64 dreams / KNAPPENHOF It is no coincidence that the fame of the Schwarzatal valley was made early on by travellers who could all be described as members of the »creative industries«. They appreciated the wildly romantic landscape, where they could come by themselves, and yet which was so quickly accessible from the royal capital of Vienna. In 1908 Camillo Kronich made good on this claim: his Knappenhof provided Viennese society with a focal point that enabled anyone who did not own a villa in fashionable Reichenau to enjoy a summer retreat in the mountains. The decision was made not to build a palace of rooms like the one at Semmering; the new hotel was to have the character of a boutique hotel. And it is precisely in this spirit that the Knappenhof is run today, following the complete renovation of the 28 rooms by hostess Helena Ramsbacher! In 2024, guests will be able to reach the hotel in the same way as the noble society once did: from Payerbach train station, the »RUFbus Semmering-Rax« makes it possible to enjoy a completely car-free vacation. Once you are on the road without a car, the natural rhythm of life in the mountains takes care of itself. When we talk about luxury here, we are not talking about frills like gold-plated door handles, but about priceless things for the soul: »Space, few people, time or silence,« is how hotelier Ramsbacher defines the requirement profile for contemporary relaxation. The newly designed conservatory is a visible expression of this »spirit«. It’s details like this that make a stay in the hotel worthwhile, because old and analogue values are writ large here. A healthy psyche and a relaxed mind have always been part of a stay here. After all, it was the great »soul teachers« Sigmund Freud, and later Viktor Frankl who were regularly inspired by the Rax massif. The current guest program at the »Knappenhof« also ties in with the strengthening of body and soul. The renowned author Arnold Mettnitzer, former priest, and psychotherapist accompanies hikers through the Rax region and poses questions of meaning in the beauty of nature. Professor Michael Musalek will also address the topic of how to be more mindful of oneself and how to gain positive aspects Genussreich. Vom Frühstück bis zum Abendessen ist für das leibliche Wohl bestens gesorgt. Lebendig. Die Farbgebung macht aus Bar und Speisesaal das genussvolle Zentrum des Boutiquehotels. Kräftige Farben schaffen ein Gefühl von Behaglichkeit.
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