Schloss Velden a Capella Hotel

At the most prominent location along the lakeside promenade, just a few steps from the casino, a myth has come out of its long hibernation: the legendary yellow-painted Schloss Velden.

Its noble setting is well-known as a meeting point for in-crowds far beyond Austria's borders. In a unique composition of tradition and modernity, nature and luxury, it has been possible to create a sensitive interplay of contemporary avant-garde and existing architecture at Lake Wörth.

Rooms: 105
Rate: 175 - 700 EUR

Once built as a representative aristocratic residence in the Alpine hinterland, prized among Europe's elite as a sumptuous summer retreat, the famed Schloss Velden has undergone a marvelous metamorphosis. Completed in 1607 as a private chateau, the property later became one of Europe's grandest hotels, serving uninterrupted style for a century until 1991.

Today, Capella Schloss Velden is a luxury resort reborn, offering exceptional service and a year-round haven for the discerning. Known worldwide for its famous goldenrod yellow hue, Schloss Velden sits regally at the tip of the majestic Lake Woerth (Wörthersee) in Carinthia – an idyll displaying its magic anew in every season.

Each guest room and residence, designed by the internationally renowned design company Hotel Interior Design (HID), boasts exceptional views of the gardens, Lake Wörth (Wörthersee) and/or the Alps.

Schloss Velden offers fine gourmet dining as well as the casual atmosphere of the lakeside restaurant to cater to guests' tastes during their stay.
Other favorite gathering spots are the relaxing Beach Club and the sophisticated Schloss Bar with its walk-in wine cellar, adjacent tasting room and Schloss Bräu, which is locally brewed and bottled for Schloss Velden.

Just a few hours' drive from Vienna, Milan, Munich and Salzburg, Capella Schloss Velden is a favoured retreat of affluent travellers.

The area is often referred to as the "Austrian Riviera" thanks to its location on the largest and warmest Alpine lake in Europe, offering water activities, fine dining and numerous entertainment options. The surrounding Carinthia region is ideal for year-round activities, such as horseback riding, golfing, mountain climbing, hiking and skiing.

Vienna is 345 kilometres away (about a 3-hour drive), Ljubljana is 107 kilometres away (about 1 hour 20 minutes), and Klagenfurt Airport is 30 kilometres away (about 25 minutes).

From Klagenfurt Airport:
Take the motorway A2 in the direction of Villach, Italy, Slovenia for about 9 km.
Follow the sign Villach - Pörtschach Ost and continue on the A2 for about 13 km.
Leave the A2 at the exit Velden Ost. Take the B83, called Klagenfurterstraße, in the direction of Velden. Follow the B83 for 1.5 km.
Leave the B83 at the Karawankenplatz. Take the second exit in the direction of Wörthersee.

From the north/south:
Take the motorway A10 in the direction of Slovenia (coming from the north) or in the direction of Salzburg (coming from the south). At Knoten Villach, change onto the A2 in the direction of Klagenfurt.
Leave the A2 at the exit Velden Ost. Take the B83, called Klagenfurterstraße, in the direction of Velden. Follow the B83 for 1.5 km. Leave the B83 at the Karawankenplatz. Take the second exit in the direction of Wörthersee.

From the west/east:
Take the A2 in the direction of Klagenfurt (coming from the west) or in the direction of Villach (coming from the east). Leave the A2 at the exit Velden Ost. Take the B83, called Klagenfurterstraße, in the direction of Velden. Follow the B83 for 1.5 km. Leave the B83 at the Karawankenplatz. Take the second exit in the direction of Wörthersee.