No. 3 - Winterausgabe 2019_20, Salzburg

“ Our concept was
that we had no
concept.”
“ The reason why it
turned out quite so
creative is that it
was originally
meant to be
something entirely
different.”
“ We literally stop at
nothing.”
“Our house is not
supposed to be just
an inanimate object,
it’s supposed to be a
place that’s alive
and where new
things happen all
the time.”
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Which is why it became just a hotel and during the concept
phase it took on a completely different form. Our passion for
great materials – real wood, real stone, beautiful floors, lots of
glass – had a huge impact here. It’s a boutique hotel for growups
over 21 years. Which differentiates us from Hotel Eder on
the village square which is a lifestyle family hotel. And the
reason why it turned into something so extraordinary and
creative is that the original plan envisioned something
entirely different.
L.L. The extraordinary requires skill. What are the areas
where the SEPP impresses the most?
J.S. Our rich breakfast is our trump. With amazing products,
great coffee, excellent service – and much longer
than in other places because we serve brunch until 1pm.
Guests are so stressed out in their daily lives and they’re
always under time pressure. Here they get to relax, sleep
in, and enjoy a leisurely breakfast. Some guests get some
work done in the mornings. Others use the early morning
to hike up a mountain and come back at noon to enjoy a
relaxed breakfast and the sun terrace, the pool, or the sauna.
L.L. Lobby and restaurant are located in the attic.
That seems a bit unusual, too ...
J.S. We didn’t want to turn the attic into a suite for two
people, we wanted to make it accessible for everyone. It’s a
space for guests and staff, you’re at the centre of everything
here, you’ve arrived and you have a great view of the
village and the mountain range “Steinernes Meer”. And so
far it still is an insider tip.
L.L. What other houses aside from the SEPP are part of the
Eder Collection and how do we get there?
J.S. Hotel Eder on the village square is a five-minute
walk from SEPP. Right behind it is the cable car which
will take you up to Tom Almhütte at the summit station at
1,200 altitude metres which is managed by my brother.
It takes about 45 to 50 minutes to walk there. From up
there the view of Kitzbüheler Horn is just stunning.
The hut faces south and it also is quite the architectural