THE STYLEMATE 02/2016 Islands of desire

NEWS ABOUT LIFE, STYLE & HOTELS
ISSUE NO
02 / 2016
ISLANDS
OF DESIRE

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THE
STYLE
MATENo man is an island …
… is a line from the piece by British poet John Donne, which has earned
almost eternal status as the title of novels, songs and films. But even if no man is
an island, everyone desires islands: They are places of longing. When we think
of islands, we think first of the smaller and larger land elevations in the seas and
oceans, lakes and rivers. But in the figurative sense, islands can also be special
places in cities and regions. Islands always stand for the exceptional; often for
peace, relaxation and isolation. Anima, the garden that André Heller conjured up
from the desert near Marrakesh, is one such island. This edition of STYLEMATE
focuses entirely on these islands. This includes proper islands, and special places
and hotels form islands of relaxation for travellers. Travel with STYLEMATE to
these special places. We’d be delighted if reading inspires you to want to
see these islands in person.
www.lifestylehotels.net
Happy reading!
Thomas Holzleithner & Hardy Egger
Editors
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FONTANA offers you culinary indulgence, professionally organizes your individually tailored
corporate events, seminars or family celebrations and fulfills your dream of living.
FONTANA is golf – is relaxation – is indulgence – is entertainment – is life.
FONTANA – a lush green island
in the turbulent waters of our everyday life,
a haven of peace in stressful times,
the right excitement and variety
in a setting that offers a class of its own.
FONTANA – a lifestyle.
/ IN THIS ISSUE /
2 / IMPRINT /
4 / ISLANDS OF LONGING /
7 / POET AUDIO /
360 DEGREE ENJOYMENT
9 / EAST TYROL /
CLEAR.WILD.FREE
10 / LIFESTYLEHOTELS WITH A TWIST /
THEY CAN DO THE TWIST
12 / PEACEFUL HAVENS IN THE CITY /
HOTEL TRES
HOLLMANN BELETAGE
HOTEL & VILLA AUERSPERG
14 / FRANZOBEL /
THE LAST ISLAND
15 / HIDDENSEE /
ISLAND OF TWO FACES
PARALLEL SOCIETY ON HIDDENSEE
16 / DRUNK ON WATER /
PICTURES SUSANNE POSEGGA
18 / ART ISLANDS /
FLORENTINA WELLEY
20 / NEW MEMBERS /
22 / STYLEMATE MUST HAVE /
24 / ALPINE SUMMER /
ZERMATT
SONNE LIFESTYLE RESORT
ALPINE SUMMER SPECIALS
26 / HOTEL DIRECTORY /
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ISLANDS OF LONGINGISLANDS ARE ALWAYS SOMETHING SPECIAL, REAL OR MYTHICAL PLACES OF LONGING, OFTEN A LITTLE
UNCONVENTIONAL. THEY ARE PERFECT WHEN THEY ARE OPEN TO NEW THINGS, WITHOUT GIVING UP THEIR
INDEPENDENCE. WHOLLY INCOMPLETE ISLAND HOPPING.
“Island people all have the same mentality,
anywhere in the world.” Vincenzo Apuzzo
knows what he’s talking about. His par-
ents come from the Italian mainland, from
Sorrento near Naples, but he was born on
an island, specifically in England. Togeth-
er with his Swiss wife Stephanie, he has
travelled the world, spending many years
living in Asia before finally landing on Sar-
dinia. Here in the North-East of the island,
in Palau, the two now manage a small but
successful diving centre. Each day during
the season, he takes guests on his mod-
ern diving boat to the best places in the
“La Maddalena Archipelago” National Park
and the “Lavezzi” Marine Park, which is part
of Corsica. Sea bass, which gather in large
numbers and impressive sizes at a site near
Corsica, barracudas, moray eels, crayfish,
bream and mullets are the highlights, when
divers explore the underwater fauna and
flora against the setting of the impressive
rock formations. “Nature is our capital,” says
Vincenzo, who everyone here calls “Winnie”.
Although he has already lived here for ten
years, he has remained an “outsider” on Sar-
dinia. A fact he doesn’t take too seriously –
it’s part of the island mentality.
Château Pétrus on the island
Marco Fonnesu is no outsider. On Santa
Maria, one of the small, scarcely populated
islands of the Maddalena archipelago, his
family has owned “La Casitta” for 28 years.
Here – in the heart of the conservation area
– he has developed a first-class resort from
two villas, which were originally only intend-
ed for private use. His intention is to make
a connection with the proud tradition of the
island of Sardinia as a luxury oasis for the
mega-rich. Although Marco sets great store
by the “inner wealth” of his visitors, a little bit
of external wealth doesn’t harm in light of the
high demands he places on his services. La
Casitta offers six bedrooms, just enough for
a small group with bodyguards. Guests can
either arrive by private yacht or helicopter. If
you don’t have either of these to hand, Marco
can collect you from Porto Cervo, the holi-
day resort for the rich and beautiful on the
Costa Smeralda founded by Aga Khan IV. at
the start of the 1960s. La Casitta is not just
for sleeping. It is also a top-class restaurant
for up to 100 guests. It goes without saying
that regional products are transformed into
culinary delicacies wherever possible. But
Sardinia does not provide the oysters, served
here to Leonardo di Caprio, (former) super-
model Eva Herzigova, property billionaire
Thomas Barack, football superstar Cristiano
Ronaldo and others who do not want to read
their names in a magazine. Neither does it
provide the Château Pétrus or the Tignanello
in the wine cellar of La Casitta.
Photo: Conclusio
Photo: Conclusio
Photo: La Casitta
Photo: Conclusio
Stephanie and Vincenzo Apuzzo:
“Island people everywhere have the
same mentality.”
Simona and Roberto Pierro combine the taste
of the world with regional products at the
Restaurant La Gritta.
With La Casitta, Marco
Fonnesu has realised an
island dream – for him and
his guests.
Truffles and sea
Regional is not always enough. Even head
of the La Gritta restaurant, Roberto Pierro,
whose fantastic cuisine creates dishes to
tantalise the tastebuds according to the
Michelin Guide, combines Sardinian sea-
food with summer truffles from Piemont
and a simple sardine with Turkish angel hair
(Kataifi), which he prepares sugar-free, of
course. Robert learned to cook in Piemont
(which explains his love of truffles), worked
as a chef in Spain, Switzerland and the
USA, before he moved to Sardinia and the
restaurant’s kitchen, which belongs to his
wife Simona, who in turn took it over from
her father. They both love Sardinia – an easy
thing to do given the breath-taking view of
the Caribbean-like Mediterranean from the
terrace of La Gritta. The Apulia-born chef
quickly got to grips with Sardinian cuisine
(“there are only a few typical products, meat,
cheese, tomatoes”). And prepares the pasta
typical of Apulia, Orecchiette (“little ears”),
with mature Sardinian ricotta – intra-Italian
fusion cooking if you will.
Open islands
The fact that islands gain in appeal when
they are opened up to the world can be
seen in the Balearics. Nowadays, Palma
de Mallorca is one of the most important
holiday destinations in the world, “because
it offers everything, city, shopping, beach,
sport”, enthuse Thomas Holzleithner and
Hardy Egger, the editors of this magazine
and owners of Lifestylehotels. In the city
with its 400,000 inhabitants, you can mar-
vel at the magnificent Palma Cathedral from
the 16th century, buy souvenirs – for friends,
family and yourself – in international brand
stores and local designer shops, sunbathe
on one of the beautiful sandy beaches or
R MARTIN NOVAK

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DAS KRONTHALER, a fascinating Design
& Alpine Lifestyle Hotel on Lake Achen in
Tyrol, spans a very wide range: Optically, it
affords a majestic panoramic view over the
Karwendel and Rofan mountains, over the
picturesque rooftops of the town of Achen-
kirch to the Seekarspitze and the iridescent
Lake Achen. It invites you to hike, ride and
ski. In the hotel complex, the circle of holi-
day joy closes with the best and the most
up-to-date – from the natur[e].spa.BOXX
health and spa centre, to sports events and
seminars, to the hairdressing salon and
boutiques that are included under the name
LustBOXX. Over its 750 square metres, de-
sign meets contemporary character in life-
style accessories and fashion and in ethnic
and traditional dress by the Luis Trenker
brand.
With perfect indoor and outdoor offerings,
it’s no wonder that Günther Hlebaina, the
owner of DAS KRONTHALER, was also
looking for perfect and integrated sound
technology for the music in his rooms. He
found it in the 360 degree “pandoretta°” au-
dio system, manufactured by Graz-based
sound experts, POET Audio. It plays the
music that guests have programmed on
their smartphones wirelessly, without any
cumbersome cables to the loudspeakers.
Currently, there are three “poet-one” sys-
tems in the Kronthaler chalets. The “poet-
one” is the little sister to the “pandoretta°”. It
plays music on each of the three speakers
in a radius of 180 degrees. In the ZeitLOS
989 bar, a “pandoretta°” system with sev-
en loudspeakers and a 360 degree radius
also provides a sophisticated and sonorous
sound experience. As the wireless 360°
flagship, it is also the eye-catcher in the love-
ly ambiance of the bar. At the Kronthaler, the
sales philosophy of POET Audio can also be
experienced in its diversity: Firstly, the direct
contact with customers, secondly, selling
through trade or here through the Lust-
BOXX. “Guests can listen to the sound of
the POET Audio equipment at several points
in our hotel. This is a test run, so to speak,
as we also want to sell this equipment in the
360 DEGREE
ENJOYMENT
/ ISLAND OF SOUND / POET AUDIO /
THE “PANDORETTA°” SOUND SYSTEM AND THE LIKE BY POET AUDIO
ARE CONQUERING DAS KRONTHALER AND HALLSTATT HIDEAWAY
LIFESTYLEHOTELS. POET AUDIO IS BOTH THE OUTFITTER AND TRADE
PARTNER.
LustBOXX,” says Hlebaina, looking into the
near future. POET is installing one of the
first POET boutiques in the LustBOXX at
the end of June.
In Hallstatt, the World Heritage Site in the
heart of the Salzkammergut, the Hallstatt
Hideaway offers the service of a hotel in
a private atmosphere with its five private
suites. Home away from home – contem-
porary design in historic architecture. The
“pandoretta°” acts as a piece of art – the
platform is made by the Neue Wiener
Werkstaette, a leading manufacturer of
fine furniture – and can be controlled
by a guest’s mobile device without the
need for any settings. “Through the
exceptional sound experience of the
’pandoretta°’, the sensual perception
of the room is broader,” says Silke
Seemann, the owner of the Hideaway,
enthusiastically. The personal music
selection of the guest is combined with
the breath-taking panoramic view of
the lake and the mountains, allowing
Photo: Tony Muhr
Photo: DAS KRONTHALER
The POET audio equipment consists
of components of the highest quality,
created by hand in Austria with lots
of attention to detail.
guests to experience an emotionally strong
homecoming.
POET Audio concluded a successful
crowdfunding project in mid-June 2016.
The acquired capital of over €150,000 will
be invested in the production and installa-
tion of the exclusive “POET shop-in-shop”
boutiques. STOP
(which have between two and 2,000 inhab-
itants) as tax havens – a term which sounds
a bit shady nowadays – but they are also
garden paradises. The racy luxury sports
cars which characterise the streets de-
spite the narrow roads which barely permit
speeds of over 40 mph can be attributed to
the tax havens.
Islands are places of longing, real and liter-
ary. But they are not always paradises. It’s
true that the Count of Monte Christo found
both his treasure and his happiness there in
the novel of the same name by Alexandre
Dumas, just like Jim Hawkins in “Treasure
Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson. But they
both then wanted to escape from there.
And managed it too. It’s uncertain whether
anyone managed to flee from Alcatraz, the
prison island in the San Francisco Bay. Clint
Eastwood managed it in the film – perhaps.
A good 50 years after the prison closed,
Alcatraz actually became a place of longing
– for over a million visitors a year who enjoy
getting the creeps here.
One of the Maddalena Archipelago islands
upstream of Sardinia was also a type of
prison, but a very comfortable one. Italian
freedom fighter, Giuseppe Garibaldi, who
was one of the most important figures of the
Italian “Risorgimento” unification movement
spent his twilight years here. But he spent
them very luxuriously on an estate, which he
bought along with the island. Thus complet-
ing the circle: Just like Alcatraz, the Garibaldi
House is now a much-visited museum. It is
just a short boat ride from Santa Maria. “Pre-
viously, islands were often a punishment,”
says diving centre owner Vincenzo Apuzzo,
whose father had to serve his military service
on Sardinia, “Today, it is a blessing to be able
to live here.” STOP
www.lacasitta.com
www.divesardegna.com
www.ristorantelagritta.it
www.harristweed.org
www.compendiogaribaldino.it
Alcatraz, the island of horrors in San
Francisco Bay, has been a magnet for
visitors for many decades – here is a
picture from the 1980s.
The Hebrides:
Europe’s extreme west
Photo: Shutterstock
Photo: Shutterstock
Photo: Tony Muhr
take a refreshing dip in the sea, eat in one of
the 18 Michelin-recommended restaurants
and round off your evening in one of the hip
and happening clubs.
Local and international – Svenn Rudow, the
director of the Hotel Tres (see separate arti-
cle) also loves this mix. The Norwegian uses
shrimps from Scandinavia for his Mediterra-
nean Smørrebrød – for one simple reason:
He considers them the best in the world.
But of course, it is served with Spanish
wines, including those which are pressed
on Mallorca.
Islands stand for the extraordinary. On
Lewis and Harris, the main island of the
Outer Hebrides in Scotland, it’s the tweed,
which is only available in its original format
here. Its very own law, the Harris Tweed Act,
and its own authority, the Harris Tweed Au-
thority, guarantee it remains. But you don’t
have to travel to the island to see the quality
of this handwoven sheep’s wool for your-
self, because it is also available at Triennale
del Design in Milan, used by Ermenegildo
Zegna or Margaret Howell.
People know Jersey and Guernsey, the
Channel Islands, with their smaller islands

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CLEAR. WILD. FREE.
EAST TYROL’S NATURE:
POWERFUL & GENTLE.
Almost every therapist subscribes to the
idea that contact with untouched, varied
nature and movement in a beautiful land-
scape are two of the most effective ways
of putting people back on the right track in
body and mind. For East Tyrol, this balanc-
ing, beneficial effect is particularly special,
as it comes with the alleged “shortcom-
ings”, which are in fact its very special
assets: Compared with other Alpine des-
tinations, East Tyrol is fairly limited in size.
However, this also means: It is a refuge
for those who are visiting this jewel. And:
East Tyrol is quite fragmented. You won’t
find the massive trail with all the trimmings
heading towards the summit here, with
all-inclusive goings-on. But: There are
lots of separate valleys, summits (name-
ly 266 three-thousanders!), white-water,
mountain villages – every corner hides
a separate little paradise. This makes
East Tyrol incredibly diverse – Whether
ambitious climbers want to take on the
high-Alpine routes with cult status or
stressed-out high achievers need some
gentle downtime to chill out in the slop-
ing but silent nature: East Tyrol has it all.
Even food lovers are well served here in
the truest sense of the word – whether
it’s rustic or refined: East Tyrol has over
200 managed chalets and a good
dozen gourmet restaurants waiting for
you. The cuisine combines the best
from the Alps with the finest from the
neighbouring alpine upland. Whether
on foot, by bike – and by the way: Fans
of both road and all-terrain will find the
perfect routes here – whether on wa-
ter or into the ice-covered mountains
(a top tip is the Obstans ice cave):
Between the Lienz Dolomites and
the Carnic Alps in the south and the
Hohe Tauern National Park in the
north, you can find it all.
Challenges & more
If you fancy a festive experience of a dif-
ferent kind, then you’ll love one of these
events: In August, the Free Solo Masters
takes place in Lienz (14th
–15th
). The East
Tyrolean extreme mountain climber Peter
Ortner (Cerro Torre ascent with David
Lama) developed the FREE SOLO climbing
wall: 9 modules, each 2 metres high and 3
metres wide, are hoisted and held like an
accordion by a crane. The incline of the
wall and the resulting difficulty of the climb-
ing routes can be varied in any way. At the
Free Solo Masters, climbers try to climb
a wall without rope protection and assis-
tance. There is then only one way down:
Free fall. But in a giant airbag. On 16th
July,
vintage tractors meet in Kals and from 22nd
to 24th
July, the VW Bullis will show they’re
not afraid of Austria’s highest mountain at
the 11th
Großglockner VW Bulli meet up.
Then it becomes extreme from 22nd
to
24th
July on the Großglockner Ultra Trail
in Kals: The course (110 km!) runs main-
ly into the high-Alpine terrain, sometimes
over 2800 metres high. Every participant
must be extremely fit and sure-footed to
master the trail by the book. Extensive ex-
perience in long-distance mountain com-
petitions is a prerequisite for taking part.
It will be less steep, but very very skewed
and funny at the OLALA street theatre fes-
tival in Lienz (26th
–30th
July 2016): Under
the title “BENEJUX”, Belgian absurdities
and Dutch madness will provide a whole
heap of surprises and fun. Shows of be-
tween eight seconds and ten minutes can
be attended in mini-theatres either on your
own or in small groups ... all attractions
are interactive and you only need to bring
yourself. At the beginning of September
(10th
September), it’s down to the nitty
gritty with extreme sport at the Red Bull
Dolomitenmann relay race in Lienz. The
motto “When suffering is fun” is to be taken
seriously here. 103 teams from 16 nations
will set out to run, paddle, paraglide or cy-
cle as hard as their body and equipment
can handle – or not ... STOP
DEALS
Dolomites Hiking Week
01.07.–04.09.2016
Explore the extensive and wild beauty
of the Lienz Dolomites on foot:
Including:
• 7 nights’ accommodation
• Catering as per the booked category
• Loan of hiking boots, rucksack
and hiking poles from the Best of
Wandern Testcenter
• 1 Original East Tyrolean Brettljause
ploughman’s lunch drink at one of
the mountain huts in the region of
the Lienz Dolomites
• 2 trips with the “Wanderbus Lienzer
Dolomiten” bus
• 1 guided hike with a national
park ranger
From EUR 249.00 per person
Journey of discovery in
the Hohe Tauern National Park
June to September 2016
Picturesque Alps, untouched high
valleys, sublime summits, 1,200 kilo
metres of hiking trails lead to all altitudes
and 266 three-thousanders in the Hohe
Tauern National Park.
Including:
• 2 exploration hikes with a national
park ranger
• 10 Euro culinary voucher
• 1 e-bike for 1 day
• 1 East Tyrol’s Glockner-Dolomiten Card
THE ALPS DO YOU GOOD – ANYONE WHO HAS EVER ENJOYED THE INCREDIBLE AIR AND FANTASTIC LIGHT
OF THE MOUNTAINS, DESCRIBED AS HEAVENLY BY THE “MOUNTAIN DWELLERS” WILL HAVE FELT THIS. THIS
NATURAL JEWEL SHOWS ITSELF FROM ITS MOST UNTOUCHED, CLEAREST, QUIETEST AND MOST BEAUTIFUL
SIDE IN THE CLEAR, UNTOUCHED EAST TYROL.
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East Tyrol Active
04.06.–24.09.2016
If you want to put all of East Tyrol’s diversity and
attractions in your pocket, then the Sommer Card
will be perfect for you: The largest national park
in Europe, rustic hiking cabins with lots of delica-
cies, a view over the Großglockner and the craggy
mountain peaks of the Dolomites, alpine roses
in the Defereggen Valley, mountain railways, top
tourist destinations and mountaineering villages
with a sense of family – this is all consolidated
into the Sommer Card.
Including:
• Sommer Card for mountain railways,
museums, swimming pools and the
Hohe Tauern National Park
Adventure Adrenalin
07.05.2016–22.10.2016
Experience East Tyrol from a new perspective
– in a raft over the white-water waves, from
above with a tandem flight, on the ropes and
hooks between the treetops in the aerial ropes
assault course or by bike on one of the three-
thousanders. Adventure Adrenalin is the deal
for anyone who wants to try something special,
something crazy, something brave, and wants
to do something outside of their comfort zone.
Including:
• Tandem flight with the Blue Sky flight school
• Element white-water rafting tour on the Isel
• Aerial ropes assault course at a dizzy height
• Trip with the “Osttirodler” Alpine Coaster
including ascent
Photo: Raffalt / Zupalsee
Photo: Uwe Grinzinger / Lienzer Huette
Photo: Shutterstock
Untouched, diverse
nature at its finest – East
Tyrol is a refuge for body,
mind soul.
Spend 3 nights in beautiful East Tyrol and explore the bathing and water worlds on the upper reaches of the Drava – from EUR 139.00
Free accommodation list, lodge brochure and East Tyrol map folder available at:
East Tyrol information, Tel. +43 (0)50 212 212, info@osttirol.com
Foto: Erwin Haiden
... is beautiful!
For the legs:
4 days biking incl. train transfer for 139 Euro.
1000 km of mountain
bike routes throughout
East Tyrol.
Gigantic!
The Lienz Dolomites.

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1.
Morning Glory and Hill Bill
You don’t need to reinvent the wheel. Sim-
ply jump on a bike and cycle away. At the
Bikepark Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, you’ll find
your path no matter how long you’ve been
riding: From the “Morning Glory” for begin-
ners to “Hill Bill”, which carries you over
carpets of roots, surprising you with dar-
ing drops – pure thrills, even for seasoned
bikers. Nature has created the best con-
ditions here for the ultimate bike experi-
ence. And where it has left gaps in the
adventure, the Bikepark has answered
the call and created North Shore trails
following good old Canadian tradition,
with ingenious wooden constructions,
which will get the adrenalin pumping
through your veins as you conquer
them. You give your all, take the jumps
fearlessly and beat your personal
bests ... until exhaustion leads you
to your four-poster bed or to the Sky
Relax zone of your hotel, alpslodge.
And what does the Life.Style.Bar here
have to offer?
2.
30 big ones stare back at you
3,203 metres above sea level: The
joy of the summit, a view over the
landscape and the endless energy
of the high alpine world. On the
Kitzsteinhorn, great latitude is wait-
ing, accessible even to you, even if
you only run or cycle a little in your
everyday life. The secret behind it?
You only need your strength from
the top station of the glacier cable
car. For the last 200 metres of the
climb. Secured by a rope, guided
by qualified mountain guides, you
can taste the adventure without
ifs or buts. The incredible pano
rama awaits you at the summit:
You look out into the vastness – and 30
gigantic mountains stare back at you. The
mountain calls and it means you! Thirsty?
Do you want a taste of something fresh, with
high-alpine ice? At your hotel, the Lederer´s
Living design hotel in the heart of Kaprun,
the best place to start the ultimate summit
tour, they know exactly what you need.
3.
Full concentration on the apple
Did William Tell hit the apple on his son’s
head? Would you hit it or would you pre-
fer to practice archery some more? The
bowstring is tight, and the universe seems
to hold its breath for a moment, before the
arrow is unleased ... mankind domesticat-
ed the bow 14,000 years ago; and now you
want to, too. To do it with ease. You should:
Under the guidance of the experts of Wild-
kogel Outdoor Life, with their professional
equipment – whether you’re big or small,
left-handed or right.
When you lower the bow after hitting the
target, your spirit lingers in a state of order.
Concentrated. Focussed. You’re overcome
by a hankering for the taste of that sum-
mery, sour apple on the head of the young
boy. You return to the Wildkogel Resort in
Bramberg. You look for the magical apple
tree between the chalets and find yourself,
as if guided by an invisible hand, directly at
the bar ...
4.
Barefoot in the waves
You’ve never been so close to the element
– speed across the water barefoot and be
carried along by the exhilaration of speed
... or perhaps you prefer one or two boards
in-between, on a monoski or two? The
Wolfgangsee lake offers you a way to en-
counter the water in an unforgettable way.
Roland Ballner, manager of the Cortisen
am See hotel, teaches you what you want
to know, steers you, guides you and praises
you if you want to challenge yourself. Close
to the waves, you sense yourself and your
unimagined strength – through the slalom
buoy course or simply tour the expanse of
the lake. “Water”, you think and smile, while
you enter the picturesque Cortisen boutique
hotel, a colonial style country house. You
reach for the glass ...
5.
Give me five
Are you dreaming of the XXL Freeride Tour?
Get up on the saddle of your enduro bike
and off you go! From the Thomsn-Rock.
Hotel in Hinterglemm, you are just five min-
utes from fulfilling your dream. You and your
bike are poised at the starting point of the
BIG-5-BIKE challenge, where the Reiter
kogel, Schattberg, Kohlmais, Zwölferkogel
and Asitz mountains await you, urging you
to conquer them. In front of you are 60 kilo-
metres of incomparable trails and imposing
views. On the way up, you’ll mobilise all your
energy – on the descent, it’s fast, but with a
relieved whoop. It is true, even if you can’t
yet believe it – you were there! Take a look at
www.big-5.at. There are snapshot stations
at some of the 13 checkpoints, which keep
you on course, where you can document
your extreme trip as you pass by. Then you
can get the complete opposite – ultimate
peace – at your home base, the Thomsn-
Rock.Hotel.
6.
The Drachenwand before your eyes
You get a waft of the scent of the freshly
trimmed greens from the first tee at the foot
of the Drachenwand. But the only monster to
conquer in your vicinity is the golfer within you
with his penchant for precision, if not perfec-
tion. You think about the par of the hole lying
in front of you. A hole-in-one, that’s the aim ...
just don’t hit it a dud ... and you drive off.
The 19th
hole is not what entices you after
your game. It’s your luxurious hideaway, the
Iris Porsche Hotel next to the Mondsee lake.
It takes no more than 30 minutes to reach
15 golf courses from here – the right course
to suit your golfing passion is out there. Your
need for green is not even sated in the evening
and you long for the first gulp ... sparkling, ex-
otic, with a touch of kiwi ...
7.
The Steinbock in your sights
Beneath you – your bike. In front of you –
nothing but nature, air, freedom ... and the
alluring challenge of climbing to the Stein-
bockalm cabin under your own steam. Fully
under your own steam? If you want, you can
trust one of the bike guides from the Hotel
Eder in Maria Alm, like the seven-times
Bavarian master of the road, who will advise
and guide you. On forest tracks and paths,
you will be immersed in the unmistakable
atmosphere of the forests, the healthiest
and best form of air conditioning since the
Big Bang. You can get everything you need
for the trip from the hotel’s own ROSE-
Bike-Center. And if you get a taste of biking
around the Eder, then use the chance to
take part in the competition run by Lifestyle-
hotels and Red Bull and come back again in
September ...
8.
Float and glide over the water
In keeping with your wishes and objectives,
in tune with your body? When you try out
stand-up paddle boarding on Lake Achen,
you are testing yourself and your balance.
Floating like an ice cube on the water, you
move almost silently over Lake Achen. The
board, which is now your entire world, mea-
sures almost three and a half metres and
holds you on the surface. Using the carbon
paddle, you are immersed in the water of the
mountain lake and the feeling of total relax-
THE SUMMER SCREAMS OUT FOR ADVENTURE, MOVEMENT, TRIALS OF STRENGTH – AND TASTES OF SPRING
WATER, APPLE AND KIWI, HOME AND AWAY. WITH A RED BULL TWIST, THE REFRESHING MARVEL OF THE
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ation. With the Achen Valley and the Natur-
park Karwendel in front of you, you manage
your paddle with smooth elegance; the
paddle blade creates delicate air bubbles in
the lake with every stroke. For a moment,
you think about soda water, about spar-
kling water, and you can almost feel the
delicate tingles on your tongue. Then you
hear your guide, Walter Kern from the DAS
KRONTHALER hotel in Achenkirch. He
is talking about the indescribable feeling
when you’re stand-up paddling. You’ve got
to give it to him …
9.
And above, the sun floats by.
The day starts drawing to a close – and you
still have adventure in your blood? Then
the mountain calls out to you again – and
this time, it’s the Kanisfluh massif. Majesti-
cally, it sits enthroned above the Bregenz
Forest and, with its bare rock faces, it
seems forbidding to those who want to
scale it. But you are staying at the Sonne
Lifestyle Resort in Mellau; they will show
you the way to the craggy mountain. Even
at sunset, if you want. Be caressed gently
by the warming rays, enjoy the view over
the landscape in the sunset and then
descend to the hotel. Now a little, sweet
bedtime treat – from the fruits ripened by
the sun, the apple in your homeland and
the kiwi from the other end of the world.
Apple, kiwi, cold soda, fresh ice – com-
bined with a can of Red Bull and enjoyed
in a moment of peace – provides the taste
of summer 2016. Love at first gulp. In-
dulge yourself! Let’s twist. And then, let’s
twist again – like we did last summer. STOP
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On 3rd September 2016, there will be a guided mountain bike tour
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Photo: Hotel Villa Auersperg
Photo: Hotel Villa Auersperg
The rooftop terrace with an
unforgettable view of the island.
Photo: Hollmann Beletage
Palma: Pulsating living in a city, which has
been populated for more than two thou-
sand years. The Hotel Tres is located in the
heart of the old town, near Paseo Marítimo,
the fashionable seaside promenade, and
the famous fish market. Connected har-
moniously by a glass stairway, the remains
of a 16th
century town mansion merge here
with a 1950s building. “A little treasure, hid-
den in the heart of the old town,” enthuses
a guest.
Whether you want a single room with a
view of the cathedral or a suite with its own
jacuzzi and roof terrace; every traveller will
find their perfect sanctuary here from the
seven room types. Cool white has been
combined with natural shades, the lit-
tle mosaic tables and fleece-covered
benches provide splashes of colour, in
front of the typical rolling over-bed tables
that complete every room at the Tres.
Breakfast in bed, while browsing through
travel guides without them disappearing
The charming city hotel is made of two neigh-
bouring houses – the villa and the hotel. De-
veloped in around 1900, modernised over
decades with as much love as style, the
Auersperg’s appeal comes not only from
the 55 tastefully decorated rooms suites in
their stylistic mix of classic to modern. It also
appeals with its beautiful paradise of an ur-
ban garden and its exclusive city spa on the
rooftop with sauna, steam room, yoga and
massages. The sun terrace with its fantastic
view at the Kapuzinerberg hill also offers pure
relaxation.
Bettina and Mark Wiesinger focus on all as-
pects of quality, authenticity and comfort in
their hotel – now in its 3rd
generation: Oiled
wooden floors (some more than 100-year-
old originals), customised carpentry from
regional craftspeople, natural leather, linen,
the bathrooms in Rauriser marble and the
PEACE RESIDES IN THE NEWLY RENOVATED INNER COURTYARD OF THE
HOTEL TRES ON MALLORCA. THE HOTEL ITSELF IS HOME TO PEOPLE,
FOR WHOM TASTE AND ENJOYMENT GO HAND IN HAND.
THE AUERSPERG IN SALZBURG COMBINES TWO OF THE MOST IMPORTANT
ASSETS OF A CITY HOTEL PERFECTLY: GUESTS STAY IN THE HEART OF THE
CITY YET ARE SECURE IN A REFUGE, WHERE YOU LITERALLY FEEL GOOD
FROM TOP TO BOTTOM, FROM INSIDE TO OUT.
ISLAND OF PEACE IN
THE HEART OF PALMA
LITTLE PARADISE – IN
THE HEART OF THE CITY
/ HOTEL TRES / PALMA DE MALLORCA / / HOTEL VILLA AUERSPERG / SALZBURG /
into the folds of the bed covers, or simply
writing in your diary – the rolling table means
you can do anything from your bed.
Smørrebrød under the palms
When you return from a long day of strolling,
shopping or swimming, you’ll be immersed
in an atmosphere of peace at the Hotel Tres
– both in your room with king-sized bed and
on the newly designed Mallorquin patio, a
green oasis in the shade of a palm tree that
is more than 100 years old. Shielded from
the hustle and bustle outside the hotel,
guests experience an almost private island
of peace here.
Svenn Rudow, the hotel’s manager is the
reason that, of all things, you can snack on
a Scandinavian Smørrebrød – rye bread
topped with maritime treats, refined with
a touch of the south in the form of pome-
granate or mango – in this picturesque inner
courtyard in the heart of Palma. He is Nor-
wegian. Years ago, he swapped a stressful www.lifestylehotels.net/en/hotel-tres
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auersperg
job and the inhospitable weather of Norway
for Mallorca, “It was actually only meant to
be a sabbatical year. I’ve been here twelve
years now.” Rudow’s Scandinavian touch
characterises the hotel – in culinary terms
too.
It is not just the patio that is a popular meet-
ing point for hotel guests. At a lofty height,
pure pleasure awaits you on the roof-top
terraces: The view is breath-taking, whether
you look towards the sea, the cathedral or
the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range
in the north-west of the city. If you’re look-
ing for refreshment after a hot day, you can
find it in the roof-top terrace pool or in a cool
drink. If you want to turn up the heat, then
you can take a sauna. The day is rounded
off on a sunbed under the starry sky. STOP
Whether it’s Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck,
Palma, Paris or London: Cities are exciting
experiences that might also wear you out a
little. In the Middle Ages, the German say-
ing declared “Urban air makes you free” but
nowhere is it written that it will also provide
relaxation and city travellers don’t expect
that either.
But there are oases of peace in cities as
well; hotels that are retreats, which invite you
to relax, in which the city becomes quiet, all
but remaining on the outside. The Hollmann
Beletage in Vienna, the Hotel Tres in Palma
de Mallorca and the Hotel Villa Auersperg
in Salzburg (see text on this double page)
are hotels like this. You know exactly which
city you’re in, because these hotels match
their city. Because they are the city in its
most beautiful form. But at the same time,
Photo: Hotel Tres
CITIES ARE NOT HAVENS OF PEACE FOR TRAVELLERS. BUT CITY HOTELS
CAN BE JUST THAT. HERE, YOU CAN REFUEL, ALLOWING YOU TO DIVE
INTO THE CITY EXPERIENCE AGAIN WITH NEW ENERGY.
PEACEFUL HAVENS
IN THE CITY
/ CITY HOTELS /
you can forget it as well. Because the hustle
and bustle of the cities disappears in the
ambiance of these hotels.
Of course, you can find hotels like these
elsewhere too. For example, there’s the
Félicien near the Eiffel Tower with its White
Suite Création, which offers its own ter-
race with jacuzzi over the rooftops of
Paris. Or the Nala Individuellhotel in Inns-
bruck with its wonderful garden as a
place of refuge. Or St Martins Lane in
London’s West End. It offers guests the
chance to adjust the unique lighting of
their rooms to match their moods. STOP
finest damask are complemented by beauti-
ful design classics – a passion of host Mark.
Service is also top-quality – both generally
and specifically: Families who are travelling
with small children can send a baby and
child service list in advance – and all the im-
portant things will be ready when they check
in. While parents enjoy the highlights of the
festival city, a babysitter will lull their little
ones to sleep. Those who love socialising will
make extensive use of the elegant lounge to
chill out. In the A* Bar – which is also open all
through the day – there are delicious, toast-
ed sandwiches, homemade soups, Austrian
delicacies and homemade cakes – between
7:00 and 24:00, the majority of which are
organic. This also applies to the “most im-
portant” meal of the day: “Our breakfast is
organic, from regional companies which use
sustainable production methods as a matter
of conviction and – just like us – only offer
the absolute best quality!”, says host Bettina
Wiesinger, describing the culinary part of the
hotel’s philosophy. In the warm season, it’s
best to enjoy it in the garden – a blossom-
ing island shielded from the hectic hustle
and bustle of the city, lovingly and expertly
planted and designed: A little paradise. In
the heart of Salzburg. STOP
Here, guests are welcomed by 26 newly
renovated rooms, considerably larger than
the average in Vienna, and exceptionally
friendly and helpful staff. You quickly feel at
home, the Beletage radiates an extremely
pleasant warmth with its primary colours –
dark brown and orange. The high-quality
wood furniture and top-quality leather are
harmoniously and liberally distributed. Very
original surprising effects, such as the
bathroom in the wardrobe, await you in the
rooms. Instead of flourishes or pictures, tiny
details, clear lines and an airy atmosphere
captivate here.
Finally, guests return full of wonderful im-
pressions of their tours of Vienna and enjoy
it when they can then rest and chatter in a
completely relaxed fashion.
There are also cosy retreats, like the sauna
and the idyllic courtyard terrace. In the
mornings, there is a very extensive break-
fast, which is chocolatey and cinammony in
the winter and surprises with lime tart in the
summer, served at the table or in bed – until
11:30. “There’s no battle to the buffet here,”
assures Katharina Gartner, the executive
SOMETIMES, THERE ARE ONLY A FEW STEPS FROM ONE WORLD
INTO ANOTHER. TO REACH THE HOLLMANN BELETAGE, THEY LEAD
FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF THE METROPOLIS AT VIENNA’S
STEPHANSPLATZ OR FROM THE HIP DANUBE CANAL TO THE COSY
NICHE IN KÖLLNERHOFGASSE.
A TEMPORARY SECLUDED HOME
/ HOLLMANN BELETAGE / VIENNA
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beletage
Personal service
lively details characterize
the Hollmann Beletage.
assistant. “We all and especially Seppi, the
good fairy of the hotel, who likes to dress
as a waiter or pizza chef, are happy to chat
with our guests. Thereby, we can find out
what special requests our guests have.
And then we put these into action.” After-
noons from 14:00, guests can seek sus-
tenance with exquisite delicacies or make
their own “Leberkäse” sandwich, filled
with traditional meat loaf. “The Hollmann
Beletage is no classic hotel. It’s a luxury
residential community, temporarily avail-
able to its guests,” explains Kristin Grasser,
the managing director. “You can experi-
ence pure laissez-faire here or to quote
Goethe, “Here I am Man, here dare it to
be!”, says Grasser. The Euro 2016 foot-
ball matches are screened live into the
hotel’s own cinema – quite cosily with a
freshly drawn Viennese beer.
This island in the sea of houses offers
entertainment and enjoyment. And re-
freshes you for the many sights nearby.
Most of these, like the State Opera,
St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Hofburg
Palace, are less than one kilometre
from the Hollmann Beletage! By the way:
If you want to travel further afield and still
stay with the Hollmann family, then the cou-
ple also run a beach hotel in Sri Lanka with
the melodious name of “Underneath The
Mango Tree” (UTMT). STOP
Photo: Hotel Tres
Photo: Hollmann Beletage

02 / 2016 /
Because, what is the greatest happiness
on earth? Wealth? Love? Power? Health?
Or the island? Happiness is fleeting like a
prison escapee, volatile like a con artist and
as predictable as an earthquake. In Vienna,
they say that happiness is a bird, but one
which does not stay long in the same nest,
sitting on fragile eggs and dying as soon as
you trap it in a cage. For some, the greatest
happiness is a warm apple pie, or a wide-
tyred sports car and for others, it’s a cosy
get-together. But what do all the mega-rich
do, those whose every pore flows with mon-
ey? People, who have more than the gross
national product of an emerging nation? Do
they buy themselves a football club, a Lear
jet with airport and then a yacht the size of
a skyscraper as well? No, the really rich buy
themselves an island.
Islands, if you’re not Napoleon, the Count
of Monte Christo, Odysseus or Robinson
Crusoe, are the greatest happiness, aspi-
ration, paradise. Private places, not easily
accessible and gently lapped by water – or
tossed about by the storm.
WHAT WOULD YOU THINK IF I GAVE YOU AN ISLAND RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW? WOULD YOU LIKE IT? AN ISLAND
JUST FOR YOU? NO, IT’S NO JOKE, AND IT’S NOT AN ISLAND SOMEWHERE ELSE, ON A PLANET LIGHT YEARS
AWAY. PROMISE.
Islands have no everyday routine. You are
distanced from the normal routine of the
system and that brings people together.
Like on mountain peaks, you quickly be-
come friends on an island. My last islands
were Zakynthos, the Ile de Aix, Iceland, Sylt,
Heligoland, Ponza, Goree, Bracˇ , Waiheke
Island, the museum island of Oslo and a
number of others. There was always this
blessed feeling inside of being detached, lib-
erated and yet protected. On the Ile de Aix,
there are wonderful oysters, on Zakynthos
tortoises, admittedly only to look at, and on
Ponza, outstanding fish. And every island is
a little bit different and a little bit peculiar.
If you believe in evolution, we all come from the
water, developing from single-cell organisms
and ancient fish. Perhaps this is why we love
islands, because the sea (or a lake) reminds us
of an archaic primitive state. Of amniotic fluid?
Well, not everyone can bear the contemplative
island life, some need the acoustic hullabaloo
or need to demonstrate that they’ve cut the
cord with water, by challenging the sun to a
duel and frying until they pop like sausages.
THE LAST ISLAND
Pardon? Am I getting side-tracked? Don’t
worry, I haven’t forgotten your island.
You’ve had it for a long time already. No, not
some island in the Caribbean, populated
by meerkats, made of floating trees. And
not some island of plastic refuge in the Pa-
cific. It’s much closer than that. Invaluable
and also not for sale. If you find repose,
are at one with yourself, have craggy cliffs
and soft sand dunes, then you yourself
are an island – just like everyone. And
this island, which you yourself are, this
heavenly island – I want to give it to you.
Discover yourself. STOP
/ FRANZOBEL /
Franzobel is an Austrian writer. He has
published a number of plays, prose and
lyrics. His plays have been performed
in Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Denmark,
France, Poland, Romania, the Ukraine,
Italy, Russia and the USA, among other
places. His work has been translated into
23 languages to date.
FRANZOBEL
Photo: Lukas Beck / Paul Zsolnay Verlag
ISLAND OF TWO
FACES
“Hiddensee has given me a gift in old age,
new and young, and its magic rejuvenates
me every time, my feet touch its beloved
soil.” This is what writer Gerhart Hauptmann
once had to say about his summer residence,
the island on which he is now buried. The
fountain of youth that became the land of the
great poet is a tourist magnet with a long tra-
dition, which has managed, nevertheless, not
to descend into mass tourism. Descended
upon by artists in the early 20th
century, loved
and shaped by them; a very natural holiday
region, extremely popular among artists
and intellectuals in the GDR era and fully in-
tegrated into a national park shortly before
the reunification. One of the last resolutions
of the GDR government was to set up the
Western Pomerania Lagoon Area National
Park. This means there is no chance for chain
hotels, miles of restaurants and fun parks on
Hiddensee in the future. This has retained the
charm of the island, where you can shake off
the stress of everyday life and rediscover a
long-forgotten sense of time.
Slowing down
One of the keys to slowing down everyday life
on Hiddensee is the fact that the island is car-
free. The 18 square kilometres can easily be
/ HIDDENSEE /
THE SWEET LITTLE ISLAND, WEST OF ITS LARGER SISTER ISLAND OF
RÜGEN IN THE BALTIC SEA, IS CUTE AND SMALL, BUT HARSH AND
DRAMATIC IN ITS DIVERSITY. AN ISLAND OF CONTRASTS.
explored by bike, on foot, or by horse-drawn
carriage. If you really need an engine, then
you can take the island bus. And yet, you can
reach the mainland very quickly by helicopter
in an emergency. It’s just … without an emer-
gency, there’s no urgency.
The island is so manageable that you can
hike through the woody highland of the Dorn-
busch region to the lighthouse in one day,
then lay in the sand on the west beach and
still cross the purple flowers of the heather.
And in-between, you can enjoy refreshments
at the Klausner in the Dornbusch region or
at one of the Vitte guesthouses. Make sure
it’s something with sea buckthorn, which is a
common vegetation in this region.
Away from the main tracks through the
island’s villages, you really do travel alone.
About 1,300 people live year-round on the
island – hundreds more arrive every day on
the tourist boats. They surge through the
cultural centre in the north, the little par-
ish of Kloster, which has everything but the
monastery, after which it was named. This
was destroyed back during the Thirty Years’
War. Today, most make a pilgrimage to the
Gerhart-Hauptmann-Haus.
For 150 years, Hiddensee has been a re
fuge to artists, some – like Hauptmann – built
their own houses here: The Danish actress
Asta Nielsen built her famous semi-round
“Karusel”, which houses exhibitions today,
and painter Oskar Kruse had his summer
residence, the Lietzenburg Art Nouveau
villa. Next to these splendid buildings, the
thatched-roof houses of the locals are in-
deed also picturesque, but look very differ-
ent and somewhat humble. In the southern-
most locality of the island, Neuendorf, the
buildings are actually all landmarked.
Island in motion
Vitte is at the heart ... the largest locality
with 600 inhabitants is the headquarters
of the island’s administration, the island’s
cinema, the sea stage and is also a har-
bour town, like Kloster and Neuendorf.
Talking of harbours: Hiddensee also has
two faces for seafarers. All three harbours
are on the bodden – the eastern side of
the island, where the water laps quietly
away and the waterways have to be con-
stantly dredged so that they don’t silt up
and make the island inaccessible. In the
west and the north, on the other hand,
the Baltic Sea surges – in the north, so
powerfully that some of the beaches
have to be protected with stone walls.
In his multi-award winning debut novel
“Kruso”, Lutz Seiler portrays the island of
Hiddensee at the time of reunification from
the perspective of the seasonal workers
(known as Esskaa here). Professors of phi-
losophy and doctors of sociology wait ta-
bles here, having arrived on the island for
various reasons. In Kruso, “those who are
here have left the country without crossing
the border.”
The two heroes of the summer and autumn
of 1989: Alexander Krusowitsch, known as
Kruso, and his partner-in-crime for the sea-
son, Ed(gar) Bendler, both pot washers at
the famous Zum Klausner guesthouse in
the Dornbusch region. Kruso organises a
parallel society through the network of sea-
sonal workers away from the tourist world, in
which he supplies the numerous illegal GDR
escapees with secret places to sleep and
soup, using alcohol and persuasion to try
and convince them against their intentions.
Not as part of the system, but quite the con-
trary. For him who lost his precious sister
to the Baltic Sea, it’s about rescuing the
stranded from drowning. Possibly. Because
in time, he is enraptured more and more.
Ed Bendler, student of German studies, is
stranded after the accidental death of his
girlfriend on the island, initially aimless and
Photo: Shutterstock
Photo: Shutterstock
In the little parish of Kloster,
which has everything but the
monastery, after which it was
named, people pilgrim to the
Gerhart-Hauptmann-Haus.
The famous lighthouse in
the Dornbusch region – seen
from Bodden.
The water still breaks away parts of the island
– mostly in the area of the “Toter Kerl” – and
deposits them elsewhere. In this way, the
Neubessin tongue of land grows by several
metres per year and the southernmost part of
the island, the Gellen Peninsula, also extends.
What are developed here are bare sandy ar-
eas, reserved solely for the seabirds: Cranes,
geese, ducks and the odd little tern. Clearly,
with ambition, the part of the island that is ac-
cessible to people can be explored in a single
day. But only if we’re not talking about the ac-
tual essence of the island. Because there is
nothing else like it when the last tourist boat
has left the island and only those who really
love Hiddensee are left. STOP
www.hiddensee.de
www.seebad-hiddensee.de
only focussed on survival in the moment,
later inspired by Kruso. A close friendship
develops between the two of them – not
just because of their shared experience of
loss. One of the things that unites them is
a love of poetry. When the borders open,
their colleagues leave Klausner and a
life-threatening flight over Hiddensee to
the nearest Danish island Møn becomes
pointless, the two men stay and try to
hold the fort. Until their battle for life or
death.
The novel is rooted in historical facts –
however, its branches extend into sur-
real worlds. Almost obsessed with details
– even unsavoury ones – Lutz Seiler paints
a portrait of the island of Hiddensee and a
missing society. He actually experienced the
life of an “Esskaa” himself – as a pot washer
in Klausner, in the summer of 1989. STOP
PARALLEL SOCIETY
ON HIDDENSEE

02 / 2016 /
SHE WANTS TO BE A FISH IN WATER
IN THE DEEP BOTTLE-GREEN LAKE
SHE WANTS TO GET DRUNK ON WATER
AND BLOW A BUBBLE OR TWO
(NINA HAGEN)
A large number of the bodies of water in the
Alpine countries have drinking water quality.
Shear luxury to bathe here: Turquoise like the
Caribbean – refreshing like the Arctic.
In all conceivable shades of turquoise and
green, mountain streams gush through pools
and waterfalls like a drunken stupor in the
silent lakes.
Nutrient deficiency
The light limestone makes the colours of the
water crystal clear and sparkling. Frozen to
ice thousands of years ago, glaciers are still
important water reserves today. If you want a
lake all to yourself, you’ll have to like hiking.
Countless lakes and rivers in the valleys are
also easily accessible.
Susanne Posegga photographed this series
for STYLEMATE in Germany (Upper Bavaria),
Austria (Upper Austria), Slovenia and Croatia.
Under her alias of bergvagabundin, the artist
also offers enchanted hikes with nature talks.
She knows where to find the best
places ... STOP
DRUNK ON WATER
/ PICTURES /
Plitvice Lakes National
Park in Croatia.
Ester Mountains in the
Bavarian Alps,
Germany.
Photos: Susanne Posegga
Dachstein massif, Austria.
Lake Chiemsee, Bavaria, Germany
Starnbergersee Lake, Bavaria, Germany.
Totes Gebirge mountain range, Austria.
Socˇ a, Slovenia.

02 / 2016 /
SOMETIMES, ISLANDS CAN BE REALLY PRETTY LONELY. AT LEAST, WHEN THEY ARE SOMEWHERE IN THE CARIBBEAN OR CAN ONLY
BE ACCESSED BY PRIVATE JET. BUT DON’T WORRY – THAT’S NOT WHERE WE’RE HEADING. OUR ISLANDS CERTAINLY HAVE AN ISLAND
CHARACTER, BUT NOT ALL OF THEM ARE SUCH. OBVIOUSLY, BECAUSE THESE ISLANDS ARE SITES OF ART, ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN
AND EVEN FASHION. SPECIFICALLY CREATED PLACES, IN WHICH TIME SEEMS TO STAND STILL, PLACES FOR INSIDERS. AND SOME OF
THEM ARE EVEN PROJECTS OF THE FUTURE. ISLANDS OF ART AS A CULTURAL CAPITAL FOR THE GENERATIONS TO COME. THE MOST
BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS ARE BETWEEN VIENNA AND MARRAKESH. HAPPY SURFING.
ISLANDS OF ART –
ART ISLANDS
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1. MARRAKESH
A garden with soul – Anima
Giant trees were moved, exotic plants
aligned, bungalows built and fantastic
sculptures as landscape citations placed
in between. In front of the gates of Mar-
rakesh, there is a free shuttle bus, which
runs directly into the garden paradise of
Andre Heller in the nearby Ourika Valley.
Four times a day, the bus takes visitors
from the Parking de la Koutoubia carpark
behind the mosque of the same name
to Anima. Viennese architect Carmen
Widerin also designed the living space as
a series of colourful bungalows, located
in the heart of the splendid garden. Heller
invested about 10 million Euros in the de-
sign of the garden, which was previously
a bare desert. Iron cages had to be built,
to move the 100-year old cacti. During a
tour, guests encounter a Noah’s Ark called
Hope, an extra-terrestrial sculpture guest,
a stele of Keith Haring as well as the men-
tioned cacti, heads from Cameroon, a lily
pond, the gate of hands to the Islamic gar-
den and much more.
www.anima-garden.com
2. GERMANY
Art and nature in Hombroich
In actual fact, Hombroich is known for
something quite different. Namely, its mis-
sile base. But since the 1980s, the Museum
Insel Neuss-Holzheim has been managed
by a joint foundation. The magnificently re-
natured parks and meadows on the North-
ern bank of the Erft, where free-stand-
ing exhibition pavilions can be found, are
down to Karl-Heinrich Müller, the Düssel-
dorf-based art collector. He acquired the
island in 1982 and started to realise his
concept with visual artists. Over the years,
an extensive art collection has developed,
with pieces by Hans Arp, Alexander Calder,
Paul Cézanne, Eduardo Chillida, Lovis
Corinth, Jean Fautrier, Alberto Giacometti,
Yves Klein, Gustav Klimt, Henri Matisse,
Francis Picabia, Rembrandt van Rijn, Kurt
Schwitters, art of the Khmer and artwork
from ancient China. The “Haus für Musiker”
was completed in 2014 following the plans
of Austrian architect Raimund Abraham.
The museum has the motto of “Art Parallel
to Nature” referring to Paul Cézanne.
www.inselhombroich.de
3. GREECE
Sixties collection on Hydra
What’s floating there? The Cypriot indus-
trialist and art collector Dakis Joannou
had this colourful mega-yacht built by
Jeff Koons and the Italian yacht designer
Ivana Porfiri. The design is modelled on
the British Naval Camouflage from the
First World War. The floating 35-metre
work of art, called “Guilty”, regularly ap-
pears at Hydra. This is because Joannou
set up a world-famous art collection from
the 1960s in the former slaughterhouses on
the Greek island. The DESTE Foundation
for Contemporary Art is a not-for-profit in-
stitution and was founded in Athens in 1983
by Joannou, together with curators Adelina
von Fürstenberg and Efi Strousa. An exhibi-
tion of Italian artist Roberto Cuoghi can be
seen at the slaughterhouse until September.
What’s meant by the title of his exhibition,
“Putiferio”? Sounds a bit like a riot ...
deste.gr/hydra/putiferio/
deste.gr/hydra
4. JAPAN
Monet, Jackson Pollock and Tadao
Ando on Naoshima
Who doesn’t know the pumpkin sculpture
by Japanese artist, Yayoi Kusama? The only
thing that is not widely known is its location,
as it has since become the emblem of the
Japanese island of Naoshima. Star architect
Tadao Ando built a real temple of art here. In
actual fact, the entire island is studded with
objets d’art. At the end of the 1980s, me-
dia mogul Soichiro Fukutake needed more
room for his collection of modern art. And the
Benesse Corporation publishing house want-
ed to make a mecca of art from Naoshima,
an island south of the Honshu region. In the
open air, sculptures and installations were
created, together with the two art museums
Chichu and the Benesse Art House in 1992, in
which the extensive collection is housed with
pieces by David Hockney, Jackson Pollock,
Yves Klein and Jasper Johns together with
a hotel. In the largely underground building
of the Chichu museum by Tadao Ando, the
walk-through neon “Open Space” installation
by James Turrell and Walter de Maria casts a
spell. A couple of the “Water Lilies” oil paint-
ings by Claude Monet can also be seen here.
And Alberto Giacometti’s sculpture “Diego
sur stele 1” welcomes guests to the reception
of the Benesse House.
benesse-artsite.jp/en/
5. VIENNA
Viennese fashion in the
Bisovsky Salon
Susanne Bisovsky’s fashion line “Wiener
Chic” has been a secret tip for many years.
The busy fashion designer has specialised
in folkloristic themes, which she implements
in a contemporary fashion. Fashion icons
such as Iris Apfel, Suzy Menkes and Peggy
Siegal are now among her fans. The focus
is on the Viennese girl and costumes from
the melting pot of a wide range of nations
and cultures, which have gathered in Vienna
over the centuries. And because Bisovsky is
thoroughly creative, her salon in the seventh
district is also a total work of art. Over the
years, she has beautifully arranged every-
thing she has collected and fitted it into her
concept: Tin cans with flowers, porcelain
dancers, lace of all kinds and of course, lots
of vintage furniture. Her “The Electromag-
netic House of Three Viennese Girls” instal-
lation could be seen on the Swarovski stage
of the Swarovski Wien store until mid-June.
Salon Bisovsky, Seidengasse 13,
Am Brillantengrund, 1070 Wien,
www.bisovsky.com
6. Spain
James Bond architecture in Lanzarote
A pool that looks like it came from a Bond
film, futuristic sculptures on the roundabout
and architecture from the 1970s. Thanks to
an initiative by architect César Manrique, the
island has been in pristine condition since
the 1960s. In keeping with the look, even
some of the road markings are missing –
site preservation is really taken seriously.
The Spanish painter, architect, sculptor
and conservationist Manrique decided to
convert his home island into one of the
most beautiful places in the world after his
art degree in New York in 1964. Only the
traditional architecture of Lanzarote was
to be allowed. In 1968, the government
even issued a ban on billboards. Later,
Manrique discovered five lava caves when
building his house, which were converted
into living spaces. In 1974, the El Almacén
multi-purpose cultural centre in Arrecife
was opened as an international meeting
point for art lovers. The Fundación César
Manrique is now housed in the home of
the artist.
www.turismolanzarote.com/de/
cesar-manrique
7. China
Island of the future on Pingtan
They built the famous Ordos Museum
in Mongolia and are in the running for
the George Lucas Museum in Chicago.
But one project by Chinese-American
architects MAD ranks foremost. In
Pingtan, an entire island is to be cre-
ated, which will be adorned with art
from all over the world. The Pingtan
Art Museum is to be China’s largest
private museum, aiming to strengthen
the cultural connection between the
island and the mainland. The bridge
alone, which is to connect the artifi-
cial island to the mainland, is to be
over 5 kilometres long. Over 1,000 objets
d’art will be permanently on display over
approximately 40,000 square metres. The
museum itself has been under construction
since this year and will be built from a mate-
rial mixture of sand and shells – eco-friendly
and historically aware. Because the island
was previously a solitary little fishing island.
Perhaps this is why it looks so much like a
ray.
www.i-mad.com/work/ping-
tan-art-museum/?cid=4
8. Italy
Paris in Venice
What makes a Parisian observatory in
Venice? The Louis Vuitton Foundation is
showing the “Building in Paris” exhibition
by architect Frank Gehry and artist Daniel
Buren, in the Espace Louis Vuitton in Ven-
ice. Until the end of November, architecture
afficionados will be able to see the 3D mod-
els and drawings of the project by Gehry in
the exhibition space, which has previously
attracted over a million visitors to Paris. Part
of the exhibition was designed by Buren,
who designed a special installation espe-
cially for it, which includes the glass roof of
the Espace Louis Vuitton Venezia and con-
veys his work “Observatory of Light” with 12
glass canopies. The exhibition runs along-
side the Architecture Biennale. STOP
www.fondationlouisvuitton.fr
Florentina Welley has worked for frei-
zeit since 2006 and writes about her
favourite topics: Fashion and travel mixed
with a pinch of lifestyle in an era of web
2.0 and social responsibility.
FLORENTINA
WELLEY
Photo: Suzy Stoeckl
Photo: Abraham
Photo: Pingtan Art Museum
Photo: Dakis Yoannou
Photo: LV Exhibition
Photo: Benesse Art und Hotel
Photo: Manriqe
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NEW MEMBERS NEW MEMBERS NEW
Whole Lotta Rock – with an entrance portal
as large as a festival stage or a mighty cliff,
the Thomsn-Rock.Hotel in Saalbach Hinter-
glemm surprises its guests. Inside, rock ’n’ roll
is not just a cheap fixture. Instead, the lifestyle
comes to life again. With lots of wood lining
the rooms instead of sterile walls, you can find
out about the relaxed (Western) ways of the
American way of life. You can feast on juicy
burgers, hearty steaks and original Italian piz-
zas or hold your own BBQ on the laid-back
sun terrace – with the motto “Rent a Grill”. The
Thomsn-Rock.Hotel is also the ideal base for
exploring the huge number of leisure activi-
ties in this famous region. In the winter, skiers
and snowboarders can carve, descend and
slalom to their heart’s content at any level on
270 kilometres of pistes in the Skicircus Saal-
Ever stayed where Mozart has also visited? In
the oldest guesthouse in Salzburg, built about
660 years ago in Getreidegasse, the counter
point harmonies merge together. Crooked
alleyways, impressive painted arches and
staircases are orchestrated with modern
design à la LED bed lights with swan necks
and strict square forms or the bar in modern
style and contemporary art. In the kitchen,
chef Martin Bauernfeind prepares Austrian
meals, including dishes such as calf’s kidneys
or lungs that have become less common,
and pike ravioli, duck pot-au-feu and cray-
fish lasagne. Outside, the charming buildings
from the Baroque era and the lovely squares
captivate you. You can see the other historic
bach-Hinterglemm/Leogang/Fieberbrunn.
In the summer, guests can let off steam with
adventure sports such as mountain biking,
canyoning, hikes and quad biking. STOP
sensations during a stroll around the Altstadt.
The Modern Museum, the Domquartier, the
Glockenspiel, the Cathedral, the Franciscan
Church, Mozartplatz, the Pferdeschwemme
horse well, the Hofstallgasse, Hohensalzburg
Castle and St Peter’s Abbey are just a few
steps from the Blaue Gans. STOP
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THE CITY OF MOZART
This designer and gourmet boutique hotel is
located right on the square. Not just in the
centre of the classic Alpine sports region of
Schladming-Dachstein, but right in the heart
of the centre of Schladming itself, in the pe-
destrian zone. Petra Brunner has incorpo-
rated new, phenomenal dimensions in the
hotel that she took over from her parents. For
example, the music concept of her husband
Thomas Radzik. Or the symbiosis of old and
new, in which a 500-year old traditional house
meets urban style. At the front, a facade with
glittering particles is inviting, a reminder of the
mining history of the town. At the back, a glass
cube puzzles passers-by. With Asian style
elements, local materials gain new facets. So,
when you’re drinking a choice cup of tea in
the teahouse, you will feel transported into a
To the front – the horizon of the endless Atlan-
tic. To the back – the mountains of Tenerife.
And in the middle, one of the most beautiful
coastal stretches on the island: The Baobab
Suites near the city of Costa Adeje repose
in this landscape, as if in the fantasies of
Salvador Dalí. In the 125 suites of the hotel
complex, sunlight floods in through the ceil-
ing-to-floor windows, conjuring up energy
into every corner and heat into every pool.
All the suites are individually designed. They
consist of up to four bedrooms; some have
private and heated pools. The complex is
surrounded by a private beach. The lobby is
also spectacular: Stone walls, palm trees and
sandy floors (!) on one side with bold curved
white-gold stairs on the other awaken the im-
The imposing but contained city palace now
houses a 4-star boutique hotel: 39 rooms
completely in white, the accessories in noble
gold – the exclusive design in perfect dia-
logue with the beauty of the historic Florentine
palace – enchanting with equal measures of
elegance and charm. The exquisite confec-
tionary and finger foods that await gourmets
at the exquisite breakfast buffet will melt in
the mouth. In the evenings – pure romance –
the roof terrace can be hired exclusively with
a view over the entire city. Also very romantic:
The junior suite with its open bathroom
and private terrace. An exclusive gym and
billiards room in white and – as an excep-
tion – red round off the services provided by
the hotel.
Especially pleasant: The Basilica di Santa
Croce – probably the most exclusively occu-
pied burial site in the world, with the resting
La Coluccia, a fresh design hotel near the lit-
tle town of Porto Pozzo radiates, even from a
distance, with its elegant architecture. A neat
little pine forest is the backdrop to the large
curved swimming pool. There’s everything the
heart desires inside La Coluccia too: A beauty
centre with two massage rooms and a fitness
room are as appealing as the Turkish baths,
where turquoise ceiling lights meet earth-
coloured tiles. The kitchen draws on local
specialities and international dishes alike. Just
50 metres from the hotel, guests can enjoy an
exquisite sandy beach and the sparkling clear
water. Next to it is the lovely, dry landscape
of Sardinia, picturesque rocky bays alternate
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Far-Eastern meditation room. Of course, the
cuisine pays its respects to traditional meals,
and these are accompanied by Ayurvedic and
basic meals and even cooking courses to
match. In addition, brunner’s focus on the es-
sential things in life is supported by yoga. STOP
pression of arriving in a futuristic oasis when
combined with the spectacular light effects.
The amenities and services in Baobab Suites
are also luxurious. The cuisine of Sucas is
served in three different restaurants and bars.
And then there is a spa lounge and SensCare
cosmetics centre dedicated to your well-be-
ing. Groups of fitness, yoga, pilates, zumba
and biking enthusiasts welcome any new ar-
rival. Former athletics star, Nico Gil puts to-
gether individual training sessions for sporty
guests. For children, it’s all about nature,
where they can run wild, playing and having
fun. Passionate shoppers will find exclusive
boutiques nearby. STOP
places of Machiavelli, Michelangelo, Galilei
and Rossini – is practically round the corner.
The Duomo di Santa Maria del Fiore, the Pa
lazzi Vecchio and Pitti together with one of the
most important art collections in the world
in the Galleria degli Uffizi are just a few min-
utes walk from the Home Hotel Florence.
Not to mention the Ponte Vecchio, whose
skilful goldsmiths and silversmiths may have
inspired the design of the hotel. And then of
course: Tuscany on your doorstep – olives,
pines, wine without end in one of the most
beautiful landscapes of Europe. By the time
you return in the evening to the Home Hotel
Florence – the facades illuminated subtly from
below – it will be clear what is meant by dolce
vita a la fiorentina ... STOP
with beautiful sandy beaches. If you love
sport, then there is a water sports complex
4 kilometres away, or take a pony hack. And
look forward to the evening and a candlelit
dinner on the terrace. STOP
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LA COLUCCIA IN SARDINIA DELIGHTS WITH ITS ELEGANCE AND SPE-
CIALITIES BEFORE A PICTURESQUE SANDY BEACH.
“RIGHT AT THE HEART OF THINGS” IS THE MOTTO OF THE STADTHOTEL
BRUNNER – AND THE HOTEL SATISFIES THIS CLAIM IN EVERY ASPECT.
LUXURY HOLIDAYS ARE BEING REDEFINED IN THE BAOBAB SUITES, ONE
OF THE FRESHLY-RENOVATED DESIGN HOTELS ON THE MAIN ISLAND OF
THE CANARIES.
A DREAM OF WHITE. LIKE A PALAZZO OF MEDICI. SUCH ASSOCIATIONS
SUGGEST THEMSELVES WHEN YOU ENTER THE HOTEL HOME FLORENCE,
SITUATED IN THE HEART OF FLORENCE BETWEEN PIAZZA SANTA CROCE
AND NEXT TO THE ARNO.
AT THE ART HOTEL BLAUE GANS, YOU CAN DIVE INTO THE GASTRONOMY
AND ART – IN AN URBAN STYLE.
AT THE THOMSN-ROCK.HOTEL IN HINTERGLEMM, ROCK’N’ROLL IS NOT
JUST MUSIC – IT’S A REAL LIFESTYLE.
Photo: Home Hotel Florenz
Photo: Stadthotel Brunner
Photo: Thomsn-Rock.hotel
Photo: Arthotel Blaue Gans
Photo: Baobab Suites
Photo: La Coluccia Hotel Beach Club
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THE STYLEMATE
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KRUSO
Island adventures and the story of an exceptional friendship: Kruso, the first
novel by poet Lutz Seiler, whisks you away into a lost world – the GDR at the
time of reunification – and follows the tracks of those who were lost during their
flight over the Baltic Sea. What remained was the legendary setting, the island
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ALFA HOTELALPSLODGE
LIFE.STYLE.HOTEL.FISS
HOTEL ALPIN JUWEL BERGHOTEL MAIBRUNN
Photo: Alfa Hotel SerfausPhoto: praxmarer.net
Photo: Atelier Wolkersdorfer Photo: Berghotel Maibrunn
THE JOY OF AUTUMN
Valid from 03.09 to 01.10.2016
• DOUBLE sued room for 2 adults
• Breakfast buffet traditional snack
in the afternoon
• 5-course gourmet dinner daily
• Indoor pool, saunas steam baths
• WiFi, garage
• SUPER.SOMMER.CARD. with lots of
inclusive services, such as free use of all
mountain railways in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis,
guided hikes, and much more.
€ 1,218 per week (for 2 people)
MOUNTAIN BIKE PACKAGE
Valid from 17.06. to 09.10.2016
• 3 or more nights including breakfast buffet
• Transfer from and to the railway station on
arrival and department (8.00 to 19.00)
• Welcome drink upon arrival
afternoon buffet
• Access to spa
• 1 day bike pass for Sunnegga Schwarz-
see including bike transport, plus 1 energy
bar and 1 isotonic drink
• Advice at reception and print-out of routes
• Laundry service for cycling clothing
From CHF 362.00 p. p. for 3 nights
Equipment mountain bike hire in
local sports shops.
SUITE SPECIAL WITH
ALPINE BACKDROP
Perfect for a romantic trip for two:
• Including gourmet Berghotel cuisine
• Relax in the BergSPA with heated
outdoor pool
• Freshly baked croissants in bed on
request in the morning
• And an exquisite dessert creation in your
suite on your last evening
Just € 432 per person, instead of € 492
The establishment defines the flair of modern Alpine hotels, a sym
biosis of hospitality architecture, embedded in the wonderful Alpine
landscape of Serfaus. The ideal location, near to the funicular railway
and centre, offers the perfect starting point. LIFESTYLEHOTELS
discount valid for arrivals on 3rd
September, 10th
September,
17th
September and 24th
September for 1 week.
Other great offers (including short stays) are available on request.
ALFA**** Hotel
Dorfbahnstraße 63, A-6534 Serfaus
Tel.: +43 5476 6280, info@alfahotel.at
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Zermatt is the mountain biking paradise with 100 km of signposted
trails at the foot of the Matterhorn. The Matterhorn Focus is also here
– the somewhat different Design Lifestyle Hotel: Young, charming,
special. Art and architecture by renowned Zermatt artist Heinz Julen
create a strong atmosphere. You will experience genuine hospitality
here and relaxing holidays in stylish rooms.
Hotel Matterhorn Focus
Schluhmattstrasse 131, CH-3920 Zermatt
Tel.: +41 27 966 2424, info@matterhorn-focus.ch
www.matterhorn-focus.ch
Enjoy the dreamy views over the mountain ranges of the Bavarian
Forest from the new suites of the Berghotel Maibrunn with its many
amenities, such as Nespresso machine for your morning coffee hit in
bed, fireplace romance for your cosy evening for two and a minibar
that is replenished daily.
Berghotel Maibrunn GmbH Co.KG
Maibrunn 1, D-94379 St. Englmar / Bayerischer Wald
Tel.: + 49 9965 8500, info@berghotel-maibrunn.de
www.berghotel-maibrunn.de
On the Kanisfluh massif, you can hike to the
sunrise or sunset, drink from Lake Körbersee
– that’s how clean it is – or get acquainted
with complete darkness and silence in the
Schneckenlochhöhle cave. Starting out from
the Sonne Lifestyle Resort in Mellau, you can
explore all the facets of the Bregenz Forest. If
you prefer to strengthen your legs by moun-
tain bike, you can cycle over the Kanisfluh
massif, pedal through the Mellental valley
or ascend to the Bergkristallhütte cabin. No
matter how practised you are – 450 kilome-
tres of signposted bike tracks with a cumu-
lative elevation gain of 14,000 metres ensure
there’s something for everyone. Rural roads,
single trails and natural freeride routes. The
Sonne Mellau reception can give you secret
hints for tours and hires out mountain bikes,
offers guided bike trips and provides semi
nars on riding technique. Only hikers have
more choice, with 2,000 kilometres of sign-
posted hiking trails in the Bregenz Forest.
Other sporting challenges: Head through the
ravine of the River Bregenzer Ache with a
“Funkajak”, float on foot over the aqua aerial
ropes assault course or play a leisurely round
of golf on one of the surrounding courses.
Linger with relish
The question is only whether you make it
to your chosen sports venue, as there are
so many places to relish in and around the
hotel: The sun terrace, on which you can en-
joy a late lunch until 16:00, the garden pool,
Splashing or weaving down the slopes?
Anything is possible on a summer holiday
around Zermatt. The funicular railway heads
up the Sunnegga to Lake Leisee, where
you can relax and bathe with a view of the
Matterhorn or float across the lake. But if
you decide to take the train to the Matter-
horn Glacier Paradise, you’ll find yourself
in the middle of the largest summer snow
sports region in the world – with up to 21
kilometres of prepared pistes. Even if you
don’t have equipment, there’s nothing
standing in the way of your fun in the snow
– because you can hire ski equipment and
snow tubes for rapid descents.
WHETHER IT’S HIKING OR BIKING – IF YOU STAY AT THE SONNE LIFESTYLE
RESORT BREGENZERWALD, YOU’LL REALLY BE ABLE TO INDULGE IN YOUR
SPORT OF CHOICE. FROM SUNRISE UNTIL LATE INTO THE NIGHT.
SUN OF JOYFROM THE SKI PISTE
TO THE BATHING LAKE
/ SONNE LIFESTYLE RESORT / BREGENZERWALD // ZERMATT /
the lovingly and stylishly furnished rooms in
natural shades and fresh red, the traditional
Wälderstuben parlour rooms – if it’s too hot
outside or there’s a storm lashing down – and
last but not least: The Wälder Spa. You can
literally bathe in the scent of hay here. “Na-
ture still smells really good here,” emphasises
Natalie Läßer, the host, who is passionately
continuing the traditional enterprise of her
grandmother, while giving it a new look as
well. The new build, which has elevated the
Sonne Mellau to the ranking of a four-star
superior hotel, was even awarded the Vorarl-
berger Holzbaupreis, a prize for wooden
buildings.
Whether it’s an Alpine hike, a bike tour or a
couple of laps in the pool: Holidays awaken
your appetite. Time to enjoy the specialities of
the region, which head chef Jürgen Klocker
and his team have prepared: From creamy
soup with herbs from their own sunny gar-
den, to cheesy soufflé dumplings, which will
tell your tastebuds the secrets of the Bregenz
Forest’s Cheese Route, to raspberry mousse
with yoghurt espuma. But it’s best to come
here to find out what the traditional Reibel
strudel is filled with and what local produce is
known as Wälder Schokolade – but doesn’t
contain the cocoa you would expect from
“chocolate”. STOP
It’s worth reserving some time to look around.
Take the summit lift and get a panoramic
view over 38 four-thousand metre mountains
and 14 glaciers; while the glacier palace de-
scends 15 metres into the depths – with an
ice chute and a crevasse to walk through.
Talking of walking: You will find a hiker’s para
dise around Zermatt, whether you climb the
Rothorn Mountain to watch the sunrise or
– new for 2016 – set forth on the Gourmet
Pass Tour. The “Pass” here doesn’t mean the
crossing of a mountain range. Instead, it de-
scribes the ticket to enter unparalleled gas-
tronomic pleasure. On a tour of four gourmet
Alpine restaurants, you can enjoy a complete
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Herbs from their own sunny garden: They fascinate
chef Jürgen Klocker and his team – and everyone who
wants to enjoy really regional specialities.
Bathing with a view of the Matterhorn in the
lake of Leisee on Sunnegga.
Photo: Zermatt Bergbahnen
Photo: Hotel Matterhorn Focus
Photo: Sonne Lifestyle Resort Bregenzerwald
HOTEL MATTERHORN FOCUS
meal on foot, starting with an aperitif platter
at the Restaurant Rothorn, followed by a
starter at the Fluhalp, main meal at the Chez
Vrony and dessert at the Findlerhof.
If you’re too full to continue on foot: The
restaurants can also be reached by Zermatt’s
mountain railways. STOP
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ALPINE SUMMER ALPINE SUMMER
LIFE.STYLE.MOMENTS
Valid from 10.06. to 23.10.2016
Dream Summer with
Room prices from € 55 p. p. per day
Suite prices from € 65 p. p. per day
including the Super.Sommer.Card
HIKING PACKAGE
Valid from 24.06. to 07.10.2016
3/4/7/10 or 14 nights
• Including gourmet half-board
• € 25 AJ-Veda Kraft spa voucher
• “Joker Card” to use all mountain railways,
and much more
• Free hire of Nordic Walking / hiking
poles and rucksacks
• 5 guided hikes 2 Nordic walking tours
• Alpine cabin hike, sports
social programme
From € 260 per person (3 nights)
On the sunny plateau of Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, one of the most beautiful
sites in Tyrol, you’ll find the trendy and modern alpslodge: Life Style
Bar and fireside lounge are styled sophisticatedly, the Sky Relax Zone
provides exclusive well-being with its sauna, steam bath and attractive
rooftop terrace – with an all-round view over the wonderful Tyrol
mountains included.
alpslodge LIFE.STYLE.HOTEL.FISS
Fam. Alexander Walser, Kelleweg 5, A-6533 Fiss
Tel.: +43 5476 20307, info@alpslodge.at
www.alpslodge.at
Whether for hikers, bikers or Nordic walkers – the Alpin Juwel offers
the right deal for everyone, ensuring you can have a carefree summer
holiday: 400 km hiking tracks, 280 km bike trails, Alpine cabins, Alpine
meadow festivals, geocaching and much more. Panoramic pool, AJ-
Veda SPA, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, 800 m² rooftop terrace and Samina
Power Sleeping Rooms included.
Hotel Alpin Juwel
Fam. Schwabl, Haidweg 357, A-5754 Saalbach Hinterglemm
Tel.: +43 6541 7226, info@alpinjuwel.at,
www.alpinjuwel.at

02 / 2016 /
R GREAT BRITAIN
LONDON / SANDERSON
LONDON / ST MARTINS LANE
R HUNGARY
BUDAPEST / LÁNCHÍD 19 DESIGN HOTEL
R ITALY
AMALFI COAST / CASA ANGELINA LIFESTYLE
BRIXEN / HOTEL PUPP
FLORENCE / HOME HOTEL FLORENCE
GSIES VALLEY / LA CASIES
KALTERN AM SEE / GIUS LA RESIDENZA
LIVIGNO / HOTEL LARICE
MERANO / ART DESIGN HOTEL IMPERIAL ART
RABLAND NEAR MERANO / DESIGN HOTEL TYROL
RIMINI / I-SUITE
SARDINIA / CALA CATERINA
SARDINIA / LA COLUCCIA
TIROLO NEAR MERANO / HOTEL GARTNER
TIROLO NEAR MERANO / HOTEL DER KÜGLERHOF
VENICE / CA’SAGREDO HOTEL
VENICE / PALAZZO BARBARIGO
VINSCHGAU / ROMANTIK HOTEL WEISSES KREUZ
R NETHERLANDS
AMSTERDAM / SIR ALBERT
R PORTUGAL
ALBUFEIRA / VILA JOYA HOME, RESTAURANT SPA
LAGOS / VILA VALVERDE
MADEIRA / QUINTA DA BELA VISTA
R SPAIN
IBIZA / HARD ROCK HOTEL IBIZA
MALLORCA / HOTEL CONVENT DE LA MISSIÓ
MALLORCA / FONT SANTA HOTEL
MALLORCA / HOTEL CAN SIMONETA
MALLORCA / HOTEL TRES
MALLORCA / HOTEL ZHERO – PALMA
TENERIFE / BAOBAB SUITES
R SRI LANKA
DICKWELLA SOUTH / UTMT – UNDERNEATH THE MANGO TREE
R SWITZERLAND
GRINDELWALD / ASPEN HOTEL
SAMNAUN-RAVAISCH / ALPINLODGE SPA
LUCERNE / HOTEL DES BALANCES
ZERMATT / HOTEL FIREFLY
ZERMATT / HOTEL MATTERHORN FOCUS
ZURICH / HOTEL PLATTENHOF
R TURKEY
BODRUM / DORIA HOTEL BODRUM
BOOKING BENEFITS
R HANDPICKED HOTEL SELECTION
R BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
R NO BOOKING FEES
R EASY BOOKING
R DATA PROTECTION
BOOKING INFORMATION:
+43 316 83 88 88 / RESERVATION@LIFESTYLEHOTELS.NET
WWW.LIFESTYLEHOTELS.NET
HOTEL
DIRECTORY
R AUSTRIA
ACHENKIRCH / DAS KRONTHALER
BAD ERLACH / HOTEL SPA LINSBERG ASIA
BRAMBERG AM WILDKOGEL / WILDKOGEL RESORT
FUEGEN / ALPINAHOTEL FAMILY LIFESTYLE
GASCHURN / MONTAFON LODGE LUXURY LODGEHOTEL UND SPA
GEINBERG / GEINBERG5 PRIVATE SPA VILLAS
GRAZ / AUGARTENHOTEL ART DESIGN
GRAZ / ROOMZ GRAZ
HALLSTATT / HALLSTATT HIDEAWAY
INNSBRUCK / NALA INDIVIDUELLHOTEL
KALS AM GROSSGLOCKNER / GRADONNA MOUNTAIN RESORT
KALTENBACH / DAS KALTENBACH
KAPPL / HOTEL ZHERO – KAPPL/ISCHGL
KAPRUN / LEDERER’S LIVING
LAENGENFELD / NATURHOTEL WALDKLAUSE
LEOGANG / PURADIES
LERMOOS / MOHR LIFE RESORT
MARIA ALM AM HOCHKÖNIG / HOTEL EDER
MELLAU-BREGENZERWALD / SONNE LIFESTYLE RESORT
MONDSEE / IRIS PORSCHE HOTEL RESTAURANT
OBERGURGL ÖTZTAL / HOTEL THE CRYSTAL
SAALBACH HINTERGLEMM / ALPIN JUWEL
SAALBACH HINTERGLEMM / ART SKI-IN HOTEL HINTERHAG
SAALBACH HINTERGLEMM / THOMSN-ROCK.HOTEL
SALZBURG / ARTHOTEL BLAUE GANS
SALZBURG / HOTEL VILLA AUERSPERG
SCHLADMING / STADTHOTEL BRUNNER
SEE IN PAZNAUN / HOTEL WEISSES LAMM
SERFAUS-FISS-LADIS / ALFA HOTEL
SERFAUS-FISS-LADIS / ALPSLODGE – LIFE.STYLE.HOTEL.FISS
SERFAUS-FISS-LADIS / HOTEL GEBHARD
SOELDEN / BERGLAND HOTEL SÖLDEN
ST. ANTON AM ARLBERG / ANTHONY’S LIFE STYLE HOTEL
ST. WOLFGANG / CORTISEN AM SEE
STEGERSBACH / FALKENSTEINER BALANCE RESORT
UDERNS / SPORTRESIDENZ ZILLERTAL
VIENNA / HOLLMANN BELETAGE
VIENNA / HOTEL SCHANI WIEN
VIENNA / ROOMZ VIENNA
R CHINA
NANJING / KAYUMANIS NANJING PRIVATE VILLAS SPA
R CZECH REPUBLIC
PRAGUE / HOTEL YASMIN
R FRANCE
PARIS / HIDDEN HOTEL
PARIS / HÔTEL FÉLICIEN
PARIS / HÔTEL ODYSSEY
R GERMANY
BERLIN / H´OTELLO K´80
GARMISCH-PARTENKIRCHEN / DAS GRASECK
HUSUM NORTH SEA / THOMAS HOTEL SPA LIFESTYLE
MUNICH / HOTEL COCOON SENDLINGER TOR
MUNICH / HOTEL COCOON STACHUS
NUREMBERG / ART BUSINESS HOTEL
SANKT ENGLMAR / BERGHOTEL MAIBRUNN
ST. PETER ORDING / STRANDGUT RESORT
STUTTGART / V8 HOTEL
TIMMENDORFER STRAND / SAND
TIMMENDORFER STRAND/NIENDORF / SEEHUUS
/ HOTELS IN THIS ISSUE /
AUSTRIA / SALZBURG
ARTHOTEL BLAUE GANS
Page: 21
TYROL / SERFAUS
ALFA HOTEL
Page: 25
SALZBURG / SAALBACH
HINTERGLEMM
ALPIN JUWEL
Page: 24
BAVARIA / SANKT ENGLMAR
BERGHOTEL MAIBRUNN
Page: 25
SWITZERLAND / ZERMATT
HOTEL MATTERHORN FOCUS
Page: 24
AUSTRIA / VIENNAHOLLMANN BELETAGEPage: 13 AUSTRIA / SALZBURGHOTEL VILLA AUERSPERGPage:13
STYRIA / SCHLADMINGSTADTHOTEL BRUNNERPage: 21
SPAIN / TENERIFE
BAOBAB SUITES
Page: 20 ITALY / FLORENCE
HOME HOTEL FLORENCEPage: 20
ITALY / SARDINIA
LA COLUCCIA
Page: 21
UPPER AUSTRIA / ST. WOLFGANG
CORTISEN AM SEE
Page: 10/11
SALZBURG / SAALBACH HINTERGLEMM
THOMSN-ROCK.HOTEL
Page: 10/11/21
UPPER AUSTRIA / MONDSEE
IRIS PORSCHE HOTEL RESTAURANT
Page: 10/11
SALZBURG / MARIA ALM HOCHKÖNIG
HOTEL EDER
Page: 10/11
VORARLBERG / MELLAU BREGENZ FOREST
SONNE LIFESTYLE RESORT
Page: 10/11/25
MALLORCA / PALMA
HOTEL TRES
Page: 12
SALZBURG / KAPRUN
LEDERER’S LIVING
Page: 10/11
SALZBURG / BRAMBERG AM WILDKOGELWILDKOGEL RESORT
Page: 10/11
TYROL / ACHENKIRCH
DAS KRONTHALER
Page: 7/10/11 TYROL / FISS
ALPSLODGE – LIFE.STYLE.HOTEL.FISSPage: 10/11/24
UPPER AUSTRIA / HALLSTATT
HALLSTATT HIDEAWAY
Page: 7

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