Wurzenberg in Leutschach an der Weinstraße – a retreat in Southern Styria
Where this quiet comes from.
Wurzenberg lies in Fötschach/Sernauberg, within the municipality of Leutschach an der Weinstraße – at the highest point of the Southern Styrian wine country, above Gamlitz and Leutschach, around 40 minutes from Graz Airport and only a few kilometres from Slovenia.
Between vineyards, mixed woodland and old orchards, the view opens wide across Southern Styria. A place removed from everyday life – yet close to everything that defines this region.
Connected for generations.
Reimagined since 2006.
For almost a century, Wurzenberg has been connected with the Lippnegg family. Gerhard’s mother was born on the neighbouring hill; the original weekend house was preserved across generations. Wurzenberg did not grow from a search for an exceptional location, but from the decision to develop a familiar place with care.
In 2006, the property gradually opened to guests and began evolving into the retreat it is today. Step by step, two detached houses, five lodges and three Panorama Rooms were created – architecturally clear, organically grown and guided by the intention not to overpower the landscape, but to make it tangible.
Southern Styrian roots.
Norwegian clarity.
With Bente, Norway became a second home. Today, Southern Styrian rootedness and Scandinavian lightness meet at Wurzenberg – in its clear lines, natural materials and a kitchen that combines regional produce with Nordic ideas.
The architecture by Gerhard Mitterberger brings this attitude into focus: solid timber, glass and clear geometry. Rooms open towards light and landscape; inside, warmth, quiet and the understated presence of natural materials remain.
Friluftsliv. Hygge. Lagom.
Closeness to nature. Warmth and comfort. A sense of balance. Not slogans, but an attitude that shapes the stay.
Less hotel.
More of your own rhythm.
Wurzenberg is not a conventional hotel. There is no restaurant, no permanently staffed reception and no prescribed daily programme.
Instead, you can expect privacy, Pyjama Breakfast® included with every stay, the private Panorama Sauna for two available by reservation, and three distinct ways of staying above the vineyards of Southern Styria.
Staying at Wurzenberg
Three ways to stay.
Four seasons.
No prescribed programme.
In spring, quiet paths lead through fresh green landscapes. In summer, the day begins on the terrace, on foot or by e-bike. Autumn brings the grape harvest, seas of mist and the warm light of Southern Styria. In winter, the landscape and private Panorama Sauna create an especially peaceful retreat.
Southern Styria
begins at the doorstep.
Leutschach an der Weinstraße is Styria’s largest wine-growing municipality and also a hop-growing region. Around Wurzenberg, hiking paths and e-bike routes lead through the hills; wineries and traditional Buschenschänken are only minutes away.
The Leutschach Weinkulinarium, the Hopfen- und Weinlesefest and the Gamlitz wine harvest festival give the year its regional rhythm. You decide whether to join the celebrations – or spend the day at Wurzenberg with a glass of wine and the view.
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Good to know.
Wurzenberg is located in Fötschach/Sernauberg, within the municipality of Leutschach an der Weinstraße, at the highest point of the Southern Styrian wine country. Graz Airport is around 40 minutes away, and the Slovenian border is only a few kilometres from the property.
Since 2006. Starting from a weekend house that had belonged to the family for almost 100 years, Wurzenberg gradually evolved into the place it is today.
Two detached houses, five lodges and three Panorama Rooms – all offering a high degree of privacy and wide views across Southern Styria.
No. Pyjama Breakfast® is included with every stay. Selected culinary offerings are also available, along with personal recommendations for traditional Buschenschänken and restaurants nearby.
Through Bente, the family’s roots also extend to Norway. This connection shapes the clear lines, architecture, way of life and culinary ideas at Wurzenberg.
Yes. The private Panorama Sauna can be booked separately and is reserved exclusively for up to two people.