History of the Hotel Fürstenhof

History of the Hotel Fürstenhof

The Hotel was founded by Wenzel Formanek in 1919 for my grandfather Julius Formanek I. He managed the house till his early death in 1952 with his wife Grete I. His follower was his son Julius Formanek II with his wife Grete II.


"Mariahilfer Platzl" with Lazaristen church without Hotel Fürstenhof around 1887	"Mariahilfer Platzl" with Lazaristen church still without Hotel Fürstenhof around 1905

Wenzel Formanek around 1920

Julius Formanek I around 1917	Grete Formanek I around 1920

The "Amateure" famous soccer club around 1914. My grandfather Julius first from left.	My parents Julius II ( † 2009) & Margarete Formanek ( † 2002) around 1957
Since my parents are retired, now it is our turn to keep the hotel running!

Julius Formanek III around 1996	Lilli Hecke, my girlfriend ! around 1996

The new Generation: Wenzel Hecke 1997