Hotel Goldenes Schiff - Stifterkai 3 -  4820  Bad Ischl - Austria                                                                           

Enjoyment between tradition and modernity The Salzkammergut: In its valleys between mighty mountain peaks, around its crystal-clear lakes and along side idyllic river courses it seems as if times goes by a bit slower. Here it's not the speed of life and hectic that counts, but quality of life, nature and pleasure. Bad Ischl lies in its centre. A city that was once the Emperors summer residence and that has a long history which Bad Ischl proudly displays in many different areas. But it is also a city with its historical growing open-mindedness. The exciting contrast between old and new, between tradition and modernity is, what makes this city an experience, that is hard to describe in words and pictures. Still we will try. t's a must to come here to be able to feel the charm and friendliness of this small city. We offer ... central, quiet location at the river Traun between the Lehar-Villa & the confectionary Zauner 55 **** rooms Gourmet Restaurant Wellness area with sauna & steam bath range of cultural & sportive packages all rooms with shower/bath, toilet, hair dryer, radio, TV, telephone with alarm clock, mini-bar,  free movie channel, broadband internet access, safe Local papers available in the lobby Shoeshine machine Guest laundry Personal & professionell service Library Lounge Business Corner Own parking area, coach parking Ticket service Open 365 days/year History of the hotel The hotel has a long tradition, the building dates back to the 17th century. In 1810 the name "Zum Goldenen Schiff" was given to the then public house. In these days the restaurant was known as “Traunlidl” after its owner Augustin von Lidl. Although the couple had 12 children, none of them wanted to take over the company, so his widow was forced to sell it. In 1932 Benedikt Fröch bought the Inn and in 1966 the youngest daughter, Christine Fröch, married Josef Gruber and together they kept the restaurant. In the early 70ies the couple raised the building by 3 floors and equipped all rooms with shower/bath and toilet. Between 1968 and 1974 the 4 children Edwin, Sandra, Claudia and Jasmin where born. In 1987 Josef Gruber died during a car accident aged only 46. Through the support of their children, Mrs. Gruber was able to keep the hotel. In the winter 1991/92 the meeting room was built and since then meetings for up to 30 people can be arranged. In 1994 the Gruber family decided to lease the restaurant and since 1999 Mr. Wilhelm Eberl has run the restaurant which has rapidly become well known throughout the region attracting connoisseurs from near and far and is now recognised as a Gourmet Restaurant. In 1999 the neighbouring house was renovated and connected with the excisting hotel. Since then the hotel also offers an enjoyalbe wellness area. On the 1st of January 2000, the hotel was handed over to the son Edwin Gruber who continues the family tradition into the third generation. The latest reconstruction and renovation of all rooms has continued with the recent (May 2006) completion of a new spacious lobby, a new front desk as well as an attractive bar and lounge area.