swimming biotope, 2 saunas, 2 steam baths, relaxation rooms, fitness & infrared cabin.

Enjoy the culinary delights of the “New Waldviertel Cuisine” – deliberately regional, authentic and newly refined. The Waldviertel delicatessen has a lot to offer. Poppy seeds, carp, potatoes, game and herbs represent the archaic basic products of the region. The traditional is combined with new inspiration.

The incomparably peaceful location in the large forest clearing and the Waldviertel hospitality with its culinary specialities make the Schwarz Alm Zwettl a popular destination.