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Hotel Schloss Seefels
Techelsberg, Austria · Independent · High Luxury
Built in 1860 on a lakeside rock by Dr. Emanuel Herrmann, the Carinthian economist who invented the postcard in 1869 and sent the first one with the castle on its front, this Wörthersee property's former disco, where Austrian legend Udo Jürgens gave impromptu live sets, has since been converted into the Felsen Spa.
- Neighborhood: Töschling 1
- Rooms from 161 sq ft (15 m²)
About Hotel Schloss Seefels
- Built in 1860 by Carinthian economist Dr. Emanuel Herrmann as a neoclassical villa on a rock in Lake Worthersee.
- Its name Seefels combines the German words for lake, See, and rock, Fels, reflecting the property's dramatic setting on Lake Worthersee.
- Later expanded into a hotel by the Dumba family, Viennese industrialists and patrons of music and art.
- Known for maximalist, colorful interiors mixing historic architecture with modern art, last renovated in 2001.
- Entry-level rooms start at 161 sq ft (15 m²).
History
Built in 1860 on a lakeside rock by Dr.
Restaurants and bars
- Pink Birkin salon — Restaurant
- Seefels terrace — Restaurant
Experiences
- Art tour through the ARTSeefels — An art tour through the ARTSeefels with over 200 pictures from the family collection Haselsteiner.
- Neck massage in the spa — A short break with a neck massage in the spa.
- Motorboat ride on the lake — A motorboat ride on the Wörthersee offered as a break option.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Kids' club
- Tennis
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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