Hotel Leuch­tenburg

The former supply house is located below the name-giving castle ruins, sur­rounded by vines and a pan­o­ramic view of the Alps. The tur­quoise-green shores of Lake Kaltern (the less tou­risty one!) with its private bathing area, striped parasol nost­algia and the rustle of palm trees are right outside the door.

Katharina Spa­rer’s parents had managed the guest­house for four decades before the young owner acquired the 500-year-old listed building and, tog­ether with her partner and the architect Christina Biasi von Berg (Biquadra office), trans­formed it into a stylish, laid-back hotel with twelve rooms and a restaurant. Since then, a con­tem­porary breeze has been blowing behind the proud castle-like façade.

‘Sim­plicity and luxury are no con­tra­dic­tions,’ empha­sises the architect, who has given each of the rooms an unmist­akable cha­racter made up of old peasant fur­niture with brightly coloured orna­ments, con­tem­porary design and lots of wood. A striking com­bi­nation of authen­ticity, well-com­posed archi­tecture and a per­sonal touch.
The new Ter­razza restaurant was rea­lised in a simple timber con­s­truction. A tribute to local mate­rials and craft­smanship.

Not only do you have a view of the lake from every room, but also from the restau­rant’s ter­razza, where breakfast and dinner are served in good weather. Surf­boards and boats are also available at the hotel’s own bathing area with boat­house, trust bar, yoga room and sauna hut.

For cooler days, the cosy wine lounge in the vaults with the adjoining Finnish sauna is the perfect place to unwind. Accom­panied by the sound of the vintage turn­table. A house full of special fea­tures, whose hos­pi­tality will resonate for a long time.

What to do

Swimming, hiking (e.g. Kalterer Friedensweg, Rastenbachklamm gorge or hike to the ice holes), cycling and biking, pedalling and rowing boats, stand-up paddling and sailing, saunas, wine tasting in the hotel's own wine lounge and various wine tours in the region, South Tyrolean wine museum, a visit to the ruins of the Leuchtburg castle, a ride on the Mendelbahn cable car or a trip to Bolzano.

Why we like this house

Castle ambience with zeitgeist - authentic architecture and familiar atmosphere by the lake

This house is great for

Adults-only - for romantic weekends for two, hiking and water enthusiasts, wine lovers and dog owners

Sustainability

Two e-charging stations, public transport: train to Ora, from where you will be picked up

Owner

With the Leuchtenburg guesthouse, the young entrepreneurial couple Katharina Sparer and Jan Waldner have created a place that builds on history and opens the doors to the future. Kat is a sommelier and lived in Bordeaux for four years. As an energetic host, she has known the Leuchtenburg since she was a child and is continuing her parents' tradition with a new hand and fresh spirit. Jan comes from the business sector and is the co-founder of a start-up that specialises in increasing employee satisfaction in companies. Full of creativity, he supports Kat and all guests.

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