--- title: 'History & Background | Adults Only Hotel Winzer' url: 'https://www.hotel-winzer.at/en/cosy-hotel/hosts-history/' description: 'Hosts of the Hotel Winzer ❤️ An adults-only hideaway with a heart ✔ Generations of hospitality ✔ A passion for indulgence & an eye for the extraordinary.' date: '2026-03-23' modified: '2026-03-25' lastUpdated: '2026-04-08' type: website site: 'Hotel Winzer' --- # History & Background | Adults Only Hotel Winzer Hosts & History Our roots ========= Behind the Winzer stands a family that has been in the hospitality business for three generations. What began as a small guesthouse has grown into a [4\*S adults-only cosy hotel](https://www.hotel-winzer.at/en/). It has flourished through courage, passion and a focus on what really matters. Today, the Winzer is synonymous with tranquillity, indulgence and togetherness. It is run by a family that thinks ahead and a team that makes this warmth truly felt. ![The Winzer host family at the Winzer Adults-Only Hotel](https://www.hotel-winzer.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/f/csm_gastgeber-adults-only-hotel-winzer-01_081aca0b2d.jpg) Your hosts – The Winzers ------------------------ Five decades. One family. One house. Run with love. Lived in peace. A journey through the history of the hotel… ------------------------------------------- ### The early years: 1969–2004 - **1969 A plot of land with a vision** Walter and Elfriede Winzer purchase an idyllic plot of land near Lake Attersee – laying the foundations for what would later become a bed and breakfast and today’s hotel. - **1971 Opening of the bed and breakfast** The Winzer bed and breakfast opens its doors – initially with 12 rooms and plenty of personal hospitality. - **1972–1975 First extensions** Construction of storage rooms and garages, as well as an extension to 24 rooms. The first indoor swimming pool is also built. - **1976–1977 Leisure & Socialising** Construction of two bowling alleys and an English-style bar, which was named Austria’s most beautiful bar in 1977. A café is added to the north side. - **1978–1988 Modernisation & Growth** Continuous construction of new rooms, ongoing modernisation, expansion of the restaurant and kitchen, and installation of the first passenger lift. - **1989–1991 Infrastructure & Expansion** Modernisation of the indoor swimming pool, purchase of additional land and construction of a multi-storey car park. - **1992–1997 More space for guests** Enlargement of the buffet area, further room extensions on the east and west sides, and comprehensive modernisation. - **1994 The dawn of the spa concept** The first beauty and massage room is established. - **2002 Wellness taken to a new level** Construction of the new indoor swimming pool and significant expansion of the wellness area: The Winzer evolves into a wellness hotel. - **2003 Beauty on a grander scale** Expansion of the beauty department to over 20 treatment rooms. - **2004 A new ‘welcome’** New construction of the reception and the Venezia restaurant area. ### Growth & Vision: 2005–2018 - **2005–2006 The Residenz is built** Construction of the Residenz, comprising 32 Emotion and Cosy Rooms, the Emotion Spa and a natural pond. Refurbishment of the bar, the buffet area and the kitchen. - **2007 Expansion of the Gemstone Spa** Extension of the Gemstone Spa to include a brine sauna and a salt meditation room. - **2008–2010 Cosy Suites & new wellness rooms** Construction of the Cosy Suites and Cosy Dream Rooms, refurbishment of the conservatory and modernisation of the rooms in the main building, including a new lift. Complemented by sun decks and the new ‘Traumland’ relaxation room. - **2011 Boutique hotel & new infrastructure** Construction of the boutique hotel with 10 rooms and suites. Renovation of the car park decks, construction of car park deck no. 4 and fitting out of all parking levels with modern security technology. - **2012 Wellness taken to a new level** Modernisation of the wellness areas: construction of the Brine Spa, a spa suite for couples’ treatments, a Swiss stone pine meditation room and an infrared Swiss stone pine lounge. In addition, the garden and conservatory were redesigned. - **2013 New highlights for tranquillity & warmth** Redesign of the foyer and construction of the fire sauna, the ‘Himmelreich’ relaxation room, the vitality garden and the wellness reception. - **2014 Sensual ambience** Refurbishment of the reception area and construction of the new “SinnReich” restaurant area. - **2015 Glamour & indulgence** Conversion of 10 “Wolfgangsee” double rooms into glamour-style rooms. Installation of AlphaSphere loungers and brainLight chairs, as well as the construction of a salt pool with a pool bar. Additionally, installation of a goods lift for staff. - **2016 Style & atmosphere** Refurbishment of the bar and buffet area, and creation of the “Kristall-Lounge”. - **2017 Design & details** New lighting and design elements in the spa area, artistic design of the garages and installation of a smoking lounge. - **2018 Further spa highlights** Construction of a natural pool and expansion of the Brine Spa to include numerous highlights, including an event sauna, an ice cube plunge pool, an ice mist walkway, additional relaxation and quiet rooms, and an outdoor whirlpool. ### The Winzer Today: 2019–2025 - **2019 Gemstone Spa reimagined** Extensive modernisation: new ‘Zirben-Wohnzimmer’ sauna, indoor pool with lighting effects and Swarovski crystals, lavender bath, ice room, additional relaxation areas, as well as new showers, changing rooms and treatment rooms. - **2020 Refurbishment during lockdown** Refurbishment of the cosy suites and redesign of the “Venezia” restaurant area. The corridors in the main building were also refurbished. - **2021 New Emotion Rooms & Outdoor Update** Construction of the new “Emotion” double rooms and redesign of the sun deck, Sky Bar and outdoor pool. - **2022 Emotion Spa & Wellness Cinema** Construction of the wellness cinema and styling updates for the relaxation room and indoor pool in the Emotion Spa. - **2023 Fitness & Dining** Expansion of the fitness studio to two floors. Refurbishment of the “Leonardo” and “Sonnengarten” dining rooms, as well as completion of the new staff accommodation. - **2024 New interior design & energy future** Complete redesign of the Wellness Schlössl: new room categories – Spa Double Room & Spa Deluxe Double Room. Commissioning of the PV system with storage, opening of the Private Spa Villas and completion of the “Freiraum”. - **2025 Comfort for Active Guests** Construction of the Bike Box with secure storage facilities and e-bike charging stations. ![An exterior view of the Hotel Winzer from days gone by](https://www.hotel-winzer.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/a/csm_geschichte-romantisches-wellnesshotel-oesterreich-winzer-2_38603290c8.jpg) ![An earlier exterior view of the Hotel Winzer on Lake Attersee](https://www.hotel-winzer.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/9/csm_geschichte-romantisches-wellnesshotel-oesterreich-winzer-6_f7fd51db11.jpg) ![An interior view of the restaurant at the Hotel Winzer from years gone by](https://www.hotel-winzer.at/fileadmin/_processed_/3/d/csm_geschichte-romantisches-wellnesshotel-oesterreich-winzer-4_fd771f8602.jpg) ![An exterior view of the Hotel Winzer from days gone by](https://www.hotel-winzer.at/fileadmin/_processed_/e/6/csm_geschichte-romantisches-wellnesshotel-oesterreich-winzer-1_0b7a489241.jpg) ![Exterior view of the Hotel Winzer on a sunny day](https://www.hotel-winzer.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/2/csm_geschichte-romantisches-wellnesshotel-oesterreich-winzer-5_618c7aa7ce.jpg) Values & Vision ------------------- A bond that grows. Everything that makes way for it. For warmth. For authenticity. For two. [### Impressions Winzer to browse through: little insights that leave you wanting more.](https://www.hotel-winzer.at/en/cosy-hotel/videos-and-photos/) [### Winzer's Stories Stories, news and snapshots from the Adults Only Hotel.](https://www.hotel-winzer.at/en/cosy-hotel/hotel-winzer-stories/) [### Sustainability Conscious enjoyment: how we think regionally, smartly and with an eye to the future.](https://www.hotel-winzer.at/en/cosy-hotel/sustainability/)