Petty war over project

Foreigners, investors, fear – hotel farce in Droß

The castle in Droß is the object of desire. Architect's plans show the planned conversion or new building.(Bild: BWM Architektur & Design, Krone kreativ)

The otherwise tranquil Waldviertel region has been experiencing a wild farce surrounding a hotel project in Droß (Lower Austria) for several months. Disputes, complaints - project operators, castle owners and the mayor are fighting doggedly for their interests. Krone+ took a look for itself and shed some light on the situation.

You don't need a degree in tourism or economics to realize that everyday life in Droß, a village of 1000 inhabitants north of Krems, is not full of great adventures. The tourist area is dead, the restaurants are closed or on vacation and otherwise it's just a quiet place to linger. A place to unwind, an oasis of self-discovery - nothing more, but also nothing less. A fact that has also caught the attention of a team of investors.