Seevilla Altaussee
3rd Place: A prime spot with a lifestyle. The location of the enchanting lakeside villa right on the shore of Lake Altaussee is truly unique. Here, nestled between the mountains and the lake, inspiration meets indulgence.
During the monarchy, discerning travellers discovered the Ausseerland region, and it swiftly became a magnet for artists and writers. They still arrive today, seeking peace and quiet and finding inspiration for writing, composing, and painting. Altaussee once served as a temporary home for Adalbert Stifter, Theodor Herzl, Sigmund Freud, and Johannes Brahms. Numerous letters, stories, plays, and novels were composed here by celebrated minds. At the family-run Seevilla, this tradition greets you at every turn.
Views Indeed, each of the 59 rooms—especially the suites—commands a 180-degree panorama of Altaussee, the Loser, and the Trisselwand. The spacious villa rooms exude timeless elegance with modern interior accents and natural cotton fabrics in colours typical of the region, which add cheerful splashes of colour to the bright ambiance—perfect for the night ahead in the large, cozy, soft bed.
A stay here is an experience in every season. However, a vacation in Ausseerland offers a special treat when nature slows its pace: fall, in particular, is the perfect time for relaxation. It’s a mystical season when wisps of fog shroud the lakeshore and you seek cozy spots for “me time” and enjoyable moments together. It’s a retreat into a time of tranquility, carried by the changing of the seasons, that brings your own rhythm into harmony. A little later, in winter, the snow-covered landscape offers even more of nature’s boundless beauty. In Ausseerland, the quality of “having time” is especially exquisite in cooler temperatures, and guests recharge their energy at the Seevilla Spa retreat.
Brings People Together
Diverse and delightfully colorful
the Seevilla kitchen team led by Roland Wechselberger showcases regional specialties on the plate. Two menus are available daily—one is internationally inspired, the other skillfully Austrian. Vegetarian alternatives are gladly provided. Seasonal highlights, such as special Austrian evenings or the game and goose dinners, are particularly popular. There’s one item that’s rarely missing from the menu: char. The lake’s climate gives it its size, and the abundance of plankton gives its flesh a delicate pink color, which is seasoned with rock salt from local salt mines. Whether pan-fried, smoked, marinated, or simply served fresh and natural—char combines tradition with culinary artistry. Another hidden gem is the homemade Seevilla gingerbread, prepared according to a traditional recipe—perfect for taking home or giving as a gift.
Each morning on the lake is singularly enchanting. The “Plätte” breakfast ensures a particularly delightful start to the day. The “Plätte” is a handcrafted, flat wooden boat traditionally used for fishing and transporting salt. Even today, the boatman navigates the “Plätte” across the lake during every breakfast. While guests savour regional delicacies, the boatman regales them with anecdotes. Photos: Seevilla Altaussee
Rooms with History and
Views Indeed, each of the 59 rooms—especially the suites—commands a 180-degree panorama of Altaussee, the Loser, and the Trisselwand. The spacious villa rooms exude timeless elegance with modern interior accents and natural cotton fabrics in colours typical of the region, which add cheerful splashes of colour to the bright ambiance—perfect for the night ahead in the large, cozy, soft bed.
Losing Yourself in the Blue of the Lake
A stay here is an experience in every season. However, a vacation in Ausseerland offers a special treat when nature slows its pace: fall, in particular, is the perfect time for relaxation. It’s a mystical season when wisps of fog shroud the lakeshore and you seek cozy spots for “me time” and enjoyable moments together. It’s a retreat into a time of tranquility, carried by the changing of the seasons, that brings your own rhythm into harmony. A little later, in winter, the snow-covered landscape offers even more of nature’s boundless beauty. In Ausseerland, the quality of “having time” is especially exquisite in cooler temperatures, and guests recharge their energy at the Seevilla Spa retreat.
Cuisine That
Brings People Together
:
Diverse and delightfully colorful
,
the Seevilla kitchen team led by Roland Wechselberger showcases regional specialties on the plate. Two menus are available daily—one is internationally inspired, the other skillfully Austrian. Vegetarian alternatives are gladly provided. Seasonal highlights, such as special Austrian evenings or the game and goose dinners, are particularly popular. There’s one item that’s rarely missing from the menu: char. The lake’s climate gives it its size, and the abundance of plankton gives its flesh a delicate pink color, which is seasoned with rock salt from local salt mines. Whether pan-fried, smoked, marinated, or simply served fresh and natural—char combines tradition with culinary artistry. Another hidden gem is the homemade Seevilla gingerbread, prepared according to a traditional recipe—perfect for taking home or giving as a gift.
Each morning on the lake is singularly enchanting. The “Plätte” breakfast ensures a particularly delightful start to the day. The “Plätte” is a handcrafted, flat wooden boat traditionally used for fishing and transporting salt. Even today, the boatman navigates the “Plätte” across the lake during every breakfast. While guests savour regional delicacies, the boatman regales them with anecdotes. Photos: Seevilla Altaussee
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