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The Lesehotel near Hallstatt

The gentle touch of the sun graces the glistening lake

Gazing upon the glacier, vanishing into the horizon's embrace

A joyous flutter resides within the heart, as the soul sways in harmonious rhythm

 

Breathe in deeply, embracing the serene essence of tranquility

Dwell in the present, where time surrenders to quietude

Relax, cultivate mindfulness, and allow serenity to envelop you

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20 rooms from 20 publishers feature new releases

12,000 books, hiking trails directly at the hotel, private lake access in Hallstatt

gourmet - breakfast all day long

Vegetarian on request with fish and meat

The Lesehotel in winter

HALLSTATT HIDEAWAY Mountain Lesehotel

unique vertical library

unique glacier and lake Hallstatt view

meditation in the mountains

reading, dreaming and relaxing

mythical atmosphere

unique starry sky

private lake access

relax on the reading chairs in the quiet reading room

„The Spa Collection 2022“

Luxurious Unique Boutique Hotel Featured in National Geographic

Exclusively Selected by "The Spa Collection 2022"

12,000 books at 1000 meters altitude embedded in contemporary design. One of a kind Plug & Play reading and story telling bed.

As our guest, you have full access to the renowned private lakeside garden of the illustrious Hallstatt Hideway right in the heart of HALLSTATT!



Vegan, Vegetarian and Flexitarian Cuisine. Your Breakfast, Your Way, Anytime, Anywhere.

Celebrating Global Diversity: We, our Multicultural Team of Hosts, Introduce Culinary Delights from Around the World! English as the Universal Language, Welcoming Guests of Every Orientation, and Offering Accessible Rooms for Wheelchair Travelers.

We wholeheartedly invite you and your beloved furry friend, as well as young readers of every age, to join us with open arms.


Rooms & Suites

Relax in one of our 20 cozy rooms with a feel-good atmosphere.

  • Glacier & Lake View Suite “Presidential Suite”

    Dedicated to Suhrkamp Publishing house, Top floor, south side

    from 340 €

  • Glacier & Lakeview Suite with “Reading Nest”

    Dedicated to the Goldmann Publisher; Top Floor East ( dedicated to Czernin Publisher; Top Floor; West)

    from 320 €

  • Enchanting Forest Suite with “Reading Nest”

    Dedicated to Wagenbach Publisher; Top Floor, facing forest and mountains, north-east oriented

    from 320 €

  • Glacier & Lakeview Room

    Glacier & Lakeview Room with breathtaking panoramic view offer Lake Hallstatt and Dachstein Glacier

    from 260 €

  • Forest room

    Enchanted by the Forest: A Serene Retreat

    from 240 €

  • Forest room wheelchair friendly

    Step into the Forest Room, a welcoming space designed with extra roominess, accommodating even wheelchair users with ease.

    from 240 €

  • Cuddle room for singles or lovers

    Snuggle-up room for singles or lovers

    from 180 €

Hideaway is certainly an appropriate term here. High up with a magnificent view in a no-frills but tastefully modern hotel where you can't help but feel comfortable. The small evening menu is of select quality, whether classic or vegetarian. The same applies to the wines. The service is pleasantly personal, the beds are great and with the finest down duvets in which we slept heavenly here in the mountain peace. The basic theme of the reading hotel is great: just walking through the building, you'll notice a lot of books that ....Read more

Holger S.

Tripadvisor

Great hotel! We were not only thrilled by the magnificent view of Lake Hallstatt and the surrounding peaks. The location is also perfect. Those seeking relaxation will get their money's worth here, as will those seeking adventure. Numerous cross-country ski trails, hiking trails (also accessible with snowshoes), mountain bike trails and via ferrata start directly in front of the hotel. The hotel staff must definitely be mentioned. Everyone was super friendly, responded to our wishes at breakfast and made sure we had a very romantic wedding day. Our dog was also warmly welcomed...Read more

Yvonne Brunner

Google Review

If you are looking for a unique and unforgettable stay, the Lesehotel is the right place for you. LeseHotel is a unique hotel concept that offers an unconventional way of accommodation by combining the comfort of a traditional hotel with the pleasure of reading. The hotel and rooms are filled with books for reading and relaxation. Add to that breathtaking Alpine views, lightning-fast internet and world-class amenities. This place is sure to please even the most discerning traveler, even non-readers. The staff i...Read more

GuideVenturous

Tripadvisor

We booked the Suhrkamp room at the weekend. While I'm showering, the sun rises on the Dachstein, nice. An espresso afterwards, what more could you want? This is how to chill. You order breakfast with a few crosses like on a night train. All right. What you get served minutes later is something to be proud of. Especially the selected teas. The hotel seems full, but everything is quiet, the service is reserved, friendly and unobtrusive. Noble, that's how I like it. Techies also get their money's worth, no keys that get lost, everything works via Natel with WiFi. Very clever, compliments. The...Read more

Michel Pfeiffer

Google Review

The Lesehotel is a great place - a quiet atmosphere, embedded in nature at 1,000 meters. You feel warmly welcomed and cared for right from the start. The rooms are smartly designed and offer a retreat of peace and relaxation with their impressive selection of books. The view of Lake Hallstatt and the mountains is beautiful. The breakfast exceeds all expectations and is a perfect start to the day. We can highly recommend this place - especially for those who are looking for a break from everyday life and lose themselves in a world of books, peace and nature...Read more

Marko

Google Review

We spent a relaxing family weekend in this wonderful house in this great location! After a restful and quiet night, a long walk in the forest with the family and dog, then a breakfast that leaves nothing to be desired, a browse through the fabulous selection of books and an afternoon in the private garden/bathing area at Lake Hallstatt... Wonderful experiences, which we will all have fond memories of. Thank you also for the friendly and unobtrusive support from the staff. Unfortunately the weekend was over very quickly, but we are very...Read more

Andrea Pfeiffer

Google Review

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Good to know

Frequently asked questions and interesting facts about the Lesehotel.

  • Where can I have breakfast?

    We serve you the gourmet breakfast all day long and, if you wish, in bed or in your personal favorite place in the house or garden.

  • Are there also vegetarian/vegan dishes?

    You choose in advance: vegan, vegetarian and, if desired, with meat or fish. This menu will then be lovingly served to you at the desired meal time.

  • Can my dog come to the hotel?

    Your four-legged friends are warmly welcome at the Lesehotel Hallstättersee. Here, people can unwind between towers of books and mountains, while dogs can soak up the complete peace and quiet.

  • Is there a swimming opportunity on site?

    The Hallstatt Hideaway has a private garden with its own lake access directly on the famous Hallstatt Lake. Of course, guests from the Lesehotel are also warmly invited there.

  • Can I rent an e-bike?

    E-bikes can be rented, please pre-order here.

  • Are there charging stations for my electric car?

    If you prefer a stress-free and environmentally conscious journey by electric car, the Lesehotel in Bad Goisern is the right place. The almost 8 electric charging stations in the immediate vicinity of the Lesehotel ensure that you don't have to worry about empty batteries. Enjoy environmentally conscious road trips to the most beautiful places in the Salzkammergut natural region.

  • Can I work from the Lesehotel?

    Important elements that are perfectly combined when working remotely in the Lesehotel. Books, verses, nature and, above all, a lot of peace and quiet provide the perfect breeding ground for new energy and inspiration to emerge. In addition, the high-speed WiFi throughout the hotel ensures a shortened and smooth workflow between emails, research and video conferences.

  • What is the "Vertical Library"?

    In the vertical library, our readers find inspiration from classics, bestsellers and works that the publishers want to make available to all guests. The vertical library is also home to all new releases, which had to make room for even newer releases in the rooms. And then in the vertical library you will find books from publishers who do not have their own room in the reading hotel, but who want to make valuable contributions and are happy to be noticed. Some publishers generally don't cooperate with hotels, but find the idea of a reading hotel charming and don't want to miss the chance to be represented. So the Vertical Library contains books from significantly more than 20 publishers.

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