Schloss Velden

Schloss Velden, a Capella Hotel, is a year-round Austrian resort located in Velden, Carinthia on Lake Woerth (Wörthersee).

History

. The hotel became popular with celebrities and royalty.

In 1990, the hotel transitioned back into a private Chateau of a German industrialist. Currently, the hotel is owned by Hypo Alpe-Adria-Bank International. [cite news | title = Legendary Austrian Lakeside Hotel Schloss Velden, To Reopen As A Capella Hotel & Resort | language = English | publisher = Capella Schloss Velden | url = http://www.capellahotels.com/press/schlossvelden.pdf | accessdate = 2008-8-26]

In the 1990’s Schloss Velden served as the setting for many films and the Austrian/German TV series "Ein Schloss am Wörthersee."

Under the direction of Horst Schulze, the founder of Ritz-Carlton and creator of the Capella brand [cite news | last = Schulte | first = Erin | title = A Luxury Classic, Reborn | language = English | publisher = Town and Country Travel | url = http://www.townandcountrytravelmag.com/vacation-ideas/hotels-reviews/schloss-velden-austria | accessdate = 2008-8-19] re-opened in summer 2007 under the Capella brand name, a hotel management company based in Atlanta, GA.

Awards

* Schlossstern Gourmet Restaurant
** 1 Michelin Star
**3 ‘Hauben’ Gault Millau awardscite news | title = Schloss Velden a Capella Hotel, Salzburg | language = English | publisher = Five Star Alliance | url = http://www.fivestaralliance.com/luxury_hotel/salzburg/schloss_velden_a_capella_hotel | accessdate = 2008-8-19]

* Auriga Spa
** Best Spa in Austria award by Gault Millan

External Links

[http://www.capellaschlossvelden.com Capella Schloss Velden]
[http://auriga-spa.com/spa-vacations-europe.php Auriga Spa at Schloss Velden]
[http://www.capellahotels.com/ Capella Hotels & Resorts]

References