Our top 10 castle hotels for a magical holiday.
Fürstlich, königlich, luxuriös? Ein Schlosshotel versprüht seinen ganz eigenen Charme – besonders die kalten Monate laden ein, sich nach bestem Wissen und Gewissen verwöhnen zu lassen. Was könnte sich dafür besser eignen, als ein Schloss inmitten einer romantisch-verschneiten Winterlandschaft? Flackerndes Kerzenlicht, wohlig-warme Wellnessbereiche, knirschende Schritte im Schnee und jede Menge Legenden – wir präsentieren die zehn schönsten Schlosshotels in Europa!
St. Symphorien le Château, 28700 Saint-Symphorien, France
A castle that offers elegance and romance at its best: Château d'Esclimont was built in 1543 and designed in the Renaissance style. A place with a lot of history, which today is the perfect cozy place for those seeking tranquility and couples!
28 Palace Street, 3780 Gstaad, Switzerland
The Gstaad Palace looks back on a long and eventful history. The traditional Swiss hotel has always stood for luxury and well-being. The restaurants serve everything from traditional Swiss cuisine to international specialities and it is not only wellness enthusiasts who feel at home in the extensive spa area. From a relaxing wellness holiday to a family holiday in Switzerland, the Gstaad Palace offers the ideal setting for your next holiday.
Via Serlas 27, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland
The Badrutt's Palace Hotel has always stood for exquisite luxury, first-class service and boundless indulgence - a one-of-a-kind world-class hotel that is constantly evolving without losing sight of its historical obligations. An icon of hospitality since its opening in 1896, where the high expectations of guests are the benchmark for innovation and modernization. Every guest rightly feels like a star with V.I.P. status when they are driven in the hotel's own Rolls-Royce from the train station to the traditional Grand Hotel, where they are looked after in their suite by their personal butler.
Coburg bastion 4, 1010 Vienna, Austria
34 suites, a spa, two restaurants, a garden and six wine cellars comprise the noble Schlosshotel, which has already been awarded two Michelin stars. In addition to the castle ambience, the wellness area above the rooftops of Vienna and a dreamy garden, through which a walk is definitely worthwhile, await you.
31 Station Road, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
What would Mont Cervin Palace be without the Matterhorn? Its ability to touch people has been our role model for more than 150 years. Yet the special ambience of the "Grande Dame of Zermatt" also thrives on contrast. Outside the majestic view, inside the familiar atmosphere - 5-star luxury meets cosiness. And all this in a prime location in the heart of Zermatt.
Mitterplars 5, 39022 Algund, Italy
A true castle, 8 rooms and 4 suites - The charming boutique hotel Schloss Plars is a real jewel and anything but ordinary. In the middle of the vineyards above Algund near Merano lies the romantic castle. It has been owned by the Theiner family for over 100 years: the hosts Irene and Andreas Theiner run Schloss Plars with passion and sensitivity. The castle hotel is run very individually. For example, the landlady prepares the highly praised breakfast with much love, which offers almost exclusively homemade delicacies. The love for wine is a gift, that is her husband's motto. The successful banker and self-taught vintner Andreas Theiner is now the third generation to run the Schloss Plars wine estate. The castle's owner himself presses the characterful white and red wines from his own vineyards. He enjoys tasting the wines of Schloss Plars with his guests and tells them everything they ever wanted to know about the cultivation and the world of South Tyrolean wines.
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9212 Pörtschach am Wörthersee, Austria
An der stimmungsvollsten Adresse am Wörthersee, im Hotel Schloss Seefels werden stilvolle Architektur, fantastische Panoramablicke und wohltuende Entspannungsmöglichkeiten mit dem südlichen Lebensgefühl verbunden. Luftig, harmonisch, architektonisch einzigartig schmiegt sich das Hotel Schloss Seefels an das Wörthersee-Ufer. Das Flair des Relais & Châteaux-Hotels ist unverwechselbar: stilvoll und leger zugleich. Direktor Egon Haupt und sein Team empfangen jeden Gast wie einen guten Freund, den man nach Jahren wiedersieht. Praktisch aus fast jedem Zimmer eröffnet sich dem Gast ein Blick auf den Wörthersee und das für den Wörthersee so typische türkisblaue Wasser. Entspannung und Wohlbefinden für Körper und Geist, das bietet das Felsen Spa. Schon die Anlage selbst hat es in sich: Um einen Felsen gebaut, mit riesigen Panoramafenstern, die den Blick zum See freigeben. Und zwischendurch heißt es natürlich eintauchen in den Wörthersee. Bei garantiert angenehmen Temperaturen – dafür sorgt das ganzjährig beheizte Seebad, das absolute Highlight des Hotels.
In Elmau 2, 82493 Elmau, Germany
Step through the gates of this 5-star superior wellness temple and you'll never want to leave. Located next to the noble Hotel Schloss Elmau in Bavaria, the Schloss Elmau Retreat opened in 2015 as a "Luxury Spa Retreat & Cultural Hideaway". There are three spas waiting to be discovered by you. With a magnificent view of the mountains, you can relax in the adult spa "Shantigiri". In the family spa of the same name, the whole family can enjoy a wellness session together and relax in the large relaxation room with open fireplace. Infinity brine pool, Finnish sauna and brine steam bath are just some of the luxurious wellness offers of the wellness worlds. In the "Nature Spa", which is located below the castle on the crystal clear Ferchenbach, you can immerse yourself in an oasis of undisturbed tranquillity. The 25-metre-long open-air infinity pool invites you to swim in the flowing water, or take a sauna in the 95-degree Ferchenbach sauna. Stay in one of the 47 spacious suites, where warm light shines on noble wooden floors and natural materials. This will probably be the most exclusive wellness holiday of your life!
Via Spaltenna 13, 53013 Gaiole in Chianti, Italy
A place where time seems to stand still: the charming Hotel Castello di Spaltenna in Gaiole in Tuscany combines Italian flair with castle ambience. Luxury, simplicity and a lot of attention to detail can be found here in every room and suite, the various restaurants allow culinary flights of fancy.
Hofmannsthalstraße 10, 5700 Zell am See, Austria
Close to Lake Zell, Schloss Prielau is enthroned and offers its guests comfort and pure enjoyment. The three-hooded chef Andreas Mayer seduces daily with delicious culinary delights. The seven rooms and two suites offer luxurious and comfortable ambience and above all one thing - peace and privacy. For wellness enthusiasts, the castle offers everything the spa heart desires, from sauna to steam bath and massages. The hotel can also be rented privately for events and weddings, private helicopter landing pad included! Let your soul dangle in princely ambience and enjoy time for two in the romantic hideaway at the Zeller See.
Picture credits: Château d’Esclimont, Gstaad Palace, Badrutt’s Palace, Palais Coburg, Hotel Mont Cervin Palace, Schloss Plars, Relais & Châteaux Hotel Schloss Seefels, Hotel Schloss Elmau Retreat, Castello di Spaltenna, Schloss Prielau
