Wörthersee in White

The advertising for Wörthersee’s Fête Blanche shows a topless Lady Gaga-esque woman, decked out in opaque white rhinestoned glasses.  I have the feeling this wasn’t what the creators had in mind when they came up with the high society party in the 70′s, then again, you never know.

If you think of Wörthersee as Austria’s Hamptons, then an all out, over-the-top, dress code crisp white only party is certainly in order.  Wörthersee has long been a summer destination for Germany’s celebrity crowd and elite, and every year they all gather to celebrate for one long night.

This year the Fête Blanche will take place on the 23 of July in FABRIK and “Drop-In”.  Over 3,000 guests are expected, and although the dress code probably isn’t as strict as P. Diddy’s famous white parties, it’s best to know the difference between cream and white before showing up.

Australian star DJane Sarah Main and David Puentes, among others, will keep the party going in the 2 clubs and through multiple rooms.  While a table for five at FABRIK will run you over € 1000,00 plus VIP tickets, the tickets for general entrance are surprisingly reasonably priced at € 18,00.  We recommend booking a taxi to get you there well in advance and watching out for partiers drinking red wine.

To enjoy a truly polished atmosphere for the entire trip arrive at White Line’s Hotel Aenea on Wörthersee via their private Helipad.  Memories of the gritty city will melt away after an afternoon on their unique private beach while enjoying the pure mountain air and crystal clear waters.

To purchase tickets and for more information, visit the official Fête Blanche website. www.feteblanche.at

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Categories: Worthersee, Culture, Events

Contributing writer: Alicia Reuter

Wörthersee Ironman

Less than three weeks to go until the second largest Ironman competition in the world.  On the 4th of July almost 3000 athletes will take over the Austrian town of Kärnten, competing for the title of Ironman Austria.  Places for this year’s competition sold out in a record 62 minutes, with 2800 athletes taking part. Read the rest of this entry »

No Ball Games

Something’s going on this June. Oh yeah, that over-talked about World Cup thing.

Not all places are embracing the game because, believe it or not, it’s not everyone’s be all and end all. Life and travel does carry on around World Cup time for those who let it.

Want to escape it? Here’s how.

We’re offering you retreats and hideaways so you don’t have to put up with the bad behaviour, the tantrums, the tears, the injuries or the opinions.  Get on the ball and go and do something else, somewhere else.

The Greulich Hotel is setting the tone with their No-Goal dinners, while these other hotel gems have told us their places will be football free:

Aenea, Worthersee, Austria
Krafft Basel, Basel
Lesic Dimitri, Korcula, Croatia
Inis Meain, Arran Islands, Ireland
Hotel des Academies, Paris
Ca’pisani, Venice
Hotel J, Stockholm
Hotel Skeppsholmen, Stockholm
Town Hall Hotel & Apartments, London

The Greenwich, New York
New Majestic, Singapore
The Retreat, Tanzania

Go somewhere where football fever isn’t being forced fed to you.

Aenea. Perfection becomes Absolute

As if there weren’t enough reasons to head to the Aenea on Wörthersee for a perfect weekend this summer, you just got one more – Aenea’s new chef Alexander Sowinetz.  A dinner from Chef Sowinetz is a must experience while in the region.  He’s Austria’s youngest Michelin starred chef as well as the youngest ’3 Hauben Chef’ (3 Crested Chef) awarded from the prestigious Gault Millau.  His creative menu is a mix of French Mediterranean and regional influences.  For those of you familiar with the Viennese culinary scene, you’ll certainly recognize his name – he was formerly head chef at RieGi.

Whether you’re there for Ironman Austria, Fete Blanche or the Beach Volleyball Grand Slam, your body and soul be cared for by Aenea - in their spa, on their beach, and of course, by the kitchen.

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Categories: Worthersee, Food

Contributing writer: Alicia Reuter

Worthersee. Better than Ever

The coming of spring is one of my favourite times of year, and I find myself falling in love with the city all over again.  The packed outdoor cafés, the opening of beer gardens, and sitting in the park for long sunny afternoons.  I also begin to think about getting away from it all, exploring something new, and re-communing with nature.

Wörthersee was a beloved spot for German stars in the 60′s, thereafter, as the politics intensified, the stars aged, and the lake, although no less beautiful, quietly fell into the background, being surpassed by travel to far flung destinations.  In recent years Wörthersee has made a comeback, becoming a top destination for winter and summer outdoor enthusiasts as well Europe’s elite jetsetters. Read the rest of this entry »