Fascinating hidden gems at your luxury castle hotel

A bygone era

The foyer on the first floor is part of the ‘original’ Schloss Mittersill. It particularly impresses with its furniture from the early 19^th century. The niches have stunning views of the surrounding mountains, inviting you to linger and dream. The first floor is an ideal photo motif and serves as an incomparable backdrop for photo shoots, especially for weddings and special celebrations.

The foyer leads to special suites, such as the bridal suite of Queen Juliana. The Dutch queen spent her honeymoon at Schloss Mittersill in February 1937 with her new husband, Prince Bernhard. You can also access the tower suite (‘Turmsuite’), our fairytale suite. It is located in the castle tower and has direct access to the panoramic terrace of our luxury castle hotel.

15^th century fortifications

The fortified tower and battlements are part of the west wing of the castle and date back to the 15^th century. They were used to guard the castle and you can still see some of the shooting holes in the walls.

The battlements are located directly above the chapel and offer wonderful views of Salzburg’s Upper Pinzgau region and the surrounding mountains of the Hohe Tauern. Come away from the hustle and bustle, enjoy the silence, and linger for a moment. In the evening we like to appreciate these historical features with an aperitif after one of our castle tours, because who doesn’t enjoy ending an evening with a delightful drink, a contemplative atmosphere, and breathtaking views of the surroundings?

Fascinating masonry

A place for delightful evenings or a special glass of wine – you will certainly want to linger here a little longer. Historic arches, an open fireplace, a large table with a heavy top – all conducive to an inviting atmosphere that produces hearty laughter, good conversations, and special moments, such as celebrations, marriage proposals, or other happy events!

Our arch cellar provides a unique setting for family events or smaller corporate parties, as well as other special occasions. We regularly organize culinary evenings here, such as gourmet events or wine tastings.

It is also a special place to host a wine tasting with one of our sommeliers as a seminar highlight at Hotel Schloss Mittersill.

 Built in 1533

After the massive damage done to the castle during the Peasants’ Revolt in Pinzgau in 1525/26, the chapel was built in the southwest tower of Schloss Mittersill. The castle’s chapel is the oldest chapel building in Mittersill, and was built in 1533 after the castle was renovated. The year 1533 and the coat of arms of the Archbishop of Salzburg and Cardinal Matthäus Lang can be seen on the chapel ceiling above the door. The chapel room is in late Gothic style, noticeable in the pointed arch windows made with a fine cement casting, and the Gothic wooden altar.

It was lovingly restored and is now an ideal location for church or non-traditional wedding ceremonies for up to 70 people.

Mystical and historical

The 15^th century saw many witch trials throughout Austria and Europe. Unfortunately, Schloss Mittersill was no exception. Unpopular and disgraced women were accused of causing natural disasters by means of witchcraft. The accused were placed in the castle’s ‘Hexenkeller’ until their trial. They would be put in a cage attached to the ceiling, so they had no way of touching the ground, from which they supposedly sourced their magical powers. People believed that witches’ contact with the ground resulted in disasters such as bad weather and epidemics. Other dungeons, such as the ‘Messerturm’, were walled up in the 20^th century.

360° mountain & valley panoramic views

The Glashaus (‘glass house’) of our luxury castle hotel towers high above Mittersill, and is located above the gates with direct connection to the panoramic terrace. As such, it offers an impressive panoramic 360° view of the mountains of the Hohe Tauern and the Kitzbühel Alps.

You can enjoy the first rays of sunshine at this special place, connected to our restaurant, during your breakfast on the terrace, or while admiring the breathtaking sunset in the mountains during dinner.

The Glashaus is the perfect location for smaller parties of up to 14 people. Due to its unique location, it can only be used when the weather permits.