The Wiesenhof – From Farmhouse to Spa Hotel

The Achensee region used to be a popular hunting and fishing area for the sovereigns of the country. In the middle of the 19th century tourism began in the Achensee region.

In 1887 the steamship “St. Josef” and two years later the steam-cog-railway brought more and more guests to Pertisau. 300 years ago the Wiesenhof was originally built as a farmhouse.

Between 1936 and 1941 most of the guests at the Wiesenhof were Germans, among them the daughter of the famous pyhsicist Max Planck. After the war most tourists came from Italy, France and Switzerland.

From 1951 German tourists came again to Pertisau. At that time Pertisau was known as a climatic spa. In 1956 wood prices declined dramatically due to masses of storm damaged wood. The decision was made to turn the Wiesenhof into a bed & breakfast guesthouse for summer visitors. Skiing in the Tyrolean Alps became a mass sport and in 1967 the Wiesenhof was set up for winter business (heating!).

The family has been continuously investing in the enhancement of board and lodging and the services. The opening of the “Karwendeltherme” in 2001 promoted the Wiesenhof to one of the most comfortable 4-Star Spa Hotels in Tyrol.

During the past few years the Wiesenhof has achieved numerous awards, among others for the “most family-friendly business”.