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Cortisen am See
St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut, Upper Austria, Austria · Independent · Core Luxury
Roland Ballner turned the family house into the Salzkammergut's first boutique hotel in 2000, adults-only on Lake Wolfgang, 35 rooms on ground that once belonged to Mondsee Monastery. The Boat Shed Suite sits over the water; a boat-shed sauna opens onto a private beach. The White Horse Inn landscape is still the view.
- 35 rooms
- Opened 2000
- Neighborhood: St. Wolfgang
About Cortisen am See
- Salzkammergut's first boutique hotel, opened in 2000 by host Roland Ballner.
- Adults-only on Lake Wolfgang; Boat Shed Suite and a boat-shed sauna on a private beach.
- 25-meter indoor infinity pool; Harley-Davidson and motorboat rentals on site.
History
The modern history of Cortisen am See began in 2000 when host Roland Ballner transformed his family property into the Salzkammergut's first boutique hotel. Situated on historical grounds that once belonged to the Mondsee Monastery, the property has evolved into a sophisticated hub for art and culture. Today, it is a premier adults-only destination known for its award-winning gastronomy and unique design-led atmosphere on the shores of Lake Wolfgang.
The setting
10 km from Salzkammergut Golfclub. 28 km from Schafberg mountain.
Restaurants and bars
- Restaurant am See — Restaurant · Austrian and internationally inspired, daily rotating menu
- Erker Bar — Bar
- Cigar Lounge — Bar
- Restaurant at Lake — Restaurant
- Snacks & Wine — Restaurant
- Billard Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Art Circle am Wolfgangsee — Art and creativity experience programme offering creative experiences on Lake Wolfgang.
- P83 – The Pool — 25-metre indoor panoramic pool with timing and a view of Lake Wolfgang.
- Comfort Zone Spa — Massages and beauty treatments at an additional charge; in summer massages also in the garden pavilion.
- Boat-Shed Sauna — Sauna with lake view in the boathouse; Finnish and bio saunas on the first floor.
- Motorboat cruises — Hotel-owned motorboat; cruises are accompanied by the host.
- Rowing boat and picnic basket — Classic wooden rowing boat, optionally with a picnic basket for an additional fee.
Amenities
- 25-meter panoramic indoor infinity pool
- Private beach with a direct lake-access boat-shed sauna
- Falstaff-awarded gourmet restaurant and cigar lounge
- On-site Harley-Davidson and motorboat rentals for guests
- Full-service spa and 24/7 state-of-the-art fitness center
- Lakeside garden with a private jetty and sunbathing lawn
- EV charging
- Adults-only
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