Winter fun in our region
Winter magic at Skiing and snow
Experience winter at Lake Ossiach, the idyllic Christmas markets all around, the snow-sure slopes in the immediate vicinity, and the incomparable natural scenery. The only question that remains is: “When was the last time you built a snowman?”
Carinthia Thermal Baths
Our guests receive a 10% discount on the entrance fee to the Kärnten Therme spa.
Free shuttle
We offer a free bus shuttle to the first ski lift (Birkenhoflift).
hiking trails
Six hiking trails start or lead directly from or past our house.
Ski & Snowboard
Piste magic on the Gerlitzen
The Gerlitzen Alpe, the largest ski area in Central Carinthia, offers skiing fun for the whole family with wide slopes and plenty of snow. The Gerlitzen Alpe offers a total of 26 ski runs of all levels of difficulty, 45 kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes, and 15 kilometers of natural ski routes. Thanks to modern snowmaking technology, you can usually ski here, on the southern side of the Alps, from December 1st until around the beginning of April. If you want to learn your first turns or refine your technique, contact one of the professionally run ski schools. Tip: Ski equipment can also be rented for the duration of your stay.
Off-piste
Even more winter sports
Those who prefer off-piste skiing will find what they are looking for on the Gerlitzen Alpe, in the Dobratsch Nature Park and at the border triangle. These picturesque winter landscapes entice visitors with breathtaking scenery and a wide range of activities, including snowshoe hiking, cross-country skiing, tobogganing, night hikes, and much more. At the foot of the Dobratsch is also the Nordic ski center, Villacher Alpen Arena, with professional ski jumps and cross-country ski trails.
Carinthia Thermal Baths
11,000 m² of pure relaxation
The largest adventure world in southern Austria – the Kärnten Therme Warmbad-Villach – extends over around 11,000 m². It offers fun, fitness and SPA under one roof and on a total of four levels. Little water lovers can look forward to tube and panoramic slides or the “Crazy River,” while adults can pamper themselves with cosmetic treatments, massages, and deluxe treatments in the large spa. Tip: With your ski pass you get a 20 percent discount at the Kärnten Therme.
Culinary
Delights of regional cuisine
Legendary moments of enjoyment are a must in Carinthia. Try the regional cuisine with its specialties such as Reindling, Krapfen, Buchteln with vanilla sauce, Carinthian cheese dumplings, Brettljausn, Glundner Kas, Palatschinken, Polsterzipf, mulled cider, and more. The charming Christmas markets, with their extensive range of art and culinary offerings, also invite you to an entertaining visit. Let yourself be enchanted!