Schloss Velden
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Schloss Velden is a castle in the Austrian tourist resort of Velden am Wörther See, Carinthia. It is run as a year-round hotel located on the western shore of Lake Wörth (Wörthersee).
History
The original
Dietrichstein
noble family in 1639. Devastated by a blaze in 1762, the remnants were uses as an inn and a postal station. The Dietrichsteins held the Velden estates until 1861.
With tourism emerging on the Carinthian lakes in the late 19th century, Velden Castle was rebuilt in a
Atlanta, Georgia, under the Capella brand.[2]
The Hypo Alpe Adria group sold the premises to Karl Wlaschek in 2011.
Awards
- Schlossstern Gourmet Restaurant
- 2 Michelin Stars
- 3 'Hauben' Gault Millau awards[3]
- Auriga Spa
- Best Spa in Austria award by Gault Millan[3]
- European Health & Spa Award 2009 ("Best Destination Spa")
References
- ^ "Legendary Austrian Lakeside Hotel Schloss Velden, To Reopen As A Capella Hotel & Resort" (PDF). Capella Schloss Velden. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 8, 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
- ^ Schulte, Erin. "A Luxury Classic, Reborn". Town and Country Travel. Retrieved 2008-08-19.
- ^ a b "Schloss Velden a Capella Hotel, Salzburg". Five Star Alliance. Retrieved 2008-08-19.
External links
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