Das Schloss an der Eisenstrasse

What Das Schloss an der Eisenstrasse does

Das Schloss an der Eisenstrasse is a family-run 4-star hotel operated by Schlosshotel Eisenstrasse GmbH, housed in a 17th-century castle perched on a rock above the Ybbs river in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Lower Austria. The property connects to the historic old town via a castle footbridge and was founded as a hotel operation in 2011, currently employing approximately 9 people. Accommodation spans at least seven room categories ranging from 26 m² single rooms to 50 m² luxury suites (Turmsuite, Rothschildsuite, Hammerherrensuite), with seven themed vacation packages priced €138–€486 per person covering romance, family, cycling, and cultural themes.

Core infrastructure includes a 700 m² Fitness & SPA with multiple saunas, indoor pool, steam bath, tepidarium, and fitness studio, plus the 1,000+ m² Schlosscenter event venue with capacity for up to 900 persons across five conference rooms and two historic seminar rooms. F&B operations comprise the Schlossrestaurant (regional Bio cuisine, Beck's Jägerstube), the Sundowner Bar, and the Most- und Vinothek, supported by the Mostbaron designation and Bio-Austria Silver certification (AT-BIO-402). The hotel holds the Austrian Ecolabel, ÖHV membership, and Green Meeting certification.

The business model is direct-to-consumer led, with bookings primarily processed through the vioma BOOKING engine on the hotel website and supplemented by major OTAs (Booking.com, HolidayCheck, Tripadvisor, Trivago). Seven distinct revenue streams include accommodation, dining, bar, corporate events/seminars, weddings (up to 900 persons), gift vouchers via vioma VOUCHER, and parking/E-charging (€10/day or €6/hour). Customer segments are diversified across couples/romance, families, corporate/MICE, weddings, active tourists, and wellness seekers, served primarily through the Austrian domestic market given the 70 km Linz / 150 km Vienna catchment.

Name

Das Schloss an der Eisenstrasse

Legal name

Schlosshotel Eisenstrasse GmbH

Website

https://schlosseisenstrasse.at

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Family-run 4-star castle hotel in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Lower Austria, offering accommodation across 7+ room categories, a 700 m² SPA, a 1,000 m² event center, regional Bio cuisine, and wedding venue services to Austrian leisure, family, corporate, and wellness guests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Castle Hotel and Event Hospitality

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort-Style Extended-Stay Properties (THAGAEAL), Cycling, Mountain Biking & E-bike Adventures (THAJABAF)

Keywords

• Castle hotel hospitality
• Boutique hotel accommodation
• Wedding and event venues
• Fitness and spa wellness
• Regional organic dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Waidhofen an der Ybbs

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Accommodation / Room Bookings: Primary revenue from overnight stays in rooms and suites ranging from 26-50 m². Revenue generated through direct bookings, OTAs, and package deals including romantic weekends, family packages, and cycling packages.
2. Dining & Restaurant Services: Restaurant revenue from breakfast, half-board, candlelight dinners, pavilion dinners, and à la carte dining. Features Schlossrestaurant with terrace, Most- und Vinothek (wine cellar for up to 12 persons), and YbbSalon with terrace. Certified with Bio-Austria Silver Seal.
3. Sundowner Bar: Bar revenue from regional cocktails, refreshing ice creations, and small snacks. Open Monday-Saturday 14:00-23:00, Sundays 14:00-18:00.
4. Events & Seminars: Revenue from corporate events, seminars, conferences, and celebrations. Schlosscenter offers 1,000+ m² of event space accommodating up to 900 persons. 5 conference rooms in Schlosscenter plus 2 seminar rooms in historic castle.
5. Wedding Services: Wedding venue services including ceremonies, receptions, gala dinners, and event planning for up to 900 persons.
6. Vouchers / Gift Cards: Online voucher sales through vioma VOUCHER system for gifting hotel stays, dining experiences, and spa services.
7. Parking Services: Parking at adjacent deck for €10.00 per day. E-charging stations available at €6 per hour or €1.50 per quarter hour.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Das Schloss an der Eisenstrasse is a family-run, 4-star superior castle hotel in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Lower Austria, offering overnight stays in rooms and suites (26-50 m²), fine-dining at the Schlossrestaurant with regional Mostviertel Bio cuisine, a 700 m² Fitness & SPA, the Schlosscenter event and seminar complex exceeding 1,000 m² for up to 900 persons, and wedding venue services along the Ybbs river. The operation also generates revenue from bar, vouchers, parking, and EV charging, complemented by thematic vacation packages such as Castle Romance and Ybbstalradweg cycling stays.

Product overview

Das Schloss an der Eisenstrasse is a family-run 4-star hotel in a historic 17th-century castle on the banks of the Ybbs river in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Lower Austria. The property operates as a unified hotel with integrated dining, wellness, events, and package offerings. Core accommodation spans multiple room types including the Hammerherrensuite (45 m²), Turmsuite (50 m²), Rothschildsuite (50 m² with children's room), Schlosszimmer (28 m²), Family Ybbszimmer (40 m²), and Ybbszimmer (26 m²). Culinary services include the Schlossrestaurant with regional organic cuisine, Sundowner Bar with regional cocktails, and Most/Vinothek. The 700 m² Fitness & SPA offers saunas, pool, steam bath, and fitness studio. Event facilities (Schlosscenter) span over 1,000 m² with capacity for up to 900 persons. The hotel also serves as a wedding venue with garden pavilion. Over 10 themed vacation packages are offered including Castle Romance, Pavilion Dinner, Family Time, and Ybbstalradweg Cycling, with prices ranging from €138 to €486 per person.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 4-Sterne-Hotel (Schlosshotel) Accommodations Family-run 4-star superior hotel in a 17th-century castle on the Ybbs river in Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Lower Austria, offering rooms and suites for leisure, romantic, family, and event stays.
• Schlossrestaurant Fine-dining restaurant with terrace serving regional Mostviertel specialties, international cuisine, and Bio-Austria Silver certified organic ingredients for hotel guests and outside diners.
• Sundowner Bar Hotel bar in the foyer and on the terrace serving creative regional cocktails made from Mostviertel produce, refreshing ice creations, and small snacks for guests and walk-ins.
• Fitness & SPA 700 m² wellness area offering saunas, indoor pool, steam bath, tepidarium, relaxation room, fitness studio, and Late Night Spa access for hotel guests and day visitors.
• Schlosscenter Event & Seminar Facilities Event and seminar venue exceeding 1,000 m² with 5 conference rooms in the modern Schlosscenter and 2 historic castle seminar rooms, accommodating up to 900 persons for conferences, receptions, and banquets, including Green Meeting certification.
• Wedding Venue (Hochzeitslocation) Wedding venue on the banks of the Ybbs river with romantic bridge connection to the Altstadt, offering indoor and outdoor spaces including a garden pavilion for ceremonies, receptions, and gala dinners.
• Schlossromantik Package 2-3 night romantic castle package with 6-course candle light dinner, 4-course dinner with salad and cheese buffet, sparkling pear wine, and SPA access from €349 per person.
• Genussradeln am Ybbstalradweg Package 2-3 night cycling package along the 107 km Ybbstalradweg including 4-course dinner, regional cocktail, lunch packages, water bottle, and SPA access from €304 per person, available April-October.
• Familienzeit im Schloss Package 4-8 night family vacation package with pay-for-3 pricing, 15% discount, free child nights, free entry to Tierpark Haag, children's playroom, and Erlebnisparkbad access from €486 per person.
• Online Vouchers / Gift Cards Online gift voucher sales via the vioma VOUCHER system for gifting hotel stays, dining experiences, and spa services, with email or postal delivery options.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Österreichische Hoteliervereinigung (ÖHV)minorOthersProfessional association membership providing representation in Austrian hospitality industry, access to industry standards, and networking opportunities.
• vioma GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for booking engine (vioma BOOKING), voucher management system (vioma VOUCHER), and cookie consent management. Vioma provides the core reservation and booking infrastructure for the hotel's direct sales channel.
• Bio AustriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertification partnership ensuring minimum 60% organic ingredients in hotel dining. Bio-Austria Silver certification covers breakfast, lunch, snacks, and beverage offerings (AT-BIO-402).
• Westbahn / ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTrain connections promoted for guest arrivals - guests travel via Westbahn or ÖBB to Amstetten, then regional train to Waidhofen. Hotel offers shuttle service from station.
• Tierpark HaagminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily vacation partnership offering complimentary entry to Tierpark Haag animal park as part of family packages. New Birnerlebniswelt and indoor climbing playground enhance family offerings.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hotel Schloss Seefels: 5-star castle hotel on Lake Wörthersee in Carinthia with rooms, multiple restaurants, spa, event facilities and weddings. Comparable high-end Austrian castle hotel operating rooms plus dining, wellness and MICE.
• Stift Admont: Historic Benedictine abbey complex in Styria with integrated hospitality, dining, cultural tourism and event offerings. Comparable Austrian heritage tourism asset blending accommodation, F&B and cultural/experiential offerings.
• Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron: Historic castle hotel in Salzburg with rooms, events and F&B in a heritage building. Comparable product structure (rooms, dining, events) within a comparable Austrian castle asset class.
• Hotel Schloss Pichlarn: Castle hotel in Aigen im Ennstal, Styria, with rooms, spa, restaurants, conference facilities and weddings. Closely comparable Austrian castle asset combining leisure, wellness and MICE in a single historic property.
• Hotel Schloss Fuschl: Luxury castle hotel on Lake Fuschl in the Salzburg region. Directly comparable as an Austrian historic castle 4-star-plus property offering accommodation, fine dining, wellness, events and weddings in a heritage setting.

Broad incumbents

• Romantik Hotels & Restaurants: International collection of independently run romantic and historic hotels. Comparable as a channel/brand umbrella under which Das Schloss could potentially access additional distribution and marketing reach across European romantic-travel guests.
• Park Hyatt Vienna: Luxury 5-star hotel in central Vienna operating as part of an international chain. Overlaps with Das Schloss in the luxury Austrian accommodation, dining, spa and event markets but at a different scale, location and brand positioning.
• Hotel Imperial, Vienna: Historic luxury 5-star hotel in Vienna, part of a luxury collection. Comparable heritage 4-/5-star positioning in Austria and competing for premium leisure, wedding and corporate event guests at a higher price point and scale.

Others

• Booking.com: Major OTA distributing Das Schloss's rooms alongside competing castle and 4-star Austrian hotels. Comparable as a distribution channel and indirect competitor aggregator shaping visibility, pricing benchmarks and commission economics.
• Mostviertel Tourismus: Regional tourism board for Mostviertel. Comparable as an ecosystem partner that drives destination-level demand to the hotel via regional marketing, cycling-route promotion (Ybbstalradweg), culinary trails (Most, schnapps) and event calendars.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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