Amidst the lush alpine meadows and deep forests of the lower reaches of the Enns Valley lies Austria's foremost golf resort, Schloss Pichlarn. This superb complex extending over a large historical estate comprises the Pichlarn Castle, hosting a five star hotel, wellness centre, a riding club, a tennis academy and a splendid Donald Harradine championship course.

Standing on a wooded ridge dominating the golf course, Schloss Pichlarn has overlooked the peaceful scenery of the valley for over 900 years. The castle was fully restored and new wings were added, combining luxury accommodation and modern facilities with the charm and character of this ancient dwelling. All rooms are lavishly furnished and most have a balcony. The suites were appointed with antiques and period furniture, while provided with en-suite marble bathrooms and sunny balconies.

Schloss Pichlarn boasts a superb culinary offer. The Winter Garden opens onto a terrace in the courtyard, where the lavish buffet breakfast and five course dinner are served al fresco in season. For guests on a slimming diet, low calorie meals are turned into a real gourmet experience. The à la carte Schloss Stuberl restaurant serves traditional Styrian specialities in a typical alpine atmosphere. These are nicely complemented by the Schloss Bar, the Golf Stuberl clubhouse restaurant and the Martinas Halfway House on the golf course.

Sports facilities at the resort are second to none and include a tennis academy, riding club, beauty farm, fitness and welness centre. The Grand Spa, opened in June 2006, offers a wide range of beauty and health treatments, while the House of Harmony beauty farm provides a choice of therapies for body and mind. There is also a Tennis Academy with three outdoor clay courts as well as two indoor courts and a Riding Club managed by Austrian Champion Harrald Riedl. The Enns valley is ideal for riding, biking, hiking, trekking, climbing, rafting or canoeing and the concierge desk will gladly arrange tailor made excursions for guests.

The hotel own golf course at Schloss Pichlarn extends over hilly grounds gently sloping down in front of the castle. First designed as a nine hole course in 1972 by German architect Kurt Rossknecht, the layout was later extended to eighteen holes in 1983 by British and Swiss based architect Donald Harradine. Mother Nature provided all the necessary ingredients to shape an exceptional course and Harradine used the contours of the land to design a very natural and unobtrusive layout. The fairways run between tall stands of trees or on more open grounds through mature orchards.

Schloss Pichlarn
Zur Linde 1
8952 Irdning
Austria
Tel: +43 (3682) 228 41 0
Fax: +43 (3682) 228 41 6
reservierung@pichlarn.at
www.pichlarn.at

Affiliated to:
Schlosshotels & Herrenhauser

Season
Hotel: All year
Golf: April to October

Climate
Alpine, with snowy winters and warm summers

Location
Irdning, Enns Valley (Styria)
20 km. W of Liezen
Airports: Salzburg (SZG), 115 km + Linz (LNZ), 125 km. + Graz (GRZ), 145 km.

Accommodation
5 Star Golf Resort
11th C Castle & Estate
119 rooms & Suites
Most rooms with balcony - All bathrooms with hairdryer, make-up mirror, scale, bathrobe, slippers & toiletries - Suites with balcony, living room, antiques & en-suite marble bathroom

Rates
Standard Room: 105 to 130 EUR
Junior Suite: 130 to 170 EUR
Golf Suite: 195 to 240 EUR
Castle Suite: 195 to 240 EUR
Tower/Presidential Suite: 195 to 300 EUR
Rates are per person, per day, in halfboard

Amenities
Room & Laundry/Valet service
Concierge & Tour desk
Transfers airport (Salzburg) and IC train station (Liezen)

Business
8 Meeting rooms (10-400 m2 for 300 pax) + Exhibition Centre (1.800 m2)

Dining
The Winter Garden (Gourmet)
Schloss Stuberl (à la carte) + Schloss Bar + Golf Stuberl
The Halls of Mirrors (Private dining rooms)

Leisure
Tennis Centre: 3 outdoor clay + 2 indoor courts, tennis academy & bar
Equestrian Centre: 30 horse stables + riding, jumping & dressage lessons + Cross country rides
Indoor & outdoor swimming pools with solarium
Biking, hiking, climbing, rafting, canoeing & hunting

Wellness
Wellness - Grand Spa:
sauna world, separate ladies only facility, sauna suite, indoor & outdoor pools, whirlpools and relaxing "star lounge"
Fitness Centre
House of Harmony Beauty Farm

Schloss Pichlarn G&CC

Championship Course (1972/83)
Kurt Rossknecht & Donald Harradine
18 holes - 6,737 yds - Par 72
Martinas Halfway House
Schloss Pichlarn Golf Academy

Crash Course for Newcomers
Package including half board accommodation and tuition leading to the obtention of course proficiency

Styria/Salzburg Golf

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Architect unknown (1978) 18 holes

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Bernhard Langer (1987) 18 holes
The Leading Golf Courses of Austria

Radstadt Tauerngolf
Unique golf gondola (1991) 18 holes

Salzkammergut GC
Hans Georg Erhardt & Holzknecht (1933) 18 holes

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