THE LUXURY OF THE MOMENT, the beauty of nature, the relaxed atmosphere, being pampered...
- 26 Rooms
- from 24 m² in the hotel; from 36 m² in the castle Size
- 63 Maximum number of guests
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SPECIAL OFFERS 2026:
Stay 2 nights or more: receive 10% off the daily rate,
stay 3 nights or more: receive 15% off the daily rate.
Discount will be credited on-site
The natural paradise at 1000m above sea level
Opening Hours 2026:
May 21 to September 27
The landscape with the Samaranger and Fernstein lakes is one of the most extraordinary natural beauties of Tyrol. The romantic islands, the quiet forests and the clear mountain creeks were voted the most beautiful places in Tyrol by the viewers of the Austrian Broadcasting Corporation ORF.
High above the emerald-green Fernstein Lake rises the privately managed Schloss Fernstein—a setting scarcely more impressive than one could imagine. First documented in 1519, the castle served for centuries as a popular hunting lodge and welcomed numerous distinguished guests, including Sigismund “the Rich in Coins,” Emperor Maximilian I and many other notable figures of their time.
Around 1720, the castle was adorned with particularly exquisite stucco work featuring intricately designed fruit garlands. In the framed central cartouche, a crowned Madonna of the Protective Mantle with a double-headed eagle is depicted, watching protectively over Schloss Fernstein and the city of Innsbruck. This Baroque ensemble is complemented by two portrait medallions of Emperor Joseph I and his consort Amalia of Brunswick-Lüneburg.
Today, the owning family, together with their team, ensures the well-being of their guests. Here, body, mind, and soul find an ideal place for regeneration. The fresh mountain air invigorates, the impressive natural surroundings inspire, and the idyllic lawns provide space for rest and relaxation.
The elegant castle has found a new life as an exceptionally welcoming destination and today presents itself as a particularly comfortable hotel. Enjoy 8 elegant suites in the castle and 18 lovingly designed hotel rooms offering 4-star comfort in a setting rich with tradition.
We look forward to your visit.
Note on accessibility – outside the season:
Our office ist staffed Monday to Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
On Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, it remains closed.
Arrival: from 15:00
Departure: until 11:00
Cancellation terms:
Free cancellation up to 5 days before planned arrival date,
50% of the booked service between the 4th day and 3rd day before
arrival
70% of the booked services from the 2nd day before arrival
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Amalia of Brunswick Suite
Apartment with double bed and sitting area, total area 36 m², mountain view towards AlpleskopfLuxurious furnishings with four-poster bed and antique furniture, comfortable kitchen with refrigerator
For 1-2 guests, quiet room
NO lift due to listed building status: accommodation accessible via stairs
Your elegant apartment features:
Double bed 180 x 200 cm, unobstructed mountain view, bath/WC, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, flat-screen TV, WiFi, radio/CD player.
Umbrella, safe, Nespresso coffee machine & kettle
Pets are warmly welcome (for an additional fee).
You have these benefits at no extra charge:
A large bottle of mineral water in your room upon arrival, free use of our rowing boats and pedal boats, free access to the sunbathing lawns reserved for you by the lake for undisturbed relaxation in the midst of nature (beach towels available at reception), free guest parking directly at the resort.
Also included for stays of 2 nights or more:
• Relaxing sauna sessions at Villa Lorea (just a 5-minute walk away)
• Diving in our emerald green private lakes
King Ferdinand I Suite
Apartment with double bed and sitting area, total area 37 m², lake view, luxurious furnishings in Baroque style, comfortable kitchen with refrigerator.For 1-2 guests, quiet room
NO lift due to listed building status: accommodation accessible via stairs
Your elegant apartment features:
Double bed 180 x 200 cm, unobstructed mountain and lake view, bath/WC, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, flat-screen TV, WiFi, radio/CD player.
Umbrella, safe, Nespresso coffee machine & kettle
Pets are warmly welcome (for an additional fee).
You have these benefits at no extra charge:
A large bottle of mineral water in your room upon arrival, free use of our rowing boats and pedal boats, free access to the sunbathing lawns reserved for you by the lake for undisturbed relaxation in the midst of nature (beach towels available at reception), free guest parking directly at the resort.
Also included for stays of 2 nights or more:
• Relaxing sauna sessions at Villa Lorea (just a 5-minute walk away)
• Diving in our emerald green private lakes
Eleanor of Scotland Suite
Apartment with double bed, total area 50 m², panoramic view of the lake and Alpleskopf mountainLuxurious furnishings with antique furniture in Baroque and Renaissance style
Comfortable kitchen with refrigerator
For 1-2 guests, quiet room
NO lift due to listed building status: accommodation accessible via stairs
Your elegant apartment features:
1 double bed (180 x 200 cm), panoramic view, bath/WC, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, flat-screen TV, WiFi, radio/CD player.
Umbrella, safe, Nespresso coffee machine & kettle
Pets are warmly welcome (for an additional fee).
You have these benefits at no extra charge:
A large bottle of mineral water in your room upon arrival, free use of our rowing boats and pedal boats, free access to the sunbathing lawns reserved for you by the lake for undisturbed relaxation in the midst of nature (beach towels available at reception), free guest parking directly at the resort.
Also included for stays of 2 nights or more:
• Relaxing sauna sessions at Villa Lorea (just a 5-minute walk away)
• Diving in our emerald green private lakes
Count Meinhard II Suite
Apartment with double bed and extra bed, mountain view & view of the castle towers1 living space – 2 floors with a total of 51m², luxurious furnishings in Renaissance and Rococo style
Comfortable kitchen with refrigerator
For 1-3 guests, quiet room
NO lift due to listed building status: accommodation accessible via stairs
Your elegant apartment features:
1 double bed (180 x 200 cm), 1 sofa bed (90 x 200 cm), unobstructed mountain view, bath/WC, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, flat-screen TV, WiFi, radio/CD player.
Umbrella, safe, Nespresso coffee machine & kettle
Pets are warmly welcome (for an additional fee).
You have these benefits at no extra charge:
A large bottle of mineral water in your room upon arrival, free use of our rowing boats and pedal boats, free access to the sunbathing lawns reserved for you by the lake for undisturbed relaxation in the midst of nature (beach towels available at reception), free guest parking directly at the resort.
Also included for stays of 2 nights or more:
• Relaxing sauna sessions at Villa Lorea (just a 5-minute walk away)
• Diving in our emerald green private lakes
Emperor Joseph I Suite
Apartment with double bed, total area 54 m², magnificent south-facing view of Fernsteinsee lake and west-facing view of Alpleskopf mountain and the castle towers.Luxurious furnishings with baroque stucco ceiling from around 1720 and antique furniture
Comfortable kitchen with refrigerator
For 1-2 guests, quiet room
NO lift due to listed building status: accommodation accessible via stairs
Your tasteful room features:
Double bed 180 x 200 cm, panoramic view: lake & Alpleskopf, bath/WC, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, flat-screen TV,
Wi-Fi, radio/CD player, umbrella, safe, Nespresso coffee machine & kettle
Pets are unfortunately NOT allowed here.
You have these benefits at no extra charge:
A large bottle of mineral water in your room upon arrival, free use of our rowing boats and pedal boats, free access to the sunbathing lawns reserved for you by the lake for undisturbed relaxation in the midst of nature (beach towels available at reception), free guest parking directly at the resort.
Also included for stays of 2 nights or more:
• Relaxing sauna sessions at Villa Lorea (just a 5-minute walk away)
• Diving in our emerald green private lakes
Emperor Maximilian I Suite
Suite with a double bed and a double sofa bed, panoramic view of the lake and mountains, 2 floors with a total of 65 m², luxurious furnishings with antique furnitureComfortable kitchen with refrigerator
For 2-4 guests, quiet room
NO lift due to listed building status: accommodation accessible via stairs
Your elegant apartment features:
1 double bed 180 x 200 cm, 1 double sofa bed 180 x 200 cm, panoramic view: lake & Alpleskopf, bath/WC, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, 2 x flat-screen TV,
Wi-Fi, radio/CD player, umbrella, safe, Nespresso coffee machine & kettle
Pets are warmly welcome (for an additional fee).
You have these benefits at no extra charge:
A large bottle of mineral water in your room upon arrival, free use of our rowing boats and pedal boats, free access to the sunbathing lawns reserved for you by the lake for undisturbed relaxation in the midst of nature (beach towels available at reception), free guest parking directly at the resort.
Also included for stays of 2 nights or more:
• Relaxing sauna sessions at Villa Lorea (just a 5-minute walk away)
• Diving in our emerald green private lakes
Herzog Sigmund II.
Suite with 2 separate bedrooms, 1 tower bedroom: IDEAL FOR FAMILIES, 1st bedroom = walk-through roomSouth-facing bay window with side view of the lake, luxurious furnishings in traditional rustic style
1 large luxurious living room, total area 91m²
Comfortable fitted kitchen with refrigerator
For 2–5 persons, quiet suite
NO lift due to listed building status: accommodation accessible via stairs
Your beautiful suite features:
2 double beds (180 x 200 cm), 1 single bed (90 x 200 cm), side lake view, 2 bathrooms (1 with bath/WC, 1 with shower/WC), hairdryer, complimentary toiletries.
2 x flat-screen TV, WiFi, radio/CD player, umbrella, safe, Nespresso coffee machine & kettle
Pets are warmly welcome (for an additional fee).
You have these benefits at no extra charge:
A large bottle of mineral water in your room upon arrival, free use of our rowing boats and pedal boats, free access to the sunbathing lawns reserved for you by the lake for undisturbed relaxation in the midst of nature (beach towels available at reception), free guest parking directly at the resort.
Also included for stays of 2 nights or more:
• Relaxing sauna sessions at Villa Lorea (just a 5-minute walk away)
• Diving in our emerald green private lakes
King Ludwig II Suite
Suite with 2 separate bedrooms + 1 tower bedroom, south-facing bay window with partial lake view1 large living room, total area 107 m², luxurious furnishings in Baroque and Renaissance style
Comfortable large fitted kitchen with refrigerator
For 2–5 persons, quiet suite
NO lift due to listed building status: accommodation accessible via stairs
Your beautiful suite features:
2 double beds (180 x 200 cm), 1 single bed (90 x 200 cm), side lake view, 2 bathrooms (1 with bath/WC, 1 with shower/WC), hairdryer, complimentary toiletries.
3 x flat-screen TV, WiFi, radio/CD player, umbrella, safe, Nespresso coffee machine & kettle
Pets are warmly welcome (for an additional fee).
You have these benefits at no extra charge:
A large bottle of mineral water in your room upon arrival, free use of our rowing boats and pedal boats, free access to the sunbathing lawns reserved for you by the lake for undisturbed relaxation in the midst of nature (beach towels available at reception), free guest parking directly at the resort.
Also included for stays of 2 nights or more:
• Relaxing sauna sessions at Villa Lorea (just a 5-minute walk away)
• Diving in our emerald green private lakes
Bed-sitting room in the hotel
Your sunny, light-filled room with elegant wooden flooring invites you to relax. Custom-made furniture upholstered in the finest nappa leather, charming retro elements and stylish oil paintings in a vintage look give the room a unique, cosy character.For 1-3 persons
Room size: 30-36 m² with fully glazed loggia
Your tasteful room features:
Double bed 180 x 200 cm, 1 sofa bed 185 x 120 cm, air conditioning, low-noise fresh air ventilation, fully glazed loggia, unobstructed mountain or lake view, shower/WC, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, flat-screen TV, WiFi, radio/CD player, umbrella, safe, minibar (unfilled), Nespresso coffee machine & kettle.
The room is accessible by lift.
Pets are warmly welcome (for an additional fee).
You have these benefits at no extra charge:
A large bottle of mineral water in your room upon arrival, free use of our rowing boats and pedal boats, free access to the sunbathing lawns reserved for you by the lake for undisturbed relaxation in the midst of nature (beach towels available at reception), free guest parking directly at the resort.
Also included for stays of 2 nights or more:
• Relaxing sauna sessions at Villa Lorea (just a 5-minute walk away)
• Diving in our emerald green private lakes
Junior Suite in the hotel, Empress Sisi Suite
Your sunny, light-filled room with elegant wooden flooring invites you to relax. Custom-made furniture upholstered in the finest nappa leather, charming retro elements and stylish oil paintings in a vintage look give the room a unique, cosy character.For 1-3 persons
Room size: 50 m² with fully glazed loggia + terrace 35 m² - on the 1st floor of the hotel
Your tasteful room features:
Double bed 180 x 200 cm, 1 sofa bed 90 x 200 cm, air conditioning, fully glazed loggia, unobstructed mountain or lake view, shower/WC, hairdryer, complimentary toiletries, flat-screen TV, WiFi, radio/CD player, umbrella, safe, minibar (unfilled), Nespresso coffee machine & kettle.
The room is accessible by lift.
Pets are unfortunately NOT allowed here.
You have these benefits at no extra charge:
A large bottle of mineral water in your room upon arrival, free use of our rowing boats and pedal boats, free access to the sunbathing lawns reserved for you by the lake for undisturbed relaxation in the midst of nature (beach towels available at reception), free guest parking directly at the resort.
Also included for stays of 2 nights or more:
• Relaxing sauna sessions at Villa Lorea (just a 5-minute walk away)
• Diving in our emerald green private lakes
The room/apartment/property is equipped with
- WLAN
- WLAN in the whole house
- Safe
- Heating
- Air condition
- TV, SAT
- Renovated/newly refurbished
- Balcony
- Antique furnished
- View
- In the forest
Bedroom
- Roomsize under 20m2
- Room size over 20m2
- Double bed
- Single bed
- Multi-bed room
- Linen
- Extra cushions and blankets
- Baby cot
- Writing desk
- Electric kettle/Coffee machine
- Room service daily
- Room cleaning on request
Bathroom
- Shower
- Bathtub
- WC
- Towels
- Hairdryer
- Cosmetic products
Culinary
- Restaurant
- Breakfast
- Food from our own organic farm
- Products of our own farm
- Local products
Garden
- Sunbathing area
- Sunbed
- Sauna
- Terrace
- Pool-Badetücher
Children
- Playground
- Children's high chair
Kitchen
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Stove
- Fridge
Others
- not barrier-free
- Non Smoking
- Pets welcome with extra cleaning fee
- Forest experience
- attached farm
- Parking area
In the surrounding area
- Mountainbike/Cycling
- Lake
- Hike
- Culture
- Riding
- Golf
- Tennis
Payment
- Online payment/credit card
History
Already a popular place to rest with the Romans
As early as Roman times, an important road connection ran over the Fernpass. Even then, there was an opportunity to rest and change horses at the ideally located Fernsteinsee. The remains of this Roman road are still visible to this day. In the Middle Ages, the Fernpaß road was also one of the most important trade routes from Germany to Italy.
The oldest part of the castle is first mentioned in the 12th century. In 1288 Vernstein (also called Stein am Fern) was built as a sovereign fortification. In 1451, Duke Sigmund had the original complex generously extended and a castle chapel built at the same time. In 1543, the road was relocated and now ran directly under the Klausen building. In 1552 Fernstein defended itself against the Elector Moritz of Saxony, who is said to have been held up here for 36 hours. Fernstein Castle was given a ceiling with several portraits and beautiful stucco work on its second upper floor in 1720-1725. The portraits show Emperor Joseph I with his wife Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg.
In 1780, the castle and its lands became private property and have since formed a single unit as Hotel Schloss Fernsteinsee.
In 1478, Duke Sigmund der Münzreiche had a hunting lodge built for himself in the Gothic style with four corner towers on the island located in Lake Fernstein. The hunting lodge soon became his favourite place to stay.
In the 16th century, the hunting lodge became inaccessible. From then on, Fernstein Castle was used as the residence of the ducal castle custodian.
The Castle
The oldest part of the castle is first mentioned in the 12th century. In 1288 Vernstein (also called Stein am Fern) was built as a sovereign fortification. In 1451, Duke Sigmund had the original complex generously extended and a castle chapel built at the same time. In 1543, the road was relocated and now ran directly under the Klausen building. In 1552 Fernstein defended itself against the Elector Moritz of Saxony, who is said to have been held up here for 36 hours. Fernstein Castle was given a ceiling with several portraits and beautiful stucco work on its second upper floor in 1720-1725. The portraits show Emperor Joseph I with his wife Amalie of Brunswick-Lüneburg.
In 1780, the castle and its lands became private property and have since formed a single unit as Hotel Schloss Fernsteinsee.
History of Sigmundburg Castle
In 1478, Duke Sigmund der Münzreiche had a hunting lodge built for himself in the Gothic style with four corner towers on the island located in Lake Fernstein. The hunting lodge soon became his favourite place to stay.
In the 16th century, the hunting lodge became inaccessible. From then on, Fernstein Castle was used as the residence of the ducal castle custodian.
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Location
Schloss Fernsteinsee
A-6465 Nassereith, Fernstein 475
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