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Schloss Mönchstein
Salzburg, Austria · Independent · High Luxury
A castle first recorded in 1350 as the Tetelheimer Turm on Salzburg's Mönchsberg cliff, later the Professors' Castle of the Benedictine University, and praised in writing by Alexander von Humboldt, today a 24-room hotel above the UNESCO-listed Old Town with the Hohensalzburg fortress visible from the garden.
- 24 rooms
- Opened 1948
- Neighborhood: Altstadt
- Rooms from 323 sq ft (30 m²)
- Architect: Volkmar Burgstaller & Roman Stadlbauer
About Schloss Mönchstein
- Catherine the Great was among the historic guests, centuries before Capri-Sun heir Hans-Peter Wild bought the castle in 2005 for a reported €10.1 million.
- Chef Markus Mayr earned the restaurant its Michelin star in 2021.
- Entry-level rooms start at 323 sq ft (30 m²).
History
Perched on the Mönchsberg above Salzburg, Schloss Mönchstein was first documented around 1350 as the 'Tetelheimer Turm', later becoming a scholarly and noble retreat that welcomed guests such as Catherine the Great and Alexander von Humboldt. The romantic castle sits amid its own hillside park with sweeping views over the baroque city.
The schloss was converted into a hotel in 1948 by Ferdinand Veith, and from 1956 was run by the von Mierka family. In 2005 Capri-Sun heir Hans-Peter Wild acquired the property for a reported EUR 10.1 million and expanded it to 24 rooms; its restaurant later gained a Michelin star under chef Markus Mayr in 2021.
The setting
2 km from Altstadt von Salzburg.
Restaurants and bars
- THE GLASS GARDEN — Restaurant · One MICHELIN Star
- Apollo Bar — Bar
- Castle restaurant — Restaurant
Experiences
- Outdoor infinity pool — A 20-metre outdoor infinity pool, presented at the 2014 reopening.
- Cultural Summer at the Fairytale Castle Hotel — Cultural summer programme at the hotel (press release June 15, 2021).
- Easter Festival cultural gathering — Cultural gathering of the Easter Festival held at the hotel in April 2026.
Amenities
- Spa
- Infinity pool
- Sauna
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
- Pet-friendly
- EV charging
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
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