Kanzelbahn: With the cable railway you reach the valley and the Ossiacher See in just a few minutes.
Slopeside Holiday Apartments on the Gerlitzen with Wellness Area and Breakfast
Whether you're here for the summer sun or winter snow, a vacation on the Gerlitzen offers diverse and entertaining activities all year round. Summer invites you to hike the surrounding peaks, while winter provides the ultimate ski-in/ski-out experience for an amazing day on the pistes. Thanks to the included breakfast, you can get your day off to a great start and find the perfect end to it in the resort's wellness area. Your stay can also be booked with half board or dinner.
Variety of Holiday Apartments for Your Carinthian Getaway
The harmoniously furnished and bright holiday apartments offer space ranging from 50 to 100 m² and can accommodate up to 8 people. Choose across 3 categories to find the ideal accommodation for your vacation in Carinthia:
- Apartment with 1 bedroom: 50 m², up to 4 people, balcony or terrace
- Apartment with 2 bedrooms: 65 m², up to 6 people, balcony or terrace
- Apartment for up to 8 persons: 100 m², balcony or terrace
Free parking is available in the garage. In winter, there is also parking for buses up to a maximum length of 8 meters.
Reenergizing Wellness Escape on the Gerlitzen
Craving some peace, relaxation, and a break from daily stress? The ALPS Spa is just what you need. Thanks to our comprehensive wellness offerings, you can fully unwind and allow your soul to breathe easy. Choose from a pool, sauna, or steam bath to find your ideal form of relaxation. Enjoy daily invigorating laps in our spacious indoor pool. Relax in our saunas and steam baths, designed to stimulate your circulation. Indulge in an extended fitness session in our dedicated exercise room.
Hiking and Skiing on Your Carinthia Vacation
Year-round, a wealth of outdoor activities awaits you during your stay in Carinthia. Your holiday apartment on the Gerlitzen is situated right next to the slopes served by the Gerlitzen Kanzelbahn lifts—perfect for getting the most out of the 45 perfectly groomed kilometers of pistes in winter. Summer invites you to set out on extended hikes, with attractive destinations that include the Nockberge, the Carnic Alps, Julian Alps, and the Dobratsch—the signature mountain of the city of Villach—drawing both casual hikers and avid mountaineers to sunny Carinthia. During a tandem flight off the Gerlitzen, you'll be able to enjoy breathtaking panoramic views.
Bathing Enjoyment on Ossiacher See
Especially on those sun-drenched days that are so typical for this region, the Ossiacher See offers a refreshing alternative. Located just 12 km from the resort, this lake is particularly appealing due to its pleasant water temperatures. Whether you're planning a relaxed day at the beach with your whole family on the shores of Ossiacher See, or aiming for something more active like windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing, wakeboarding, or stand-up paddling, there's something here for everyone. Make the most of your Carinthian vacation at Bergresort Gerlitzen by also taking a leisurely cruise to get to know the region even better.
Breakfast Included: Restaurant "ALPS KITCHEN Gerlitzen" at the Resort
Visit us at the ALPS KITCHEN Gerlitzen restaurant, located right within the resort. In the mornings, enjoy a generous breakfast buffet, which is already included in the price of your stay. In the evenings, a varied drinks menu and an extensive dinner (4-course meal or buffet) ensure a top-notch culinary experience in a cosy atmosphere. You can also book half board for your stay at the Bergresort Gerlitzen – the perfect complement to your holiday apartment with kitchen. The menu and opening hours can be found at alps-kitchen.com.
Villach Regional Erlebnis CARD included
With the Erlebnis Card for the Villach Region, you can enjoy a range of fascinating attractions in and around Villach during your stay at Bergresort Gerlitzen in Carinthia —absolutely for free. From climbing courses and guided hikes to city tours and introductory golf lessons, the Erlebnis CARD, which is automatically included in the cost of your stay, adds genuine value to your Carinthian vacation at Bergresort Gerlitzen. Furthermore, our guests receive a complimentary toll ticket for the Gerlitzen Alpine Road valid for the duration of their entire stay.
The Location of Your Holiday Apartment on the Gerlitzen in Carinthia
Carinthia is renowned for its mild climate and its numerous lakes. The city of Villach, ideal for a leisurely stroll, is just 20 km away. Velden am Wörthersee is also well worth a visit and can be reached in just a 30-minute drive. Thanks to the excellent location of Bergresort Gerlitzen, spur-of-the-moment cross-border excursions are also easily possible: it's just a 50-minute drive to Tarvisio in Italy, and 60 minutes to Bled in Slovenia. We recommend snow chains in winter.
- Nearest train station: Villach (18 km)
- Nearest airport: Klagenfurt (55 km)
- Nearest grocery store: (10 km)
- Ski slopes: Ski-in/Ski-out
- Lake: Ossiacher See (12 km)
- Golf course: Golf Velden Wörthersee (30 km)
Note: The Bergresort Gerlitzen is closed from 29.09. - 30.11.2024, 30.03. - 28.05.2025 and 28.09. - 29.11.2025.
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for 4 persons | 1 bedroom with 1 double bed | optional 1 sofa bed | 1 bathroom | balcony or terrace
The images are examples. Each accommodation is individually furnished and offers a different view.
for 6 persons | 2 bedrooms with 1 double bed | optional 1 sofa bed | 1 bathroom | balcony or terrace
The images are examples. Each accommodation is individually furnished and offers a different view.
for 8 persons | 2 bedroom with 1 double bed | optional 2 sofa bed | 2 bathroom | balcony or terrace
These are 2 apartments next to each other.
The images are examples. Each accommodation is individually furnished and offers a different view.
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Region - Villach-Ossiacher See
Winter Holidays in Carinthia
Ski Holidays on the Gerlitzen
45 km of perfectly groomed pistes with 100% snow-making coverage await you just 150 meters from your apartment! The Gerlitzen ski area features runs with a full range of difficulty, 17 lifts and 15 km for freeriders – and panoramas that are magical! The friendly ski huts on the Gerlitzen are ideal for those refreshment breaks that are an indispensable part of each and every day of skiing in Austria. The Gerlitzen is also ideal for families and beginners. Thanks to a practice area and Schneebärenland, the youngsters will be transformed into true “pros” in practically no time at all.
Other ski areas less than 45 minutes away: Kranjska Gora with night piste (33 km), Tarvisio (39 km), Nassfeld (63 km) and Bad Kleinkirchheim (32 km).
Snowshoeing, Winter Hiking, Sledding
Away from the pistes you can also enjoy the beautiful side of winter. For example, taking a snowshoe hike in Dobratsch Nature Park (also guided) or on the Gerlitzen. Or on one of the seven winter hiking paths in the region. While sledding on the Dobratsch or in the Villach Alpen Arena. Skiing along one of the six cross-country trails, or ice skating. Or simply gazing out through the window of your apartment.
We have one more tip for you: Unique moments in nature are guaranteed during guided snowshoe hikes on the Dobratsch under a full moon as well as torchlight hikes guided by National Park rangers.
Summer Holidays between the Lakes and Mountains of Carinthia
Lake experiences on Ossiacher See
Ossiacher See reaches temperatures as high as 26°C during the summer months. Here, fans of all kinds of water sports – yachtsmen, windsurfers, stand-up paddlers, boaters, water skiers and wakeboarders, anglers and divers – discover a magical “playground”. And let’s not forget the sun worshipers who spend the day bathing by the lake, love nothing better than to dive into the refreshing water. You will also find schools for water sports along the lake, offering courses for practically everyone. The best thing about a holiday at Bergresort Gerlitzen by ALPS RESORTS? Lake Ossiach is only 25 minutes' drive away from your holiday flat.
Dobratsch Nature Park, the Gerlitzen, the Ossiach Lake Trail and the Burgherren Runde. The hiking opportunities are many. And all of them are rewarding! The summer lifts on the Gerlitzen will carry you up to almost 2000 m above sea level. The views from up there are vast, with all of Carinthia at your feet. Various hiking tours ranging from easy to challenging are possible on the Gerlitzen. The pram-friendly Kanzelrundweg, for example, is a very popular excursion destination for families.
Cycling and mountain biking
Ossiacher Seeradweg, Drau Radweg, Karnischer Radweg, challenging mountain bike trails, family bike paths… The region which surrounds Ossiacher See offers variety-packed and utterly enjoyable routes for (E-)bikers and cyclists. And what better way to refresh your tired legs than by jumping into the cool, wet water which is never far away during a summer holiday in Carinthia!
Adventure holidays in Carinthia
Would you like to use your holiday in Austria to see the world from a whole different perspective? In that case, why not discover this beautiful region from high in the air! The Gerlitzen is one of the most beautiful mountains for aviators in all of Austria. With a launch area for hang- and paragliders located right next to the mountain station of the Gerlitzen summit lift. Our reception will be happy to share additional information with you about flight schools and various providers.
If you have an intrepid spirit, you might also wish to explore the Adventure Park on the Gerlitzen, Carinthia’s biggest high-ropes center, the Fun Park with tubing and mountain go-karts, or spend a day at one of our practice rock-climbing areas including the Kanzianiberg, Arnoldstein and Peterlewand.
Our excursion tips
Tip 1: Landskron Castle Ruins
Burg Landskron, with its Eagle Arena and Ape Mountain, is a marvelous excursion destination for the whole family. The toll road up to the ruins is an easy drive. In the Eagle Arena, we are always impressed by the acrobatics of the “kings of the air”. This 40-minute show with eagles and falcons is absolutely memorable. No less fascinating is Ape Mountain, home to approximately 160 Japanese macaques. If you would like to take a look “behind the scenes”, we suggest booking a private tour with an experienced animal keeper or primatologist.
Burg Landskron is also the starting point for the popular “Lord of the Castle Tour”. Taking approximately one and a half hours, it leads from the castle pond to the “Jungfernstieg” and the “White Wall”. Also be sure to set aside some time to pause and enjoy the views extending out across the Karawanken mountains and Ossiacher See all the way to the Julian Alps!
Tip 2: Villach
This city of 60,000 residents is always well worth a visit. We love to take a late-afternoon stroll through the streets of the historic district, enjoy an espresso in the café (– though that often turns into an ice cream on hot days 😊), browse the small boutiques… In other words, simply enjoy the “dolce vita” of this city on the River Drau. Villach is also famous for hosting Villacher Fasching and the Villacher Kirchtag. It is definitely fair to say that we love to celebrate! And since you are already in Villach, you should definitely pay a visit to one of the numerous markets: the Villach weekly market, for example, the organic farmers’ market or perhaps the specialty market with tasty tidbits from across the entire Alps-Adriatic region. There, you are certain to find the right ingredients for the dinner you plan on preparing in your apartment. Or for your hike on the next day of your holidays.
Tip 3: Casino Velden
Velden am Wörthersee has so much to offer in addition to its famous castle hotel. You simply have to take a stroll through what is probably the best-known holiday destination in Carinthia. Chic boutiques, bars and cafés, where the theme is “see and be seen” – and as the crowning conclusion, a visit to Casino Velden.
Tip 4: Dobratsch Nature Park
Naturally! The Dobratsch, Villach’s famous local mountain, is a must-see as well. An alpine toll road will bring you to the uppermost car park, the “Rosstratten”, at over 1700 m above sea level. Winter or summer, this protected nature park is always worth a visit. Regardless of whether you set out on extended hikes in summer or, in winter, go snowshoeing, ski touring or simply trudge along well-marked pathways through the glorious snow. The panoramas from the 2176 m-high summit – extending all the way to Slovenia and Italy – are truly breathtaking! I also highly recommend scheduling a refreshment stop at one of the traditional mountain huts!
Tip 5: Kärnten Therme
The “Kärnten Therme” in Warmbad-Villach. Immerse yourself in the soothing environment and relax completely. Or keep physically active, however you prefer. At this spa resort with in- and outdoor areas, big and small find all the opportunities they could wish for. Kick back or zoom down the slides (the longest slide, incidentally, is 86 m long!), enjoy a healthy sweat in the saunas and steam baths, or get in a complete workout logging laps in the 25 m sports pool. While the little tots get to splash-splash to their heart’s content in the toddler area. Best of all: With the automatically included guest card, all of this fun in and around the water of the Kärnten Therme is free of charge for our younger guests ages 15 and under!
Contact & Arrival
Bergresort Gerlitzen
Kanzelhöhe 8
A-9521 Treffen am Ossiacher See
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Good to know
Winter (05.12. - 30.04.)
- Cancellation up to 14 days before arrival: free of charge
- Cancellation 13 - 7 days before arrival: 90% of the rental price
- Cancellation from 6 days before arrival: 100% of the rental price
- In case of no-show: 100% of the rental price
Summer (28.05. - 27.09.)
- Cancellation up to 14 days before arrival: free of charge
- Cancellation 13 - 7 days before arrival: 90% of the rental price
- Cancellation from 6 days before arrival: 100% of the rental price
- In case of no-show: 100% of the rental price
Our cancellation conditions relate to the rental/overnight stay price. Additional costs (e.g. final cleaning, local tax, linen set) will not be charged in the event of cancellation.
There is a reception at the resort where you can check in directly during opening hours. You will find the address above or in your booking confirmation.
There are staff and resort managers at the resort or in the holiday region who will be happy to help you and take care of your concerns.
Feedback from our guests
Really nice apartments. New, well equipped and spacious. Sauna & pool combination is excellent. It's clean and well maintained. If I had to find something to be improved, then the "garbage room in garage" does not really support recycling. Kitchenets can have a bit more equipment like non stick frying pan, more pieces of silverware etc...
Wonderful staff, high class rooms and facilties. Highly recommended 👌
The weather was not in our favor, as it was very cold on 14/09/2024 (only around 3 degrees Celsius), but otherwise a warm welcome at the reception, by an extremely friendly receptionist who spoke to us in a language we understood (Serbo-Croatian) and introduced us in detail to our accommodation in the hotel. A big plus is the garage house. Room or the apartment is extremely large, richly furnished and clean (apartment number 1102). The surroundings are very beautiful, so I highly recommend a visit.
Hiking and cycling vacation with my 2 almost grown sons in an apartment. The booking was uncomplicated and friendly. On site everything was as previously explained via WhatsApp and everything was clean and tidy. Parking great (own parking space in the underground car park. Since I had an accident during my vacation, I had to leave my car parked for a longer period of time. That wasn't a problem at all and the on-site support was always courteous, friendly and competent. Highly recommended, gladly again and many thanks especially to Dina!!!!
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