Schloss Leonstain

The Schloss Leonstain, a beautiful castle hotel, is located on the busy main street of the small lake resort of Pörtschach. However, once you enter into the spacious property, you are insulated from the hustle and bustle of the town. The park-like grounds are lovely: not only is this old castle surrounded by lawns, but flower gardens are also tucked into the small courtyards where large trees, walkways, and ivory-colored walls please the eye. In summer, chamber-music concerts are frequently given in one of the courtyards. The reception area is light and airy with beautiful antiques. The dining room is also very attractive, with vaulted ceilings, Oriental carpets, and high-backed upholstered chairs. Most important, the food is rated among the best in Austria. The guestrooms have been refurbished and are charming. One of my favorites, the Johannes Brahms room (where Brahms supposedly stayed), is romantically furnished in antiques. Schloss Leonstain is across the street from the lake and has its own private lakeside park where towels, lockers, lounge chairs, and small boats are available for the use of guests, along with a small restaurant. From the hotel it is also an easy walk to the pier where you can board one of the ferries that circle the lake.

Enjoy the uniquely romantic and historical setting here at the over 500 years-old Schloss Leonstain. The famous composer, Johannes Brahms, also found a quiet refuge here at the castle, where he actually wrote both his violin concerto and the 2nd symphony.

SCHLOSS LEONSTAIN is located at the entrance to Pörtschach, a tradition-rich and lively resort town on Lake Wörthersee. The castle itself is about as old as the New World – built in 1492, the same year in which America was discovered, captivating visitors to this day with its unique atmosphere.

ROOMS, MAISONETTES and SUITES in the castle and in the garden villa, designed with loving attention to detail, bringing together abbey-style, Biedermeier and country elegance.

We also boast the multiple-award-winning kitchens of the Restaurant LEON, recipient of 2 “chefs’ hats” from Gault Millau, to name but one such honour. A grape vine-covered interior courtyard with a fountain and long-standing trees, a cosy Castle Bar beneath old vaulted ceilings. Culinary gourmet dinners for guests of the hotel who have booked half board.