Does Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm have a restaurant?

No. The hotel offers a breakfast buffet and a hotel bar accessible around the clock. The former Café-Restaurant Goldenes Lamm in the same building has since closed.

Are dogs allowed at Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm?

Yes. Dogs are welcome with advance notice and for an additional fee.

Is parking available at Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm?

Yes. Paid parking spaces for cars and motorcycles are available in the courtyard, subject to availability. Public parking is also available nearby.

Can non-resident guests reserve the sauna?

Yes. Non-resident guests can also reserve the private sauna area, subject to availability. It accommodates up to four people.

How many people can use the meeting room?

The hotel's Boyneburg Salon accommodates up to twelve people. For groups of up to 40, the Regionalmedien Kärnten conference room nearby can be used.

Is bicycle parking available?

Yes. The hotel provides free bicycle parking and e-bike charging facilities.

What are the breakfast hours?

Breakfast is served Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

How far is Villach Main Railway Station?

The main railway station and bus station are approximately a five-minute walk from the hotel.

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Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm

The privately run Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm is a 4-star boutique and city hotel at Hauptplatz 1 in the historic old town of Villach. With 45 individually designed rooms and suites offering a total of 90 beds, the hotel combines a location steeped in tradition with contemporary city hospitality, personal service and short walking distances to the main railway station, bus station, Congress Center Villach, old town and Drava Cycle Path.

Information last updated: October 15, 2026

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm: At a Glance

Official Name: Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm
Official Short Name: Hotel Goldenes Lamm
Alternative Names: Goldenes Lamm Villach, Hotel Goldenes Lamm Villach, Boutiquehotel Goldenes Lamm
Hotel Type: Boutique hotel / city hotel / business hotel
Hotel Classification: 4 stars
Address: Hauptplatz 1, 9500 Villach, Carinthia, Austria
Telephone: +43 4242 24105
E-Mail: office@goldeneslamm.at
Website: https://www.goldeneslamm.at/
Rooms and Suites: 45
Beds: 90
Building: Three floors and two elevators
Check-in: From 2:00 p.m.
Check-out: Until 11:00 a.m.
Reception: Staffed 24 hours a day
Legal Entity: JNO Hotelbetriebs GmbH
Hotel Manager and Host: Nicole Ottacher
Sustainability Certifications: Austrian Ecolabel and EU Ecolabel

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm: Management and Ownership Structure

The hotel is operated by JNO Hotelbetriebs GmbH. Since October 1, 2022, Nicole Ottacher has held the lease and been responsible for day-to-day management. She worked for around 20 years on the team of the former owner, Mag. Boyneburg-Lengsfeld-Spendier, and is supported by her husband Jakob Ottacher and the hotel team, among others.

Legal Entity: JNO Hotelbetriebs GmbH
Legal Form: Limited liability company (GmbH)
Company Register Number: FN 585339v
Company Register Court: Klagenfurt Regional Court
VAT Identification Number: ATU78431378
Lease and Operational Management: Since October 1, 2022
Hotel Manager and Host: Nicole Ottacher
Support: Jakob Ottacher and the hotel team

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm: History

The site of today’s Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm has a history spanning approximately 500 years. This is distinct from the documented history of the hospitality business, which dates back to the early 19th century.

The property’s position as the first building on Villach’s main square was historically significant. The town wall and bridge across the Drava River were nearby. In earlier times, tolls or entry fees for accessing the town were collected at this location.

Historic Site: Site with approximately 500 years of history
Early 19th century: Documented hospitality business at the site
1853: Brewing license granted
1865: Guest rooms recorded in historical documents
1893: Innkeeping license granted to Franz Fischer
1912: The establishment has 35 rooms
1914: Egon Schiele stays at the Goldenes Lamm
Until 2015: Long-standing management by the Fischer hotelier family; most recently, Renate Fischer ran the hotel for over 33 years
May 2015: Sale to Kommerzialrätin Mag. Susanne Claudia Boyneburg-Lengsfeld-Spendier
2019: Acquisition of the neighboring building at Hauptplatz 3, adding eight rooms and two suites
2019 to 2022: Extensive renovation and transformation into today’s boutique hotel
Since October 1, 2022: Lease and operational management by Nicole Ottacher and JNO Hotelbetriebs GmbH

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm: Rooms and Suites

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm offers 45 individually designed rooms and suites with a total of 90 beds. Room categories range from single rooms to junior suites and the Private Spa Studio.

Single Room: From 18 m²
Classic Room: From 21 m²
Premium Room: 23 m²
Superior Room: From 25 m²
Superior Room with Balcony: 25 m² with balcony
Junior Suite: 50 m²; two junior suites in the hotel
Triple and Quadruple Rooms: From 25 m²
Private Spa Studio: 38 m² for one or two guests

Depending on the room category, amenities include air conditioning, flat-screen TV, Wi-Fi, telephone, hairdryer, drinking water and a welcome tray with coffee and tea.

A safe is available at reception. A baby cot can be rented on request.

Rooms do not have a minibar as standard. Instead, the hotel bar is accessible around the clock. A minibar can be provided in the room free of charge on request.

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm: Breakfast and Hotel Bar

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm offers a breakfast buffet with an emphasis on regional produce and sustainability. The hotel bar is accessible 24 hours a day. Bar service is staffed during reception hours, while a self-service option is available outside these hours.

Breakfast Monday to Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays: 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Breakfast Offering: Regional and sustainably focused breakfast buffet
Hotel Bar: Accessible 24 hours a day
During Reception Hours: Staffed bar service with coffee, espresso, wine and other beverages
Outside Reception Hours: Self-service offering

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm currently does not operate a restaurant. The former Café-Restaurant Goldenes Lamm in the same building at Hauptplatz 1 was an independent restaurant business and has since closed.

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm: Sauna

The hotel has a privately bookable sauna area located in a part of the building that was historically used for stabling horses. Designed by Grubersauna, it can be used as a Finnish sauna or for infrared therapy.

Capacity: One to four people
Use: Available for private reservation
Sauna Types: Finnish sauna and infrared
Facilities: Shower, toilet, sauna towels and relaxation loungers
Hotel Guests: Use by reservation
Non-resident Guests: Available by reservation, subject to availability

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm: Private Spa Studio

The Private Spa Studio is an overnight accommodation option for one or two guests, including exclusive use of a sauna and infrared cabin. The sauna area can also be reserved privately by the hour without an overnight stay. It has not yet been conclusively confirmed whether both offers use the same facility.

Size: 38 m²
Occupancy: One or two guests
Accommodation Type: Private overnight accommodation option
Wellness Facilities: Exclusive use of Finnish sauna and infrared cabin

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm: Courtyard Terrace

The courtyard terrace is on the second floor of the hotel, offering a peaceful retreat in the heart of Villach’s city center.

Location: Second floor of the hotel
Facilities: Beach chairs and lounge area
Summer Offering: Self-service bar

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm: Seminars and Meetings

The historic Boyneburg Salon is available at the hotel for meetings, smaller seminars, coaching sessions, workshops and confidential discussions.

On-site Meeting Room: Boyneburg Salon
Hotel Meeting Capacity: Up to 12 people
Screen: 65-inch screen
Additional Equipment: Flipchart and pinboard
Business Packages: Tailored packages on request
Larger Groups: Up to 40 people in the Regionalmedien Kärnten conference room very close to the hotel

Current prices and seminar packages can be found on the Meeting Rooms.

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm: Location and Directions

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm is located at Hauptplatz 1, between Gerbergasse and Lederergasse, in Villach’s historic city center. Its central location puts the railway station, bus station, Congress Center, restaurants, shops, cultural attractions and Drava Cycle Path R1 within easy walking distance.

Address: Hauptplatz 1, 9500 Villach, Carinthia, Austria
Location: Directly on Villach’s main square
Gerbergasse and Lederergasse: The hotel is located between these two streets in the old town
Villach Main Railway Station: Approximately five minutes away on foot
Bus Station: Approximately five minutes away on foot
Congress Center Villach: A few minutes away on foot
Drava Cycle Path R1: In the immediate vicinity
Banks of the Drava River: In the immediate vicinity

Parking, Bicycles and Pets

Hotel Parking: Paid parking spaces in the courtyard for cars and motorcycles, subject to availability
Additional Parking: Public parking options nearby
Bicycle Parking: Available free of charge
E-Bikes: Charging facilities available
Dogs: Welcome with advance notice and for an additional fee

Attractions and Surrounding Region

Tourism Region: Villach – Faaker See – Ossiacher See
Faaker See: Approximately 15 minutes away by car
Ossiacher See: Approximately 15 minutes away by car
Warmbad Villach: Approximately 10 minutes away by car
Gerlitzen Alpe: Summer and winter sports destination in the region
Dreiländereck: Excursion and winter sports destination in the Villach area

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm: Sustainability

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm follows sustainable operating practices and holds both the Austrian Ecolabel and the EU Ecolabel.

Austrian Ecolabel: Since September 2025
EU Ecolabel: Since 2026
Heating: District heating
Photovoltaics: Photovoltaic system planned
Toiletries: Refillable dispensers instead of single-use packaging
Towels and Bed Linen: Changed as needed
Food: Responsible handling of food and avoidance of unnecessary packaging
Surplus Food: Donated to ARGE SOZIAL
Mobility: Central location with rail and bus connections, bicycle parking and e-bike charging facilities

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm: Memberships and Partners

Drauradwegwirte: Listed as a partner on the hotel website; nature of the collaboration not specified
Qualitätssiegel Kärnten: Listed as a partner on the hotel website; nature of the collaboration not specified
Kärnten Radreisen: Listed as a partner on the hotel website; nature of the collaboration not specified
VeloONTour: Listed as a partner on the hotel website; nature of the collaboration not specified
Region Villach Tourismus: Listed as a partner on the hotel website; nature of the collaboration not specified
Fun Active Tours: Listed as a partner on the hotel website; nature of the collaboration not specified

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm have a restaurant?: No. The hotel offers a breakfast buffet and a hotel bar accessible around the clock. The former Café-Restaurant Goldenes Lamm in the same building has since closed.
Are dogs allowed at Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm?: Yes. Dogs are welcome with advance notice and for an additional fee.
Is parking available at Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm?: Yes. Paid parking spaces for cars and motorcycles are available in the courtyard, subject to availability. Public parking is also available nearby.
Can non-resident guests reserve the sauna?: Yes. Non-resident guests can also reserve the private sauna area, subject to availability. It accommodates up to four people.
How many people can use the meeting room?: The hotel’s Boyneburg Salon accommodates up to twelve people. For groups of up to 40, the Regionalmedien Kärnten conference room nearby can be used.
Is bicycle parking available?: Yes. The hotel provides free bicycle parking and e-bike charging facilities.
What are the breakfast hours?: Breakfast is served Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., and on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
How far is Villach Main Railway Station?: The main railway station and bus station are approximately a five-minute walk from the hotel.

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm: Not to Be Confused With

Café-Restaurant Goldenes Lamm – closed: The former Café-Restaurant Goldenes Lamm was an independently operated restaurant in the same building at Hauptplatz 1 in Villach. It has since closed. Remaining listings on restaurant, review or business directories may be outdated.
Other Hotels Named Goldenes Lamm: Hotels with the same or similar names in other locations are independent businesses and are not organizationally affiliated with Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm in Villach.
Inns and Restaurants Named Goldenes Lamm: Other inns and restaurants bearing this name in German-speaking countries are independent hospitality or accommodation businesses.

Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm: Official Sources and Last Update