Rösslgut Bed & Breakfast in Zederhaus, with sauna and jacuzzi
Rösslgut Bed & Breakfast is a guesthouse in Zederhaus, in the Austrian state of Salzburg, with a sauna, a jacuzzi on the terrace and free parking. Guests praise the warm welcome and the generous breakfast. I'd pick it for families, skiers, hikers and anyone on a road trip who wants a cosy stop.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Rösslgut is and how to get there
Rösslgut Bed & Breakfast sits in Zederhaus, a village in the Lungau area of the Salzburg region, at Rothenwand 59. It works best for people travelling by car, since there is free parking on site and the motorway is close. For flights, Salzburg airport is the usual entry point, and the house offers a paid transfer service.
One practical note from a guest. Leaving the motorway here means paying a small toll linked to the nature park, so have some cash or a card ready. It is not a big deal, but better to know than be surprised at the barrier.
What the rooms and shared spaces are like
Rösslgut is a small guesthouse with a rural feel, not a polished resort. Guests describe new, cosy rooms and a lounge area where you can sit and talk, plus a wide terrace and garden. The mix of modern touches and village character is what sets it apart.
- The family room. Several guests stayed in it and call it great, with fantastic mattresses. One group of six, including two children, used three rooms and felt well looked after.
- The cheaper rooms. One guest booked a room with a shower on the floor rather than inside the room. If privacy matters to you, check which room type you are getting.
- The terrace. It has a private sauna and a jacuzzi, which several guests call the best surprise of the stay.
- The garden. Space to unwind after hiking, skiing or cycling. A family with a young son mentions that he even got to play with the horse.
The sauna, the jacuzzi and the breakfast
These are the three things people mention most. The sauna and jacuzzi on the terrace are described as the insider tip of the house, and they are exactly what you want after a long day outdoors.
Breakfast gets very warm words. Guests talk about a rich, tasty spread with organic eggs, homemade bread and the hosts' own honey. One family with a serious food intolerance in the group says the hosts found solutions without any fuss, which says a lot about the attitude here.
What guests say about Rösslgut
The Google score is 4.7 from 117 opinions, and the reviews I have seen are overwhelmingly positive. The pattern is easy to spot. People mention the hosts first, then the breakfast, then the beds.
Several guests say they felt like family members, a bit like visiting an aunt or grandmother. Others booked on the spur of the moment and checked in very late at night without any trouble, which is rare in a place with this much personal service. One guest even got help with a car problem and a small gift of homemade pasta and a cold beer at the end of a stressful day.
Negative comments are almost absent. The nearest thing to a complaint is the toll at the motorway exit and the fact that some guests stayed only one night and wished they had more time.
What to know before you book
Rösslgut is honest about what it is. A guest sums it up well as a place for people who do not need a posh farm hotel but still want a jacuzzi, a sauna and local character. Here is how I would weigh it.
| What works well | What to keep in mind |
|---|---|
| Warm, personal welcome from the hosts | Rustic style, not a luxury hotel |
| Rich breakfast with homemade items | Some rooms have a shower on the floor |
| Sauna and jacuzzi on the terrace | Many guests stay just one night |
| Free parking and easy late check-in | Small toll when leaving the motorway |
If you fly in, remember the airport transfer is paid. Ask about it when you book rather than on arrival.
Who Rösslgut suits best
I would choose it for families, since the family room gets such good reviews and the hosts are clearly flexible. It also suits skiers, hikers and cyclists who want to come back to a sauna, and road trippers who need a comfortable stop on the way through the Alps.
I would skip it if you want a spa hotel with a restaurant, or if you are sensitive to shared bathrooms and cannot be sure about your room type. For everyone else, it looks like a very safe bet.
What to do around Zederhaus
The area is built for outdoor days. The house itself points to walking, skiing and cycling routes, and Mauterndorf castle lies within easy reach by car. Guests also say the hosts hand out plenty of tips on what to do nearby, so it is worth asking when you arrive.
I have no other Mapiola stays near Zederhaus to suggest yet, so for now I would plan the trip around the village and the surrounding valley.
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