Your hosts – The Winzers
Five decades. One family. One house. Run with love. Lived in peace.
Hosts & History
Our roots
Behind the Winzer stands a family that has been in the hospitality business for three generations. What began as a small guesthouse has grown into a 4*S adults-only cosy hotel. It has flourished through courage, passion and a focus on what really matters. Today, the Winzer is synonymous with tranquillity, indulgence and togetherness. It is run by a family that thinks ahead and a team that makes this warmth truly felt.
A journey through the history of the hotel…
The early years: 1969–2004
- 1969 A plot of land with a vision
Walter and Elfriede Winzer purchase an idyllic plot of land near Lake Attersee – laying the foundations for what would later become a bed and breakfast and today’s hotel. - 1971 Opening of the bed and breakfast
The Winzer bed and breakfast opens its doors – initially with 12 rooms and plenty of personal hospitality. - 1972–1975 First extensions
Construction of storage rooms and garages, as well as an extension to 24 rooms. The first indoor swimming pool is also built. - 1976–1977 Leisure & Socialising
Construction of two bowling alleys and an English-style bar, which was named Austria’s most beautiful bar in 1977. A café is added to the north side. - 1978–1988 Modernisation & Growth
Continuous construction of new rooms, ongoing modernisation, expansion of the restaurant and kitchen, and installation of the first passenger lift. - 1989–1991 Infrastructure & Expansion
Modernisation of the indoor swimming pool, purchase of additional land and construction of a multi-storey car park. - 1992–1997 More space for guests
Enlargement of the buffet area, further room extensions on the east and west sides, and comprehensive modernisation. - 1994 The dawn of the spa concept
The first beauty and massage room is established. - 2002 Wellness taken to a new level
Construction of the new indoor swimming pool and significant expansion of the wellness area: The Winzer evolves into a wellness hotel. - 2003 Beauty on a grander scale
Expansion of the beauty department to over 20 treatment rooms. - 2004 A new ‘welcome’
New construction of the reception and the Venezia restaurant area.
Growth & Vision: 2005–2018
- 2005–2006 The Residenz is built
Construction of the Residenz, comprising 32 Emotion and Cosy Rooms, the Emotion Spa and a natural pond. Refurbishment of the bar, the buffet area and the kitchen. - 2007 Expansion of the Gemstone Spa
Extension of the Gemstone Spa to include a brine sauna and a salt meditation room. - 2008–2010 Cosy Suites & new wellness rooms
Construction of the Cosy Suites and Cosy Dream Rooms, refurbishment of the conservatory and modernisation of the rooms in the main building, including a new lift. Complemented by sun decks and the new ‘Traumland’ relaxation room. - 2011 Boutique hotel & new infrastructure
Construction of the boutique hotel with 10 rooms and suites. Renovation of the car park decks, construction of car park deck no. 4 and fitting out of all parking levels with modern security technology. - 2012 Wellness taken to a new level
Modernisation of the wellness areas: construction of the Brine Spa, a spa suite for couples’ treatments, a Swiss stone pine meditation room and an infrared Swiss stone pine lounge. In addition, the garden and conservatory were redesigned. - 2013 New highlights for tranquillity & warmth
Redesign of the foyer and construction of the fire sauna, the ‘Himmelreich’ relaxation room, the vitality garden and the wellness reception. - 2014 Sensual ambience
Refurbishment of the reception area and construction of the new “SinnReich” restaurant area. - 2015 Glamour & indulgence
Conversion of 10 “Wolfgangsee” double rooms into glamour-style rooms. Installation of AlphaSphere loungers and brainLight chairs, as well as the construction of a salt pool with a pool bar. Additionally, installation of a goods lift for staff. - 2016 Style & atmosphere
Refurbishment of the bar and buffet area, and creation of the “Kristall-Lounge”. - 2017 Design & details
New lighting and design elements in the spa area, artistic design of the garages and installation of a smoking lounge. - 2018 Further spa highlights
Construction of a natural pool and expansion of the Brine Spa to include numerous highlights, including an event sauna, an ice cube plunge pool, an ice mist walkway, additional relaxation and quiet rooms, and an outdoor whirlpool.
The Winzer Today: 2019–2025
- 2019 Gemstone Spa reimagined
Extensive modernisation: new ‘Zirben-Wohnzimmer’ sauna, indoor pool with lighting effects and Swarovski crystals, lavender bath, ice room, additional relaxation areas, as well as new showers, changing rooms and treatment rooms. - 2020 Refurbishment during lockdown
Refurbishment of the cosy suites and redesign of the “Venezia” restaurant area. The corridors in the main building were also refurbished. - 2021 New Emotion Rooms & Outdoor Update
Construction of the new “Emotion” double rooms and redesign of the sun deck, Sky Bar and outdoor pool. - 2022 Emotion Spa & Wellness Cinema
Construction of the wellness cinema and styling updates for the relaxation room and indoor pool in the Emotion Spa. - 2023 Fitness & Dining
Expansion of the fitness studio to two floors. Refurbishment of the “Leonardo” and “Sonnengarten” dining rooms, as well as completion of the new staff accommodation. - 2024 New interior design & energy future
Complete redesign of the Wellness Schlössl: new room categories – Spa Double Room & Spa Deluxe Double Room. Commissioning of the PV system with storage, opening of the Private Spa Villas and completion of the “Freiraum”. - 2025 Comfort for Active Guests
Construction of the Bike Box with secure storage facilities and e-bike charging stations.
Values & Vision
A bond that grows. Everything that makes way for it. For warmth. For authenticity. For two.