A Warm Welcome to Acherl!
We’re Sonja and Marco Lechner. As Walt Disney once said, “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them,” and that’s exactly what we did when we made Acherl our dream come true.
The moment the opportunity arose to purchase what is now the Acherl, it was – as they say – "not exactly the best time." Our children were still young, COVID-19 had the world firmly in its grip, and inflation was an ever-present topic. It was a time of uncertainty. But the chance to acquire a small hotel right on our doorstep doesn’t come around often. So, despite all the challenges, we seized it.
In 2022, we acquired the old "Panorama" guesthouse from the 70s. Stepping inside felt like a time travel, taking us back decades. We renovated in a "hardcore" fashion, with little time but a lot of personal effort, and opened the current Hotel Acherl just a few weeks later. Awards like "Tiroler Familien Nestl Premium Partner" followed quickly. More plans were already in the works, and fortunately, we were able to begin construction on the planned expansion at the end of 2024.
In the summer of 2025, the Acherl will shine in a new light – with extensions, a new wellness area and pool, over 700m² of play space, as well as many other upgrades to the original building. In 2025, we became a boutique hotel, and the Acherl received 4 stars.
We are grateful to have managed the risks that come with running a family business in the founding generation, and we are incredibly happy to have finally made our dream come true.
Our journey to becoming hoteliers in Tyrol has been anything but ordinary. Saudi Arabia, Southern Europe, South Africa, and even a traditional Tyrolean alpine hut have all played significant roles in our lives.
Have we sparked your curiosity? Then read on!
