Velden am Worthersee, Austria
Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden
Renaissance lakeside castle
Velden am Worthersee, Austria
Renovated
2012
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
Falkensteiner Hotels & ResidencesRenaissance lakeside castle
A goldenrod Renaissance palace meets modern lakefront living, where courtyard gardens open onto the gentle waters of Lake Wörthersee.
“This ginger-colored Renaissance château with deep balconies has just been brought into the twenty-first century after a top-to-bottom renovation that graced its 104 rooms.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 37,000-square-foot spa featuring panoramic lake-view saunas, Aufguss masters, and heated pools.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
Around the back is the modern addition, a low-slung modernist structure wrapping around the courtyard, framing views of the old castle…
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set on Velden bay, the palace sits steps from the bustling lakeside promenade and casino, backed by the Austrian Alps.
The rooms
Rooms pair bronze silk damask and bedside touch panels with deep balconies and marble bathrooms overlooking the gardens or lake.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The outdoor pool stays heated to 30 to 32 degrees Celsius year-round, looking out across the lake deck.
The spa and gym
Gemstone and herbal steam baths join an infrared sauna, daybed lounges, and a 24-hour fitness studio.
Dogs stay too.
Seespitz – Restaurant & Living
Tables on the water terrace serve Alpe-Adria cuisine with Japanese accents, right beside the private marina.
Bar
Schlossbar Charly Walker
The wood-paneled lounge serves craft cocktails beneath arched ceilings, with live music played on a baby grand piano.
How it began
Baron Bartholomäus Khevenhüller completed the original summer palace in 1603, before an 1890s rebuild transformed the ruins into a grand hotel.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.