Rosewood Schloss Fuschl reopens in Salzburg, Austria

Rosewood Hotels and Resorts has reopened Rosewood Schloss Fuschl with a stunning new 1,500sqm Asaya Spa.

The elegant hotel, on the banks of Lake Fuschl in Salzburg, Austria was built in 1461 as a grand hunting lodge for the Prince-Archbishops of Salzburg. Over time, the property evolved into a prestigious resort, hosting an illustrious array of film stars and foreign dignitaries.

Rosewood’s full renovation of this 15th-century landmark began in 2022. It now includes 98 guest rooms and a spacious new Asaya Spa, dedicated to integrative wellbeing.

With eight treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor heated infinity pools from BWT and a Technogym-equipped fitness centre, the Asaya Spa is billed as a holistic retreat where guests can harmonise mind, body and spirit.

Additional facilities include a private outdoor lounge area with views of Lake Fuschl. There are three saunas and one steam bath from KLAFS, and a professional hair salon. The spa currently employs eight therapists.

Wellness activities at Asaya Spa

“We pride ourselves on utilising locally-sourced herbs and regional salts in our treatments, leveraging the innate healing properties of our environment,” adds El-Achbah.

“In celebration of winter, we will pay homage to local traditions by incorporating sauna infusion essential oils from the area into our sauna bathing experiences. This dedication to local resources also features prominently in our wellness programmes.”

In winter there will be Aufguss sauna sessions, sauna whisking, ice swimming and sound healing.

Spring activities include outdoor yoga at the lake and botanical walks while, in summer, there is paddle board yoga, moonlight meditation and sauna ice sphere infusions.

Products and treatments

The Asaya spa offers free skin analysis and massage oil workshops hosted by local experts. There are also aromatherapy workshops and kids’ spa sessions.

Treatments use EviDenS de Beauté, Dr Barbara Sturm and OTO Wellbeing products. The spa also has the OPatra Pro Dome facial skin analyser.

As well as six Dr Barbara Sturm facial treatments there are two EviDenS de Beauté facials. These combine the secrets of Japanese innovation with French beauty know-how.

LED face treatments are provided by Dr Maryam Zamani’s MZ Skin and fragrances by Vyrao are on sale. Other brands retailing at the spa include Supergoop, Soliel Toujour, Izipizi, Lululemon and Eres.

A sanctuary for rejuvenation

Asaya Spa embodies the brand’s promise to deliver holistic wellness, encompassing Rosewood’s pillars of wellbeing – emotional balance, fitness and nutrition, physical therapies, skin health, and community engagement.

Asaya at Rosewood Schloss Fuschl is said to transcend conventional notions of relaxation, offering a sanctuary where rejuvenation is an art form.

For guests focused on expanding their health journey, Rosewood Schloss Fuschl offers curated two to three-day retreats. These are centred on biohacking, dynamic ageing and holistic paths to wellbeing, including detoxes and sleep improvement.

The entire resort is inspired by the local flora and fauna, with public spaces including the spa designed by international design firm GA Group.

Wellness extends beyond the spa, with the option for guests to experience guided fishing excursions on the lake and forest foraging with an expert herbalist.

There are cooking demonstrations on offer in alpine huts and the Schloss Fuschl See Club has direct access to the water for open water swimming.

“Our wellness ethos manifests in the promotion of both indoor and outdoor activities, encouraging guests to engage with the natural beauty of our surroundings for a holistic sense of wellbeing,” says El-Achbah.

“We combine international wellness methodologies with traditions from our locality to ensure a wellness experience that is both exceptional and transcendent.”

Expansion pipeline

The new resort marks Rosewood’s second property in Austria, following the recent opening of Rosewood Vienna.

“Reimagining and restoring historic spaces has become an integral part of Rosewood’s brand DNA,” says Sonia Cheng, CEO of Rosewood Hotel Group. “We are honored to be entrusted with continuing the legacy of this notable property.”

Rosewood has been appointed by Arabella Hospitality, a subsidiary of Schörghuber Corporate Group to manage Rosewood Schloss Fuschl.

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