THE WRANN FAMILY
Your hosts
Meet us – Renate, Katharina, Jakob, and Ingo Wrann. As hosts with a proud 200-year-old family legacy in the hotel industry, we are passionate about hospitality. We cherish personal connections with our guests, considering hospitality more than just a word; it's a tradition deeply ingrained in our family. With our inviting motto, "Welcome, lakefront bliss. Welcome to our universe," we, along with our warm team, open the doors of Seehotel Europa, inviting you to experience unforgettable moments by the shores of Lake Wörthersee.
SEEHOTEL EUROPA
Good vibes at Lake Wörthersee
Nestled by the shores of one of Austria's most beautiful lakes, Seehotel Europa allures with its unique charm. Here, the focus is on the joy of life, top-notch service, and culinary delights to provide our guests with an unforgettable escape. Seehotel Europa is more than just accommodation; it's a home by Lake Wörthersee where nature's beauty and a familial atmosphere blend seamlessly. Lake vibes, champagne, and exclusive Alpine-Adriatic delights – that's the essence of summer at Lake Wörthersee!
"Whoever comes as a guest should return as a friend and feel as if they were coming home."
– The Wrann family
WRANN HOTELS
More than 200 years of history
We look back on a rich family legacy that extends all the way back to 1787. In that year, Valentin Wrann received a pivotal authorization to provide hospitality to travellers along the Vienna-Trieste route in Velden, Carinthia. This marked the transformation of a former post station into a full-fledged hotel operation, known today as the Hotel Post in Velden. Many generations later, in 1961, Jakob Wrann Senior expanded the family's heritage with the construction of the Seehotel Europa in Velden, primarily designed for summer operations. However, the family's innovative spirit knew no boundaries: In 1973, the opening of the Hotel Bergkristall in Oberlech followed, which seamlessly integrated into the winter sports market. In the spring of 2021, the Wrann Hotels were passed on to the ninth generation of the family to carry on this cherished tradition.
FROM THE LAKE TO THE MOUNTAINS
Our winter retreat
As summer at Lake Wörthersee gradually fades, and the lake falls silent, we embark on our own winter fairy tale. Nestled in the largest ski resort in Austria, the Arlberg, lies our Hotel Bergkristall in Oberlech. Here, during the winter months, we pursue our great passion and welcome guests to a place where winter wonders come to life. From the legendary sun terrace directly to the ski slope, floating in the modern Spa Chalet in wellness heaven, or experiencing culinary delights of the highest order – that's how winter holidays are spent in the Arlberg!
OUR OWN UNIVERSE
A world full of delights
What the hotels mean to us personally? For us, the hotels have always represented the epitome of a a big family. We firmly believe that it is primarily the individuals who give a place its distinctive character, shaping it into what it has become. Hence, we hold our team and guests in high regard, maintaining a warm, personal, and familial connection. Together with our team, we invite you to immerse yourself in our own universe, which represents a unique and inspiring world for both our employees and our guests. To arrive in our little bubble means to embrace the vibrant spirit of life on-site and embark on a journey to a world full of delights and unforgettable moments.
