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Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden
Velden am Wörthersee, Austria · Falkensteiner · Grand Luxury
Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden occupies a goldenrod Neo-Renaissance castle on the shore of Lake Wörthersee in Austria, first completed in 1603 for Count Bartholomäus Khevenhüller. The castle was rebuilt as a hotel in 1890, giving it more than a century of continuous hospitality use on the lakefront. It later became the backdrop for the cult Austrian television series Ein Schloß am Wörthersee, which ran from 1990 to 1992 and starred Roy Black, earning the property a lasting popular association with the show and the lake region often nicknamed Austria’s Riviera.
- 105 rooms
- Opened 1890
- Rooms from 334 sq ft (31 m²)
About Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden
- The castle survived a fire in 1762 and was rebuilt before hotelier Ernst Wahliss converted it into a hotel in 1890.
- MICHELIN gave it a Two Keys rating in 2025, and it belongs to Leading Hotels of the World.
- Entry-level rooms start at 334 sq ft (31 m²).
History
The goldenrod Neo-Renaissance castle on Lake Wörthersee's shore was first completed in 1603 for count Bartholomäus Khevenhüller — and was rebuilt as a hotel in 1890 before becoming the backdrop for the cult Austrian TV series Ein Schloß am Wörthersee (1990–92) starring Roy Black, earning it the nickname Austria's Riviera centrepiece.
The setting
6-minute walk to Casino Velden. 16 km from Pyramidenkogel Tower.
Restaurants and bars
- Salons Restaurant & Atelier — Restaurant
- Seespitz Lounge — Restaurant
- Schlossbar — Restaurant
Experiences
- Acquapura Lake SPA — Free use of the Acquapura Lake SPA on 3,600m² with generous relaxation areas and yoga sessions.
- Yoga Day Retreat with Studio Herzfeld — Yoga day retreat with Studio Herzfeld, offering relaxing yoga retreats with picturesque panoramic views.
- Sauna infusions — Soothing sauna infusions by sauna masters and a special infusion programme by Alessandro Marchini.
- Yoga & Pilates at the studio "Einatmen.Ausatmen." — Yoga and Pilates classes at the studio "Einatmen.Ausatmen." and yoga in the SPA garden.
- Beach club — Beach club with Caribbean flair and creative cocktails.
- Motorboat excursions — Motorboat excursions with Captain Robert.
Amenities
- Spa
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Tennis
- Yoga
- Pet-friendly
- Marina
- EV charging
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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