PAID CONTENT FOR HOTEL POST AM SEE
PAID CONTENT FOR HOTEL POST AM SEE
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Hotel Post am See SALZKAMMERGUT LAKE DISTRICT, AUSTRIA
HOTEL POST AM SEE OFFERS A SERENE GETAWAY TO AUSTRIA’S SALZKAMMERGRUT — A REGION OF EMERALD LAKES AND ALPINE PEAKS AND FORESTS
In the heart of Austria, between Salzburg and Vienna, the Salzkammergut Lake District unfolds as a spectacular and varied landscape. With 76 lakes amid alpine peaks and forests, the region has inspired artists for centuries. Its name recalls the salt-mining heritage that shaped local prosperity and culture. Lake Traunsee, Austria’s deepest at 627ft, lies
on the southern edge of the Salzkammergut, where mountains plunge into the water. Its surface shifts from emerald green to steel blue, offering tranquillity and adventure. Since the 19th century, sailing regattas have taken place here. Today, the lake is equally renowned among kitesurfers, swimmers and sailors. On its western shore, the village of Traunkirchen
occupies a peninsula once dominated by a Benedictine convent. Narrow lanes wind past chapels and lakeside terraces, while the cloister courtyard preserves centuries of heritage. From this quiet base, travellers are within easy reach of the region’s icons, including Hallstatt with its
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UNESCO-listed salt mines, Bad Ischl, the imperial summer retreat of Empress Elisabeth, and the Attersee Lake, where Gustav Klimt painted his luminous lakescapes. Despite this, Traunkirchen still feels distanced from mass tourism.
Tradition & transformation Overlooking Traunkirchen’s main square stands Hotel Post am See, a property whose story spans nearly seven centuries. Once a monastic tavern, the hotel was reinterpreted in 2024 through a bold architectural project by Arkan Zeytinoglu Architects and Hinterwirth Architects. The original structure includes a reception area, the Belétage bar and restaurant and the historic Poststube 1327 restaurant. Alongside it, the modern Freigeist wing houses 40 rooms and suites, a Rooftop BergSPA and a Relax & Glow lounge. This duality reflects the ethos of the Gröller
family, who have run the hotel for three generations. Their approach balances heritage with a cosmopolitan outlook, creating a hotel that’s
both traditional and modern. Across 61 rooms and suites, interiors feature Viennese cane furniture, hand-knotted rugs, violet-hued chandeliers and bespoke details. Each frames mountain or lake views, keeping the landscape central.
Culinary universe Culinary culture is a defining element of both the hotel and the wider region. Executive chef Lukas Nagl — whose restaurant Bootshaus at Das Traunsee has garnered a Michelin star, a Green star and four Gault-Millau toques — defines the philsophy. His approach embraces complete product use, from lake fish to seasonal produce sourced through long-standing partnerships with regional farmers and artisans. Even fish bones find a second life as an artisanal fish sauce, created in collaboration with LUVI Fermente, a process that embodies both sustainability and creativity. There are three dining venues. Poststube 1327
offers refined tavern classics, while Belétage dedicates an entire floor to a kitchen-dining
experience, with an open wood-fire kitchen with a dining counter and a contemporary bar with seasonal concepts and adjoining spaces overlooking the lake. There’s also the nearby Bootshaus, which delivers award-winning fine dining at the water’s edge.
Experiences & wellbeing The defining feature of Hotel Post am See is its emphasis on curated experiences. Beyond architecture and cuisine, the property fosters immersion in wellbeing, nature and culture. The seasonal in-house programme sets the rhythm of each stay: yoga and breathwork, cacao ceremonies, ice bathing in Lake Traunsee and even creative culinary workshops, such as The Fisherman & the Cook, which is led and taught by local fishermen. There’s also mixology classes led by Marcus Volsa at the Belétage bar. Exclusive Experiences include a hot air balloon
flight over the Salzkammergut, fishing on Lake Traunsee, surfing at Ebensee’s artificial river wave, canyoning in alpine gorges and retro boat
rides. There’s also plätten rides — traditional flat- bottomed boats once used to transport wood and salt — with host Wolfgang Gröller himself. Wellbeing at the resort is interpreted broadly.
At the Rooftop BergSPA, the infinity pool seems to merge with the horizon, while saunas, a steam bath and relaxation spaces offer calm. Guided sunrise yoga, meditation and sound healing help guests balance both body and mind.
A gateway to the heart of the Lake District Hotel Post am See unites the elements that define the Salzkammergut: natural beauty, cultural heritage, culinary excellence and lived tradition with a cosmopolitan flair. It places travellers within reach of world-
renowned highlights while anchoring them in an authentic atmosphere. Whether through balloon flights, plätten rides
with the host, shared meals at the Belétage or quiet moments in the Rooftop BergSPA, the property offers immersion into the essence of a region where salt, water and culture meet.
DON’T MISS Take a plätten ride with host Wolfgang Gröller to learn about centuries of tradition
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KEY FACILITIES • Rooftop BergSPA with infinity pool • Belétage — culinary living room & bar • Poststube 1327 restaurant • 61 design-led rooms
KEY ACTIVITIES • Fishing on Lake Traunsee • Yoga, breathwork, Pilates & cacao ceremonies
• Hot air balloon ride over the Salzkammergut Lake District • Ice bathing in Lake Traunsee
GET IN TOUCH
hotel-post-traunkirchen.at T: +43 7617 2307 E:
post@groellerhospitality.com
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