Factsheet
WURZENBERG
The luxury of stillness.
PRESS FACT SHEET · 2026
A place shaped by Panorama Therapy®,
high above the vineyards of Southern Styria
About Wurzenberg
High above the vineyards of Southern Styria lies Wurzenberg.
Today, it is a place for stillness, openness and retreat — shaped by landscape, architecture and a deliberate reduction to what matters.
A few houses. A few lodges. Expansive glass fronts.
And surroundings that become part of the stay.
At Wurzenberg, luxury is not defined
by abundance. But by space.
A place where stillness finds space.
At a Glance
Name Wurzenberg
Location Sernauberg · Leutschach an der Weinstraße
Styria · Austria
Region Nature Park South Styrian Wine Country
Hosts The Familie Lippnegg Family
Concept Panorama Therapy® · stillness
openness · intentional simplicity
Accommodation Houses · Mispellodges
Traditional Lodges · Panorama Rooms
Wellbeing Private panorama sauna
Sustainability Solar energy · solid timber construction · local producers
Mobility EV charging stations · e-bike infrastructure
Website wurzenberg.at
The Philosophy
Wurzenberg was created as a deliberate counterpoint to:
— constant availability
— overstimulation
— crowded itineraries
— traditional hotel routines
At its centre:
Stillness. Openness. Simplicity.
A stay follows no fixed programme.
Only your own rhythm.
Panoramatherapie®
Panoramatherapie® describes the interaction between:
architecture, landscape, light, stillness and openness
The outward view becomes part of the experience.
Fewer impressions. More clarity.
The place
Wurzenberg is situated in a secluded setting at Sernauberg,
high above the vineyards of Southern Styria.
Morning light over rolling hills.
Silence between vineyards.
Expansive views stretching into the distance.
A place that does not need to be loud to leave an impression.
Architecture
Architecture at Wurzenberg is not created for spectacle.
Large glass surfaces, reduced materials and solid timber
construction deliberately open the view outward.
Many accommodations remain intentionally
understated, focusing only on:
— privacy
— light
— stillness
— landscape
— openness
Architecture becomes not a statement.
More of a frame.
Staying at Wurzenberg
Houses
Freestanding lodges in secluded settings with maximum privacy.
Rosen Lodge
Thymian Lodge
Mispel Lodges
Contemporary panorama lodges with different orientations:
Mispel Lodge 140°
Mispel Lodge 180°
Mispel Lodge 270°
Traditional Lodges
Characterful retreats within the historic part of the house:
Birken Lodge
Marillen Lodge
Panorama Rooms
Rooms with expansive windows or balconies and
a direct connection to the surrounding landscape.
Panorama Room 140°
Panorama Room 180°
Panorama Room 270°
The Culinary Approach
Pyjamafrühstück®
A breakfast without a traditional breakfast room.
Regional products are delivered directly
to the accommodation upon request:
organic produce, fresh bakery goods, regional dairy products, homemade muesli, egg dishes and traditional specialities
The culinary approach follows the
same philosophy as the place itself:
Simply less. Carefully chosen.
Panorama Sauna
Warmth. Openness. Stillness.
Die private Panoramasauna verbindet Wärme
mit Blick über die Weinberge.
Available exclusively for two guests.
Not a traditional wellness area.
A quiet place of retreat.
Southern Styria
Around Wurzenberg, the region changes rhythm with every season:
vineyard walks, traditional wine taverns, cycling routes,
wine tastings, quiet winter days, regional cuisine
Nature and enjoyment shape the stay — without overwhelming it.
Sustainability
At Wurzenberg, sustainability is an active decision.
Among other measures:
— 20 kWp photovoltaic system
— solar thermal energy
— solid timber construction
— local producers
— short supply chains
— EV charging stations
— e-bike charging infrastructure
How Wurzenberg Evolved
Since 1969.
The hill on which Wurzenberg stands today has
been part of the family’s story for generations.
The landscape came first.
Everything else followed.
From a deep connection to this place, something slowly evolved over time — shaped by stillness, nature and the rhythm of Southern Styria.
What is now a retreat above the vineyards did not
emerge from a concept. But from a sense of belonging.
Wurzenberg was never thought of as a brand.
It grew. As a place.
A place for openness, retreat
and a stillness that remains.
For those seeking
Wurzenberg welcomes people
who travel intentionally.
Those seeking:
— stillness
— privacy
— nature
— architecture
— a slower rhythm
— food and wine experiences
— refined simplicity
People who value atmosphere
over programme.
The voice of the house
„Zuerst war die Landschaft da. Alles andere kam später.“
— The Lippnegg Family
Key Facts for Editors
Besonderheiten
✓ Panoramatherapie®
✓ Pyjamafrühstück®
✓ Private panorama sauna
✓ Expansive glazing and panoramic views
✓ Few units instead of traditional hotel scale
✓ Sustainable energy supply
✓ Secluded setting in Southern Styria
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Press Contact
WURZENBERG
Fötschach / Sernauberg 102
8463 Leutschach an der Weinstraße
Austria
SERVUS@WURZENBERG.AT
+43 664 1008061
wurzenberg.at
Instagram: @wurzenberg