Erich Bernard｜BWM Designers & ArchitectsBuilt between 1791 and 1888, Hotel Straubinger, Badeschloss and Alte Post have long served as an emblem of the spa town’s Bad Gastein historical centre and are heritage-protected. “Working with the layers of the past” was the architect‘s guiding principle, being responsible for renovation, interior design and new built.The hotel Badeschloss celebrates its own history, while taking a playful approach to bathing culture. It is a place where the past meets the present, and its atmosphere is vibrant and sociable. The name – Badeschloss – means “bathing palace”, which perfectly describes what the hotel is all about. The core of the original building houses all the F&B areas, each boasting a highly unique design. A specially curated art concept was developed with the local art festival director.