The history of Hotel Goldener Berg, nowadays a four star superior hotel in Oberlech, Austria starts almost 100 years ago and has been characterised by successes as well as defeats. It is a moving history, which has been kept alive across the generations, and which is still apparent and strongly felt today.
The long history of the Goldener Berg hotel in Oberlech, Austria, reaches back to the year 1430. 1926 Mr. Leopold Schneider sold the “Obere Bergalpe” to the “Hohe Welt” club, which predominantly had former officers of the K. & K. Army as its members.
It was following the forced sale by auction during autumn 1928 that the history of Hotel Goldener Berg actually begins. The Hammerbacher Family made the winning bid for what was a fairly basic building, with an open smoke room, a living room, three bedrooms, one huge hay barn and one stable, as well as two hectares of land and a small spring.
The Hammerbacher Family spent a simple, but comfortable winter with their ski-loving friends in the newly named alpine house: “Sportheim Goldener Berg” (Sport Hostel Golden Mountain). The only challenge the outdoor fans had to face: the organisation of food and products from the valley.
The construction of a cable car in 1929 was the foundation of the upturn in the hostel's fortunes. Even then the Goldener Berg was exceptional as it soon had electric light, running water and central heating.
The barn was extended, beds were purchased and a sun terrace was built. On September 4th 1930 the ground breaking for the hotel construction took place. By Christmas the new hotel in Oberlech, was fully booked with guests from all over Europe.
In the soundproof vegetable cellar of the new building the first “cellar bar” was built, which would later become world famous as the “Skiholle” (Ski Hell) and, due to the regular gigs of a three man band, had a constant inflow of patrons.
The “Goldener Berg” hotel in Oberlech, Austria, began to attract famous regular guests such as the Karajan Family.
After the Second World War the hotel in Oberlech – as opposed to the competing businesses in Lech – was denied funds from the Marshall Plan. In 1959 the German sequestration was finally lifted and mortgages were granted.
And in 1960 the hotel in Oberlech re-emerged in its full glory following a room extension and dining room enlargement.
Further building works were necessary but the financial resources of the Hammerbacher Family were limited. In Autumn 1965 the Pfefferkorns, an old Lech family, took over the hotel in Oberlech, and was able to make up for the lost war years through investment as well as hard work and commitment.
The 50th year jubilee in autumn 1978 was celebrated as an important milestone in the history of the Hotel Goldener Berg in Oberlech.
In October 2000 the senior hosts Guggy and Franz Pfefferkorn transferred the management of the “Sport Hotel Goldener Berg” into the hands of their daughter Daniela Pfefferkorn.
Constantly striving to fulfil the needs of their guests, the Pfefferkorn Family continues to live the longstanding history of this hotel in Oberlech, Austria, together with their highly focused team.
Luckily, visitors, and their wishes needs are unique. Therefore, there’s only one thing to be done – inviting them to take part in lives.
Spoiling them with whatever energy and beauty the mountains reveal.
Perfect all around: the new Chalet-Suites excite not only with their spacious room, but also with their facilities. Alpine lifestyle meets rustic comfort.
The family suites will charm with a lot of wood, natural materials and the perfectly thought through room arrangement.
The large living area also provides a tiled stove, a large eating and sitting area, a small kitchen and therewith the possibility to prepare the Babies food yourself.
The walk in closets offer a lot of space for all your mountain gear.
In this spacious suite you feel just as at home with your partner as you do with your three children.
Sleeping and living rooms are separate: spend a comfortable evening with your partner, while your children sleep next door.
The spacious bathroom offers enough space for the whole family.
At the south facing terrace you will enjoy the views into the mountains and a well chilled glass of champagne.
Spend light-hearted holidays with your partner or family – two adults and two children will feel right at home in the living and bed rooms, which are separate from each other. The modern and spacious bathroom excites tall and small.
The separate rooms make it possible for your kids to enjoy their TV programme while the parents enjoy the views on the south facing terrace to plan the next day’s adventures.
Up to six people will feel right at home at the Petersboden Suite. Two bedrooms, a spacious living room with seating corner and tiled stove, two bath rooms and the sunny balcony will ensure that tall and small enjoy their family holidays at the Arlberg in Austria.
The second bedroom has a separate shower with WC so that even a large family can take it easy in the morning.
The modern family holiday apartment in Lech, the Schneewalzer Family Apartment will give you a feeling of having arrived at home. Enjoy the first sun rays of the morning sun on your balcony, a cup of hot tea in your hands, prepared at your own holiday apartment kitchen.
The spacious family apartment at the Arlberg offers privacy for the whole family and a lot of space for playing, dreaming and relaxing.
Large family suite gives the family holiday a new dimension (up to 6 people).
The spacious living room, with tile oven, does not leave any desire unfulfilled and offers space for rest and relaxation for the whole family.
Two bedrooms give parents and children their own privacy.
Enjoy a relaxing bath after an action packed day or simply have a refreshing shower in the second bathroom.
Two separate bedrooms, a spacious living room, two baths and a balcony create a luxurious environment for your family holidays at the Arlberg in Austria.
At the Widderstein Family Suite in the mountains up to five people will find room for retreat, for playing, for chatting and dreaming.
Recreation, relaxation and blissful holiday time: the spacious Rufikopf Suite offers two people or parents with children a lot of space for wellbeing. Separate living and sleeping areas ensure that parents can follow their interests, while the kids are sleeping next door.
The modern bath room and a balcony facing south bring additional luxury at the highest level.
Enjoy your holidays in the comfortable hotel rooms in Oberlech, Austria. The Studio De Luxe Mohnenfluh will spoil you and your partner or the whole family with a modern atmosphere and a legendary, enchanting view into the surrounding mountains all around your Hotel Goldener Berg.
At night you will watch the sun disappear behind the Mohnenfluh Peak, laying its light softly across the silhouette of the mountains.
The south facing hotel rooms in Oberlech, Austria will leave nothing left to wish for during your holidays at the Arlberg Massif in Austria.
Because of the regional materials like wooden floors - walls and ceilings and the stone floor in the bath you feel especially homely. The sun flooded Studios de Luxe Madloch convince with a modern, alpine inspired furnishing.
Thanks to the sofa bed, the studio is also ideal for families with two children.
These studios located on the third floor of Hotel Goldener Berg are your perfect holiday home at the Arlberg Massif.
On the south facing balcony you can already enjoy the sun’s energy early in the morning. Because of the regional materials like wooden floors - walls and ceilings and the stone floor in the bath you feel especially homely.
Thanks to the studio couches and the separate bath and WC these suites are also best suited for small families (up to 4 people).
The Kriegerhorn Suite offers space for two adults or two parents with children their holiday home at the Arlberg Massif.
The newly designed suites convince with alpine flair: wooden walls and ceilings, natural wooden floors – its alpine living comfort at the highest level.
Separate sleeping areas create privacy for tall and small.
Look forward to light-hearted holidays at the four star superior Hotel Goldener Berg.
Two or three: it is for you to decide if you want to spend wonderful holidays in Lech with your partner or your family. On the south balcony you can enjoy the sun.
The modern double rooms at the Arlberg massif combine alpine charm and modern comfort in a perfect blend.
An extra bed quickly turns the double room into an oasis of well-being for three. The modern shower-tub invites you to enjoy a full bath or a quick, refreshing shower.
You will, of course, find the overall furnishings to be the newest state-of-the art.
Up to four people may enjoy a cosy holiday refuge at a double room Biberkopf during their holidays in Lech, Austria.
It is possible to equip the double room at the Arlberg massif with two additional extra beds. Then the spacious double room turns into a comfortable family room.
You will be enchanted by the combined shower-tub at the exclusive bathroom. On the balcony, experience the late sinking of the evening sun behind the mountain tops.
The first thing you see when you open your eyes in the morning is the marvellous view of the mountain scenery surrounding the 4-star-superior-hotel Hotel Goldener Berg.
The double room at the Arlberg massif offers sufficient space for two persons or an entire family. While parents enjoy the comfort of the spacious double bed, their children snugly snooze in cosy extra beds.
Even small mudlarks will be excited by the trendy shower-tub. On the balcony, experience the late sinking of the evening sun behind the mountain tops.
The single rooms Arlberg with a French bed do not only offer plenty of space for single travellers, but also young couples or a single parent travelling with their child.
Enjoy the fantastic view of the mountains surrounding Lech from the balcony or terrace. A comfortable lounge invites you to relax after sports & fun in the Austrian Alps.
The single room “Flühen” offers single travellers a spacious and exclusive holiday residence with a marvellous view of the Arlberg massif at the 4-star-hotel Hotel Goldener Berg. A single bed, bathroom with shower and WC and balcony or terrace offer all you need for your individual well-being.
Enjoy relaxation and peace at a small living area (couch can be made to an additional bed) after exciting hours in the pristine nature of the Arlberg massif.
If you are more inclined towards Grandma’s kitchen: Dirndlstüberl serves delicious, Austrian cuisine. Grandma’s best recipes from the old days, revamped and prepared with the best, most honest products that nature in general and the seasons give.
On the sun-terrace at Berggrill team serves delicious barbecue specialties, accompanied by fine sauces and salads and selected Austrian „Schmankerl“ – which you’ll enjoy together with a breathtaking panoramic view.
At Panorama restaurant team welcomes you to a sumptuous breakfast buffet or a multi-course menu – the pure pampering for the palate.
The doors at „Alter Goldener Berg“ gladly open for your private events, parties or weddings – with kitchen catering with a large variety of traditional, regional specialties.
The sun terrace with the stunning panorama views over the surrounding mountains and the valley is gorgeous from morning till sundown.
Once a week we heat up mountain grill.The BBQ chefs will grill your favourite meat or vegetables and serve the food with different salads, sauces and other side dishes.
Everyone who has been at the Goldener Berg Hotel can remember the breathtaking views over the landscapes.
As a guest you can enjoy the panorama while having breakfast in the morning, during lunch or an afternoon break or in the evening while enjoying your dinner.
11.30h - 17.00h
High up on the Arlberg you will enjoy Austrian specialities and traditional Austrian cuisine at the Dirndlstüberl Restaurant.
Austrian cuisine is extremely varied and multifaceted: the former crown countries of the Austrian Monarchy has left many a culinary traces in the Austrian cookbooks.
Warm dishes are available all day at this Austrian restaurant at the Arlberg.
The typical ”Wiener Schnitzel“ for instance originates from Italy and many Austrian sweets and pastries have their roots in the former Bohemia which belonged to the Habsburg Empire.
19.00h - 21.00h
Typical Austrian hospitality, warmth and comfort are the red thread that pulls through all areas at Hotel Goldener Berg, your hotel high above Lech at the Arlberg.
Whether within the charming, comfortable rooms, the lobby or at one of the four atmosphere rich restaurants: true hospitality is found everywhere at Hotel Goldener Berg and also in the gourmet kitchen.
As a guest at Hotel Goldener Berg you will have the chance to choose from two menus.
An evening menu includes five to six delicious courses each, which are created by the gourmet kitchen, with a lot of passion and dedication.
The love for regional products can truly be tasted at your hotel high above Lech at the Arlberg. Of course your very personal favourite dish will also be prepared for you, should you wish.
Enjoy the un-paralleled atmosphere at your hotel high above Lech at the Arlberg – you will feel wonderfully looked after for sure.
07.30h - 10.30h
In a stylish yet comfortable atmosphere, you will feel relaxed all around, and the dishes of the Johannestübli Restaurant, which was awarded by the famous GaultMillau restaurant guide, will taste even better.
Gourmet restaurant at the Arlberg, where a perfect selection of dishes blends into a wonderful whole.
At the Goldener Berg wine cellar in Austria you will find one of largest collections of fine and grand bottle wines, which your host has collected from the top wine regions around the globe.
Start a journey through the most beautiful and best wine regions of this world – your journey begins at the Goldener Berg wine cellar in Austria.
Here 1000 exquisite wines have found their home. Guests of Hotel Goldener Berg as well as guests coming to dine at the restaurants of Hotel Goldener Berg can enjoy a wine tasting at the famous wine cellar in Austria.
Full-bodied reds spoilt by the sun and ripened in oak barrels. Light whites with fine fruit and juicy bodies.
Pinot Noirs with a spicy bouquet. Uncomplicated, fruity and rich Chardonnays from the whole world and so much more.
The wine repertoire of Hotel Goldener Berg definitely deserves the predicate: precious.
At the Alpine Spa Goldener Berg humans and nature are united in a healthy way. Embedded in regional materials like granite and wood show the healthy philosophy in the new spa: team takes you outdoors into nature and nature indoors to you.
Enjoy the views over the soothing mountain world through the panorama windows or from the outdoor Jacuzzi.
The Almstern Skin Care Line, which was developed by your hosts to bring the natural healing powers of the Alrberg Massif closer to their guests.
Float in the fresh spring water in the pool and enjoy the charm of the landscapes and mountain world through the big glass wall at your hotel with indoor pool on the Arlberg.
Finish sauna, bio-sauna, steam bath, tepidarium and various showers are available in the sauna area.
In the Alpin Spa you will experience soothing relaxation at the highest stage.
Experienced personal trainers, physiotherapists and massagers are happy to take care of you and your individual needs in Alpin Spa.
Arlberg is one of the climbing and hiking hotspots on the Alps. Close to the Goldener Berg Hotel several climbing tours with guides and superb high alpine hikes are waiting for you. 350 km of hiking paths can be explored here. Put your hiking shoes on and off you go.
From the top of the mountain you will have views over large parts of the Alps. The Dolomite Alps in the south, the huge Swiss mountains in the west and the foothills of the Alps in the north.
Nothing satisfies an accomplished mountain biker more than the moment, when he reaches the highest point of his tour.
Guided by perfectly trained expert guides you’re sure to add a few unforgettable memories.
Make the Arlberg Massif your next destination for rock climbing.
Crystal clear water surrounded by a natural paradise unique to this world – that's what you can expect from fishing and fly fishing during your summer holidays at the Arlberg in Austria.
Building carefully and gently, carrying out but the necessary interventions into the landscape, GC Lech is a course of superlative scenic beauty.
From paragliding and tandem flights the Arlberg can be seen as the crème de la crème of destinations for your summer vacations at the Arlberg in Austria.
With the Active Inclusive Card you can use the tennis courts in Lech and Zug free of charge during your tennis holidays in Lech, Arlberg.
Activity is essential for a healthy organism – being active means living.
The idyllic natural setting of Oberlech is one of the most gorgeous spots on this earth.
GOLDENER BERG
Oberlech 1176764 Oberlech am ArlbergAustria