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NEWS ABOUT LIFE, STYLE & HOTELS
ISSUE No 02 | 2018
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new member:
Hotel Lemongarden
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coverstory:
The art of travelling
Pages 4 – 6
Alpslodge
Page 7
architecture:
Matterhorn Focus
Page 8
Post Hotel San Candido,
Puradies
Page 9
art & culture:
Thought against
thought attitude
Pages 10 – 11
essay:
Franzobel
Page 12
womanly.blog:
En tête à tête
avec Lillet
Pages 13 – 15
Nidum Hotel,
Hotel Bergland Sölden
Page 16
Wildkogel Resorts
Page 17
art & culture:
Traveller without
a suitcase
Pages 18 – 19
gallery:
Iceland’s colours
Pages 20 – 21
food + drinks:
Double gold on the palate
Page 22
new member:
Lavida Hotel, Praia Art
Resort, Hotel Gitschberg,
Holiday IV Gardan
Pages 23 – 25
nice to have:
Louis Vuitton,
Tom Ford & more
Pages 26 – 27
art & culture:
Instinct for artistic value
Pages 28 – 29
directory
lifestylehotels
Pages 30 – 31
Imprint
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Perhaps the greatest musician of all times,
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart*
, was not even
35 years old when he died. He still managed
to travel around for about ten years. Artists
are often very special travellers. They are
particularly curious, they (not always, but
very often) get passionately involved in the
fo­reign country, like to go off the beaten
tourist tracks or even find new ones.
We can therefore find out a lot about travelling
from artists. And the great thing is: When they
travel, they write about it, paint and draw or
compose their travel impressions, creating
very unique travel guides that can inspire us.
In this sense, we wish you an artistic and
art-filled travelling summer, even far from
museums, galleries and festivals. Because
art can be found almost anywhere. We only
need to look for it.
Thomas Holzleithner & Hardy Egger
E D I T O R S
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* The music magazine “Rolling Stone” of course sees this very differently:
Here the Beatles topped the list of the 100 greatest musicians of all times.
And David Bowie only managed to come 39th...

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Colourful bougainvilleas, roses, hibiscuses
and lemon trees play the melody – while
the over 300-year-old stone houses of
the adults-only hotel Lemongarden Braĉ
in the fishing village of Sutivan play the
discreetly noble bass. In the houses Ilić
Dvor, Vesna and Definis Dvor, 23 suites,
each with a terrace, and 12 rooms provide
relaxation in an absolutely Mediterranean
style: Furniture made of local wood and
marble, timeless design and a charming
colour concept create a Mediterranean flair
in lemon, lime and key lime, the tones of
Mediterranean herbs and the pastel blue of
the sky. At night, the interplay of light and
shadow flits across the noble historic walls
in this oasis of serenity.
N E W
M E M B E R
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outdoor pool is the centrepiece of the
garden of senses. With 30 metres in length,
you can both go for a good swim or indulge
luxuriously – in heated or cooled waves
depending on the season. Surrounded by
splendid flowers, the attentive pool service
fulfils your every need, and the aromatic
fragrance of the open flowers blows over
from the lemon garden; the charm of the
south can’t get any more beautiful. At most
at sunset when facing the sea.
20 minutes on foot and 10 minutes away
by bike, 3,000 m2 of enticing natural beach
is exclusively reserved for the guests of
the Lemongarden – in the natural bay
with an idyllic pinewood. The charming
beach bar provides you with any refresh­
ments you may need: Alongside snacks
and finger-food, there is also a barbecue
grill; home-made lemonade, chilled beer
Head chef Ante Udovicic also creates
culinary art from the natural wealth of the
biggest Dalmatian island. Whether meat,
fish or seafood – the head chef knows many
producers personally. Tomatoes, courget-
tes, artichokes, melons, peaches etc. come
from the hotel’s own organic farm, while
herbs are harvested in the idyllic garden.
Bread, pasta and patisserie are home-
made. This brings high-quality and
authentic food to the table, with which
Ante interprets traditional Mediterranean
dishes in his modern eclectic style.
Those who want to indulge their senses
even more can do so in the Alphasphere:
On bright blue, ergonomic Alpha loungers,
micro-vibrations massage bodies in need
of rest into a gentle trance in a multi-sen-
sory setting, with exquisite fragrances
and soothing electric sounds. The large
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an oasis
of serenity
The unspoiled beauty of centuries-old houses
combined with lush nature really enhance
the appeal of Lemongarden Braĉ.
LEMON-
GARDEN
BRAĈ
or soft drinks to quench your thirst. The
picturesque harbour of Sutivan hardly has
any traffic, so you can truly unwind in the
quaint cafés.
A detour to the south coast of Braĉ takes
you to the ultimate beach experience: In the
small town of Bol, the world-famous dream
beach “Golden Horn” protrudes for half a
kilometre into the Adriatic. Like in the
Lemongarden, the view is never-ending,
and the azure blue of the open sea turns
into a deep lapis lazuli on the horizon.

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Artists travel.
Always and more than
others.
the art
ONE OF THE MOST STRIKING “TRAVEL PAINTINGS” IN THE WORLD:
GOETHE IN THE CAMPAGNA , PAINTED BY JOHANN HEINRICH WILHELM
TISCHBEIN, IN 1787, DURING GOETHE’S ITALIAN JOURNEY.

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For different reasons.
Travel impressions often become
part of their art.
of
travelling
He went on his first big round trip at
the tender age of six. This first took
him from Austria through Germany –
and important highlights here were
Munich, Heidelberg, Frankfurt am
Main, Bonn and Aachen. From there,
he continued to Liège and Brussels in
the former Austrian Netherlands. Via
Calais, the journey went on to Lon-
don, then returned to the con­tinent,
to Paris and to other French cities.
The trip then proceeded through
Switzer­land and led back to native
Salzburg.
In today’s understanding, the “expe-
dition” of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
and his family has little to do with a
short summer holiday. What is here
described in a couple of lines actually
lasted more than three years, from
1763 to 1766. Firstly, this was due to
the fact that only the carriage (and
sometimes a ship) was available as a
travel vehicle, which could hardly
reach a travelling speed of ten kilo­
metres per hour; it also wasn’t for
relaxing, but for Mozart and his older
sister Nannerl to hold concerts as
child prodigies at European royal
courts. In this journey, more money
had to flow in that be spent, even
though a valet took care of Mozart’s
physical well-being as a permanent
private butler. This European journey
was the longest in the quite short life
of the world-famous composer, but
certainly not the only one. He spent
a total of about ten years on the road,
three of which he sat in travel carria-
ges, Mozart experts have calculated.
WHY?
What brings artists to travel is highly
disputed. The German art historian,
religious scholar and ethnologist
Christoph Otterbeck, who intensively
dealt with artists’ journeys, has at
least one theory as to why artists do
not do it: It was neither to fulfil their
longing for a pure, naïve culture, or
to search for sources of inspiration
for significant style developments.
Quite the opposite: Art becomes even
more conventional when travelling.
THE LONG JOURNEY
One of the best documented (by
himself) journeys is the “Italian”
journey by the great German poet
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It
lasted as long as Mozart’s journey,
but he also worked on the road and
completed two important dramas,
THE FRENCH WRITER AND
PHILOSOPHER SIMONE DE BEAUVOIR
SPENT FOUR MONTHS IN THE USA
AS A “DILIGENT TOURIST”.
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Egmont and Iphigenia in Tauris.
However, the poet only published his
travel memoirs, the “Italian Journey”,
almost three decades later. So not
everything may be true and accurate,
but a poet who calls his own autobio­
graphy “poetry and truth” is also
al­lowed to compose poetry when
writing in a documentary style. And
this is what the great writer does.
He raves about the Arena in Verona,
which today has become a worldwide
name especially amongst lovers of
the Italian opera, calling it “the first
important monument from ancient
times I see, and so well preserved”.
He previously took a short trip to lake
Garda, which he didn’t want to miss.
Which he evidently didn’t regret: He
was “amply rewarded for his detour”,
he writes. He appears a little less ent-
husiastic about the “leaning” tower,
not the one in Pisa, but in Bologna:
“The hanging tower is a horrible
sight”, is his verdict on one of the
many medieval tower houses in the
capital of Emilia Romagna. Goethe’s
evaluation of Florence is friendlier
but fleeting: “I walked through the
city as hastily as possible... This place
opens up a brand new world, un­
known to me, where I do not wish to
linger ...” He then lingered a lot longer
in the capital Rome and in Naples.
He went on to Sicily by ship and then
naturally came all the way back.
“This is what is enjoyable about
travelling, that even the ordinary
has the look of an adventure through
novelty and surprise”, is Goethe’s
overall judgement.
New York from the Empire State
Building, diligently visited picture
galleries and museums, experi-
enced the capital Washington D.C.,
seemed a little disappointed by
the Niagara Falls, drove through
Buffalo, saw Cleveland and spent
66 hours in Chicago.
Los Angeles left her “speechless”,
as she wrote, she visited the film
studios in Hollywood and saw “not
too much” of San Francisco, but also
Monterey and Carmel. Reno, Carson
City, the Death Valley, the Grand
Canyon, Santa Fé and San Antonio
completed the list. A ride on the Mis-
sissippi and New Orleans also could
not be missed.
In New York, where the trip ended,
Simone de Beauvoir almost felt at
home during her second stay there.
And she finally came to the conclu-
sion that America is too huge for
“even the smallest thing you could
say about the country to correspond
to the truth”.
A TOURIST
“I am a diligent tourist”, claims
Simone de Beauvoir, the great
French writer, philosopher and
feminist (“The Second Sex”), who
wrote her travel journal around 200
years after Goethe. One can hardly
dis­agree with her: “I was in America
for four months. That’s little”, was
her assessment in “America Day by
Day”. Compared to Goethe’s three
years in Italy, four months in the USA
is not so long, of course (although
she had cars, trains and buses at her
disposal instead of a stagecoach). But
compared to the time that is availa-
ble for normal travellers to explore a
continent or even just a country, four
months is an eternity.
Naturally, Simone de Beauvoir wasn’t
only travelling around the USA as a
com­pletely normal – “diligent” –
tou­rist. She gave talks at universi-
ties, met artists and visited “tourist
attrac­tions” which other tourists
would probably avoid, like a big
psychiatric clinic. She often went to
the cinema, evidently more for the
experience that she expected, than
for specific films: “I finally go to see
the film Sindbad the Sailor. This film
is so typically American that there is
nothing more to say. You can just for-
get about it at once and fall asleep”,
her unfriendly short film review read.
However, with the interruption of
sociological and political analyses,
de Beauvoir also reported on quint-
essentially tourist USA experiences
only two years after the end of World
War II: She looked at the view over
Albrecht Dürer (Venice),
Peter Paul Rubens (Mantua),
William Turner,
Ludwig Kirchner and
Ernst Nolde (Alps),
Max Pechstein (Italy
and the South Seas),
Wassily Kandinsky,
Paul Klee (Tunisia),
Francis Picabia,
Henry Duchamps,
Jean Tinguely (New York) …
the list of travelling artists
from all disciplines across the
centuries is endless, and the
motifs of the travellers mani-
fold. At times one had to be in
Italy to gain some recognition.
Some wanted to leave conven­
tions behind, while others
were looking for new impres-
sions. Some had their journeys
funded by benefactors and paid
them back with works. This
was the case for the painter
Max Pechstein and his patron,
the art dealer Fritz Gurlitt.
But Pechstein’s travel sketches
also appeared in book form
(travel paintings, Italy – South
Sea, 1919), like writers’ travel
journals.
Book
recommendations
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe:
Italian Journey – in many editions
(also as e-book and audiobook)
Simone de Beauvoir: America Day
by Day. Univ of California Pr.; New
Ed. (1. Feb. 2000)
TRAVELLING ARTISTS
A “HOLIDAY PAINTING” BY
MAX PECHSTEIN: “BATHERS”.
GOETHE WAS PAINTED, BUT HE ALSO
DID SOME PAINTING HIMSELF:
HERE IS AN ITALIAN COASTAL
LANDSCAPE IN A WATERCOLOUR PEN
DRAWING (APPROX. 1787).

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The sunny plateau of Fiss exudes a natural
central alpine quality. One holiday adven-
ture followed by another awaits with the
Super. Sommer. Card, starting from the
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis mountain lifts. They
transport the guest to beautiful walking
trails that take you back and forth and on
almost flat ground between 15 stop-off
points and three villages. Short and varied
routes on well-signposted forest and field
tracks make you enjoy the fresh summer
air. And those who want to measure up to
the majestic peaks can scale mountain after
mountain over 3000 metres. Along with
this, plenty of attractions await you such
as the Fisser Flitzer, the Fisser Flieger, the
Sky Swing and the toboggan run Schnei-
senfeger Serfaus. The Summer Funpark
Fiss entices guests with its tubing track,
diving platform and pony rides. Erlebnis-
park Hög adventure park offers trendy
water action on a wooden raft, stand-up
paddle and 2-person kayak, but also on the
building kit raft including a test.
Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis, however, is also a
downhill paradise: A highlight is the bike
park near the forest railway; an evergreen
takes (e-)bikers to the Wolfsee lake for a
The hotel has a charming appeal from the
very first moment: murals of famous ar-
tists and softly lit supporting pillars make
the underground garage a work of art fit
for traffic. In the hotel, combinations of
anthracite, brown and white grained wood,
tree trunks, cowhide in Tyrolean tradition
and fine leather enhance the unique Alps-
lodge look. Designer gems and clear lines,
which can be found in the bathrooms in
natural stone and glass, add to the whole
effect. The bedrooms and suites welcome
the guest with a distinctly alpine, absolu-
tely modern and stylishly playful interior.
Either a crunchy breakfast brunch packed
with vitamins or a hearty breakfast brunch
are the perfect start to an unforgettable
day of your holiday. Sport lovers refuel
their energy reserves with the special
athletes’ breakfast. You can then regain
mental strength outdoors from the ex­
tended zen garden. Luxurious, especially
positioned bonsais, gently welling moss,
circles perfectly grooved into the gravel
and select sculptures are what make the
harmonious garden design.
swim or to the romantic
spot of lake Ladis. Guests
can choose from 90 bicy-
cles especially developed
for mountain terrain, as
well as countless tours
on which each can enjoy
some smooth gliding or
a challenging uphill ride
depending on one’s abili-
ties. Nostalgics can rent
a speedy retro Vespa and
race through the stunning
alpine scenery, while car-
lovers cruise in the elegant
Alpslodge vintage Morgan
to a nearby pass.
For a smarter and more
sedate outing, try the new golf practice
course in Fiss: space for 200 m tees, a
chipping area and a chipping green. At
night, all roads lead back to the Alpslodge
for a little recreational relaxation in the
Sky Relax Zone with its sauna, steam bath
and snake caves or a sophisticated chill-
out session on the lavishly upholstered Sky
Lounge, with the cosmic play of a pheno-
menal sunset in the mountains.
The road to the fashionable hotel Alpslodge
on the sunny plateau of Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
takes you through a paradise of emerald green
meadows and sunny heights.
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Directly next to the Matterhorn Focus,
the 8-seater cable cars of the Matterhorn
Express take off: a direttissima to paradise.
After a delicious deluxe breakfast, the
way up is enjoyable and spectacular –
gently floating over the legendary alpine
flora of the Swiss Alps and sparkling
mountain ­lakes at over 3,800 metres on
the Klein Matterhorn. This is where the
Matterhorn glacier paradise is located.
At a breath­taking height, the view over 38
4,000-­metres peaks is simply incredible.
Sports lovers are spoilt for choice here –
a relaxed hike or, even better, climbing?
­Alpine biking or gliding with smooth
curves over a glacier down to the valley?
Attractive summer packages can help you
with your decision: The hiking package
“RELAX ’n’ LUXE”, for example, contains
a 3-day peak pass including entry into the
glacier palace, a 50-minute whole body
massage after a day of hiking and fresh
fruit in your room. In turn, “Fit for Fun –
Kurzurlaub mal anders” offers 2 nights
The Matterhorn FOCUS cuddles up
at the foot of the most beautiful Alpine peak
in an invigoratingly sophisticated style.
M A T T E R H O R N F O C U S
in the skylight double room with a roof
window and a direct view of the stars, as
well as a 2-hour dirt scooter ride including
a single journey to lake Schwarzsee with
bike transport. But the biggest challen-
ges await you in the “Mountain Package”.
Alongside a bike pass to Sunnegga and
Schwarzsee including bike transport and
proper sustenance over 100 km of sign­
posted mountain bike trails, it also com-
prises a laundry service for biking clothing.
An active day on the mountain is followed
by a relaxing stop for some nourishment.
The Matterhorn FOCUS spa with outdoor
jacuzzi, indoor pool, Finnish sauna, calda­
rium, brine bath, massages and body treat-
­ments offers you many opportunities to
soothe strained muscles. In a more con­
tem­plative manner you can relax in the
fa­shionable lounge with a fireplace, in the
cosy library or in the hotel’s own bar with
an exquisite drink. Back in your suite or in
your room, the day is rounded off perfectly
with a magical view of the Matterhorn
shin­ing in the moonlight or of the quiet
town of Zermatt.
In summer, the Matterhorn offers the
chance for some great hiking or biking
in the idyllic high-Alpine mountainous
landscape. And of course to go Alpine
skiing and snowboarding in one of the
greatest ski arenas in the world – in sum-
mer and winter. The perfect base camp for
all mountain adventurers is at the edge of
the romantic location of Zermatt: Matter-
horn FOCUS combines pure luxury with
mountain action of the highest standard.
The architect Heinz Julen is responsible
for the sophisticated design. The Zermatt
native is also an artist, and his dual talent
is reflected very clearly in the design of
the Garni Hotel: The 30 rooms and suites
are generously flooded with light. Glass
fronts bring nature into the hotel – the
en­chanting Zermatt as well as his majesty,
the Matterhorn. The spectacular view can
best be enjoyed not only within your own
four (room) walls but also in the mysti-
cal spa, which provides all that you need
to reinvigorate tired muscles and revive
exhausted minds. Together with Julen’s
artistic spirit, colours, light and select
materials bring lasting energy to the body
and mind.
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Z E R M AT T
architecture
paradise
D I R E T T I S S I M A
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stylish
grown up
On the horizon, the Dolomites rise
into the sky side by side. In the valley, hearts
come together in the Post Hotel San Candido.
Pure relaxation is the asset of the Vita
Alpina wellness oasis. The newly designed
indoor pool, saunas and relax zones make
up a tailor-made wellness programme.
With !QMS facial treatments, a dozen
massages, Ayurveda and many peelings,
the Post Hotel beauty line takes care of
female and male well-being. Of course,
inner beauty – the health of the body, mind
and soul – always takes centre stage.
You can regain strength for your physical
well-being in the hotel’s own restaurant,
which serves a tasteful combination of
South Tyrolean and Italian cuisine. And
then you’re off – to the charming pedes­
trian zone for some shopping or for a
proper hike in the Puster Valley. And back
at night to the P-Lounge, the best place
in town, with the motto “Celebrating
life”. Whether for an inspiring long drink
cocktail or a hip celebration, this is the
ideal place in the Post Hotel to strike up a
conversation with people.
In this adults-only hotel, top comfort is
en vogue for all those over 14 years old.
South Tyrolean culture is harmoniously
combined with modern lifestyle. In the
41 rooms and suites, the modern interior
merges with traditional elements into a
remarkably successful synthesis of styles.
The best room, the Suite La Nuvola, pro-
vides scope for this over two floors and
70 square metres.
On the ground floor, the spacious residen-
tial area invites you to relax comfortably,
while on the first floor a bed suspended
from the ceiling and the freestanding
bathtub make it irresistible to snuggle and
splash about.
POST HOTEL SAN CANDIDO
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PURADIES
a power spot
in the sun
Amidst the Leogang mountains rests
a very special power spot: the PURADIES.
But the joie de vivre that the guests stock
up on is not the only thing that is pure
here. Pure is also the water in the natural
bathing pool in the middle of the idyllic
Alps. And pure is the relish of each organic
crop ripened in the hotel’s own farm gar-
den, only a few feet away from the plates
they are enjoyed in.
On a summer holiday at the PURADIES the
soul finds itself, while the body climbs up
a mountain or two. Built from elements of
nature – mountain stone, glass and oak – ,
the houses and châlets rise on the seclu-
ded sunny plateau amidst a breathtaking
natural landscape. Whether a family room,
a stylish suite or a private châlet: This is
the home of comfort, in the new suites air
conditioning included.
A HIKE AND A SWIM
The bathing pool also helps you cool off
after a mountain tour or family hike,
with a private area for the kids and, last
but not least, an unparalleled bathhouse
with a 360-degree panoramic view. Those
who need more warmth can find it in the
separate BADHAUS in one of the four
theme saunas, from the pine steam bath
to the earth sauna with a surprise view.
Heavenly body experiences can be made at
the Heaven Spa: Wellness experts pamper
guests on the Alpha quartz sand lounger or
the massage bed. Oxygen and precious aloe
vera products of the beauty treatments
radiate the complexion. Fine dining in the
gourmet restaurant ESS:ENZ rounds off a
perfect day of your holiday.
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thought
against
thought
attitude

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Felicitas Thun-Hohenstein, curator, author
and professor at the Academy of Fine Arts
Vienna is the new curator of the Austria
Pavilion at the Biennale in Venice. With
her great knowledge of the art scene and
a lot of energy, she will tackle the design
of the exhibition at the 58th Art Biennale.
In 2019, Renate Bertlmann will be the first
female artist in the history of the Austrian
Biennale entries to perform in the pavilion
with a solo exhibition. Felicitas Thun-
Hohenstein also views her work as a curator
as a journey into a space of experience
and discovery, “which I often like to leave
open, because the interspaces and the
questions that arise when developing
these projects constitute integral and
important co-producers“.
A UNIQUE CHALLENGE
Felicitas Thun-Hohenstein sits opposite
me in her pleasantly airy office spaces – an
attractive woman, a smart-casual look and
palpable drive. When asked about how she
first reacted to the invitation to design the
Austria Pavilion as a curator, she replied:
“Joy! Curating the Austrian entry for the
Venice Biennale is a unique challenge and
reward. The Biennale attracts a consider-
able amount of attention, so this function
also provides the possibility of represen-
ting the interest of artists and the poten-
tial of art in socio-political contexts with
more emphasis, which is great.”
The journalist and blogger Hedi
Grager portrays interesting peo-
ple at www.hedigrager.com and
writes about lifestyle, fashion,
design, films and beauty.
HEDI GRAGER
THE ARTIST RENATE BERTLMANN
“In the last few years, many curators and
artists have fought to put an end to the
anachronism that, in over 80 years of the
Austria Pavilion’s history, a female artist
has never had a solo exhibition, while male
artists have regularly had individual exhi-
bitions since 1960. It’s high time to correct
this imbalance, and I am very happy to be
able to make a mark together with a great
artist such as Renate Bertlmann, who has
always done pioneering work as a feminist
and performance artist.”
ART IS WHAT REMAINS
The art expert has also been a professor
of art and cultural studies since 2005. In
particular, her work deals with discovering
which mediation formats and languages
can be developed for questions of art or
artistic methods to have an impact in society.
“I am strongly convinced of the transfor-
mative and political potential of art, and
think that we should do everything we
can to make this creative thinking or this
thought against thought attitude producti-
ve within social processes. Art is what
remains; I think of da Vinci or Michel­angelo
here: you need to create the appropriate
scope of action and language for this.”
LAUREN CATHRIN
Felicitas Thun-Hohenstein goes into rap-
tures when she talks about her daughter
and her joint work. Lauren manages the
newly introduced course of studies Cross
Media Production at the SAE Institute
Vienna, where she studied film. The
cu­rator proudly tells me about one of her
ex­hibitions in the Austrian Cultural Forum
New York where Lauren accompanied her.
“As we were having a leisurely drink after
the opening, a visitor came to us and said
that it was an interesting exhibition, but
that he found some photos really irritating.
Lauren replied, at just 21 years old: ‘But those
are the important ones, and they are the
ones that take you further.’ I was so proud!”
She also remembers the curator Cathrin
Pichler fondly, who died in 2012. “She was
a radical thinker and she fostered lateral
thinking, which is very important to me.
She was a wonderful woman with spirit
and glamour, and a pioneer in the sub-
ject of art and sciences. Her tenacity and
uncompromising manner were my role
model – together with her warmth and
beauty. Felicitas Thun-Hohenstein was
given Cathrin Pichler’s entire written legacy.
A CLEAR STAND AND
FEMALE SOLIDARITY
“Taking a clear stand is not easy, but not
being allowed to take one is terrible”, the
curator says emphatically. “Here we are in
a cultural and geographical environment
Photo:BarbaraNidetzky
art culture
in which we were born privileged. We are
therefore obliged to raise our voice for a
society that stands for tolerance and open-
ness and which can cater for different ways
of living.”
For herself, she refers to characteristics
such as openness, curiosity, tolerance or
solidarity. She understands solidarity in
the sense of “supporting one another”.
It’s about supporting each other on each
other’s path, without questioning it, while
growing together.
WORK AND FAMILY
Of course, it was not always easy for Felicitas
Thun-Hohenstein to reconcile work and
family. “But I was in a privileged situation,
since I had help and could combine two
passions: namely my children, who always
take precedence, and my work. They were
very intense years, when I worked a lot at
night.” It makes me smile when she tells
me that she wrote her thesis in her child-
ren’s bedroom, and Lauren and Benedikt
happily announced: “We sleep best when
mummy is typing.” “I see my children as a
wonderful gift, my son Benedikt is 21 and
is studying medicine, and Lauren is 24.
They are my greatest sparring partners in
life – in every respect.”
To relax, she likes to do yoga and sport,
“and I go boxing with Lauren twice a week.
In September we even went up a 5000-
metres mountain in Tanzania together”.
She tells me that she used to love singing
in a choir. “I can imagine taking that up
again one day, oh yes and of course dan-
cing, we should dance a lot more.”
Felicitas Thun-Hohenstein will be curating
the first solo exhibition by a female artist in the
Austria Pavilion at the Biennale Arte 2019.
www.biennalearte.at
“I’m someone who loves to
get things off the ground
and pave the way for them.”

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Franzobel is an Austrian
writer. He has published
numerous plays, works of
prose and poems. His plays
have been produced in
countries including Mexico,
Argentina, Chile, Denmark,
France, Poland, Romania,
Ukraine, Italy, Russia and
the USA.
His great historical adven-
ture novel “Das Floß der
Medusa” (Zsolnay publis-
hing house) was awarded
the Bayerischer Buchpreis
(Bavarian Book Award) 2017
and was on the shortlist for
the German Book Prize 2017.
T H E P R E S S U R E T O S E E
Only those who have
time to engage themselves
can also experience and
feel something. Photo:DirkSkiba
essay
franzobel
There are sightseeing locations which are
not worthy of the name – as they must have
ne­cessarily been seen, they should be called
“sight-seen” locations. In New York, these are
the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State
Building, in Paris the Eiffel Tower and the
Mona Lisa, in Milan you must see the Last
Supper and in Moscow Lenin’s Tomb. Madame
Tussauds wax figures are a compulsory part of
the programme in London just as the Prado is
in Madrid, or the Uffizi in Florence. Also the
Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, the Villa Borghese
in Rome, the Acropolis, Hagia Sophia, Charles
Bridge and many more.
This was not a problem even twenty or thirty
years ago, you would go there at a leisurely pace,
decipher a map and become a little intoxicated.
Today, as the whole world is out and about and
wants to take pictures of these sights and share
them on social media, you already need to be
very intoxicated to be able to endure the queues
of people. The line for the Eiffel Tower starts at
the Arc de Triomphe, the queue for the Empire
State Building reaches Central Park and you can
already stand in line at Heathrow to get into the
Madame Tussauds wax museum. At the Villa
Borghese – I love the sculptures of Bernini –
I was refused entry, because only those who have
purchased a ticket online in advance can go in,
which is what all package-deal tourists do, of
course. But what about the strolling individu-
alist who doesn’t want to be bound to a fixed
programme?
There are too many people for too few attrac-
tions. Even with ten thousand visitors a day, it
takes fifty years for two billion people to have
visited something. Not even half of all Asians!
But what for? So that people can be guided
through without having the time to take in the
artwork or to feel anything other than back-
packs in your kidneys, photo cameras, others’
shoes on your heels, digested food from tourist
traps. It is as busy as before the opening of the
first McDonald’s branch in Moscow or in front
of Apple stores when a new iPhone enters the
market. Everyone is crazy, camping for days in
front of a cash desk.
Soon it won’t work anymore; there will be a
sightseeing lottery. Or we could follow the
example of people at Ayers Rock, the Aborigines’
sacred mountain, where T-shirts are now sold
with the print “I was not on the Uluru!”. Volun-
tary renunciation!
People must learn to observe, understand and
be amazed again. The rushed handling of tourist
attractions is ridiculous and pointless. Only
those who have time to engage themselves can
also experience and feel something. But with
artworks visited to death this cannot work,
because each feeling is trampled down in the
crowd. But, far from the tourist sights, there is
much that is worth discovering. In Rome the
Scala Santa or the Caravaggios in inconspicuous
churches, in Moldova the monastery carved
into the rock, in Milan the Brera or in Harlem a
gospel mass, and entire cities such as Bamberg
or Schwäbisch-Hall. There are so many wonder-
ful places and things, one must only be open to
finding them.

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i n 5 l i f e s t y l e h o t e l s
Photos:MiriamRaneburger
The Womanly bloggers Elisabeth Böck and Cornelia Pichler travel to Salzburg and the Tyrol
for the Stylemate, Lifestylehotels and Lillet. Here they discover fascinating hotels and conduct
interviews with remarkable women. In each of the hotels there is a special Lillet summer cocktail
with its recipe. Of course, the French aperitif takes on a central role, while displaying
its finesse together with other ingredients.
womanly.blog
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What makes your hotel special?
Because we almost entirely deal with the
top hotel industry, we needed to find a way
to stand out in Austria. We call ourselves
“guest whisperers” because we cater to our
guests’ needs, listen to them and try to
satisfy any personal wishes they may have.
In our category, the standard – clean rooms,
good food, delicious wines – is not dis-
cussed, it is simply expected. But the small
details, which are not necessarily in the
manual, are remembered positively by cus-
tomers and give the holiday its wow effect.
Has hoteliere always been your dream job?
My dream was to open a restaurant right
in the city of Salzburg. Then I met my hus-
band and, as life would have it, I ended up
somewhere completely different. In 2001,
exactly on my 21st birthday, we bought a
bed and breakfast. This was my first step
towards self-employment. Six years later,
we found out from my parents-in-law that
we could take over this house and set up
our first own business. The Nesslerhof was
opened in 2011 under our management.
How do you balance this kind of business
and three children?
I ask myself that every day (laughs). My
girls are now 13, 10 and 7, and they are
actually very independent, sporty and
always on the move, but they need me a lot.
Of course it’s all based on good organisa-
tion, because nothing can work without a
reliable network. I am lucky enough to have
the support of my mother and my mother-
in-law. Furthermore, my daughters are
growing up in a hospitality business, and
here there are of course amenities which
make our lives much easier. Nobody goes
hungry here (laughs).
refined. charming.
extravagant.
Bianca Weber
PURADIES
Elisabeth Grüner
HOTEL BERGLAND SÖLDEN
Michaela Lechthaler
NIDUM
Tina Neudegger
NESSLERHOF
Iris Niederreiter
ARTHOTEL BLAUE GANS
Tina Neudegger, the manager of the Nessler-
hof Hotel, prepares the Lillet cocktail Summer
Herbs for us. We then take a seat together
and find out a little more about how she and
her family approach the subject of the hotel
industry.
L I L L E T
S U M M E R H E R B S
5 cl L I L L E T,
7 cl C RA N B E R RY J U I C E ,
1 cl G I N G E R SY R U P
The design hotel Bergland Sölden is both an
elegant winter sports hotspot and a place of
retreat in the midst of the Ötztal Alps. The
owner Elisabeth Grüner invites us to a taste
of the hotel’s own Lillet drink Bergfrische
(mountain freshness), and tells us about
James Bond, her husband’s sheep and her
source of strength.
You are the first design hotel in the Ötztal
valley, and were allowed to host some of the
film crew including the main actor Daniel
Craig for the shooting of the James Bond
film Spectre in 2015. What does it feel like
to have such guests?
Exciting and TOP SECRET. Daniel Craig
stayed with his wife Rachel Weisz in the
top suite, and was very friendly and easy-­
going. It was a great honour for us, as
hos­ting James Bond is a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity. Or maybe not. Because of
007 Elements (the James Bond exhibition
which will open in summer 2018), he might
come and visit again. We will see. If this
is the case, he will of course be on a secret
mission again, but we will be able to talk
about it later.
Female crew members such as the Bond girl
Léa Sedoux were also here. What do women
love in particular about your hotel?
All crew members were extremely cour-
teous and nice, and loved our exclusive spa
area. Daniel Craig could be found there
from time to time, especially in the fitness
area, which was of course shielded from
the public. Léa Sedoux also let herself be
pampered by our spa team. She was es­
pecially keen on the body treatments and
signature massages.
How did the idea of the Lillet signature
drink Bergfrische come about?
As we are always looking for something
new but also traditional, we came up with
this cocktail. It matches our alpine setting
and is easy to prepare. And, most im-
portantly: It tastes really good! The fresh
welcome drink should make the arrival a
pleasant experience for the guests, while
giving them a first taste of their holiday.
3 cl L I L L E T B L A NC,
6 cl H OM E M A D E
B E RG L A N D I C E T E A ,
3 cl P RO S E C C O
L I L L E T
B E R G F R I S C H E
BY
H O T E L B E RG L A N D
S Ö L D E N
For 1 litre of ice tea: 1/8 l fresh lemon juice, 3 tbsp brown
sugar, 3 tbsp forest honey, 4-5 tea caddies of alpine herbal
tea (depending on strength), approx. 1 l tea water
A D D-ON :
S L I C E O F L E M ON ,
I C E C U B E S
BY
N E S S L E R H O F
A D D-ON :
S L I C E O F L I M E , RO S E M A RY,
I C E C U B E S

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L I L L E T
E L E G A N T S U M M E R
Bianca Weber, who is responsible for mar-
keting at Hotel PURADIES, gives us some
insight into the hotel concept and the local
bar culture over a round of Florentina, the
Leogang version of the Lillet signature drink.
The Nidum Hotel in Mösern created the spar-
king Lillet summer drink Elegant Summer,
which we are now tasting with hotel manager
Michaela Lechthaler while having a chilled
chat about casual luxury and Tyrolean non-
chalance.
Your hotel is adorned by an impressive bar
area – what is the idea behind this extra­
ordinary design?
The hotel owners wanted to create some­
thing unique which would become the
centre­piece of the hotel. The bar, for which
we have already won a number of awards,
consists of 16,000 individual oak wood
planks which were assembled manually
by a regional artisan and then milled into
shape. The enormous structure impres-
sively shapes the hotel atrium, creating a
meeting zone and connecting both floors
of the hotel.
What do women look for in a bar today?
Women are already referred to in the shape
of the bar here, since it appears very femi-
nine and welcoming with its curves. The
bar area is open and communicative, and,
as a woman, you feel like you can also enjoy
a drink alone without feeling uncomfor-
table. Women also appreciate our drinks
selection – also because we include a few
Lillet drinks on the menu which are very
popular with the female guests.
You advertise the Nidum as a hotel “created
for a new generation of travellers” – what
does this new generation of guests look like?
Four our guests, it is very important that
they should not have to make sacrifices
while being able to fully relax. Our concept
is designed in such a way that we are not
traditional or stiff. Our motto is “casual
luxury”, and there is even a ban on ties,
since we want to remove the pressure and
the stiffness which is often associated
with the hotel sector. We combine luxury
with nonchalance and warmth, and a lot of
Tyrolean banter.
You say that you also have many female
guests. Why do they choose your hotel?
We are indeed a hotel which is very popular
with women. First of all, our architecture
appeals to female guests in particular: We
have an amazing spa area, various libra-
ries, run two fantastic beauty product lines
and provide a variety of sport and relaxati-
on courses, from Yoga to Zumba. This is a
wonderful place to meditate, enjoy nature
and then hit the dance floor in the bar at
night when a live band is playing. Women
love this. I have naturally been included in
Do you think a bar has the social duty
of making people happy?
I think that a hotel bar in particular is a
central point of contact. When we welcome
our new guests, we take them directly to
the bar, where they are served a welcome
drink. Here, a conversation starts with the
bartender, and a relationship is estab-
lished. This lifts the spirits, which may be
a little low after a long car journey.
the concept from the beginning, and do all
I can to make sure we have everything we
need as guests.
According to your website, you turn some
things upside down – what, for example?
Our style is to turn everything on its head:
we are amicable, cordial and especially at
your service. In our approaches, we are
open to new things and like to think later-
ally. When guests want things differently,
we say: Why not? I turn many things upside
down for my guests so that they can have
what they want. But that’s what we’re here
for. Despite a lot of office work, we take the
time to drink a glass of wine with them, go
for a stroll to the lake or go for a torch-lit
hike with them. This is why I became a
hostess, this is what makes the hotel trade
and what makes me who I am. This has
also given us many happy guests in a short
space of time.
5 cl L I L L E T B L A NC,
2,5 cl L I M E J U I C E ,
4 cl H ON EY SY R U P 1 :1 ,
0,1 l S C H W E P P E S L AV E N D E R
O RA N G E B L O S S OM
L I L L E T
F L O R E N T I N A
5 cl L I L L E T RO S É ,
10 cl P RO S E C C O,
1,5 cl RO S E S Y R U P,
D R I E D RO S E L E AV E S ,
1 small shot of S O DA
6 cl L I L L E T B L A NC,
2 cl M I N T S Y R U P,
1 shot of S O DA ,
B R Ü N D L M AY E R RO S É
L I L L E T K A M I
BY
A R T H O T E L
B L AU E G A N S
The art hotel Blaue Gans in Salzburg is not
only a treasure chest of modern art, but also
a place where you can have a good drink with
first-rate service, such as the Lillet cocktail
KaMi. Marketing manager Iris Niederreiter
knows a lot about the historical building and
the sophisticated culture it holds.
Your hotel stands for design, culture and
of course art, and here you provide your
guests with more than 120 works of art.
What aspects are the artists or the exhi­
bited artwork chosen for?
The owner, Mr Andreas Gfrerer, is the
kingpin of the hotel’s concept, based on the
idea of “encounter”. Art is his passion, and
he knows many people from the art and
cultural scene. People meet here, exchange
views and talk about common potential
customers, and then an artist might also
leave us a work of art. For instance, Julius
Deutschbauer stopped off here with his
Bibliothek ungelesener Bücher (“Library of
unread books”) or even Carsten Fock, who
gave us a number of drawings. When we
obtain a new work of art, we discuss
where its ideal position in the hotel is –
with regard to its theme and appearance.
Is there a piece that is particularly
popular with the guests?
Definitely the interactive artwork by David
Moises, Shannon’s Hand, a metal box with
a switch located in the hotel foyer. When
you tilt it, the box opens and a hand emer-
ges that moves towards the switch, then
presses it and, so to speak, “switches itself
off”. And then the hand withdraws into the
box again.
If Barbara Rett interviews international
artists in the reading room of your hotel for
ORF as part of the Salzburg Festival, whom
are you likely to meet, for example?
Naturally people who play a significant
role at the Festival would come, such as
Anna Netrebko, Rolando Villazón or Tobias
Moretti, but also the director of the State
Opera Choir or directors of shows.
If the artists are in the city only for short
performances or concerts, they often stay
here at the hotel, but since most artists
have longer engagements, they are accom-
modated in apartments sometimes even a
little outside the city, so that they are not
constantly in the public limelight.
Photos:womanly,BerglandHotelSölden,Nidum,Heldentheater
A D D-ON
C O C KTA I L C H E R RY , S L I C E
O F L E M ON , M I N T, I C E C U B E S
BY
N I D U M
BY
P U RA D I E S

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leave your
worries …
THRILL MEDITATION
You can stock up on thrill on mountain
bike tours; those who didn’t come to train
can hire an E-MTB at the hotel. Nidum
guests can discover the alpine landscape of
the Olympiaregion with mountain guide
Walter. The inner workings of adventure
await you after your return to the hotel:
From sound mediation to rest time on the
spa and pool terrace with the Infinity Pool
and the cosy nests as highlights.
When the sun sets and the mountains
have a light red tinge, it’s time for a tinge
of blue in the glass: Bartender Christian
lets guests in on the secrets of his Blulet
cocktail. But we don’t want to reveal too
much ...
Luxurious, fresh and different – this is
what characterises the Nidum Hotel. Body,
mind and soul are looked after and taken
care of in the elegant ambience of the
Ty­ro­­lean Seefeld in its very unique way, in
a refreshingly young manner which does
not require a tie.
Those who pamper you here, whether it’s
the head chef or the masseur, will make
a new person out of you. One serves the
Alpen Burger V 2.0 – with a rib eye steak,
refined by the hotel’s own BBQ sauce as
well as matured mountain cheese and
homemade bread. (Head chef Damjan is
award-winning, and with good reason!)
The other relaxes your tensed-up neck with
his magic hands in a TuiNa massage.
5th star
in the
sölden sky
Book Online
lifestylehotels.net/
nidum-hotel-seefeld
AU S T R I A
T Y RO L / M Ö S E R N
1.500 m2
wellness-oasis
… at home with your tie. At the Nidum you can let
your hair down – and leave your tie behind.
NIDUM
HOTEL BERGLAND SÖLDEN
Elegant design, authentic Tyrolean indulgence
and warm hospitality recently bestowed a fifth star
on Hotel Bergland Sölden.
Book Online
lifestylehotels.net/
bergland-soelden
AU S T R I A
T Y RO L / S Ö L D E N
1.700 m2
Sky Spa
From the wine cellar to the Sky Spa, the
Hotel Bergland Sölden provides its guests
with fine primeval Tyrolean holiday plea­
sure. Rooms and suites made of wood,
natural stone and loden, lovingly decorated
with black-and-white photos from moun-
tain farmers’ everyday life, combined with
contemporary stylistic elements, bring
the charm of the Ötztal valley’s unspoiled
nature directly into the hotel. Balls of wool
and hides as decorative elements demons-
trate the host family Grüner’s attachment
to the hotel’s own herd of sheep, grazing
near the hotel. Sheep watching – from the
room window or the ewes directly with their
little lambs – warms the heart and soul.
JAMES BOND FEELING
In mild summer nights, it is worth having
a look at the view of the night sky from the
Sky Spa, the wellness oasis on the roof.
And one star over Sölden is brand new:
namely the fifth star in the classification
of the Hotel Bergland Sölden. From the
plentiful Tyrolean breakfast and the hotel’s
own cosmetics line “Natural Alpine” to
the stylish room design, the guest only
receives the finest treatment in this hotel.
No wonder even Daniel Craig stayed in the
top suite of Bergland Sölden during the
filming of “Spectre”. “007 Elements” will
promote the James Bond feeling on the
Gaislachkogl peak starting from this sum-
mer: an interactive James Bond adventure
world built into the mountain at over 3,000
metres above sea level.
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Emperor Franz Josef of Austria’s favourite
dish, the Tafelspitz (boiled fillet of beef), is
served here as well as hearty steak specia-
lities. The culmination will be creative des-
serts – and a delicious cocktail or digestive
on the sunny terrace. On Sundays brunch
is served, with live music once a month.
But where to next, with all this pent-up
energy? Easy: up the mountain.
REST OR ACTION
The Wildkogel, 2,225 metres high, can be
climbed or experienced by cable car. The
wooden playground Kogel-Mogel with
the eagle’s nest and Goliath swing awaits
adventurous kids directly near the top
sta­tion. Wonderful Alpine pastures leave
adults seeking rest in high spirits. And
those who need action can find it by moun-
tain biking or paragliding. Wildkogel
Resorts also offer e-bike weekends and
mini golfing breaks. Even professional
athletes like to dismount here to train
and then relax in the wellness oasis: In
summer, FC Redbull Salzburg organises
its training camp here.
The Wildkogel Resorts “Das Wildkogel”
and “Das Bramberg” in the Oberpinzgau
region provide scope for freedom in the
true sense of the word. There is room for
each family here: From a couple in love to
a clan of 20: in apartments, penthouses
and the respective wellness oases. Children
are more than welcome here, and find lots
of space and playing facilities – as well as
new friends. Dog lovers meet in the “Das
Wildkogel”; and those allergic to dog hair
can take a deep breath in “Das Bramberg”,
without risk of allergens. “Everything is
possible, but nothing is compulsory”, is the
hotel’s motto.
COOK OR BE SERVED
Those who prefer can cook for themselves,
but why not let yourself be pampered by
professionals: The “Bergschmied”, the res-
taurant in “Das Wildkogel”, attracts guests
with wood stove pizzas, pasta and regio-
nal delicacies. Here you have the time to
enjoy your food, while the children let off
steam in the game area. “Waldvogel” is the
name of the restaurant in “Das Bramberg”.
Individual holidays based
on modular design – only in the
Wildkogel Resorts.
personal
holiday
happiness
101apartments /
penthouses
1Wildkogel
lounge
2restaurant
areas
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wildkogel-resort
AU S T R I A
S A L Z B U RG / B RA M B E RG
W I L D K O G E L R E S O R T S
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18. 18The Stylemate
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without
a suitcase
T R AV E L L E R
The international gallery owner
Rudolf Budja relies on his gut instinct.
“It’s not about appreciation, it’s only
about what is necessary from an art
history pers­pective!” This is how the
well-known Graz-born pop art dealer
Rudolf Budja describes his selection
criteria for works of art. To choose them,
he relies on his gut instinct, but also
proceeds very systematically to sense
“what’s next”.
art culture

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l. above Couple Budja in Austria look
with sponsor Princess Manni zu Sayn-
Wittgenstein-Sayn
r. above Intuitively recognized “what’s
next”: Biggest Erwin Wurm collector, here
with Wurm
l. below With Dee Jay Khaled – Budja
himself started his US career as a DJ
r. below Actors like Jessica Barros and
Will Smith also appreciate Budja’s gallery
“You have to know all the museums to find
new trends in this way.” What fascinates
him in this process is discovering similar
works by artists without any real connec-
tion to one another. Budja, who today
mos­tly lives in Miami and runs a 2,000
square metres gallery there, concludes from
its thematic and technical congruencies:
“Time makes it necessary to capture
ex­actly that.”
ADVANCED IN DEALING WITH ART
Strong evidence of his rarely fallible intui-
tion is his own Erwin Wurm collection, the
now internationally successful Austrian
ar­tist who, for instance, placed a detached
house on the roof of the MUMOK in Vienna.
“I have collected his works since 1986 – and
never sold one! I probably own the largest
Wurm collection in the world.” Why didn’t
he buy himself a cool car with this money
(and yes: Budja likes nice cars!)? “They are
not as interesting as art.”
To build his private collection, he veers
towards innovative and subtly ironic pieces
which are critical of the times. “I don’t
need a painting that matches the curtains
to decorate the wall!” His wife Nicole and
three daughters – 11, 9 and 3 years old – “are
so advanced in the way they deal with art.
I can bring home anything.” His children’s
future is not safeguarded in proper style by
a building loan contract, but by Asian art.
YEAR OF ANNIVERSARIES
When Budja was younger, he did not have
these kinds of resources. He grew up as
the younger of two brothers in Graz and
became an apprentice in the Puch plant. In
the end, music was the gateway to the new
world when he went to the USA as a DJ at 18
years old. In the clubs of Miami, New York
and L.A., he met famous artists in person –
such as the graffiti designer Jean Michel
Basquiat. In L.A., Budja did temporary
work in a printing studio, where he met the
pop art master Roy Lichtenstein and now
and again was paid in kind. These pictures
formed the basis of his first gallery at the
Graz Glacis. But not only Budja himself,
who turns 50 on 6th July, will be celebra-
ting an anniversary this year: The Graz
gallery will be 30 years old in December.
His next stop was Vienna, then Salzburg
and finally Miami. Although Budja never
really leaves a place. “I have kept all my
apartments and I always travel there
without a suitcase.” A vernissage in Salzburg
is always scheduled during the festival
season. Prince Charles was also a guest
in the local gallery; Budja owes this to his
sponsor Princess Manni zu Sayn-Wittgen­
stein-Sayn. “She invites people from all
over the world who have accomplished
something.”
But he doesn’t want to grow old under the
light rain typical of Salzburg; he prefers
southern Italy. Not as a location for ano-
ther gallery, but simply as a place to live.
Three characteristics
that describe me ...
Lovable, flexible and
persevering.
I am happiest when ...
... my family is happy.
Or as they say here:
Happy wife, happy life.
If I could be 20 again,
would I do anything
differently?
No! In hindsight, some
small steps were not
ne­cessary – but altogether
it’s fine the way it is.
If I could be a work of art,
I would like to be ...
… a piece by Anish Kapoor.
His Sky Mirror – a parabolic
mirror – in front of the
Rockefeller Center in New
York reflects the whole
world; earth and sky.
This captures the present
moment, so the art is
always contemporary.
... and where would you
like this to be exhibited?
I would prefer to be a
travelling exhibition.
From Austria I miss ...
Apple strudel, Backhendl
(Viennese fried chicken) –
and good water.
RUDOLF BUDJA SPONTANEOUSLY:
Photos:RudolfBudja

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Photographer: Oliver Rathschueler
Concept, Production Styling: Eva Poleschinski
Hair Make Up: Ástrós Erla Benediktsdóttir
Models: Urður Ólöf @ Eskimo Models
Shooting Assistants: Þórhildur Bergljót Jónasdóttir, Þorsteinn Þór Jóhannesson
Postproduction: Marlene Rahmann
Location: Landmannalaugar Iceland
Special thanks to: Corinne Falkenheiner my team!
gallery
I C E L A N D ’ S
Designer Eva Poleschinski shot her latest collection
in one of the most picturesque locations
in Iceland, and let the colours of the island
flow into her designs.
C O L O U R S

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Eva combined the wonderfully intense
colours of Iceland such as blood red, dark
grey or mustard yellow with the pastel
tones rosé, beige, silver grey or soft green
in a fascinating manner. Various materi-
als such as velvet, leather and silk as well
It was shot in Landmannalaugar, one of the
most picturesque locations in Iceland. The
internationally successful designer enjoyed
the magical silence that rules over this
place shrouded in legend.
Austrian designer Eva Poleschinski
founded her own label at the young age
of 23. She loves finding inspiration in
foreign countries and cultures for the
presentation of her collections. For this
reason, she shot her current collection
“Colours” under the eccentric influence
of Iceland, the land of geysers and fairy
tales with elves and trolls.
EVA POLESCHINSKI
as elements made of tulle were brought
together with the finest handicraft. High-
lights are often her elaborately designed
embroidered elements as well as sparkling
crystals.

22. 22The Stylemate
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food + drinks
Photos:DistilleryKrauss
Intense flavour, lingering and
creative botanicals: Gin from the Krauss
distillery has been awarded double gold.
“Danger line” is the name of the steadily
growing gin range from the Krauss dis­
tillery in south-western Styrian Schwan-
berg – from the classic London Dry to
Lemon Tree, Saffron and Oak Cask. Seven
varieties are already available, while num-
ber eight and nine are still in the creative
process. Save yourself from these deli-
cacies while you can, because those who
drink the gin of the Krauss Distillery never
want to drink any other. This is because
the good souls behind this high-percentage
delight for the taste buds are the two gour-
mets and technical chemists Carmen and
Werner Krauss, who bottle their products
only when these meet their own perfected
standards for a sophisticated palate.
FROM SCHWANBERG
TO SAN FRANCISCO
“Five years ago, when we already had fine
brandies and whisky in our range, we wan-
ted to try something new – and that’s
where gin came in”, Carmen Krauss explains.
It had to taste intense, so as not to get lost
in the flavour when mixing – with tonic,
elderflower cordial or champagne.
So they started with the classic London Dry
on a strong juniper base, subtly ensnared
by a fresh citrus flavour and floral-tangy
lavender. So the first Styrian London Dry
was born – and it impressed across the
board: At the first tasting of the “San Fran-
cisco World Spirits Competition”, where 121
gins were presented from around the world,
it was awarded one (out of ten) double
gold medal. In 2017 it won the gold at the
World Spirits Award, while this year it was
awarded the double gold at the China Wine
and Spirits Awards (CWSA).
DIVA AND FAVOURITE
Then, at a fair, the two gin experts finally
stumbled upon a spice merchant from
Burgenland, whose saffron, cardamom and
other products impressed their delicate
noses. The first saffron gin they created
immediately found so many fans that it
was included in the product range. This
provides gin for – every occasion – classic,
woody, floral … For instance, the name
Flower power conceals the diva of the
Krauss gin family: with a strong violet
note, rounded off with lavender and camo-
mile. The latest addition is “Tangerine”,
with mandarins from Calabria – which
was awarded the double gold and “Gin of
the Year” at the CWSA in 2018 – and now
Carmen Krauss’s favourite. This is distil-
led in the Krauss distillery itself, strictly
following the food safety regulations,
with a great focus on sustainability and so
carefully, that only the finest spice aromas
tickle the taste buds of connoisseurs.
double
gold on the
palate
www.distillery-krauss.com

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Photos:MichelleChaplow
N E W
M E M B E R
Biking, golfing, horseback riding – or simply
relaxing. The Lavida Hotel is an oasis for active
health-conscious holidaymakers in Spain.
LAVIDA
HOTEL
A beach holiday or a holiday in the moun-
tains? Those who want to enjoy the peaks
of the Pyrenees as well as the beaches of
the Costa Brava can choose the paradise in
between: the PGA Catalunya Resort with its
various sport and relaxation opportunities.
The Lavida Hotel is located amidst the
leisure paradise with its 50 individually
designed rooms – all with an enchanting
view over the landscape of the golf course.
Pure elegance, complemented by the
highest comfort, characterises the rooms
as well as their top-modern technological
amenities: super-fast WiFi free of charge,
LED smart TV with an internet connection
and an audio system with Bluetooth for
your favourite music.
WONDERFUL BIKE RIDES
Golf lovers from all around Europe meet
here in a relaxed atmosphere to demons-
trate their skills on the two 18-hole courses
of tournament quality “Stadium Course”
and “Tour Course”.
For those who love sport aside from
putting and chipping, however, the Lavida
Hotel is also ideal. From here you can cycle
along the beautiful landscape directly from
the resort, along the Costa Brava cycle
path, or along the 45-kilometres Carrilet
cycle path from Olot to Girona on the
abandoned railway line. The bikes can be
hired directly at the hotel, in all sizes and
for all needs. Or you can enjoy the 25-metres
outdoor pool and the hotel’s own ultra-
modern fitness centre, go fishing, play
tennis or padel with the short rackets …
And those who are looking for happiness
on the back of a horse can ride to the
Castell de Sant Iscle castle or to the Torre
d’en Llobet tower.
paradise
between sea
and mountains
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lavida-hotel
S PA I N
CATA L ON I A / G I RON A
Chilling in the king-size bed, a cosy evening
at the bar or on the roof terrace of the
Lavida Hotel or a visit to Bella’s restaurant
provides some rest from all these physical
challenges. Here you can find not only
re­gional, seasonal delicacies – the vegetables
are also freshly picked from the resort’s
own garden. And while guests exercise
during the day, the pizza dough can com-
fortably ferment at Bella’s following
the hotel’s own secret recipe – for an
unforgettable Italian pizza!

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a jewel
on the
ionian sea
The Ionian Sea sparkles crystal clear. A fragrance of myrtle
and pistachios is in the air. In this magical setting, the Praia Art
Resort on the Calabrian coast invites you to some dolce far niente.
N E W
M E M B E R
Photos:AntonioAlaimo / PraiaArtResort
Moments that you can prolong with a visit
to the trendy padded furniture of the Praia
Food Café outside and a wine recommended
by Giancarlo Marena, a top Italian somme-
lier, for a night of nights by the sea. The
native Calabrese stands out for his inter-
nationally recognised expertise, his great
hospitality and his love of fine wines. His
motto is: “The world of wine is an infinite
discovery, because each bottle has its own
story to tell, with passion, sweat and tears.
Drinking a glass of wine means sharing in
the life and the experience which created it.”
In the morning, the hotel’s private beach
is only 20 metres away. Those who prefer
it less salty have the long pool to swim in –
and the Lounge Café directly next to it to
relax. The marine reserve of Capo Razzuto
stretches in front of the sandy beach,
with many picturesque bays and headlands
to discover.
You can also embark on an easy hike on
the nearby mountains of the Southern
Apennines and to ancient fortresses and
towers. We then recommend an individual
massage by skilled hands in the wellness
area of the Praia Art Resort. Wrapped
in aromatic oils and balsamic fragran-
ces, body, mind and soul glide into a new
dimension of relaxation.
PRAIA
ART
RESORT
Artisans of the region have furnished the
27 rooms of the tranquil adults-only hotel –
some with a terrace and a sea view –
luxuriously and with much attention to
detail. Wood carvings, painted terracotta
tiles in the style of the Crotonese marqui-
sate and wrought iron create an elegant
and harmonious setting. Each room is like
an island with its own soul. And each is
looked after by staff in a cordial as well as
discreet manner.
A special highlight is the charming
en­vironment in the gourmet restaurant
Pietramare Natural Food. The highly
ambitious kitchen team – with 1 Michelin
star – creates seasonal delicacies pleasing
to both the eye and the palate. Anchovies
with Parmesan, squid ravioli with potato
cream, lamb in liqueur with fried ice cream
and carrots. For dessert maybe a French
pastry with cream and cherries which
melts in the mouth, while watching the
sunset turning the sea from blue to gold to
silver – magical moments in the true sense
of the word.
Book Online
lifestylehotels.net/
praia-art-resort
I TA LY
CA L A B R I A / I S O L A D I
CA P O R I Z Z U T O

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a place
of joy
The luxury of simplicity, tranquillity and
closeness to nature: Gitschberg mountain hotel.
specialities and quality farmers’ products
have earned the Gitschberg the “Klima­
Hotel®” seal of quality.
Swim towards the expanse and horizon of
the peaks until late in the autumn – this
retreat from time and space is a piece of
cake in the panoramic indoor pool. The
sauna complex with bio hay sauna, steam
room, infrared sauna and Finnish pano­
ramic sauna in the garden is inspired by
the surrounding forests and pastures.
Natural mountain wellness awaits guests
in the Fenilia Spa. The treatments are
refined with gems from the surrounding
nature: sustainably collected and organi-
cally grown wild herbs, Pfitsch silver
quartzite and South Tyrolean stone pine.
More than 2,000 kg of mountain pasture
hay mown by hand provides unique,
healthy well-being in the hay lounge.
Your gaze wanders totally unobstructed
over the peaks of the Dolomites from the
unique panoramic location at a sunny 1,400
metres. “Nature and man in harmony”, is the
philosophy of Horst and Barbara Peintner.
As a result, their boutique hotel with 38
rooms is filled with the spicy, al­pine fra­
grance of stone pine and larch, and natural
materials in warm colours create the just
as harmonious as charming mood. The
effect: a cosy feeling that can be extended
well into the evening with one or two drops
of fine wine in the “Weinbar Grappa­
thek“ or the open fireplace lounge.
However, the Gitschberg does not just
stand for indulgence, hiking adventures
and a love of life, but also prudence: energy
efficiency, sustainable environmental
pro­tection and the integration of regional
HOTEL
GITSCH-
BERG
Book Online
lifestylehotels.net/
hotel-gitschberg
I TA LY
S O U T H T Y RO L / M E RA N S E N
a divine
lake
Intense light, a mild climate, lush flora and magnificent
surroundings make Lake Garda Italy’s most attractive lake.
The perfect location to explore it is IV Gardan.
You can definitely find something with­
out even looking for it. It wasn’t just the
surrealists who managed this but guests at
the Serendipity boutique hotel IV Gardan
that opened in the centre of Riva del Garda
in 2017 will too. What will they find there?
Unique and relaxing experiences in an
equally surreal beautiful setting at least,
in 17 imaginative, inspired rooms carefully
thought through down to the tiniest detail
with consistently designed themes.
Fans of clear lines will feel particularly
com­fortable in the “Design” room. Fan­
tasists can really let their imagination run
wild in “Local Fantasy”, while “Panorama”
stands out due to its ample cosiness and
“Serendipity” on the top floor impresses
with its just as spacious as surprisingly
fantastic settings. Speaking of fantastic:
“… a splendid spectacle, which I did not
want to miss; and now I am nobly rewar-
ded for taking this circuitous route”, raved
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe on his Italian
travels. IV Gardan is the perfect base to
explore this natural gem’s sublime magni-
ficence in peace and quiet, and of course
the many cultural treasures around its
shores too.
This ideally starts with a delicious break-
fast, from 7.30 a.m. for early birds. During
the day, the hotel’s colourful bar indulges
you with fresh snacks. In the evening, it
reinvents itself into a perfect chill-out with
an artistic atmosphere, exclusive lighting
design and a selection of special Serendi-
pity wines from all Italy’s regions from the
wine cellar.
HOLIDAY IV
GARDAN
N E W
M E M B E R
Book Online
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holiday-4-gardan
I TA LY
T R E N T I NO / R I VA
D E L G A R DA
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Louis Vuitton
FIFA WORLD CUP™ 2018 COLLECTION
On the occasion of the cooperation with
the FIFA World Cup™ 2018, Louis Vuitton
has cre­ated a unique edition of this iconic
travel bag.
This is elaborately made in grained Epi
leather, with colourful hexagons designed
in an inno­vative three-stage embossing
process. Its look and feel evoke the design
of traditional footballs.
Mandarino di Amalfi
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DG2176
Lightweight aviator sun shape in line
with the actual metal trend. The polished
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style is completed by adjustable nosepads in
order to guarantee an optimal comfort.
The following colour options for frames
hangers/glasses are available: black/smoked
glass, anthracite/anthracite, gold/brown,
blue/dark blue, silver/azure. Made in Italy.
SHADES
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Dolce Gabbana
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the cliffsides of amalfi. citrus fruits waft
their aroma with a tonic-like effect, and
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artistic
value
E L I S A B E T H
S K O F I T S C H -
H A A S
I N S T I N C T
F O R

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Elisabeth Skofitsch-Haas
represents the Viennese
auction house “im Kinsky”
in southern Austria. In
Graz, she successfully com-
bines the traditional and
newest forms of art trade.
When did you plunge into the world of art?
Skofitsch-Haas: Relatively early actually,
when I visited museums on many trips
with my father, who worked in the travel
agency sector. And later, in high school,
with a drawing teacher who was an artist
himself. I didn’t immediately pursue the
urge to study history of art, so I studied
law for pragmatic reasons, but I also atten-
ded art history lectures at the same time
and it soon became clear – that was what I
wanted to do!
Was it this drive that made you become
an expert on paintings from the 19th and
20th century?
After my studies, I was in charge of marke-
ting and general organisation in “im Kin-
sky“ in Vienna. After 2 years, I transferred
to the department of paintings from the
19th and 20th century. Becoming an expert
entails a lot of “learning by doing”: looking
at a lot of art and developing an instinct
for quality.
And so, with this instinct for artistic quality
up your sleeve, did you then head to Graz?
As I had already managed more and more
clients in Styria and Carinthia from the
role in Vienna, the idea of a representative
office in Graz developed. This was in 2008.
We moved into the office in Graz in 2013,
and since then I have been able to manage
a large circle of clients successfully in the
placement and collection of art objects
from all eras and sectors.
How are good to very good sales revenues
achieved?
We provide objective consultation free
of charge. The experts at the Kinsky have
worked consistently in the art trade for
decades. They are specialists in their
areas of expertise, regardless of whether
they are dealing with the Old Masters or
contemporary art, with paintings from
the 19th century or classical modernism,
with Art Nouveau or antiques; and they
are court-appointed experts almost with­
out exception. We strive to accept only
high-quality and high-priced goods. It is
often the uniqueness and the rarity which
can lead to a sensational price for an
object, such as the brilliantly successful
sale of the flower painting by Jan Brueghel
the Elder at the price of € 2,191,500.00.
A chance discovery of an “art treasure” is
more than rare.
Do you fulfil any earmarked wishes?
When we offer a certain artist, collectors
are naturally specifically advised of one
object or another before the auction.
Apropos auctions: Do you feel a personal
thrill when great quality meets a mostly
anonymous crowd of bidders?
I would recommend attending a large
auction to anyone at least once! It can be
very exciting. Everything is decided in the
space of a few seconds/minutes. There are
often bidding wars between written bids,
phone bidders, other bidders in the hall,
and bids that come in online or through
an official broker.
Could you reveal some market leaders to us?
Paintings of classical modernism and con-
temporary art occupy the largest market
segment. The period around 1900 is one
of the most significant eras of Austrian
art history, which is also reflected in the
collectors’ interest today. Koloman Moser,
Egon Schiele or Alfons Walde are guaran-
teed to attract top prices. In the last few
years, a growing interest can also be seen
for art after 1920. Frontrunners in Austria
are the Carinthian painter Werner Berg
and the painter Norbertine Bresslern-Roth
from Graz. Avant-garde art after 1945 also
led the Top Lots list in 2017: at the top
Maria Lassnig, followed by the interna-
tional star Franz West. The works of the
exceptional artist from Carinthia Hans
Bischoffshausen could also record new
increases and an ongoing interest.
A detour in art sociology: How are
the groups of buyers distributed?
Contemporary art is increasingly bought
by a young public. The “value” of a con-
temporary artwork comprises not only
of obtained sale prices at auctions, but
exhibitions in famous museums, presence
at large international art fairs, distinction
and reviews in art magazines or purcha-
ses by leading museums also flow into its
appraisal. Art is more and more regarded
as a form of investment, also by private,
non-professional collectors. The trend of
art as an investment is also expected to
grow even further, especially in times of
financial insecurity.
Are hotels also clients of yours?
This naturally depends on the hotelier.
With the great art collector Dr. Helmut
Marko and his hotels fitted with countless
works of art, Graz is certainly a – positive –
exception.
You started holding private sales only
recently. How does the private direct sale
develop?
Works of art are usually offered in the
pri­vate sale from around € 50,000 – to
es­pecially selected clients. The private
sale enables a quick, smooth and discreet
settlement! From this year, we have started
renting additional spaces on the ground
floor in the Palais Kinsky to create a kind of
gallery setting for the private sale. Our new
Managing Director – Christoph la Garde, a
passionate art collector himself – is plan-
ning on developing the private sale area
even further in the next few years.
Is there an overlap with
traditional galleries?
“im Kinsky” is regarded as a mediator
between art lovers, and connects private
collectors, public museums and art dealers.
With our auctions, we are the secondary
market for art! Artists who are represented
in galleries, displayed at fairs and exhibi-
ted by curators then find their way into the
auction market.
art culture
www.imkinsky.com
Photos:Skofitsch-Haas

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SWITZERLAND, ZERMATT
Matterhorn Focus Page 8
AUSTRIA , FISS
Alpslodge Life.Style.Hotel.Fiss Page 7
Photo: Christian Husar
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Photo: Alex Filz
Photo: Matterhorn Focus
Photo: Hotel Gitschberg
Photo: Michael Huber
PARIS Hidden Hotel
PARIS HÔtel Felicien
PARIS HÔtel Odyssey
FRANCE

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ALTA BADIA Hotel Tofana
AMALFI COAST Casa Angelina
AMALFI COAST Relais Blu
BRIXEN Hotel Pupp
CAMAIORE Locanda al Colle
TIROLO NEAR MERANO Der Küglerhof
FLORENCE Home Hotel Florence
GAVORRANO Conti di San Bonifacio
GSIES La Casies
ISSING Gourmet Boutiquehotel Tanzer
CALABRIA Praia Art Resort
LIVIGNO Hotel Larice
MERANSEN Hotel Gitschberg
MONTEFOLLONICO Follonico
RIMINI i-Suite
RIVA DEL GARDA Holiday IV Gardan
SAN CANDIDO Post Hotel – Tradition Lifestyle
SARDINIA La Coluccia Hotel
VENICE LIDO Hotel Villa Pannonia
ITALY
LONDON Sanderson
LONDON St Martin’s Lane
GREAT BRITAIN
ADELBODEN Parkhotel Bellevue Spa
LUCERNE Hotel des Balances
SAMNAUN Alpinlodge Spa
ZERMATT Hotel Matterhorn Focus
SWITZERLAND
GIRONA Lavida Hotel
MALLORCA Font Santa Hotel
MALLORCA Hotel Can Simoneta
MALLORCA Hotel Tres
MALLORCA Hotel Zhero – Palma
MALLORCA Convent de la Missio
MALLORCA Pleta de Mar
SPAIN
SRI LANKA
DICKWELLA SOUTH UTMT – Underneath the Mango Tree
HUNGARY
BUDAPEST Lanchid 19
ITALY, CALABRIA
Praia Art Resort Page 24
AUSTRIA , SÖLDEN
Hotel Bergland Sölden Page 16
AUSTRIA , LEOGANG
PURADIES Hotel Châlets Page 9
SPAIN, GIRONA
Lavida Hotel Page 23
Photo: Peter Kuehnl
Photo: Michelle Chaplow
Photo: Antonio Alaimo
Photo: Klaus Lorke
ALBUFEIRA Vila Joya
FUNCHAL Quinta da Bela Vista
LAGOS Vila Valverde
PORTUGAL
AUSTRIA , MÖSERN
Nidum Casual Luxury Hotel Page 16
ITALY, RIVA DEL GARDA
Holiday IV Gardan Page 25
Photo: Holiday IV Gardan
Photo: Nidum

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