No, this is not the oven where Hansel was supposed to be shoved into and where the witch eventually ended up. But it still feels a bit like a fairytale on the Stöcklalm. Experience how we prepare fresh farm bread in our family-owned stone oven. And if you get a taste for it: The delicious Stöcklalm stone oven bread can be purchased directly on-site. Additionally, you can also bake, decorate, and enjoy your own bread with the little ones. Available in good weather from early June. For more information & registration, visit the Stöcklalm/Amvieh Theater website.

Discover the magic hidden in stones!

The witches have always worn jewelry made from small polished river stones. They thought, “If our homeland here in Söll gives us so many precious stones, why would we need jewelry made of gold and diamonds?” In their stone mill along the barefoot path, the river pebbles are polished into round and smooth treasures.

Day after day, tirelessly and persistently, they work at it. With a giant spoon, you can “fish” for your own stone from the old mill and make it shine in the cold stream. But be careful… as soon as it dries, it loses its magical shine. It’s like magic. Some stones are even said to have a hole in them. How does that work? Hold a stone under a water droplet and one day…

Find a good tone and the right rhythm at the humming stone…

“Nothing propels us forward on our path better than a pause.” Taking a moment to stop, observe, and allow ourselves time to reflect sounds so simple, yet it’s not always easy to implement in our society. Our inner voice—or that of our children—pushes us forward, making it hard to find peace. In Hexenwasser, we invite you to take a break and let things settle.

Halfway up the high valley, for example, you’ll find a large stone with a head-sized hole. This is where witches sometimes guide those seeking advice and help. They ask visitors not to bury their heads in the sand but to rediscover their “good” tone. By repeating and practicing, you can keep this special tone. You’re invited to try it for yourself. The “good” tone cannot be made or forced—it sounds when you’re truly in tune with yourself. With this tone, you’ll find an echo, resonance, and peace.

During a stone massage, you can let your rhythm be changed by voluntary musicians, or you can achieve stillness on the rest loungers.

(K)ein Hexenwerk

From the moment you board the Hexenwasser Gondola, the Söll witchcraft begins. In 2020, the 10-person gondola lift to “Hochsöll” was newly built, and the witches and wizards put their heads together. The idea to enchant each cabin uniquely led to the creation of what’s called “Hexophonie” – if you haven’t heard of it, you’ll never believe it!

You will be amazed by what the witches have to tell you. The locals of Söll, from young to old, lent their voices and recorded 72 different short stories. Each cabin features a unique motif by painter Dominique Rebourgeon, making it an artistic one-of-a-kind experience.

The Söll Federal Music Band also wanted to be part of this project and recorded 72 soundtracks, creating an “eccentric witch’s music” that beautifully accompanies the stories. Riding the gondola has turned into a total work of art, which you’ll only fully appreciate if you visit us at least 72 times. Of course, from a technical standpoint, the lift meets the highest standards, providing very comfortable transport for wheelchair users and families with strollers. And for those who don’t want to get off, there is the Breakfast Gondola, where you can sit and enjoy the ride for 2-3 hours…

A place full of treasures for raven parents and raven children.

Our Raven’s Nest is a cosy spot – filled with many little souvenirs and a big portion of warmth and hospitality. Here you can take a piece of Hexenwasser home or relax with a witch’s brew. We hope to take care of you like raven parents. The idea that ravens aren’t good parents is actually a misconception. These black-feathered creatures dedicate themselves wholeheartedly to their offspring and stay with the same partner for life, raising their young together. Young ravens and crows often fall out of the nest and seem to wander abandoned on the ground, which may have contributed to their bad reputation.

But we witches aren’t always popular either, even though we are wise and friendly women. Alongside small treats, we keep sparkling stones, jewellery, coins, and many other treasures for the raven and for you in the Raven’s Nest. Perhaps we can improve the reputation of these clever black birds together?

A second chance to grab some Raven’s Nest items is here.

Reaching for the Sky

The name “Salve” comes from the Latin greeting “be greeted” or “be healthy.” It’s hard to describe what the calm and thoughtful patch of summit earth at Hohe Salve does to us. Some call it the peak of emotions. Discover it for yourselves! 70 three-thousand-meter peaks greet you in the distance on clear days, just as the majestic Salve Chapel stands watch over the entire region. It simply feels good to arrive here, and what feels good is healthy. Time for a “Salve”! And if the sun is shining, it’s your lucky day. Because on the Sun Dial Path – around the summit – you can experience and live time anew, here, close to the sky.

The Chickens Are Clucking!

The Simonalm is a picturesque place where the past meets the lively clucking and cackling of today. In this over 300-year-old farm, everything revolves (or should we say everything ‘eggs’!) around the chicken and its masterpiece: the egg. We invite you to take a journey through the ‘Eilight Museum’.

The egg race is a creative, educational, and humorous tour through the mountain cabin. The main stars of the show can be found in the chick nursery and the chicken university in front of the house. Here, the ‘Almhühner’ (mountain chickens) laugh while enjoying the magnificent panorama. Come join us, marvel, and see what starts to hatch inside you. It’s the perfect time to forget about time itself!

In each of our parlors and chambers, there is something to marvel at and try. Explore hidden corners of our witch headquarters on your own.

Witches headquarters

What is our “Hexerei”, you may ask? Our Hexerei is a place full of secrets and adventure! Right behind the forest of ants, wishing stones, springs, ferns and mushrooms is where you can find our mystical homestead. At the old stove of the witch’s kitchen, a fragrant witch’s brew might be bubbling away, or perhaps we are washing our feet in the copper tub of the enchanted bathroom. Follow the scent of incense and step across the threshold into the rustic old courtyard. We welcome you daily to share our witchy wisdom with you.