Have you ever wondered what a day without your phone feels like? Here in Pusterwald, the road ends — and with it, the noise of everyday life. No city, no crowds, no through traffic.
Explore the forest with the family. Watch deer at dawn. Have conversations you've put off for too long. Read a book without waiting for notifications. The Detox Almhaus is an invitation to let go.
WiFi is available on request — for those who need it. But many guests are surprised by how little they miss it.
A rare alpine retreat — a former farmhouse, completely renovated in 2025. Far from everyday life, nestled in the quiet Wölzer Tauern.
A former farmhouse, fully renovated in 2025. 6 stylish bedrooms, 4 modern bathrooms and 2 living rooms — one featuring a 5-metre-wide panoramic window with mountain views.
Central heating, new floors, windows and doors provide modern comfort, while the charm of the traditional farmhouse is preserved.
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The historic farmhouse parlour seats up to 18 people. The tiled stove, old stone walls and wild oak parquet floors create an atmosphere you feel the moment you walk in.
On the ground floor, the living room connects directly to a fully equipped kitchen — ideal for shared family meals after a day in nature.
On the top floor, a 5-metre panoramic window frames the peaks of the Wölzer Tauern. Morning mountain air, evening sunsets — all from the sofa, with a pellet stove glowing behind you.
Aged wooden beams, restored 19th-century furnishings and high-quality wild oak parquet floors create an atmosphere between authenticity and modern comfort.
The Detox Almhaus sits at the end of the Pusterwald valley — far from through traffic, mass tourism and urban hustle. This is where the road ends. And everyday life pauses.
Martin & Sarah · Hosts
It was a wonderful experience and a beautiful time we had at the property. We are also very grateful to Martin, who was always reachable and supported us brilliantly. We felt at home straight away and enjoyed every single moment there. The location and the furnishings were excellent.
Wonderful accommodation in a stunning area – perfect for a getaway with a large group!
We rented the house as 8 adults for a weekend and had more than enough space and freedom. The amenities are great and we lacked nothing. Check-in was easy and very helpful since we arrived late in the evening. You have your peace and quiet there, while also having the freedom to barbecue and chat outside until late. Definitely the perfect place to detox!
A wonderful holiday in a peaceful setting in a spacious and brilliantly equipped house – we'd love to come back.
We had a wonderful stay at Martin's house (Digital Detox). It is very spacious and beautifully renovated – everything exceeded our expectations. The house is particularly perfect for large groups. With ample space for 18–19 people, you always feel very comfortable. The kitchen is excellently equipped – all appliances are of very high quality and worked flawlessly, making cooking for a large group truly enjoyable. Thanks to the Google Maps address Martin sent in advance, the house was very easy to find, with no confusion on arrival. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and will definitely come back, probably in summer.
We visited the Almhaus after the renovation. We couldn't have imagined a more wonderful time. The house is perfectly equipped and beautifully furnished. The peaceful setting and stunning surroundings instantly invite you to unwind. Highly recommended!
We had a fantastic Christmas stay at The Detox Alm House with our family, including five young children. The beautifully and newly renovated former farmhouse was perfect for us — spacious, comfortable, and very well equipped with everything we needed. The setting is peaceful and stunning, and having snow over Christmas made the stay truly special. Martin was an excellent host: very friendly, clear in his communication, quick to respond, and always helpful. We felt very welcome and would happily stay here again. Highly recommended!
Great place set in the mountains. It's really awesome if you like to detox, hike and enjoy the nature. The house is old but is in parts newly renovated and had everything I needed. It was a wonderful stay and I can recommend it to everyone. Martin is a very friendly and helpful host.
Everything was just right — we felt extremely comfortable.
Lovely quiet place, recommend to anyone who had enough of busy city life!
Martin is a very helpful host, the property is beautiful, and the surroundings are simply a dream. We would come back in a heartbeat.
It was a great short trip in wonderful surroundings!
Martin has a wonderfully beautiful, spacious and clean house in a fantastic location. We had a great time barbecuing and went on beautiful hikes in the surrounding area. A wonderful property for relaxing and unwinding.
We really enjoyed our time — the children were free to explore everything at their own pace, and the lack of Wi-Fi and TV didn't bother them at all. The surroundings are beautiful and we'd love to come back.
Very nice place ⛰️
A beautiful property, especially if you want to be truly immersed in nature with a smaller group. The house is wonderfully equipped and everything is in excellent, rustic, and stylishly renovated condition.
A very tastefully furnished and renovated farmhouse in a beautiful and peaceful valley.
A wonderfully furnished and decorated secluded farmhouse. Perfect for a group or two families. The kitchen is superbly equipped and there is more than enough of everything for a large group. We were eight people and had a fantastic time. We would book the property again in a heartbeat.
Almhaus in mesmerizing beautiful valley. Great host. Definitely worth a long visit.
We had a fantastic stay with eleven people! Great location, living spaces beautifully and cosily furnished! The kitchen has everything you could need! Martin sent us all the information in advance! Simply wonderful!
Martin is a great host. The house is located in a remote area, perfect for tech-detox. The house is huge, clean and has everything you'd possibly need to have a great stay. If you like mountains it's perfect – wake up, wear shoes and start hiking. We had a great time there and will be back.
The house is truly wonderful for relaxing and switching off. I can recommend it to everyone — take a holiday here and disconnect completely from the digital world. The nature and the tranquillity are simply breathtaking.
A great place to spend time with friends and/or family. A well-equipped kitchen, a lovely communal living area, and a beautiful fireplace with plenty of garden furniture. And a super friendly and helpful host to top it all off!
Nice place with extensive amenities and good communication from the host. Smooth check-in and check-out. Happy to come back.
Everything was perfect as always! We'll definitely be back — this is a brilliant place to relax and escape everyday life.
We rented this property for the second time and, just as before, everything was simply perfect. Super friendly communication, a very clean house, and a beautiful setting. We'd love to come back a third time!
We were a group of 12 at the Almhaus and were simply blown away. There is plenty of space for everyone. The rooms are furnished with great attention to detail and the kitchen equipment surpasses anything I've seen before. It truly has everything! The setting in the valley with a stream nearby is magical and immediately invites you to explore on foot.
The house has ample space for 12 people and was therefore perfect for our weekend. Martin is a very attentive host and always reachable if you have any questions.
Everything spot on, would love to come back, beautifully situated.
Beautiful house with a great location.
Everything was wonderful — exactly what you need when you want a proper break from everything.
The place was perfect for a trip with friends. We lacked for nothing — everything we needed was available.
Great location — the house is right in the midst of nature. Communication with Martin was excellent: you receive lots of information about the house and hiking tips in advance. Many thanks again, we'd love to come back.
A very beautiful property in wonderful surroundings. Everything you could wish for a cosy stay is there! Top!
Everything was perfect. Great communication and smooth check-in. We lacked absolutely nothing.
Great hut for a quiet getaway in the mountains. Very well equipped with general amenities. All in all great atmosphere and Martin was very helpful and communicative.
A truly wonderful property with perfect amenities in beautiful surroundings. We felt at home from the very first moment. The kitchen was superbly stocked — we lacked nothing. We would come back without hesitation.
We were 10 people and had a fantastic weekend with hikes and relaxing time in the beautiful old farmhouse! Anyone looking for a break away from the tourist crowds will be absolutely delighted here!
Cosy house, fully equipped with everything you could wish for, in beautiful surroundings.
A beautiful area for hiking, a cosy house and pleasant communication.
We were absolutely delighted — thank you for the wonderful time!
The house is beautifully located and equipped, quite spacious and wonderfully furnished. Also perfectly located for a detox holiday.
A lovely part of Austria. Close to lots of nice hikes and lakes. The hut is comfortable for a large group, super clean, easy to heat. Nice board games also. Super easy to talk to Martin. Perfect getaway.
It was simply magical! Great location and the house is so well and cosily furnished! You just feel at home, and it's spotlessly clean too! We'd love to come back!
The house was freshly renovated and matches the description perfectly. The area is a bit remote (as desired). Communication worked flawlessly — always reachable. A brilliantly equipped house for a wonderfully restorative stay.
Not a soul for miles, and an incredibly beautiful view from the mountains.
A beautiful house in an amazing landscape! A true superhost – friendly, correct, lots of great what-to-do ideas. The typical Austrian house is really fully equipped. Ideal spot for biking (MTB and road), endless possibility of amazing mountain hikes! We will be back!
Perfect place for a cosy weekend or a relaxing holiday. Very well equipped with a stunning panorama.
Excellent amenities — the kitchen in particular is top notch! The rustic and charming details of the interior really appealed to us. The peace, nature and solitude were restorative for body and soul. Absolutely wonderful!
Great place for walking, cycling and to unwind. Total privacy as out in the valley with no neighbours. Well preserved authentic features with modern amenities. The Red Bull Ring is easy to reach and it offers peace and quiet after a race day.
Straight from the front door to the Hohenwart summit (2,394 m). Pristine nature, streams, alpine pastures. The Wölzer Tauern is one of the quietest mountain regions in Austria.
Ski touring straight from the front door. Lachtal ski resort in 35 min with 36 km of slopes. Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing nearby.
Through forests, past rivers and small waterfalls, up to a plateau with numerous small ponds. From there the ridge leads to the summit. If anything, you will encounter only a handful of people on this beautiful tour.
A great starting point for hikes to various summits. The hut is staffed during summer months. Tip: set off early for a good parking spot — otherwise long forest tracks must be walked.
A beautiful hut with excellent food — from here you can do the popular circular hike to the Bösenstein. With young children, a walk to the beautiful Scheiblsee lake is ideal.
Around the Almhaus eröffnen sich weite alpine Landschaften mit zahlreichen Gipfeln über 2.000 m — ideal für ruhige Wanderungen abseits der bekannten Touristenrouten. Auch für Mountainbike-Touren bietet die Umgebung abwechslungsreiche Strecken inmitten der Berge.
A clear mountain stream runs directly in front of the house — perfect for cooling off, relaxing and playing. Especially magical for children. Gold panning is possible about 10 minutes away.
Forests, meadows and small streams invite you to discover nature at its own pace — foraging for mushrooms, quietly watching deer and stags, or going for a walk with children. In autumn, you might be lucky enough to hear the stags roar.
One of the larger and higher ski resorts in Styria, with 10 lifts from 1,600 to 2,222 m. Beautiful intermediate slopes, well groomed — ideal for leisure skiers. Modern 6-person chair lifts with weather protection, cosy huts with sun terraces. Known for excellent snow conditions.
A traditional family ski resort in the Niedere Tauern at 1,250 to 1,800 m altitude, in operation since 1949. Compact and pleasant to ski — ideal for beginners, families and leisure skiers. Own ski school with magic carpet and carousel for children. Compact resort with ski school, rental and dining at the base station.
Right around Pusterwald, dreamlike ski touring opportunities open up in the Niedere and Wölzer Tauern — away from the fashionable routes, far from crowds. Untouched slopes, vast landscapes, true silence. Summits with breathtaking panoramas and wide, open descents.
The Niedere Tauern offer ideal conditions for gentle winter sports around the Almhaus. Cross-country skiing tracks and winter hiking trails are in the immediate vicinity. Or simply enjoy the silence, the snow and the crisp mountain air around the house.
Just 20 minutes by car from the house lies this beautiful leisure park with a swimming pond. Since it is hardly known, you can usually relax there almost entirely alone.
Especially on very hot days, a dip in the natural organic swimming pond in Pöls is recommended after a hike — a wonderful refreshment in the middle of nature.
For cool or rainy days, the small and very family-friendly thermal spa in Fohnsdorf is ideal. A great sauna landscape, slide and outdoor pool invite you to linger and relax — for young and old.
Venturing deep into the mountain, you experience an ancient legend that has drawn people for many centuries. The Oberzeiring mine may have been the largest in the Eastern Alps — a unique and unforgettable experience for the whole family.
Die weltbekannte Formel-1-Rennstrecke in Spielberg liegt nur rund 50 Minuten entfernt. The Almhaus bietet sich als perfekte Ruheoase für einen Besuch der Rennen — nach einem aufregenden Renntag kehrt man in die Stille des Tals zurück.
Pusterwald is not a holiday resort in the traditional sense — it is a living mountain village where farming, nature and true silence are still at home. The region is characterised by space and tranquillity.
Mountain lakes, alpine pastures, forests and streams — all waiting right outside the door. Watch deer and stags, dip your feet in the stream right outside, or simply enjoy the silence.
Book nowThe Detox Almhaus sits at the end of the Pusterwald valley, a small, unspoilt mountain village in Styria — far from through traffic, mass tourism and urban bustle. This is where the road ends. And often, so does everyday life.
Surrounded by the gentle summits and wide alpine pastures of the Wölzer Tauern, the house is embedded in a quiet cultural landscape of meadows, forests and mountain streams. No noise, no neighbours in sight — just nature, space and time.
After working and studying in 8 countries on 3 continents, I moved back to my beautiful home region in 2018 to enjoy nature and spend as much time as possible outdoors.
I inherited the former farmhouse from my parents and first rented it out in 2019, gradually renovating sections over the years until I carried out a complete overhaul in 2025 to be able to let it in winter as well.
My wife Sarah, who grew up in a mountain valley herself, and I often spend time in Pusterwald to recover from Graz city life. When we are not there, I rent the house so that others can also experience the peace and beauty of untouched nature and enjoy an unforgettable stay off the beaten track.
Whether a family reunion, group of friends or corporate retreat — the Detox Almhaus offers space for genuine relaxation, away from everyday life.
From mountain farmhouse to retreat — a story of time, change and preservation. The estate known as "Haagenhube" has existed for centuries. It has witnessed hard work and hardship, fire and rebuilding, childhood summers and quiet years — and today it is a place of peace and reflection.
What has changed is its purpose. What remains is its soul.
The estate is first mentioned in the late 15th century; its construction likely dates back to 1479. It is one of the oldest farms in the remote Pusterwald valley and has carried the names Ebenperger-Hube, Ebner and finally Hagenhube over the centuries.
For centuries the farm was a place of simple agriculture and quiet permanence — shaped by work, seasons and nature, far from luxury and distraction.
In 1952, a major fire destroyed all buildings on the farm.
The old 19th-century farmhouse burned to the ground — along with the barn, farm buildings and the old chapel.
What remained was the place.
Just two years later, in 1954, the farm was rebuilt — in plain, functional style, driven by community, necessity and the will to carry on.
The reconstruction was not a romantic act, but a pragmatic one: a roof over their heads. Space for animals. Space to live.
This new house became the foundation for everything that followed.
For decades the farm was a place of work — but also of childhood, summers and simple rituals.
Here they milked, made hay, and repaired. Here they ate, slept and laughed.
Until 2002 there was no bathroom and no hot water. Yet for many, this place was home.
In 2019, the house was carefully opened to guests for the first time. Still simple, still raw — but with a desire to share this place.
Not as a hotel. Not as an event venue.
But as something real.
Between 2023 and 2025, the house was thoroughly renovated — with great respect for its history.
The goal was not modernisation at any cost, but careful renewal: more light, warmth and quiet. And at the same time: less noise, less distraction, less speed.
And so the mountain farmhouse became the Detox Almhaus — a place to switch off, pause and breathe.