Bankruptcy alarm in Mattsee: Ex-Red Bull manager fights for tiny house resort!

Bankruptcy alarm in Mattsee: Ex-Red Bull manager fights for tiny house resort!

Things are simmering in Mattsee because BoutiqueHomes GmbH, the operator of the popular tiny house resort “Das Seehäuser”, is facing insolvency proceedings. Loud sn.at Creditors have registered more than 18 million euros in claims, which makes the situation extremely tense for the company. The audit meeting recently took place at the Salzburg Regional Court, where the extent of the financial difficulties was confirmed.

Less than 900,000 euros of the claims are disputed by the insolvency administration, while the remaining approximately 17.15 million euros were recognized by the insolvency administrator Christian Schubeck. Former Red Bull manager Norbert Kraihamer, who currently runs BoutiqueHomes GmbH, is trying to develop a restructuring plan. The aim is to secure the industry in the long term and to reach an agreement with the creditors salzburg24.at reported.

A serious blow to the holiday home landscape

The fact that the bankruptcy was announced in August 2025 surprised many in the region. The Seehäuser was a popular destination for vacationers who wanted to enjoy nature and escape from everyday life. Now there are signs of uncertainty, as the company management has announced that it will continue operations for the time being in order not to endanger the around 60,000 overnight stays that come to the resort every year. There are currently two employees who take care of the essential processes.

In fact, the insolvency code is subject to a complex procedure that aims to find a balance between over-indebted debtors and their creditors. This time it shows how serious the situation is at the local level, while the general number of insolvencies in Austria is increasing at an alarming rate. The insolvency of a company is a serious sign that affects not only the company itself, but also the entire region, for example Statista points this out.

Look at the numbers

The creditor claims filed as part of the insolvency process reflect the increasing financial challenges faced by companies. Statistical data shows that bankruptcies are increasing, and in Germany the numbers are also worrying: in 2023 there were over 110,200 bankruptcies, and the trend is upwards.

The situation at BoutiqueHomes GmbH is a sign of the times. Companies are increasingly having to face challenges resulting from economic uncertainty. The insolvency proceedings that now apply to Mattsee could perhaps also serve as a wake-up call to other companies in the region. A renovation and possible rescue of the “Das Seehäuser” resort could still be possible if the renovation plan is accepted by the court.

The hope remains for the committed employees and the community that the operation can be continued as a popular holiday resort so that the region not only remains as a tourist destination, but also remains economically stable.