About this hotel
General information
Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden is a five-star hotel on the western shore of the Wörthersee, on the sunny southern side of the Alps. A turreted historic castle set in a park with a rose garden sits alongside a modern wing, and the pairing of old grandeur with contemporary architecture gives the place its particular character. The castle is also known as the filming location of “Ein Schloss am Wörthersee”.
There are 105 rooms and suites. The hotel is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and Jeunes Restaurateurs, its concierges belong to Les Clefs d’Or, and an Experience Concierge team designs tailored outings around Carinthia. Five event rooms include two combinable ballrooms totalling 410 m² with a lake-view terrace; weddings are held here, and the entire castle can be booked for exclusive use.
Location
The hotel stands in Velden am Wörthersee, Carinthia, between Klagenfurt and Villach. Klagenfurt Airport is 20 km away, Ljubljana 80 km and Venice 250 km. Velden station is 1.2 km off, with direct trains from Vienna (about 4 hours) and Salzburg (about 2 hours 45 minutes); by road Salzburg is around 2 hours and Vienna and Munich around 3.5 hours. Transfers from airports and the station can be arranged, including by Rolls-Royce, and there are helicopter landing sites nearby.
Spa
The 3,600 m² Acquapura Lake SPA sits right on the water. It has three indoor and outdoor pools, a panoramic garden, herbal and Finnish saunas, a steam bath and a gemstone steam bath, a garden sauna with a picture window over the lake, a whirlpool, an infrared cabin, a relaxation room with water loungers and a spa cinema, private spa suites with their own sauna, and a spa bistro. Sauna masters lead infusion rituals, and a broad treatment menu is offered.
Sports & leisure
- Lake-view gym with Technogym equipment, open around the clock; yoga and Pilates at the “Einatmen.Ausatmen.” studio and yoga in the spa garden
- Private tennis court in the castle gardens, with coaching on request; personal training
- TrackMan 4 golf simulator with lessons from a PGA professional; nearby clubs include Dellach, Klagenfurt-Seltenheim, Pörtschach-Moosburg, Velden-Köstenberg and Finkenstein, reachable by boat or Rolls-Royce
- Bärenbikes e-bikes, hiking and horse riding at Reiterhof Schrittwieser
- Lake outings on the hotel’s motorboat and SUP hire; sailing, diving and windsurfing, with rafting, canyoning and water skiing arranged on request
For children
There is no kids’ club, but several categories are designed with families in mind: the Junior Suites suit parents with two children, the split-level Rosengarten Suite sleeps a family of four, and the Charly Walker and Infinity suites take up to five guests.
Restaurants & bars
The kitchen, led by executive chef Daniel Gadanecz, draws on Carinthian and Alpe-Adria produce.
- Seespitz Restaurant & Living — à la carte dining on lakeside terraces with its own boat dock; rated 91 points and three forks by Falstaff, with Japanese dishes from Vienna’s Mochi in summer
- Seespitz Lounge — cocktails and snacks by the water, with live music on some evenings
- Salons Restaurant & Atelier — a restaurant in the castle’s historic salons, also available for private events
- Castle breakfast — served in the ballroom overlooking the Wörthersee
- Schlossbar Charly Walker — creative cocktails, fine spirits and live music
- Beach Club — food and drinks by Mochi of Vienna, blending Japanese and European cooking
- Spa Bistro — light dishes made with local ingredients
Cakes, pralines and desserts come from the in-house patisserie, and vegan, gluten-free and lactose-free dishes are available on request.
Swimming
From May to mid-September the Beach Club, reserved for hotel guests, offers direct access to the lake, a heated outdoor pool, loungers and parasols, cabanas for more privacy and SUP hire. The Acquapura Lake SPA pools are open year-round.
Skiing
More than 400 slopes across ski areas in three countries lie within a short drive, and the hotel arranges transfers as well as transport and storage of equipment. Winter also brings skating on the Weissensee, the world’s largest prepared natural ice rink at up to 25 km long, and Bavarian curling in Köstenberg.
Pets
Dogs are welcome for a supplement and may join their owners in the lobby, Seespitz Restaurant & Living, Salons Restaurant & Atelier, Schlossbar Charly Walker and at breakfast (at the rear of the ballroom or on its terrace). They are not allowed in the spa or the Beach Club; other pets are accepted on request.
Rooms
The 105 rooms and suites are spread across the historic castle and the modern wing, looking out over the castle park or the Wörthersee. Interiors combine period atmosphere with contemporary comforts.
Rooms have air conditioning, a touch-panel room control, TVs in the bedroom and bathroom, free Wi-Fi and a marble bathroom with rain shower, and a swim bag with bathrobe, towels and slippers is provided for the stay.
Superior Room
In the historic building, with a king-size bed, lounge sofa and a bathroom with tub or shower; views of the rose garden or Velden. For two adults.
Superior Twin Room
Twin beds, a bathroom with tub or shower and views of the rose garden or Castle Park; some rooms have a balcony. For two adults.
Deluxe Room
In the historic or modern building, with a lounge sofa and a bathroom with tub or walk-in shower; garden, park, village or lake views, some with a balcony. For two adults.
Junior Suite Superior
Separate living and sleeping areas, a desk, a balcony with a lounger and a bathroom with tub and walk-in shower. Up to three adults or a family with two children.
Junior Suite Deluxe
A roomier suite with separate living and sleeping areas, walk-in wardrobe, desk and a balcony with two loungers; tub and walk-in shower. Up to three adults or a family with two children.
Turm Suite
Set in one of the castle towers, with a round king-size bed, walk-in wardrobe and a bathroom with tub and shower. For two adults and one child.
Seeblick Suite
A bedroom divided from the living room by French doors, walk-in wardrobe, tub and shower, and a balcony overlooking the lake. For two adults and one child.
Rosengarten Suite
A maisonette with two bedrooms, living room, private sauna, whirlpool bath and a terrace above the castle gardens. For families of up to four.
Romantik Suite
In the historic building, with a separate living room, private sauna, whirlpool bath and a large rooftop balcony facing the rose garden or park. For two adults and one child.
Schloss Suite
In the historic building: bedroom behind French doors, living room, walk-in wardrobe, tub and walk-in shower; some are laid out over two levels with stairs. Up to three adults or a family of four.
Charly Walker Suite
A barrier-free suite with two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and lake-view balcony, plus living room, dining area and walk-in wardrobe. Up to five guests.
Infinity Suite
In the modern building, with two en-suite bedrooms, living room, dining area, library with desk, whirlpool and a large lake-view balcony. Up to five guests.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.