Part of the farm was destroyed by fire following a lightning strike in 1921. Thanks to the village community pulling together, it was rebuilt before winter. In the post-war years, sisters Anna, Bibiana and Flora Rief continued to run the farm with great dedication.
Your home in the mountains
Almdorf Tirol
Our six chalets stand here today, where hospitality has flourished for centuries. On the outskirts of Haldensee, surrounded by meadows, with sweeping views across the valley. Almdorf Tirol grew out of an old mountain farm – with room for you and your stories.
Where history takes root, hospitality grows naturally.
Your warm-hearted hosts
The Maurer family
Our former farmstead has stood here in Haldensee since 1648. We, the Maurer family, are the fourth generation to run the Almdorf. The fifth is already growing up.
Our love for our valley and the joy we take in seeing you feel at home here are what drive us. Over a cosy chat, we’ll be happy to share our favourite walking routes with you and give you personalised tips for your stay with us.
At home here for generations
Our story
Our roots go back to 1613. Back then, the old house No. 24 stood here: the farm known as “beim Klosar”, surrounded by meadows, mountains and the Haldensee. The Rief family lived and worked here for generations.
Around 1958, the doors opened to summer holidaymakers for the first time – simple rooms, genuine hospitality and a feeling of being welcome. With Martina Rief and Ferdinand Maurer, a careful renovation began around 1960: bigger, brighter and more modern, without losing its soul.
When Thomas and Karla Maurer took over, the farm gradually became today's Almdorf Tirol. Tradition evolved into forward-looking hospitality.
Much has changed – yet the view of the mountains, the scent of the meadows and the tranquillity of nature remain the same. And the joy of welcoming you.
Taking responsibility for our future
Sustainability at Almdorf Tirol
The natural surroundings of the Tannheimer Tal are our home and the foundation of your holiday. That is why we have been consistently committed to renewable energy and sustainable construction for years – giving you the utmost comfort with the smallest possible ecological footprint.
Since 2010, our 41,175 kWp photovoltaic system has been generating around 45.000 kWh of clean electricity per year. We store surplus energy in 32 kWh batteries or use it directly to heat water (8 kW PV immersion heaters).
All chalets are heated by ground-source heat pumps that draw geothermal energy from depths of up to 150 metres. The electricity to run them comes from our photovoltaic system and Austrian hydropower.
Savings so far:
- 280 tonnes of CO₂ (equivalent to around 9.000 trees)
- 1,8 million kilometres of lorry transport
Since 2022, we have heated the main house with wood from our own forest and pellets (40 kW). This saves an additional 4 tonnes of CO₂ per year.
Our chalets are built with local spruce, hemp insulation and wood fibre boards. Bedrooms made from Swiss stone pine promote restful sleep and a healthy indoor climate. Swiss stone pine saves the heart around 3.500 beats per day – equivalent to 1 hour of heart activity. It also has the following positive effects on the body: reducing sensitivity to changes in the weather, improving deep sleep, stabilising the circulatory system and relieving headaches.
With the visitor card, you can travel by bus for free; 22-kW charging points are available for electric cars, and charging facilities are also available for e-bikes.
We consistently sort our waste and send recyclable materials for recycling. We use rainwater for the garden and flowers.
- 41,175 kWp photovoltaics
- 45.000 kWh solar power/year
- 32 kWh storage
- 280 tonnes of CO₂ saved
- 9.000 trees saved
- 4 tonnes of CO₂ saved through wood/pellets