Rosewood Schloss Fuschl
Hotel · Salzburg Umgebung
Schloss-Straße 19, 5322 Hof bei Salzburg, Austria
Highlights
Upscale castle resort with spa, golf, lake views & dining
Upscale castle resort with spa, golf, lake views & dining
"A reimagined 15th-century lakeside castle resort and spa that opened in 2024, offering 98 airy rooms with lake and forest views and hearty Austrian cuisine in its main restaurant (think crispy schnitzels and venison tartare). The property includes an elegant tea salon producing elaborate pastries, an in-house strudel baking class, and a modern spa whose three saunas feature an old-world aufguss ritual using local essential oils and even beer essence. An outdoor thermal infinity pool perches over a woodsy ravine and a trail circles Lake Fuschl for scenic walks." - Adam H. Graham
"Rosewood Hotel Schloss Fuschl is located in a historic palace once frequented by the Archbishops of Salzburg and Audrey Hepburn." - The MICHELIN Guide
"The legendary, fairytale-like Rosewood Schloss Fuschl in Hof bei Salzburg, Upper Austria, reopened after two years of refurbishments and was awarded an exceptional Three Keys in the MICHELIN Guide's 2024 hotel selection for Austria." - Le Guide MICHELIN
"A luxurious, reimagined castle hotel on the shores of Lake Fuschl blends 15th-century history with contemporary glamour after a two-year overhaul and a July 1, 2024 reopening. Housed in a former hunting lodge built in 1461, the property retains historic flourishes—vaulted ceilings, a 15th-century fireplace and ornamental moldings—alongside striking contemporary art (including an upside-down portrait by Georg Baselitz) and locally inspired decorative work by Marie Hartig. The atmosphere is equal parts stately and relaxing: a showstopping bar with antique details, a lakeside See Club with daybeds and parasols, and an emphasis on entschleunigen (conscious slowing down). Accommodation choices range from 98 hardwood-floored rooms and lake-view Junior Suites to eight historic tower rooms (including a one-bedroom Sissi Suite), three standalone chalets with private saunas, and a four-bedroom Kaiser Franz Joseph House with a private butler; thoughtful touches include nightly turndown stories, Mozart Kugeln, a Sissi-shaped turndown cookie, and a four-seasons mini-bar armoire painted by Marie Hartig stocked with local spirits from the Farthofer Distillery. Dining leans regional and refined: a lively Seeterrasse for breakfast (poached eggs with cured Lake Fuschl salmon trout) and casual fare, a Vinothek/Terrace for local wine and charcuterie, and a gourmet Schloss Restaurant where the chef spotlights nearby producers with items such as caviar from Salzburg, mountain prawns, black pudding, seared Croatian Ikejime seabass and an obligatory Salzburger Nockerl dessert. Activities and wellness are central: kayaks, paddleboards and piloted boat cruises on the crystal-clear lake, guided foraging walks with a local herbalist, rock climbing and hiking, plus a 16,000‑sq‑ft Asaya Spa with indoor/outdoor pools (a sliding wall to a heated infinity pool), eight treatment rooms, saunas, steam bath, Biogena wellness programming, and results-driven facials and massages. Service is polished and personal—a 300-person staff in bespoke uniforms, a clef d’or concierge who doubles as a regional guide—and the hotel is positioned for culture-seeking travelers visiting Salzburg while remaining accessible (most grounds are paved and there is a wheelchair-accessible room, though the historic tower lacks elevator access). From $650." - Mary Winston Nicklin
"Housed in a restored 15th-century castle on the shores of Lake Fuschl, this property blends historic grandeur with immersive programming: guests can join foraging trips, cook with a local family in an Alpine hut and visit regional artisans. The 98 rooms, including 42 suites and six chalets, feature hardwood floors, marble-clad bathrooms and seating that emphasizes lake views, while an expansive spa with eight treatment rooms and heated indoor and outdoor pools anchors the wellness offering." - Jennifer Flowers
