EPH Group AG, a Vienna-based investment and development company focused on hotel real estate in the DACH region, has signed purchase agreements for approximately 2.6 hectares of land in Central Burgenland, Austria, through its wholly owned subsidiary EPH BGL GmbH. The company plans to develop an exclusive five-star resort with around 300 beds, combining contemporary luxury with the region's wine culture and cuisine. The announcement, made via NEWMEDIAWIRE, highlights EPH Group's continued expansion in Austria's tourism sector.
The resort concept centers on privacy, spacious retreats, and exceptional indulgence. Planned highlights include a spacious wellness area, exclusive private lodges set amid vineyards each with their own pool and private wellness area, a rooftop restaurant with panoramic views, a stylish wine tavern known as a "Heuriger" directly in the vineyards, and a dedicated wine and culinary experience. The resort's proximity to a renowned thermal spa and a golf course further enhances its leisure offerings. The panoramic setting, with views across Burgenland's rolling hills to Hungary, is intended to define the architectural and tourism experience.
For hotel operations, EPH Group plans to cooperate with an internationally renowned hotel operator, consistent with its other projects. The resort aims to strengthen Burgenland as a destination for discerning international guests while opening new prospects for regional tourism. By combining wine, cuisine, wellness, and golf, the resort is designed to operate largely independently of seasons, supporting year-round tourism. In addition to direct jobs at the resort, regional hospitality and wine-growing businesses, producers, craft companies, service providers, and other tourism operators are expected to benefit from the value created.
"Burgenland combines a unique landscape with a rich tradition of wine and culinary culture, creating ideal conditions for discerning year-round tourism," said Yasmin Wilfling, Member of the Management Board of EPH Group AG. "With our resort, we want to bring these distinctive qualities together in an internationally positioned luxury hotel concept. It is important to us to make the identity of the region visible and tangible while at the same time generating sustainable momentum for regional value creation."
The purchase agreements are subject to conditions precedent, notably the acquisition requires a final and binding building permit for the planned resort. The project will be advanced step by step in accordance with local framework conditions. Founded in 2023, EPH Group AG has ten projects in Austria and Germany. Its shares have been traded on the Stuttgart Stock Exchange since 2025, listed on the Primary Market of the Duesseldorf Stock Exchange since 2026, and began trading on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and Xetra in May 2026. Further information about the company and its projects is available at https://eph-group.com/en.
This development matters for the business services industry as it demonstrates ongoing investment in luxury hospitality and regional economic development. For readers, it signals potential opportunities in hotel management, construction, and tourism services, as well as the growing trend of year-round destination resorts that integrate local culture and amenities. The project's success could serve as a model for similar ventures in wine regions globally, driving demand for specialized services in hospitality, wellness, and culinary tourism.
