Priesteregg Premium Eco Resort: Living in nature
Mountain panoramas, forests, lakes and plenty of fresh air: Salzburger
Land is definitely a destination for a holiday surrounded by nature. The
Priesteregg Premium Eco Resort in Leogang has now expanded its offer for nature
lovers. Since this summer, three lakeside cabins with
their own bathing bay, panoramic sauna, hot tub, and wood-heated outdoor
bathtub have been made available to guests. Fittings and the sculptural
Aquahalo shower from the manufacturer Dornbracht are part of the furnishings.
“Our vision when converting the cabins was, on the one hand, to provide
a setting for the remarkable location and wonderful nature of the immediate
vicinity and to bring this inside through large glass panels. On the other
hand, we wanted to combine an absolute feeling for nature with grounded luxury,”
says Hubert Oberlader, owner, and host of the Priesteregg. For the residential
ensembles, the previous mountain chalets were enlarged by around 50 square
metres and fitted with generous glass fronts.
Lots of nature inside and outside
The lakeside
cabins are located next to a natural pond, which has been transformed into a
bathing lake – with its crystal-clear spring water. Lots
of wood, natural stone, rustic tiles and a large glass front are connecting the
Salzburg landscape with the living space of the cabins, whose interiors combine
rugged Alpine charm with contemporary design elements.
The
open-plan kitchen flows seamlessly into the dining and living area.
Custom-made, rustic wooden furniture, fluffy armchairs, and numerous plants aim
to create a cosy atmosphere. The free-standing bath is accompanied by the Vaia
bath mixer, also free-standing, in brushed platinum. With its Transitional Style
- in keeping with the overall design concept of the cabins - the fitting,
designed by Sieger Design for Dornbracht, aims to emphasise the combination of
the established and the new.
Living and wellness combined
The upper
floors also reflect this. In addition to the bedrooms, cosy sofa areas and an
incomparable view of the natural bay await. The special
feature: The bathrooms are directly integrated into the bedrooms. Vaia is
found here on washstands made from wood and natural stone, with the Champagne
(22kt Gold) finish harmonising with the warm, wood tones around it.
In the shower cubicle, which is reminiscent of a
grotto, the water sculpture Aquahalo, also in Champagne, aims to make a design
statement. The experience shower designed by Michael Neumayr for Dornbracht
aims to create moments of relaxation for body and mind with its three jet
types.
Innovative energy concept
For hosts
Renate and Hubert Oberlader, it was natural that the redesign of the chalets
should go hand in hand with ecological optimisation. The considerate use of
resources and the surrounding nature is in line with the philosophy and
self-image of the mountain village. Almost the entire energy supply comes from
renewable resources: Geothermal energy, air heat pumps, wastewater, heat pumps,
ice storage, photovoltaics, bio-liquid gas, and biomass are used for this
purpose.
Surplus
heat from the lakeside cabins is fed directly into the energy centre and used
to heat the water and pools. Energy is also extracted from the bathing lake in
winter by means of a surface collector in the ground, which in turn is
available for heating. A unique project in Europe that also serves research
purposes. Various sensors in the lake collect valuable data for future,
comparable projects with standing water.