Innsbrucker Nachrichten
One local’s opinion of the just-completed Berghof appeared in the Innsbrucker Nachrichten of December 24, 1930, under the heading “Letter From Seefeld.“
The newest sensation in the world of hospitality in Seefeld is the grand opening of the newly-built Hotel Berghof. Since the beginning of construction in July of this year much has been said and criticized regarding this modern hotel; a wide range of opinions and interests have been expressed—sometimes heatedly. The owner Ferdinand Woldrich, his wife and the architect Siegfried Mazagg remembered the old saying: “You can’t make an omelette without breaking eggs,“ and plunged ahead. And now that the building is complete, all of Seefeld is agape at the beautiful, modern, generously appointed hotel, a jewel in the crown and a great additon to its list of lodgings.
In the spite of the bad weather this summer and the limited time available for construction, the entrepreneurial general contractor Todeschini and his crew—together with the many local tradesmen who took part in the project—has succeeded in meeting the prescribed deadline. Right on schedule, just before Christmas, the Berghof opened its doors.
How lovely the hotel looks from the outside, in the middle of a large undeveloped parcel of land. While the ground floor is done in light stucco, the upper stories are decorated with dark weatherboard. The curved front of the building allows the sun to shine into the halls and rooms even on the shortest winter days. As entrancing as the outer façade is, the design and construction of the interior spaces have been inspired by the artistic genius of the young architect. The dining hall and Grand Lobby on the ground floor embody, through the use of modern paneling, veneered woodwork and stylish furniture with their lovely intimate hues, lighting fixtures and the rest, a modern sensibility for form with a feeling for cozy hospitality. One feels at home in these comfortable rooms, into which, through the spacious picture windows, bursts the sparkle of the Seefeld winter. Mazagg has employed the same delicate touch in the individual guestrooms as is seen in the common areas, exploiting the space with skill and feeling, creating bright and friendly rooms.
From the very first day, countless visitors have made their way to the Berghof Grand Lobby, where they enjoyed a cup of coffee and expressed their admiration for the elegant and artistic air of the hotel. No small number of Seefeld residents have taken the opportunity to satisfy their curiosity, and have come away convinced that something special had been created, not only for the enrichment of the owner, but for the greater glory of Seefeld and its reputation as a desirable tourist destination. It cannot be denied that the guests of such a grand hotel will be spending their time—and money—throughout the town. What is more, a modern sport hotel such as the Berghof is sure to exert a powerful attraction on a desirable class of tourists.
