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Private Austrian Lake For Sale


A rare piece of real estate is up for sale. The Mondsee or Moon Lake is one of the last privately-owned lakes in Austria and enjoys a secluded location in the mountains of the Salzkammergut region near Salzburg,. The small lake is a little less than a mile wide and close to seven miles long. The owner Nicolette Waechter is ready to sell the property which has belonged to her family since the 18th century. She receives rental income from those who rent out each piece of land, bankside or pier. She grew tired of the amount of work required to manage the land and called the Austrian Federal Forestry Service, which owns many lakes in the country. They made an offer to manage the lake for her for free for two years and before making an offer to buy. She has refused that offer but has many others to consider. Rumors put the potential price of the lake at about 16 million euros.

[Thanks, Lana]

Bonhams' $2 Million Motorcycle Auction


On Monday, Bonhams will auction off an astounding collection of vintage motorcycles worth $2 million at the Royal Air Force Museum in London. The sale represents the largest single-owner collection of motorbikes ever to come to auction; all 300 machines are from the Professor Fritz Ehn Motorcycle Museum in Austria. Our favorite lots are two wicked - and wickedly fast - British-made Vincents: the 1955 998cc Black Prince, pictured here, est. $56,000 - $64,000; and a 1952 998cc Black Shadow, the fastest road-going vehicle of its time, est. $44,000 - $56,000.

Also included in the historic sale: a 1935 Brough Superior 1,096cc 11-50hp, ak.a. the "Rolls-Royce of Motorcycles" as driven by T. E. Lawrence (the famous Lawrence of Arabia), est. $50,000 - $60,000; a 1927 BMW 500cc R47, est. $36,000 - $44,000; a 1937 Ariel 995cc Square Four Model 4G, est. $20,000 - $24,000; as well as many other examples by Harley Davidson, Ducati, Triumph and more.

Gallery: Bonhams Motorbikes

1937 Ariel 995cc Square Four Model 4G1952 Vincent 998cc Black Shadow1935 Brough Superior 1,096cc 11-50hp1927 BMW 500cc R471980 Ducati 864cc 'Mike Hailwood Replica'

AlpinResort Kuehtai


You can't get much closer to the slopes than the AlpinResort Kuehtai in Kuehtai, Austria. The vacation apartments operate as an "apart-hotel" operating directly on the ski run. The resort has the highest elevation and the highest probability of snowfall i the area. The resort is located at the foot of the ski slope so you can ski your way right to the front door. Check-in and check-out are fully automated and each residence, ranging in size from 150 to 525 square feet has a fireplace, sauna, and gourmet kitchen. There is a fitness center, parking garage, elevator, heated ski and shoe rooms, a breakfast bakery, and more at the resort. 20 of the 54 luxury apartments can be sublet and 14 of the units are already owned by fans of Tyrol from Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Schloss Velden Opens As The First Capella Hotel


I first wrote about the plan for the Capella Hotels and Resorts collection back in 2005. Now they have opened the first property: Schloss Velden, a Capella Hotel in the lakeside village of Velden, Austria. Schloss Velden is a landmark in Austria's Carinthian region on the banks of Lake Woerth and was originally constructed in 1603 as a private castle. It was in use as a hotel until 1991 and has now been reopened with 39 guestrooms, a fine dining room, the Schloss Bar, a wine and champagne cellar, and private "living room" for guests with lakefront views. A contemporary addition designed by Jabonegg & Pálffy holds 66 rooms and 45 private residences. It has wraparound glass views of the mountain and lake is also home to Auriga, a 30,000-square foot spa and wellness center. The resort also includes a modern beach club and private marina, with cabanas and a lakeside restaurant. It's an odd mix, the ultra-traditional yellow lakeside Schloss Velden and the ultra modern, white, bright and angular residence complex but for those who have always been torn between modern and traditional, they can have their cake and stay in it too.

Puriste Vodka

Yes, we are all floating away on a sea of vodka. The latest is Puriste, a vodka from Austria. This one is a grain based vokda which uses water from the Austrian Alps. It is distilled using a six-fold distillation method and was recently awarded a Gold Medal and rated "Exceptional" by the jury of experts at the 2006 International Review of Spirits. It must taste good since it isn't going to win any awards for blockbuster design. Like Swan's Neck, Puriste is being created by a couple of winemakers, Alois Kracher and Leo Hillinger. It sells for 48 euros overseas.

Abramovich Chills Out At Luxury Spa


It's been a while since we heard a good story about Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich. Apparently the stress of being one of the world's richest men has gotten to Abramovich and he recently checked into the Lanserhof spa in Austria. When Abramovich needs to chill out he does it like no one else, flying in on his private Boeing 767 and keeping himself and his entourage in fine comfort.

Lanserhof, located near Innsbruck, is staffed by a team of doctors and everything from the music played to the design of the rooms and of the gardens was created with the utmost care and thought. The resort specializes in relieving stress, offering bio-energetics and relaxation techniques as well as more traditional spa treatments. Why might Abramovich be stressed out? Rumor has it his wife may be filing for divorce.

Christmas in Austria Tours

It's hard to think of a more traditionally picturesque place to celebrate Christmas than Salzburg, Austria. Karin Winkler creates small tours that include a traditional Salzburg Christmas and New Years dinner in a private home decorated for the holidays. She even cooks you dinner. There are two tours, one from December 15 to 24 and one from December 22 to January 2 that include visits to the Salzburg Christkindlmärkte, the fortress, castles and other historically significant places, an operetta and an opera at the Marionette Theatre and a visit to the Stille Nacht - Heilige Nacht (Silent Night - Holy Night) museum. The tours cost $3,495 and $ 4,495.

Melusine Austrian Wine

The Melusine, an Austrian white made by wine maker Marion Ebner from Gruner Veltliner grapes, is a limited edition high-end imbibe imported by the online retailer Wine Monger.

In addition to the complex peppery flavor, what I love most about the Melusine is the way the wine appeals to my aesthetic sense in addition to my palate. As someone who has been known to buy bottles of wine based on the labels alone -- a problematic criterion, I admit -- the Melusine, admittedly, caught my eye in this regard. The clean, simple silver label, embossed with a small Melusine mermaid screams, sophistication and good taste. With the wax seal over the cork, frankly, this wine feels like a steal at $58.99 a bottle. For fans of Austrian whites, I can't think of a better delight than this wine.

Mavida Balance Hotel and Spa

The new Mavida Balance Hotel & Spa in Austria is located in the picturesque lakeside town of Zell am See but offers anything but traditional chalet-style accomodations. The Mavida has a minimalist chic. There are 47 rooms with details like open granite showers and private balconies with views of the Alps. The proprietor, Herbert Bren spent $11.4 million on creating this modern and muted hotel which also includes an indoor swimming pool, two Finnish spas and a saltwater pool in a private room. They offer a wide variety of spa treatments and classes like yoga, Pilates and Qi Gong.  A deluxe panorama suite costs 180 euros per night.

[via Time Magazine]

InterContinental To Build Heart Health Hotel

One of the trends that I have been watching is the integration of luxury resorts with health care and the rise of high-end medical tourism. As the wealthy age, this is becoming a bigger and bigger market. InterContinental Hotels Group which runs the hotel at the prestigious Cleveland Clinic has now announced that they will be opening the InterContinental Resort & Spa in Krems, Austria. The 119 room hotel will be next to a healthcare clinic, the Austrian Heart Center, which will have five operating theaters and will specialize in heart diseases. The resort is designed for recovering patients and families and will have a spa with an indoor pool, restaurant and bar. The location, in the scenic Wachau Valley near the city of Krems on the Danube River is a place of restful beauty sure to charm medical tourists. The hotel and clinic are set to open in Autumn 2008.

Skiing Europe Luxe Style

The Times Online recently sent writer Mark Frary off on a private skiing adventure. In the U.S., the posh skiers jet to Aspen or perhaps Jackson Hole. For the European snow bunnies Lech, in Austria, is one of the elite places to schuss the slopes. Frary took a private jet from Club 328, and stayed at Gasthof Post, a hotel that is the choice of Queen Beatrix and hosted Renée Zellweger and Colin Firth when they filmed the second Bridget Jones movie. Frary also picked up a customized pair of Strolz ski boots. The fitting includes a computerized scan of your feet and plenty of champagne. The article doesn't say if Frary, who clearly had a wonderful time sipping champagne and being carted around in limos, ever actually hit the slopes.

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