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Hotel Fischer am See
Heiterwang, Austria
A Bunte family hotel on the shores of Lake Heiterwang for over 90 years. Two passenger ships, new simplicity, and complete tranquillity by the water in the Tyrolean Alps.
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Uniqueness
The hotel sits at the waterline of Lake Heiterwang, mountains rising on all sides. Two passenger ships, MS Margarethe and MS Wilhelm, sail from the hotel's dock to Lake Plansee from May to mid-October. Rooms split into two philosophies: 'Clarity' for clean modern lines, and 'Nest warmth' for Alpine furnishings carved from over-200-year-old spruce wood. A nearly century-old vaulted wine cellar sits beneath the building.
The Bunte family calls their approach 'new simplicity.' They strip away distraction. No overwhelming programme, no noise. The focus falls on the lake, the quiet, the regional kitchen. For more than 90 years this family has run the same house on the same shore. A bit like being on a fjord, but in the middle of Tyrol.
activities at hotel fischer am see
The Lechweg and Via Claudia Augusta trails pass directly by the front door. Both connect to longer routes through the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena. Rowing boats and electric boats launch from the hotel's own shore on Lake Heiterwang. MS Margarethe and MS Wilhelm run scheduled crossings to three landing stages on Lake Plansee, opening lakeside hikes accessible only by water.
Cycling and e-biking routes follow the valley floor. Fishing is available year-round on the lake. In winter, ski areas in the Zugspitz Arena are within close reach. The Fern Pass road runs past the hotel, connecting north and south Tyrol.
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Gastronomy
The kitchen works with two ingredients above all: time and love. Regional Austrian dishes arrive without distraction. Wiener schnitzel comes with a wafer-thin coating. Rustic cuts cook over a charcoal grill in the dining room. Afternoon brings cakes and speciality coffees. All products are sourced locally and fully traceable.
A large lakeside terrace faces the water. Below the hotel, a nearly 100-year-old vaulted wine cellar hosts cheese and wine tastings with Austrian and international bottles. Hot meals run daily from noon to half past two, and again from six to half past eight. Hikers on the Lechweg and Via Claudia often stop here mid-trail.
Local Cuisine
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Rustic
Atmosphere & Setting
Wellness
The hotel calls its wellness philosophy 'Selfness,' centred on inner well-being rather than spectacle. A Finnish sauna and a bio sauna with gentle moist heat stand at its core. The relaxation area has a full glass front overlooking Lake Heiterwang. Mountains fill the frame.
Professional physiotherapy and massage treatments are available on site. Outside, guests swim directly in the lake or settle on the sun terraces by the shore. No programme, no schedule. Just the water and the quiet.
Finnish Sauna
Steam Sauna
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Nature Immersion
Massage
Slow Living
Sustainability at Hotel Fischer am See
The Bunte family has operated this hotel on the same lakeside site for over 90 years. That kind of permanence shapes how the place runs. Food is sourced locally, and every product is fully traceable back to its origin.
The kitchen's regional focus reduces transport distances. Seasonal menus follow what the valley and surrounding farms produce. No broader sustainability certifications are documented, but the hotel's restraint, its philosophy of less rather than more, runs through daily operations.
Sustainability
Rooms
Hotel Fischer am See offers 3 accommodation types.
Clarity Double Room
Rooms designed for lovers of clear, modern design with simple lines that reduce complexity and relax the eye and mind. 18 double rooms available in this category.
Clarity Attic Maisonette
Two large attic maisonette rooms in the Clarity category, offering modern, clear design and spacious layouts.
Nest warmth Room
Rooms furnished with authentic traditional Alpine materials, featuring lovingly designed furnishings made of over-200-year-old spruce wood, evoking warmth, security, and inner peace.
Reserve
Complete tranquillity by the water. The Bunte family welcomes you to Lake Heiterwang.
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