Falstaff Magazin International Nr. 3/2022

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travel/ SKI RESORTS BEST OF LECH AM ARLBERG ROTE WAND Even with its reputation as an Alpine haven for foodies, the gourmet hotel Rote Wand still manages to astonish with creative innovations. The bedrooms are informed by the hotel’s mountain heritage and create a cosy cocoon with ample use of pale wood, while the clear lines and minimalist furnishings are crisply contemporary. This also holds true for the culinary arts at the Chef’s Table, now under the direction of the young chef Julian Stieger. He brings a new vision, gleaned from years of experience in Michelin restaurants. Doubles from £344 per night. rotewand.com SKYSPACE Experience the magical convergence of the sky and earth in this lightroom by the internationally acclaimed artist James Turrell. skyspace-lech.com KLÖSTERLE Jakob and Ethel, hosts at the restaurant in the Almhof Schneider hotel, have created a setting for memorable meals and encounters. The inspirational cooking and a selection of their favourite wines make for unforgettable evenings in the mountains. restaurant-kloesterle.at LA FENICE At Hotel Arlberg, chef Patrick Tober cooks exquisite Italian gourmet food. The sevencourse Chef’s Choice menu takes diners on a journey through Nonna’s kitchen, combining regional classics with pairings borrowed from modern haute cuisine. arlberghotel.at 82 falstaff winter 2022/23

For more than 100 years the department store Strolz has been the number one address for sports gear and equipment in idyllic Lech. strolz.at ALMHOF SCHNEIDER Familiarity and a sense of place are key values in this family-run luxury hotel, and they shape the unsurpassed range of amenities for families. The modern Alpine aesthetic is both inviting and elegant, the laid-back minimalist spa is a dream come true. A particular highlight is the cinema on the ground floor for evening entertainment. Doubles with half board from £844 per night. almhof.at Photos: Philipp Horak, Florian Holzherr, Mario Heller, bureaurabensteiner, vyhnalek.com, mikerabensteiner, Herbert Lehmann, pepper collection, supplied POST LECH This charming hotel in the former post office enchants with a rich traditional style, expressed in exquisite interiors dotted with antiques and trophies. The hotel distils the essence of Alpine romance; each room is individually furnished and has its own backstory. Post Lech, one of the most venerable hotels in the town, has been run by the same family since 1937. Doubles from approx. £530 per night. postlech.com HOTEL ARLBERG LECH The legendary Hotel Arlberg, managed with passion and dedication by the Schneider family, has reopened its doors after a complete refit – and now shines even brighter than before. The luxurious spa and the hotel’s excellent fine dining are perfection. Doubles with breakfast from £550 per night. arlberghotel.at BIBERKOPF The new lifestyle hotel in Warth wows guests with its dedication to design, thrilling art collection and attentive service. There’s a knockout view over the surrounding peaks through the panorama windows; great food is available in the restaurant, the bistro and the hotel’s own shop. Doubles from £242 per night. biberkopf.at winter 2022/23 falstaff 83