since 1925
History & hosts
From the alpine hut to the 4-star hotel
Our history &
innovative tradition
Tradition isn’t about holding the ashes, it’s about passing on the flame. It is the glowing enthusiasm of the Elsensohn family that makes the fourth-generation Hotel Enzian a very special place. The Elsensohn family in Zürs am Arlberg has been accommodating its guests since 1925, is now the 4th generation to live and maintain a very personal hospitality and proudly looks back on more than 95 years of Hotel Enzian!
Tobias Elsensohn's
life's work
Tobias Elsensohn’s life’s work begins in 1925 with the construction of the Gasthof Enzian, which originated from a simple alpine hut and had been used for summer in the Alps for centuries.
His son Johann survived the years of war unscathed and in 1943 he took over the business and ran the Gasthof Enzian with his wife Elisabeth (known as Liesl) with great personal commitment from the difficult post-war period.
Thanks to many hardships and the forward-looking management of the couple, their son Richard took over the Enzian, which has since been expanded into a hotel. Richard and his wife Irene carefully combine living tradition with the modern standards of an innovative 4-star hotel.
Sincere hospitality and a warm atmosphere still surround the Hotel Enzian more than ninety years after it was founded.
The fire of enthusiasm for the hotel industry continues to burn. In 2022, daughter Marion and husband Denny took over the business and look back with pride on the work of their ancestors and, with a lot of passion and new ideas, represent the fourth generation of the Elsensohn host family.
It is a place of feeling home for guests, employees and the family itself with their little son Luis, who represents the fifth generation.
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your host with heart and passion
Our Enzian team
What makes the Enzian special are above all the people who fill it with life: Our Enzian team. Together we work to give you, our guest, unforgettable experiences.
Moments that stay with you for a long time and accompany you until your next vacation at the Enzian.
Our packages at a glance
Discover our offers
Magic of Advent
6. December to 20. December | 4-7 nights
We give you one night for free! Advent Advent - a little light is burning. When the snowflakes trickle softly and the scent of fresh fortune wine and roasted almonds wafts through the air, the Advent season has arrived. Use the reflective time of Advent for shared moments of happiness and escape the stress of the pre-Christmas period.
from € 510,-
Hut tour
5. July to 15. September | 3 nights
The Enzian is also the perfect starting point to start your hut tour. Whatever destination you have in mind, hike to the Zürsersee lake, climb to the highest point at Madlochjoch ridge and come to the Ravensburger Hütte, or hike up to Zürs to the Stuttgarter Hütte. Embark on a hiking holiday in the summery Alps with the best food and hospitality with almost 100 years of tradition!
from € 467,-
Oldtimer days
5. July to 15. September | 3 nights
Experience an unforgettable holiday in the summer Alps, perfect for panoramic trips in a vintage car. Explore high passes or graceful valleys and discover the unknown side of the Austrian mountains. Make your old car feel like new again!
from € 446,-
Motorcycle-days
5. July to 15. September | 2 nights
The Enzian is perfect for your panoramic trips on two wheels - along winding mountain roads and over mountain passes from Austria to Germany, Switzerland and Italy. The motorcycle is currently safely in the garage and you can finish off on the terrace with a freshly tapped drink. In the evening you can enjoy first-class cuisine, followed by an equally good breakfast to recharge your batteries for the next stage.
from € 294,-
Yoga, Hiking & Enjoyment
15. August to 18. August | 3 nights
This summer we are offering you our special arrangement "Yoga-Hiking-Enjoyment" with Eva Safran from the E3 institution. Treat your body and mind, with yoga you will become fitter, more agile, more flexible. The perfect balance to a hiking day in the mountains.
from € 699,-
