Starnacht Side View Party 2025: Klagenfurt Hosts Floating Extravaganza for Austria’s Elite
A dazzling display of glamour and entertainment unfolded on the shores of Lake Wörthersee as the Starnacht side view party transformed two ships into a floating celebration, attracting a constellation of stars, VIPs, and industry leaders. The event, held in Klagenfurt’s Ostbucht, is already being hailed as a highlight of the social season and a perfect kickoff to summer.
A Floating Party Mile on Wörthersee
Klagenfurt showcased its most opulent side, with the Wörthersee fleet serving as the venue for the legendary Starnacht side view party. Hosts Martin Ramusch of Ipimedia and Nils Klingohr of Interspot orchestrated an event that drew a significant contingent of Austrian celebrities. According to one attendee, “The backdrop of the Klagenfurter Ostbuch provided a truly unique and unforgettable atmosphere.”
Musical Highlights and Culinary Delights
The evening’s entertainment featured a performance by Christian Stani and his band, who captivated the audience with musical highlights, including their hit song “Marie.” Later, the DJ duo 2:Day:Bart took over, keeping the dance floor energized well into the night.
Beyond the music, the party offered a distinctive culinary experience. Leberkas-Pepi, a renowned Austrian institution, served a range of sophisticated liver cheese variations – from chili and cheese to truffle – alongside Mario Scheday. “The food was a real talking point,” noted a guest, “a classic done exceptionally well.”
A Who’s Who of Austrian Society
The guest list read like a roll call of Austrian power players. Starnacht stars such as Nik P., Lemo, Bernhard Brink, Georg Stengel, Charlien, the Poxrucker Sisters, and Julia Steen were all in attendance.
The event also drew prominent figures from politics, media, and business. Among those present were Harald Kräut, director of ORF; Martin Gastinger, ORF’s entertainment chief; Philipp Kucher, chairman of the SPÖ club; EU Member Keith Azzopardi, and ski legend Fritz Strobl.
Industry leaders also graced the event, including Gerald Santer (Transgourmet), Bernd Hinteregger (Hotelier), Daniel Dörfler (Wörthersee Schifffahrt), Willy Kögel (BMW Denzel), Hannes Berger (Eichenwald Wein), Claus Mild (Bev.com), Bernhard Webinger (Mr. Froneri), Andrea Fürst (Guts owner), and fashion designer Thomas Kirchgrabner.
A Perfect Prelude to Summer
The Starnacht side view party 2025 underscored the potent combination of stunning scenery, vibrant music, and high-profile guests. The event served as a resounding success, effectively signaling the arrival of summer on Lake Wörthersee and solidifying its position as a premier society event.
