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Kristiania Lech Hotel
Lech am Arlberg, Austria · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Othmar Schneider, Olympic slalom gold at Oslo in 1952, founded this house in December 1968 and named it for Kristiania, the old name of Oslo, and for the Christiania turn. Daughter Gertrud has run it since 1992. About 19 to 29 rooms hold an art collection, and the house belongs to Small Luxury Hotels of the World. It began as his private chalet on the Omesberg and is now a mountain house above the village.
- 19 rooms
- Opened 1968
- Neighborhood: Lech
About Kristiania Lech Hotel
- Founded December 1968 by Othmar Schneider, Austria's 1952 Olympic slalom gold medalist.
- The name honors Kristiania, the old name for Oslo, site of those Games, and the Christiania ski turn.
- Schneider's daughter Gertrud has run the hotel since 1992.
History
The Kristiania Lech is an intimate, art-filled hotel in the Austrian ski village of Lech am Arlberg, founded in December 1968 by Othmar Schneider, Austria's Olympic slalom champion (gold at the 1952 Oslo Winter Games). The name pays homage to Kristiania, the old name for Oslo, and to the Christiania ski turn, tying the house to Schneider's Olympic triumph.
Originally built as a private chalet on the Omesberg and later evolving into a guesthouse and then a hotel, it has been run by Schneider's daughter Gertrud since 1992. Today the independent hotel offers about 19 to 29 rooms and suites, is known for its art collection, and is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.
Restaurants and bars
- Kristiania dining (restaurant) — Restaurant · Chef Jurgen Dirkx
Experiences
- Skiing in Lech — A beautifully timed ski morning on the mountain.
- Candlelit dinner — Dinner shaped by candlelight and atmosphere; guests are asked to dress elegantly.
- Snow picnic — A snow picnic, a salon talk, a walk with a view.
- Spa visit — A quiet hour in the spa.
Amenities
- Spa
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Pet-friendly
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