The Pritz Family
For generations the Pritz Family have dedicated their endeavors to the wellbeing of their guests.
Starting decades ago as a small guesthouse operated by Karl and Josefa Pritz, the business has grown to its current size and reputation after hand-over to their son Georg and his wife Anna.The hotel has been renovated several times, and the family and their team have always strived to serve their guests in a professional and empathetic way.
When taking over the reignsome years ago, son Martin and his wife Erika moved the family business into its fourth generation – also their two sons Georg and Karl are proactively helping to continue the Pritz philosophy.
Martin, not only as chef, but also as an expert in fish and game, has found a congenial partner in Erika, who looks forward to a bright future for their guests and family with great enthusiasm.
And what are the Seniors doing? The old »Bear« is happy to continue serving guests, though truly enjoys tending his garden or his golf handicap while Anna charmingly entertains guests either as a Nordic Walking guide or by sharing the secrets of Wachau wines at wine-tastings in the hotel‘s wine cellar.
The “Schwarzer Bär” always offers the compassionate personal attention of a family business.
Anna Pritz
Georg Pritz
Erika Pritz
Martin Pritz
Georg Pritz
Karl Pritz
Seit 1908 befindet sich der Gasthof »Zum Schwarzen Bären« schon im Besitz der Familie Pritz.
Ziemlich genau 300 Jahre früher, nämlich 1609, wurde das Haus erstmals urkundlich als »Whärzhaus zum Schwarzen Peern« erwähnt. Damals war es als wichtiger Punkt an der Wasserstraße Donau neben Herberge auch im Salz- und Eisenhandel registriert. Noch heute sind im Gastzimmer, wo sich die Schank befindet, die Kreuzgewölbe aus jener Zeit zu sehen. Dieser Raum diente damals als Stall für jene Treppelpferde, die die Schiffe donauaufwärts zogen. Aus dem kleinen Gasthof ist über die letzten Jahrzehnte ein beachtlicher gastronomischer Betrieb entstanden, der seine Gemütlichkeit und persönliche Charakteristik bewahrt hat.
