On the emerald green Lake Fuschl, where forests are reflected in the water and the mountains of the Salzkammergut stand guard, lies Rosewood Schloss Fuschl – a fairytale castle full of stories. Built in 1461 as a hunting lodge, later the backdrop for the first Sissi films and a place of longing for artists and dreamers, today it is a refuge with 98 rooms, suites, and lake chalets, an Asaya Spa right on the lake shore, and cuisine that transforms Alpine tradition into fine poetry.
The Salzkammergut region unfolds like a stage around the castle: summer means hiking through flowering meadows, cycling tours along the lake shore, boat trips in the evening light, or an alpine herb hike. Those who want to go higher can fly over lakes and mountains in a hot air balloon. In winter, the landscape transforms into a white fairy-tale world: cross-country skiing through quiet forests, winter hikes in the glittering snow, and evenings by the crackling fireplace. Inner peace is provided by the Asaya Spa, where pools, saunas, and tailor-made treatments pamper body and soul.
The 98 rooms, suites, and lake chalets all have their own unique character and are inspired by the surrounding nature. Historic elegance meets contemporary lightness: old walls, fine fabrics, soft colors, and large windows that open up to views of the lake, the woods, or the castle courtyard. Some rooms are located directly on the water, others are hidden behind centuries-old walls – but all of them offer a sense of security and the magic of waking up in a fairytale castle.
Here, the cuisine is part of the staging of this special place. In the morning, the lake glistens while you enjoy breakfast on the terrace. At lunchtime, alpine flavors tell stories of meadows and mountains, and in the evening, menus that combine regional ingredients with international creativity unfold in the elegant castle restaurant, the traditional hunting lodge, or on the lakeside terrace. Accompanied by exquisite wines from Austria and around the world—and a bar that combines the magic of bygone times with modern elegance.
Like something out of a fairy tale, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl rises above the emerald green lake, surrounded by mysterious forests, rolling hills, and the mountains of the Salzkammergut. For more than five centuries, this place has attracted kings, prince-archbishops, artists, and movie stars—each of them enchanted by the unique location and splendor of the castle. Built in 1461 as a hunting lodge for the archbishops of Salzburg, Schloss Fuschl was the scene of legendary court hunts for centuries. Later, it served as the backdrop for the first Sissi film, and Romy Schneider made it her home during filming. This magic still lives on today in the Empress Elisabeth Suite and the romantic Sissi Tea Salon. Behind the walls unfolds a realm of splendor and poetry: ornate salons, fine woods, soft fabrics—every detail tells a story. At the same time, Rosewood brings a new lightness that carries the soul of the house into the present. In the rooms of the castle, you will also discover an exquisite collection of old masters – 17th-century Dutch paintings that bring beauty and storytelling to the heart of this place.
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