Leafing through the pages of time
The story of Ebner's Waldhof by the lake
The bed and breakfast pension is opened
Open through the summer months with room for 30 guests, mother Elmtrude’s dream comes true when the pension is opened. Under the motto; “All hands on deck“, husband Georg takes care of the farm while Elmtrude and her son Herbert are kept busy running the pension.
A huge step
The pension is transformed into the Parkhotel Waldhof with a restaurant and 80 beds. The sisters Eva and Regina serve in the restaurant. Herbert runs things in the kitchen and mother Elmtrude, as head of the house, mans the reception.
The second generation
After mother Elmtrude’s sudden death, son Herbert takes on the management of the hotel. From dawn to dusk the entire family do their best to take care of the hotel guests. The installation of the first swimming pool under the terrace of the Main House is completed.
United in marriage
The young couple Gaby and Herbert are wed.
Blessed with children
Gaby and Herbert become parents: Dani is born in May 1974, Thomas in August 1976 and Stephi in November 1978.
Major expansion phase in the 80s
Satisfied guests denote a job well done. To cope with demand, the Ebner’s commission builders to start expansion work increasing hotel capacity to 120 beds.
Further extensions
In 1986 new seminar rooms are created in the east wing. A year later the expansion is continued – the terrace is enlarged and complemented with a gazeebo housing cosmetic and hairdressing facilities.
Gentle winter-sports
The Waldhof breaks new ground by opening its doors to guests in the winter, with a gentle winter-sports concept (featuring for example, the first snow-shoe hikes ever offered in the region).
Vitalschlössl meets Waldhof Charm
The chance to realise further visions arises with the takeover of the neighbouring property the "Franzl House" – The Vitalschlössl is born.
Maiden voyage for the "Fuschlerin"
The "Fuschlerin" departs from the jetty for the first time. Guests and locals alike are delighted by the first ever passenger boat service for the general public on Lake Fuschl.
The Waldhof gets its own golf course and clubhouse – the Waldhof Alm
The 3-hole golf course with its club house at the foot of the Schober Mountain is opened.
New family member
The new millennium heralds a new family member when Dani marries her Alex.
Thomas' return
After several years of gathering experience Thomas returns to the hotel as member of the team.
Enhancement
After a seven-month construction phase the Waldhof Villa is completed, the family’s biggest investment to date. The Waldhof now boasts 43 new rooms, a cosy new restaurant seating 120, bearing the name the “Gütl-Stub'n” and an underground car park. The hotel dependence Sonnleitn is also expanded.
Wedding bells
Congratulations are in order as Stephi and Sebi celebrate their marriage.
Promising new arrival
Having started at the reception, today Vroni holds close ties to the Waldhof in more ways than one.
Waldhof – the fourth generation
In April 2008 Noah is born.
More space for families
The Waldhof Ansitz is enlarged, now housing 22 additional junior and family suites offering more room for families on holiday. Simultaneously, more space for the Waldhof Spa is created. Spreading over an area of 4,000 m² with 200 m² of pools, the Waldhof wellness area truly lives up to its name. Rounding off the great new facilities, the Waldhof opens the Gössl boutique and Austria’s first ever spa herb-kitchen. The staff are also pleased about the new employees’ living quarters in the "Villa Rosa".
Increased support
Stephi complements the family business putting heart and soul into her duties.
Everything families desire
Adults and children alike are delighted about the development of the Waldhof Children’s World with its large play and climbing area as well as a day care room for painting, games and handicrafts. Above all, the free child care on 5 days a week becomes yet another attractive extra for families.
Marriage vows
For the third time in the third Waldhof generation the wedding bells ring out! Thomas und Vroni get married.
New Main House
Just because something is good, that doesn’t mean that it can’t be improved. The Ebner’s decide to give the Main House a face lift. The forty rooms are fitted with parquet flooring as well as new bathrooms, fittings and furnishings. In addition corridors and stairways are refurbished.
The very best golfing prospects
In the course of renovation to the Waldhof Alm a spectacular panorama terrace is added as well as a new golfer’s lounge with pro-shop, seminar room, larger changing facilities and caddy room.
Business-minded and enterprising
Dani reinforces the family team.
The latest addition
In April 2016 Leon, the youngest member of the Ebner family arrives.
A fond farewell
The family bid farewell to father, grandfather and father-in-law. Georg Ebner dies at the honourable age of 94.
Even more luxury for our guests
The instalment of a lift makes access to the sauna and pool area barrier-free. The spa garden “Quellgarten” is covered over to enable guests to enjoy privacy, peace and tranquillity all year round. The rooms in the Waldhof Villa are fitted with wooden oak floors.
Sonnleitn bed & breakfast dependence
The neighbouring hotel Sonnleitn is incorporated into the Ebner Resort and is more than just a cosy retreat: Known as the “bibliotel”, more than 2,000 books adorn the shelves of the rooms, breakfast room, terrace and even the area surrounding the natural swimming pond. The Sonnleitn is the perfect place to while away your time in a world of fantasy, comfort and peace.
Anniversary year
60 years Waldhof & 20 years Waldhof Alm
The Waldhof is 60 years old and a big party is celebrated. Together with 200 regular guests one remembers many beautiful moments.
Girl power
Dani & Stephi take over the management.
Time for a change
Major renovation in the Waldhof from March to May 2020.A breath of fresh air is to move into the Waldhof and the holiday paradise is transformed into a large construction site. The Seerestaurant becomes the SeeBar, the kitchen is expanded and completely renovated. The sports hall makes room for the Villa Restaurant and the Arkadenhof also shines in new splendor. And quite incidentally, a superfluous staircase is transformed into a boulder room, a vitality bar is created and a new seminar room is created.
Yes, I do!
Thomas & Corinna say yes to each other and the Ebner's also welcome Leonard, Laurin and Lorenz to the family with her. On June 1st, their daughter Aurelia sees the light of day. WARM WELCOME!Of course, the Ebner's are not idle this year either and are making all of the staff rooms shine in new splendor.
In the mid-season in March, the water world is being diligently renovated. In addition to new floors and a new roof, the room "Seensucht" makes room for an elegant relaxation room with a panoramic view.
