Family Hotel Kreuzwirt – how it all began
HOTEL WITH HISTORY
Even in earlier times there was a very well-frequented inn here, providing a place to rest, enjoy refreshments, and to stable horses. It also served as a post office. The Kreuzwirt itself was first mentioned in the 18th century in a chronicle from a local abbey.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the then owner (a Mrs. Taurer) had the Mausoleum built as a precise replica of its African counterparts. The “Old Steam Saw” and the "Kinderheim" were also built around the same time.
In 1930, ownership by our family is mentioned for the first time in its history. When Franz Aigner, our grandfather, moved to the Kreuzberg with his wife as a tenant landlord, he probably could never have dreamt of the developments in tourism we see today.
In those times, their guests were still wagon drivers who, after an arduous climb from Drautal up to the high valley of Weissensee, gave themselves and their horses a well-deserved rest. Even back then, the guests appreciated good cooking and an equally good glass of beer. After working hard at the business, our grandfather purchased the property on the Kreuzberg in 1936.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the then owner (a Mrs. Taurer) had the Mausoleum built as a precise replica of its African counterparts. The “Old Steam Saw” and the "Kinderheim" were also built around the same time.
In 1930, ownership by our family is mentioned for the first time in its history. When Franz Aigner, our grandfather, moved to the Kreuzberg with his wife as a tenant landlord, he probably could never have dreamt of the developments in tourism we see today.
In those times, their guests were still wagon drivers who, after an arduous climb from Drautal up to the high valley of Weissensee, gave themselves and their horses a well-deserved rest. Even back then, the guests appreciated good cooking and an equally good glass of beer. After working hard at the business, our grandfather purchased the property on the Kreuzberg in 1936.