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— Andrea: “This is a place where you will find what you have been searching for: a clear view of yourself and a new way of looking at life. It’s a little paradise.”

Interview By: Welcome Beyond

— Aufberg 1113 is part of the Taxhof. Please tell me a bit about its history, the family and the farm.

Andrea: “The Unterberger’s family tradition on the Taxhof starts with the purchase of the property in 1687. Since then the farm was always handed down from father to son. The building itself dates back to the year 1545. The attached farm is lovingly run by my husband Matthias and home to many different kinds of animals. Nature, animals and people live together in harmony here. The traditional Inn with its famous restaurant is now lead by my two daughters Elisabeth and Katharina.”

— Aufberg 1113

— What was the inspiration to open Aufberg 1113? And why did you choose contemporary architecture for it?

Andrea: “Every period leaves its own traces and I wanted to create something contemporary. It’s important to look forward and to be open to new things. Back then, the architect of Aufberg 1113, Prof. Andreas Meck, was on vacation at the Taxhof. We had some interesting conversations and so I showed him the meadow. He felt the positive energy of the place and we started working together. It all started with my idea of having a kind of bird’s nest where people can feel the mountain and have a great view into the valley...”

— Terrace

— How would you describe the architecture and the interior?

Andrea: “The architecture of Aufberg 1113 impresses through clear lines and generosity. It’s a combination of wood, natural stone, exposed concrete and glass — with the fireplaces at the center of the house. It’s like a little cottage on a mountain, a space for our guests to be surrounded by nature with beautiful views towards the glacier and down into two valleys.”

— Swallow’s nest balcony

— Please tell us a bit about two apartment.

Andrea: “Swallow’s nest is a big apartment – it is very open with a panoramic view from East to West and a free-floating terrace high up in the air. There is a wooden floor, an open fireplace as well as a bath tub next to the bed. Here you literally feel like like a bird in the sky.”

— Swallow’s nest view

— What would you describe to be the essence of Aufberg 1113 and your philosophy?

Andrea: “I wanted a house where you felt the warmth and security of a bird’s nest, where you don’t get disturbed, so the back is closed for protection and comfort and the front is open to maximize the views. This is a place where you will find what you have been searching for: a clear view of yourself and a new way of looking at life. It’s a little paradise.”

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Interview By: Welcome Beyond

— To you personally, what is so special about the location and the mountains?

Andrea: “Aufberg 1113, which stands 1113 meters above sea level on the southern side of the mountain, is surrounded by the mountains of the ‘Nationalpark Hohe Tauern’, a long valley with glaciers and lakes.

Facing Aufberg 1113, you have the glacier Kitzsteinhorn and a wide panoramic view of various other mountains. The combination of the white glacier, the grayish rocks and the green forest there is sensational. The locals mainly live in the valley, so you are floating high above them. And right next to the house you can start hiking up the various mountain paths.”

— Swallow’s nest dining area

— What would you recommend not to miss in the area? What are some of the popular activities in the area?

Andrea: “As mentioned already, there is the glacier Kitzsteinhorn for skiing even in summer. There is a lake in Zell am See for refreshing after a sunny day, the hot springs in Kaprun and various other outdoor sports facilities in the area like golf, hiking, mountain biking, skiing and all kinds of water sports.

The famous alpine road ‘Großglockner Hochalpenstrasse’ with its different museums is only about 15 minutes away by car and after about an hour’s drive you can visit Salzburg with its fantastic baroque architecture, coffee houses and cultural events.”

— Swallow’s nest bedroom

— Please tell us a bit about the different seasons. When is the best time to come for a visit to Aufberg 1113?

Andrea: “We have four seasons: spring, summer, fall, winter. Every season is special. During spring, you see nature come back to live with loads of flowers and greenery and the conditions for skiing are still good in the area. Summer is great for water sports, golf, hiking and mountain biking or simply enjoying extended sunbaths on the terraces. Early fall in September and October is still relatively warm, ideal for hiking or just staying at home with a book. During Winter, there is usually enough snow for all winter sports and you have the warm open fireplace in your apartment.”

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— To you personally, what is the biggest reward about renting the house to guests?

Andrea: “I am happy if I can give my guests something good, like new energy for their daily life and a warm welcome they’ll remember. For me the greatest reward is taking care of someone, making breakfast or dinner or just giving someone the tranquility they crave.”

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— How would you like your guests to remember their stay?

Andrea: “I’d like them to remember their stay at Aufberg 1113 as a unique vacation in a beautiful contemporary building with a great view of the mountains. A place where they have found themselves again.”

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— Thank you, Andrea!

Prices are an indication only. The final quote will be the same low price as booking your vacation directly.
There are no fees to book. Please check directly with the owner for special arrangements or information not listed here.

— Overview

Service
Self-catering

Accommodation type
Apartment

Location
Mountains

Special requirements
Children welcome
Please enquire about pets
Not suitable for wheelchairs
No smoking, please

Transport
Car recommended
Garaged parking
No transport required

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+ Appliances & Amenities

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— Swallow’s Nest for 2 - 4 people

Bedrooms
0 Single bedroom
1 Double bedroom
0 Twin bedroom
0 Room w. multiple beds

Additional:
1 Sofabed
0 Extra bed (on request)
0 Air mattress (on req.)
0 Baby cot/crib (on req.)

Bath/shower rooms
1 Bathroom (ensuite)
0 Bathroom (shared)
0 Shower room (ensuite)
0 Shower room (shared)
0 Toilet (ensuite)

Other rooms
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1 Kitchen
0 Kitchenette
0 Cooking area
1 Living room
0 Dining room
0 Other rooms

Prices for 2 sharing

Lowest price

Highest price

Up to 3 nights per night

€ 290

From 4 nights per night

€ 260

Size: 73 square meters.
The swallows nest offers you a spectacular, panoramic view through a complete, south-sided glass front. On the balcony, you will be able to enjoy the sun's energy in the early mornings and witness how the evening sun sinks behind the mountain tops. The sleeping and living areas, which are separated by a sliding door, offers you a cosy living landscape with a daybed, open fireplace and communicative kitchen. There is a free-standing bathtub with a panoramic view in the bedroom, and the bathroom is equipped with a Just Rain shower, hair dryer and bathrobes. A walk-in closet offers a lot of space, and the flat-screen TV with DVD player and free Internet rounds off the picture. Additionally, you have access to a small spa area with a sauna, a sheltered terrace area, as well as a garage.

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— Press reviews

The top 20 mountain hotels: Aufberg 1113

Look to the mountains in the Austrian Alps, between Zel Am See and Kaprun, and you may just spot this outlandishly modern home, its large, square wooden frontage dominating the landscape as the sun reflects from its floor-to-ceiling windows. Owned by the Hunterberger family and located on the family farm, it consists of two holiday apartments, the 47m Sparrow’s Nest, which sleeps two, or the Swallow’s Nest, which can accommodate four. Both have natural stone floors, exposed concrete walls, welcoming fireplaces and gorgeous views over the valley to the Kaprun glacier. The Hunterberger’s Taxhof restaurant is near by. From €170 a night for two, self-catering.

— The Times, UKThe Times, UK, September 2011

10 Best: Rustic retreats

Nestling in the midst of the Austrian Alps, where the air is spiced with the scent of coniferous forest, Aufberg 1113 is a mountain lodge graced with lovely views of a valley on one side and a glacier on the other. Sparrow’s Nest is the downstairs apartment, with natural stone floors and a view framed like a picture on the wall. It sleeps two to three and has an open fireplace and a patio from where you can watch the sun set over the mountains. Swallow’s Nest, the bigger apartment, sleeps three to four. It has an open fireplace, a bath tub next to the bed and a free-floating terrace high up in the air. Details: Prices start at €190 per night for Sparrow’s Nest based on two people sharing.

— Irish IndependentIrish Independent, September 2011

In Austria, a Chalet for the Night

Standing 3,346 feet above sea level on a steep mountain slope overlooking the village of Bruck, Austria, I found it was easy to feel a little breathless. As the morning fog lifted, the jagged peaks of the Hohe Tauern mountain range — including the mighty Grossglockner, Austria’s highest mountain at 12,460 feet — slowly emerged. Ah, these hills are very much alive....

“People want to be closer to nature, and go back to simple, honest things,” says Berta Unterberger of Taxhof, which has been in the same family since 1687. “All the food is from right here; everything’s natural, except the butter and milk, which is from a dairy farm up the road,” she said to my partner Michael, and me as we sampled a breakfast spread of home-cured ham slices, fresh dark bread, homemade marmalades and eggs that might have just been laid by the chickens outside. Even Michael, an Austrian mountaineer with a discerning palate when it comes to national staples, was impressed.

— New York TimesNew York Times, January 2010