Schloss Hotel Fernsteinsee occupies the Fernpass, the strategic Alpine crossing that has governed movement between northern and southern Europe for centuries. This four-star castle hotel, operational since 1856, was purpose-built as a private retreat during the final years of Habsburg imperial authority. Positioned at 1,300 meters, the fortress overlooks Fernsteinsee Lake and the ancient trade … Continue reading Schloss Hotel Fernsteinsee: Habsburg Summit Command in the Tyrolean Alps