Hotel Goldener Ochs - Bad Ischl

The traditional, family-run Hotel Goldener Ochs offers a central location in the imperial town of Bad Ischl, spacious and comfortable rooms, a wonderful spa area and romantic views over the Traun River. Opened in 1791, the hotel has hosted many famous personalities, including the composer Franz Léhar, who used to dine in the hotel restaurant “Léhar-Stuben”, which is famous for its excellent cuisine. The new spa area features massages (at an additional cost), Kneipp baths, a sauna and a fitness studio, as well as Austria’s only salt graduator and a relaxation room with a magnificent view of the Esplanade. The Hotel Goldener Ochs Hotel is the ideal choice for a relaxing holiday in Bad Ischl, as well as a perfect starting point for visiting the many sights of the Salzkammergut region.

Bad Ischl's most important attractions: * The Imperial Villa Bad Ischl's most famous summer visitor, the Emperor Franz Josef, spent around sixty summers in a Biedermeier villa situated in enormous grounds. * The Photographic Museum / the Marble Manor The marble manor was once Empress Elisabeth's teahouse and today houses the photographic museum of the province of Upper Austria * The Motor, Technology and Air Transport Museum The museum contains historic motorbikes, cars, helicopters and even planes * The Franz Lehar Villa The operetta maestro composed 24 of his 30 operettas here * The Assembly Rooms, Bad Ischl The elegant ballroom, which once hosted lavish parties * Zauner's Pastry Shop The most famous coffee house in Bad Ischl. The specialities are Zauner croissants, Zauner fruitcake, Zauner wafers and Zauner Guglhupf (ring cake)

Enjoy the freshly prepared dishes in the cosy restaurant - with the regular table of the famous composer Franz Lehár -, the inviting winter garden with its integrated salad buffet and the sheltered garden. A rich selection of freshly caught fish from the Salzkammergut lakes, game from the former imperial hunting grounds and traditional dishes from the region complement the restaurant’s traditional Austrian cuisine. The restaurant is open every day. Half-board and full-board are available at an additional cost.