Family Stocker's Chronicle
The name„Schwoaga“ was first documented some 800 years ago.
1925 - 1956
In the late 1920's, at the age of 20 Gottlieb Stocker, born in 1906 - Aussacher son, came as successor to his uncle's farm. A short while later his uncle died and he then followed in his footsteps and inherited the Schwoaga property.
| In 1931 he married Hedwig Stocker. Inheritence payments to the relatives of the dead uncle put a strain on the necessary maintenance to the inherited farm. | |  |
However, with much hard work and sacrifice they managed to renovate the house, so that they were even able to accommodate youth groups during the war years.
A harsh stroke of fate destroyed the happiness and future of the young family when the father,
Gottlieb lost his life at the front on 2nd April 1945 - shortly before the end of the war.
Once again times were hard for the mother, Hedwig as she had to care for four small children as well
as the house and farm. | |  |
But with lots of energy and god's help she coped. With the combined efforts of the family,
neighbours and staff the property continued to run in the difficult post-war years. | |  |
| Even in 1954 they were able to accommodate guests and leisure groups. | |  |
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1956 - 1967
Gradually farm machinery was acquired, eg. in 1956 the first tractor (which still exists and even runs today). As the house no longer met the demands of the time a building plan was conceived. The foundation stone for the new building was laid in 1957.
In the winter season 1958/59 a small ski lift was erected in front of the house.
In 1960 the old farmhouse was knocked down and building work continued. Thanks to the combined efforts of all the children the new building was also finished in the same year.
| The new „SCHWAIGERHOF“ was an important milestone in the establishment of the tourist industry in the village as well as in Schladming in the mid 1960's. | |  |
On the 14th May 1960 wedding bells pealed for the bride and groom Toni and Kuni.
Tourism began to grow and the family realised the importance of winter tourism.
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1967 - 1982
As the preparation of the pistes became such a mammoth task a piste-basher was designed and developed.
1968 saw a new turn in the building projects. The first INDOOR SWIMMING POOL in the Dachstein-Region was built, which at the time was warmly received by guests and locals alike.
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In the years that followed the house was renovated and the majority of the rooms refurbished with all the latest comforts.
Thus the „SCHWAIGERHOF“ became one of the leading hotels in Rohrmoos.
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1982 - 1990
When Schladming was granted the ski world championships in 1982, we once again took a risk and planned more building work. | |  |
One of our special features was always our farm. Constant improvements guaranteed the continuous existence of our farm. Nowadays we don't have any animals (except 3 cats and in summer 2 rabbits). The fields are worked and cared for by our neighbour.
Between 1984 and 1988:
Sauna renovation, solarium and construction of a heating system run on wood-chippings. Thus one of Toni's dreams was realised, as working with wood was one of his favourite pastimes.
Joy and sorrow often come at the same time! On 1.1.1988 our dear mother and soul of the house "Kuni" died all too prematurely at the age of 55 after a long illness. Everyone who knew her will remember well of her!
Also in 1988 work was begun on the„Rohrmoos Erlebniswelt“
| This mammoth project with Styrian room, Adventure Miners' Cellar, restaurant and bars is now run with much energy and personal dedication by Günter (Gottlieb's brother) and his wife. | |  |
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1990 - 1994
The whole family had a huge shock in summer 1990 when they learnt that Toni too had that malicious and incurable disease. Our dear father and hotel owner died all to prematurely on 4.11.1991 at the age of 59.
However, time does not stand still and we have also had joyous occasions to celebrate. On 14.11.1992 Gottlieb and Annemarie (née. Knaus) got married. And three healthy children have been born to us, Martina (in 1986), Toni (1994) und Hubert (1995).
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Laßt an guten Alten
Uns in Treue halten.
Aber auf dem alten Grund
Neues wirken jede Stund'
Am kräftigen Neuen
uns laben und freuen.
With the construction of the swimming biotope in 1994 an ideal oasis of relaxation was created in the garden.
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1994 - 2002
GRAND BUILDING PROJECT 2000!
After 5 months building work the Schwaigerhof has once again grown a little.
What's new:
Fire-proof stairwell
Comfortable lift
Reception with hotel lobby
10 new rooms with 10 bathrooms suitable for wheelchairs
Internet Corner
Fitness room
Underground tunnel to the barn
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2002 - 2007
Health spa, indoor swimming pool, heated panoramic outdoor pool with jet sprays, new sauna suite with outdoor sauna, chamber sauna, aroma grotto and relaxation room and a incomparable view of the Dachstein mountain range and the whole of the Enns Valley - can all be found in our new health spa area at the Alpenhotel Schwaigerhof.
| The Alpenhotel Schwaigerhof with its newly renovated main house and newly built extension shines in new splendour. | |  |
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The hotel's and family Stocker's history show what ideas, pioneering work and measures have been undertaken and which are still necessary to be able to offer guests at the Alpenhotel Schwaigerhof an ideal, realaxing and eventful holiday.
Your Family Stocker
Form. Schwoaga
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