The Castle of Rothenthurn occupies a prominent position on the green, southern slopes above the village of Rothenthurn in the Drau valley. The building, which includes a small and beautiful private chapel, is notable for its picturesque skyline and romantic setting. The castle, as one sees it today, was mainly constructed in the 17th and 18th centuries, although its foundation and rich history go back as far as the 11th.

Over the course of hundreds of years, Rothenthurn changed ownership many times until 1880 when Constantin and Marianne Graf von Norman-Ehrenfels purchased the domain. They were the great-great-grandparents of the present youthful owner, Georg, Baron Pereira-Arnstein who lives with his wife, Maria, in part of the building.

In 2005, with great enthusiasm and dedication the current owners set about converting some of the historic rooms into a number of tasteful and comfortable guestrooms and apartments overlooking the private lake at the front, and the Drau valley at the rear with the mountains beyond. In honour of their ancestral past, each of the guestrooms and apartments is named after a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent of the owner.

From Rothenthurn it takes only a few minutes by car to reach the beautiful Millstaetter Lake or the pleasant town of Spittal with its famous Renaissance Schloss Porcia. There is easy access to the hiking and skiing region of the Goldeck Mountains.

Any guest to Rothenthurn will find peace and relaxation in an informal and friendly atmosphere. The combination of modern comforts, old-world charm and traditional elegance will make your stay an unforgettable experience.


Come and visit us for a holiday that will linger in the memory.
We look forward to welcoming you at Rothenthurn
Maria and Georg Baron Pereira-Arnstein