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ou_AT_2302_Cover_engl.indd 1 18.07.23 22:30 DREAMS contents 124 Art plays one the main roles in the four boutique hotels. ÖSTERREICHISCHE POST AG, MZ 02Z030053 M, FALSTAFF VERLAGS-GMBH, SCHOTTENRING 2–6, 1010 WIEN dreams E X C E P T I O N A L H O T E L S SUMMER RETREAT ON THE RAX TIME OUT ON LAKE WÖRTHERSEE HOTEL ART IN VIENNA COVER FOTO: CHRISTIAN HUSAR Magical Places HOTEL LEMONGARDEN. SCHLOSS SEEFELS. DAS TYROL. KNAPPENHOF WWW.BOUTIQUEHOTELS.TRAVEL 16 A paradisiacal garden awaits guests at the “Hotel Lemongarden”. 50 The “Schloss Seefels” invites guests to spend relaxing days by the lake. 8 A PASSIONATE HOTELIER With her four hotels, Helena Ramsbacher shows the passion that drives her 12 MATTERS OF THE HEART The managers of the boutique hotels introduce themselves 16 THE GARDEN OF EDEN AND THE SEA The “Hotel Lemongarden”: A very special hideaway on the Island of Brač 24 GOURMET DELIGHTS IN AN EXCLUSIVE AMBIENCE The restaurants in the “Hotel Lemongarden” 26 THE JUICE OF THE WINTER SUN Fruit of the Gods with many possibilities 32 STONE HOUSE IN THE OLIVE GROVE Around 500 trees provide the basis for our own organic olive oil 38 LEMONGARDEN MUST HAVES What to do when staying at the “Hotel Lemongarden” 40 ISLAND FEELING A tour of the island of Brač 46 WINES WITH LOTS OF SUN Wines that have found their place in the hearts of wine lovers IMPRINT The articles published in this issue are protected by copyright. Translation, reprinting, duplication and storage in data processing systems only with the express permission of the publisher. Quotations from articles in this issue are permitted only with indication of the source. MEDIA OWNER Falstaff Verlags-GmbH, Schottenring 2–6, 1010 Wien, T: +43 1 9042141, falstaff.com, redaktion@falstaff.at PUBLISHERS Wolfgang M. Rosam, Angelika Rosam MANAGING DIRECTORS Wolfgang M. Rosam, Mag. Elisabeth Kamper, Ronald Tomandl, M.Sc. EDITORS-IN-CHIEF Ilse Fischer, Herta Scheidinger CREATIVE DIRECTOR alaki-design/Wolfgang Lackinger PHOTODIRECTOR Isabella Huber PHOTO EDITOR Thomas Trimmel PRINT ART DIRECTOR MARKETING AND SALES Thomas Kepplinger, Dr. Stefan Schreier CONTRIBUTORS TO THIS ISSUE Anita Arneitz, Severin Corti, Roland Graf, Peter Moser, Tobias Müller, Stefan Schreier PROOFREADING Christopher Harvey, Phoebe MacMillan, Alan Norchi, Sam Still MEDIA SALES AND COOPERATIONS Lisa 202223021 Tschernig, M. A. (Ad Management) Christiane Ceccarelli (Ad Coordination) anzeigen@falstaff.at DISTRIBUTION MANAGEMENT Siegfried Smole (Lead distribution and subscription), Michael Bergmeister (Lead Internal Service), Thomas Wagner (Distributionmanager) DDI 401, abo@falstaff.at PRINTING Druckerei Berger, Wiener Straße 80, 3580 Horn SHAREHOLDER FALSTAFF VERLAGS-GMBH 67 % Wolfgang Rosam Privatstiftung, 23 % JOFE Immobilienverwaltung GmbH, 10 % Angelika Rosam 6

BOUTIQUEHOTELS 82 The “Knappenhof” is located in the Rax region and impresses with its magnificent scenery. 110 The exceptional hotel “Das Tyrol” is located in the immediate vicinity of Vienna’s city centre. Photos: Christian Husar, Daniel Waschnig , WienTourismus/Paul Bauer 50 THE DIVA ON THE LAKE What makes “Schloss Seefels” on Lake Wörthersee a place of longing 58 TIME OUT FOR YOURSELF Time-out retreat with a heated outdoor pool in the new Seefels Spa 64 ALPE-ADRIA CUISINE, WHISKY & CHOCOLATE The restaurants at Hotel “Schloss Seefels” 66 THE SEEFELS YEAR An interesting mixture of diverse programmes at the lake 72 SCHLOSS SEEFELS MUST HAVES What to experience during a stay at Hotel “Schloss Seefels” 74 ENJOYMENT AT THE CROSSROADS The cultural and culinary importance of the Alpe-Adria region 82 HIDEAWAY WITH HISTORY The “Knappenhof” offers great country inn cuisine, lots of design and a magnificent sun terrace 90 CELEBRATIONS & MORE Whether parties, weddings, or seminars, the “Knappenhof” is always the right location for you 98 KNAPPENHOF MUST HAVES What to experience during a stay at the “Knappenhof” 100 IMPERIAL DECELERATION Summer retreat in the Rax region, just like in the days of the Emperor 110 A HOTEL WITH SOUL The boutique hotel “Das Tyrol” enchants with its extraordinary interior and unique atmosphere 118 HOTEL DAS TYROL MUST HAVES What to do during a stay at the Hotel “Das Tyrol” 120 CITY TOUR OF ARTS A walk through Vienna, the city of art and culinary delights 124 THE HOTEL-ART DREAMS An artistic tour through Helena Ramsbacher’s four boutique hotels 132 VACATION ENJOYMENT IN UNIQUE HOTELS How the Falstaff experts rate the boutique hotels 136 JOY IS THE BEST HOST The employees embody the soul of the hotels 138 LEMON CHIPS Richard Hessl’s recipe for Lemon Chips 5 EDITOR’S LETTER 6 DISCLAIMER 58 Guests can find time to relax in the spa at “Schloss Seefels”. 120 An art-loving tour of Vienna. 7