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Cliveden House
Cliveden House is a privately owned 5 Red Star award-winning hotel, and sister to the world-renowned Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa in Hampshire. Our story is one of over 350 years of powerful personalities, iconic parties and scandalous affairs. Built in 1666 by the 2nd Duke of Buckingham, as a gift to his mistress, Cliveden House has remained a pinnacle of…
Casa Casuarina Miami
Casa Casuarina was built in 1930 by Alden Freeman. Alden Freeman’s father, Joel Freeman was Treasurer of The Standard Oil Trust (also known as Rockefeller’s Company) and left Alden a fabulous wealth when he passed away. That gave the young and wealthy Alden the opportunity to retire at the age of 27 from being an architect and travel all over the world. Alden was also a descendent of the Mayflower on his mother’s side…
Villa Principe Leopoldo Lugano
Live in a fairy tale, surrounded by prestige and nature. Imagine contemplating Lugano’s beauty in a princely residence. The former private home of German Emperor Wilhelm’s brother in law, the Villa is located on a picturesque promontory called the Collina d’Oro (Golden Hill), whose views and location are the best kept secret in town. If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to live in a legendary home, a stay…
Juma Amazon Lodge
With its prime location in one of the most remote and preserved regions of the Amazon Rainforest, Juma Amazon Lodge is an intimate and inviting property harmoniously nestled into the forest environment which defines it. Juma Amazon Lodge features 19 intimate bungalows seamlessly nestled into the lush surroundings of the Amazon Rainforest. In order to accommodate the water levels of the wet season…
Palazzo Navona Rome
The innovative Palazzo Navona Hotel fully deserved of its role as being amongst one of the most qualified 4 star Hotels within the city “centro”, capable of fulfilling its own lifestyle qualities to satisfy even the most demanding guest. The intimate and charming ambience emits a feeling of almost magic by creating a special atmosphere which pervades this residence surrounded by its historical-art and ancient Roman…
Kudadoo Private Island
Kudadoo’s renowned eco-consciousness and sleek design extend to the Maldives island’s 15 over-water residences where your uninterrupted enjoyment of the private island charm and the splendid natural surrounds are the norm….
Cavo Tagoo Santorini
The exclusive Cavo Tagoo Santorini, twin of Cavo Tagoo Mykonos is located within walking distance from Fira and just a few kilometers from Oia, the resort offers luxurious suites, spectacular sunsets over the sea and a personalized service exceptional. All Suites are modern and feature a hot tub or private pool on the terrace style, design details, 43-inch LCD satellite TV, patio or terrace with stunning panoramic view…
Azulik Tulum
In the heart of the Mayan jungle, a revolutionary project is about to redefine human evolution. A new vision of the future that is guided by ancestral knowledge and creates community is beginning to shape up.The VILLAS of AZULIK Tulum are built in harmony with the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. With no electric light, A/C, or television, we present nature as our main amenity, setting the perfect mood for a…
Relais Borgo Santo Pietro
Situated in the heart of Tuscany, Relais Borgo Santo Pietro was once a healing stopover for medieval pilgrims. Today it continues to provide a sanctuary for modern souls, merging a 5 star luxury hotel and spa concept with a ‘farm to plate’ philosophy on a 300-acre estate. A sumptuous feeling of home pervades the 800-year-old luxury farmhouse hotel, with its worn leather armchairs pulled up around open fires, fresh flower…
Laucala Island Fiji
A private island refuge in the South Pacific, Laucala unites dramatic rainforest-laced landscapes and white sandy beaches with unparalleled levels of luxury and privacy. No expense has been spared at the exclusive tropical hideaway, where 25 Fijian-styled villas are set amid coconut plantations, beside deserted beaches and atop the island’s volcanic mountains, overlooking fertile coral reefs and endless jungle. Style and…
Château de La Chèvre d’Or
Nature is everywhere at Château de la Chèvre d’Or. There are lots of different gardens filled with sculptures, fountains, waterfalls, flowers, herbs, trees and shrubs. The area is perfumed with the scents of jasmine, bougainvillea and roses. The magnificent colors create a framework that blends into the horizon and the sea…
Villa Belvedere Taormina
Hotel Villa Belvedere is a delightful and charming boutique hotel, located at just a few minutes from Taormina’s lively town centre and from the world-famous Greek-Roman Theatre, which are both reachable by walking through the inspiring and panoramic Duca di Cesarò Botanic Gardens. The hotel benefits of wonderful views over the sea, the bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. The hotel has always been…
Cocos Hotel Antigua
Perched on a lush green hillside, encircled by miles of heavenly blue sea and sandwiched between two gorgeous white sand beaches is COCOS Hotel, an all inclusive Antigua resort for couples and adults only. This rustic yet romantic and cozy boutique resort is located on the sunset side of the beautiful Caribbean Island of Antigua and comprises of a collection of 35 quaint wooden Cottages positioned on a pictoresque…
Meneghetti Wine Hotel & Winery
In search for unique places, sometimes you need to get off the main roads. However, let them lead you to Bale, Istria. Then slow down and follow the road that gets narrower with every mile, as nature draws closer. Slow down even more, and then make a turn into the white road. As the iron gates of the Meneghetti estate open up in front of you, stop for just one moment – and realize that the magic actually appears off the…
Bawah Reserve
A gorgeous tropical paradise surrounded by a blue ocean, Bawah Reserve sits in sheltered seclusion 160 nautical miles (300km) northeast of Singapore in the remote Anambas Archipelago, Indonesia. This pristine and previously uninhabited marine conservation area is surrounded by turquoise lagoons and coral reefs, which cater to outdoor adventurers looking to indulge as well as those looking to relax in paradise…
Boutique Hotel Die Alpbacherin
The history of DER ALPBACHERIN began in the former Angelika house. Some time ago, in the middle of Alpbach, at house number 405, stood the small bed and breakfast “Haus Angelika”. Georg and Lisa ran them with a lot of love. The success proved you right and so the desire for a new place for more guests was born. A dream came true. Together with daughter Valentina and her boyfriend Thomas, plans, dreams and…
Piccolo Hotel Portofino
Hotel Piccolo Portofino, surrounded by the typical luxuriant vegetation of the Liguria Riviera, among the crystal clear water of Portofino and the blue sky, is a piece of art of the reception, unique of its kind. A hidden jewel, that has to be searched end discovered. Obtained from a refined period villa, today it is a boutique hotel, and from its generous terraces, a breathtaking view onto this exclusive stretch of coast…
Gecko Hotel & Beach Club Formentera
In the beautiful and protected island of Formentera, Gecko Hotel & Beach Club was set out for like-minded individuals to unwind, connect with oneself and nature and above all celebrate life. Gecko brings to Formentera a new form of hospitality that unites our love for the island, the beach life and the elegance of a time in the past that continues to inspire us. Our clublike restaurant, in front of the Migjorn beach, offers a…
Il Sereno Como
Il Sereno brings a new era of luxury to the banks of Italy’s iconic Lake Como. Awarded the title of “Most Anticipated New Luxury Hotel Opening in 2016” by Luxury Travel Advisor magazine, Il Sereno’s ethos of understated elegance presents a freshness to this well-established destination. Designed by Patricia Urquiola, Wallpaper* Magazine Designer of The Year 2015, the all-suite hotel promises modern style and an authentic…
Il San Pietro Di Positano
The San Pietro di Positano is more than a hotel. It is a journey within a journey, where memories are created and never forgotten. A haven of peace, immersed in nature, this elegant home harmonises old-world traditions of hospitality with contemporary, understated luxury. Escape to this small slice of paradise suspended between the sea and sky. Carved into the cliff overlooking the mediterranean Sea, our rooms are a…
Aria Hotel Budapest
The Aria Hotel Budapest is a luxury boutique hotel with an exquisite design inspired by music. To compliment the musical concept, master designer Zoltan Varro’s vision was to simultaneously recreate the rich, lavish atmosphere of a historic Hungarian palace while also embracing visitors in the warmth and comfort of a private residence…
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris
La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris, a 5-star hotel in the centre of Paris, offers you a unique stay in a typically Parisian atmosphere. The building was built in 1907 by the Hennessy family, during the enchanting interlude offered by the Paris of the “Belle Époque”. Reflecting this magical era, our luxury hotel in Paris embodies a certain French art de vivre. La Clef Champs-Élysées Paris enjoys an idyllic setting and immerses you in the…
Royal Mansour Marrakech
The Royal Mansour can be counted amongst the few establishments in the world that defy hotel excellence. Just a few steps away from the famous Jemaa El Fna square beats the heart of the Marrakesh Palace, offering travellers the unique concept of a medina within a medina.
Each area has been designed to intuitively take guests on a sensory journey. Take a step into the secret and sumptuous history of one of the…
Mnemba Island Lodge
Steeped in culture and history, Zanzibar enticed adventurers, seafarers and traders from far and wide. Known as the spice island, from the centuries old trade of cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, today the Zanzibar Archipelago is still bathed in the heady scents of spices and traditional dhows still drift across the horizon. A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring twelve rustically chic beachside…
Welcome to the most beautiful lakeside village in the world. Nestled between the impressive mountain backdrop of the Dachstein Massif and the picturesque Lake Hallstatt lies the village of Hallstatt with its exciting 7000 year old history.
The geographical and social centre of Hallstatt is the historical market square. The impressive Seehotel Grüner Baum, first mentioned in a document from 1700, is situated directly on the market square and includes an inviting terrace open to the lakeshore.
Guests have the opportunity to stay where many famous personalities, including Empress Sissy, Adalbert Stifter, Agatha Christie and many others, have resided. The hotel has also served as a film set several times. Come in and visit the historical Seehotel Grüner Baum, the four-star superior boutique hotel on Lake Hallstatt.
Rooms & Suites
All rooms are elegantly furnished in a similar fashion: fine furniture, silk or brocade curtains, Persian rugs, heated oak parquet flooring. In furnishing the rooms, we have taken great care to exclusively use toxin-free materials so that even guests with allergies will feel at home in our hotel.
Superior Suite
Guests will never forget the breath-taking views over Lake Hallstatt from their large, private terrace. Lounge chairs and additional seating invite visitors to relax. The suite consists of a bedroom, living room with access to the private lake terrace (40 m2), bathroom with cosy corner bath tub for two as well as a walk-in closet.
The Restaurant
The culinary and gastronomical centre of our hotel is the restaurant ‘Zum Salzbaron’ and the ‘Kaiserstüberl’ as well as our lakeside terrace. A special highlight is the lakeside lounge which is located directly on Lake Hallstatt surrounded by untouched nature.
Our chefs have put together a sumptuous array of both local and Mediterranean delicacies. Our speciality dishes are daily-caught fish from Lake Hallstatt such as trout, char and Salzkammergut Reinanken.
The extensive wine menu, with its focus on Austrian wine as well as a carefully chosen selection of international wines, rounds out our offer for guests.
Restaurant ‘Zum Salzbaron’
Enjoy our delicious specialties and freshly-caught fish as well as the restaurant’s modern ambience with an unforgettable view of Lake Hallstatt.
‘Kaiserstüberl’
The ‘Kaiserstüberl’ is located in the oldest section of the hotel. Guests can enjoy a meal or simply coffee and cake alongside views of the historical market square.
Lake Terrace
Have a meal surrounded by untouched nature. Your visit will be accentuated by the playful chatter of swans and ducks.
Lake Lounge
Lean back and relax in the lounge’s comfy furniture. Enjoy an aperitif, a snack or simply a short break from the hustle and bustle of Hallstatt. Pure relaxation!
Bar
Finish out your evening in our bar. In addition to a selection of international cocktails, we also specialise in anti-alcoholic beverages including alcohol-free wine and cocktails as well as high-quality organic fruit juices and teas. We are happy to make recommendations.
Hallstatt
The picturesque village on the lake with the same name owes its existence to the rich salt deposit of salt in the mountain of Hallstatt. 7000 years ago, as the prehistoric humans from Hallstatt began to take the salt from the salt mine who would of guessed, that this little village would give its name to a period in history – the Hallstatt period (800-400 BC).
Rich findings in Hallstatt and the upper valley of Hallstatt gave this village international recognition; even today discoveries are still made in the salt mountain of Hallstatt.
Hallstatt Salt Mine Funicular
In only three minutes, guests glide calmly and safely up to the Hallstatt High Valley (838 m), location of the famous prehistoric burial ground. The panoramic views of the UNESCO Region of Dachstein and Lake Hallstatt are extraordinary.
Whether to hike, stroll through the Hallstatt High Valley or simply enjoy the spectacular views, the Salzberg Mountain in Hallstatt is a gorgeous destination especially during good weather.
Located directly at the mountain funicular station, guests will find the start of the ‘Soleleitung’ trail which follows the path of the world’s oldest pipeline.
Hallstatt Salt Mine
Salt was and still is one of the most important raw materials in Austria. This oft-cited “white gold” has not only prompted the names of the city of Salzburg and region of Salzkammergut, it has also strongly influenced nature, and the lives and culture of the inhabitants in the area since the era of the Celts.
And even today alert visitors may still notice the vestiges of this mineral in many spots in Austria. The Austrian salt company “Salinen Austria” has one of the longest and nearly uninterrupted commercial histories in Europe.
Rudolf’s Tower
From the Rudolf’s Tower on the Salzberg Mountain in Hallstatt, visitors have a wonderful view of the World Heritage village of Hallstatt and the surrounding mountain landscape.
Named for the first Habsburg ruler, the tower was erected between 1282 and 1284 by Rudolf’s son Duke Albrecht I of Austria as a defence tower for the purpose of protecting the shaft and buildings of the Hallstatt Salt Mine.
Today the Rudolf’s Tower is home to a restaurant and café with a viewing terrace. The village of Hallstatt is a two minute walk from the mountain station of the Salt Mine Funicular.
Hallstatt Museum
The new World Heritage Museum in Hallstatt embodies the motto ‘a life for white gold’. Within the impressive exhibitions, visitors will experience the history of the salt mining village from the beginning of human settlement through today.
This journey through time reaches back 7000 years and leads through various epochs of Hallstatt’s history. The museum focuses on key moments such as the early Iron Age—also known as the Hallstatt Period—as well as other formative events such as the fire of 1759 which ultimately led to a new appearance for the entire village.
In addition to the numerous original artifacts from the Hallstatt burial ground, the museum presents various spheres of daily life such as religion, daily culture and tourism set in vivid and enlightening scenes.
Catholic Parish Church
As far back as 1181, there was a small Romanesque church in Hallstatt. The mighty church tower from the 12th century remains as a present-day reminder of this original structure.
During the late Gothic period, builders dared to extend the church over the steeply sloped cliff, and by 1505 the structure which we know today was completed. Shortly thereafter, the double-naved church was engulfed in severe religious wars and sporadically shifted between Catholicism and Protestantism.
The church was favoured and supported by the salt merchants and the rich lords of the salt industry, in local commerce and at court. Since 1939 this gem has been solely maintained by the local parish, friends and visitors. In 2002 the Hallstatt catholic parish church was completely renovated.
The Bone House
A very special feature of Hallstatt is the famous charnel house—the Bone House—in the Romanesque lower level of the Gothic St. Michael’s chapel. This room serves as an interment chamber for exhumed bones.
Due to a lack of adequate space in the Hallstatt cemetery, 1800 finely cleaned skulls have been carefully stacked on simple boards around the room.
The skulls have been labelled with names and birth and death dates as well as decorated with various ornamentation. The Bone House can be found behind the catholic parish church on the mountain.
Cruise on Lake Hallstatt
Shipping has been in existence on Lake Hallstatt since 1862, and the transfer line between the Hallstatt market square and the train station has been in operation since 1881. Today the market square-train station line is the only ship connection on an Austrian lake which also operates throughout the winter months.
The Lake Hallstatt shipping enterprise, owned by the Hemetsberger family since 1967, consists of a fleet of four ships. Enjoy the views of world-famous Hallstatt from the lake. It’s a unique experience that you will never forget!
Dachstein Ice Caves
The ice palaces of Dachstein count as one of the greatest natural wonders of the Alps. People come from all over the world to see the underground ice landscape within the Dachstein Mountain. Mighty cave glaciers, icebergs and ice chapels are a welcomed contrast to the heat of summer days.
On cool rainy days, the caves have been a safe refuge for both man and beast for thousands of years. Caves are ancient documents on which the changes of time are inscribed. Cave guides are prepared to illuminate the secrets of the earth’s history which have been decoded within the caves by scientists and explorers.
Activities in summer
Swimming/Bathing
With the impressive surrounding mountain landscape, Lake Hallstatt offers visitors a unique bathing experience at diverse locations in Hallstatt, Untersee (Bad Goisern) and in Obertraun including two nudist beaches (in Untersee and Obertraun). All beaches are accessible free of charge.
Boat Rental
Enjoy the gorgeous mountain landscapes directly from Lake Hallstatt itself. Explore the lake on your own accord by way of a pedal or electric boat or allow yourself to be rowed across Lake Hallstatt in a traditional wooden boat known as a ‘Plätte’.
Hiking
Hallstatt is the starting point for 40 hiking destinations in the Dachstein Region. From mountain meadows and summits of 2000 metres, hikers will enjoy amazing vistas. Hiking trails are well-marked by the Alpine Association and are accessible by any well-equipped hiker.
Paragliding
Paragliding is available from the Krippenstein Mountain (2100 metres) in Obertraun. In 1999 the Austrian National Championships in Paragliding were held on the Krippenstein with great success. The amazing flight region offers fantastic panorama views.
Bike Arena Obertraun
Located in the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut, with it’s more than 1,500 km of designated mountain bike trails, the National Sports and Recreation Centre in Obertraun offers mountain bikers a special facilty with it’s Bike Arena.
In the immediate vicinity of an infrastructure tailored for athletes and sports enthusiasts, is a cross country track of international caliber which is available for amateurs and professionals throughout the year.
Whether as a day trip, technique training or international competition; this sports venue, which is unique in Austria and Central Europe, offers technically challenging and demanding sections for all active athletes. – True to the motto: The Trail is the Adventure.
Mountain Biking
There are over 300 km of forest service roads available for mountain biking throughout the Salzkammergut. From easy stretches for beginners to challenging courses for professionals, there is something for everyone—no desire goes unfulfilled.
Activities in winter
Skiing
Pros and advanced skiers, beginners and those new to snow – for all of these Gosau and Obertraun has the right conditions to enjoy their skiing holiday in Dachstein Salzkammergut-region.
Softly curved ski runs for beginners and the whole family, FIS slopes for demanding skiing pros, gorgeous deep powdery snow slopes for free-riders (Krippenstein) and free skiers make your skiing holiday an extraordinary and individual experience. When skiing and carving you will experience winter at its very best.
Snowshoe hiking
Glistening powder snow, snowy winter landscapes, impressive views over the sea of clouds…, for those who stay away from prepared paths in winter, the fascinating landscape out of light, snow and ice opens up.
The unforgettable view of white peaks against the backdrop of endless blue skies. Sometimes the path through the winter landscape is only possible with snowshoes.
Cross-country skiing
The snow crunches, the trees blend in the white splendour, forget the worries of everyday life with the winter sun reflected in your ski tips. The countless beautiful mountains of the Salzkammergut are well known for the finest skiing. But this idyll does not only belong to the many wonderful ski slopes of the region.
Dog sled rides
The Husky-Tours offered by Paul van Es in Gosau are very popular. The native Dutchman and his team from Husky-Spirit, not only travel through the idyllic Gosau Valley on his tours, but also provides an insight into life as a sledge dog guide.
For those with a thirst for knowledge, there is plenty of time to learn more about “dog & owner”. And your children will have lots of fun with the four-legged companions. Thus a winter holiday in the Salzkammergut becomes an unforgettable adventure. lifetime!
Spas
Winter time is spa time! There are many private individuals throughout our region who are qualified to provide healing and energising complimentary treatments. These range from foot massages to aromatherapy.
