1921

Leopold and Josefa Staribacher rented an inn on the foot of Kogelberg. Josefa was a waitress and put all her heart and soul in keeping the inn. Her husband Leopold ran his own carpentry in a farm building adjacent to the inn.

1924

The property passed into the ownership of the Staribacher-Family. Even then, the inn was well-known for its “Backhendl” (breaded chicken).

1939

Veranda added to the building

1960

Daughter Traude takes over the family business together with her husband Anton Pfanner. The building is enlarged and renovated.

The children Ingrid, Gerald, Christian and Wolfgang were integrated in the family business affairs since their early childhood.

1988

The business was handed over to Gerald, Ingrid and her husband Hannes. Together with Christian, the chef de cuisine of the restaurant, they turned the “Backhendlstation” (an inn, where mainly breaded chicken and other regional specialities are offered) into a restaurant which is well –known far beyond the borders of Southern Styria.

1993

New construction and enlargement of the complex. Private apartments were added.

2001

New construction and opening of the 4-star hotel on 1st July.

Since then the whole extended family runs the hotel and restaurant.

Since 2009

Awarded with 1 toque (13 points) in the Gault Millau guide.

2009

10 new stylish Design-rooms “Nature Park” added to the complex following a fitout of the attic.

2011

All rooms are equipped with air conditioning and flat screens.

2011

Staribacher celebrates an important birthday... J

Staribacher aims at being an innovative precursor for upcoming trends.