Our building has a long and fascinating history dating back to the 17th century. It was built by the miners of the district as a residential and farm building and was first mentioned shortly after the Thirty Years War in 1650 in the possession of Seidner Catharina. At that time, Paris was the largest city in Europe with around 400,000 inhabitants, and our building served as an important retreat for the miners.

The building changed hands twelve times between 1710 and 1843. This period was characterized by important historical events such as the Seven Years’ War, the French Revolution, and the work of the famous composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It was also a time of great technological advances, including the development of the first steam locomotive in 1802 and the invention of the generator in 1831.

Georg Mair acquired the building in 1843 and over the following 183 years, it was developed into an important accommodation facility in the center of Gossensass. It remained in the possession of his heirs until 2024. It witnessed the era of important technological innovations such as the internal combustion engine, the telephone, the car, the radio, the television, the computer, and finally the World Wide Web. It was also a time of wars, including the First and Second World Wars.

In 2024, Hugo Lang acquired the building, which from then on was run by his wife Barbara Hasler as an accommodation business. At the same time, the name was changed to Historic Residence Barbara, a tribute to St Barbara´s Chapel, which is located next to the church that stands proudly behind our building.

We invite you to become part of our history and make your stay at the Historic Residence Barbara an unforgettable experience.