How it all began

1935: Purchase of the Oberhaushof farm by Ernst Rieser's grandparents.

1952: Construction of the first guest rooms with a total of approx. 70 beds.

All rooms had running hot and cold water; three rooms even had a private bathtub. The latter were not very popular, as they were 3 Schilling more expensive than the other rooms. 

1953: Construction of the dining hall. 

1955: Opening of the "Achenseekeller" with live music. 

1956: Expansion of the kitchen. 

1959: Installation of central heating and opening of the first winter season on December 15.

1959: Grand New Year’s Eve ball on December 31.

1960: Extension of approx. 10 rooms above the dining hall.

1964: Relocation of the cattle barn, which until then had still been located in the rear part of the house.

1966: Construction of the bowling alley and expansion of the dining hall.

1971: Demolition of the old barn building. In its place, the main building is constructed, including reception, lobby, bar, indoor pool, sauna, fitness room, and around 30 guest rooms which were exceptionally spacious for that time.
In the following year, the new hotel begins operation.

1972: Commissioning of the new main building. 

1973: Purchase of Hotel Buchau in Maurach.

1977: Renovation and expansion of Hotel Buchau.

1978: Demolition of the original main house and construction of the basement, traditional lounges on the ground floor, and around 40 guest rooms.
Especially noteworthy is the incredibly short construction time with the start on September 22nd, and completion by December 18th, 1978.

1980: Construction of a new kitchen and storage rooms.

1983: Purchase of the sports center (approx. 14,000 m²) with a total of 8 tennis courts (6 outdoor and 2 indoor) and the mini-golf course.

North Wing: first underground garage, meeting rooms, spa with massage cabins and cosmetic treatments, ten suites.

Construction of the new sauna and winter garden.

Construction of the 1.000 m² natural swimming pond.

Renovation of the hotel dining room and buffet area.

Dismantling of the existing indoor pool and building of the Wellness & Spa area with indoor and outdoor swimming pools open all year round, panoramic relaxation areas, fitness centre, gymnasium, hammam, private spa suite and many other exclusive offers. Addition of a 60-car garage, with direct access to the hotel.

Annual renovation and remodelling of rooms & suites.

Renovation and extension of the sauna area; renovation of the "Oberhaus" and "Nothburga" stube; creation of the "Lichtblick" restaurant; expansion of the buffet area; classification in the 4-star Superior category.

Rebuilding of entire hotel kitchen, storage rooms, cold rooms and the staff recreation room. New wine cellar with tasting area.

Renovation of the bar, new smoking lounge and new winter garden.

The remaining "older" rooms on the top two floors of the hotel turn into new loft and tower suites with a minimum surface area of 45 m². The laundry room is moved to make room for a new, large ski room.

Construction of the new adults-only SeeSpa with Sunseit Pool (18 x 5 m), relaxation pool, lakeside sauna with plunge pool in the expanded natural swimming pond, and two panoramic relaxation rooms.
New Bärenkopf Suites in three categories for couples and families.
Opening of the MiniSplash indoor water area for toddlers and the new teen zone.
The Achensee SkyLoft becomes a unique living highlight – unmatched anywhere in Tyrol.
The Rieser becomes the Rieser Achensee Resort.