Schloss Velden, a Capella Hotel, Velden

At the most prominent location along the lakeside promenade, just a few steps from the casino, a myth has come out of its long hibernation: the legendary yellow-painted Schloss Velden.

Its noble setting is well-known as a meeting point for in-crowds far beyond Austria's borders. In a unique composition of tradition and modernity, nature and luxury, it has been possible to create a sensitive interplay of contemporary avant-garde and existing architecture at Lake Wörth.

Just a few hours' drive from Vienna, Milan, Munich and Salzburg, Capella Schloss Velden is a favoured retreat of affluent travellers.

The area is often referred to as the "Austrian Riviera" thanks to its location on the largest and warmest Alpine lake in Europe, offering water activities, fine dining and numerous entertainment options. The surrounding Carinthia region is ideal for year-round activities, such as horseback riding, golfing, mountain climbing, hiking and skiing.


Once built as a representative aristocratic residence in the Alpine hinterland, prized among Europe's elite as a sumptuous summer retreat, the famed Schloss Velden has undergone a marvelous metamorphosis. Completed in 1607 as a private chateau, the property later became one of Europe's grandest hotels, serving uninterrupted style for a century until 1991.

Today, Capella Schloss Velden is a luxury resort reborn, offering exceptional service and a year-round haven for the discerning. Known worldwide for its famous goldenrod yellow hue, Schloss Velden sits regally at the tip of the majestic Lake Woerth (Wörthersee) in Carinthia – an idyll displaying its magic anew in every season.



Each guest room and residence, designed by the internationally renowned design company Hotel Interior Design (HID), boasts exceptional views of the gardens, Lake Wörth (Wörthersee) and/or the Alps.