Glamping holidays in Carinthia

Winter holidays in the Carinthian Gailtal

Skiing and Snowboarding

The resort "Chalets & Glamping Nassfeld" lies right next to the valley station of the Vorhegg family ski area. This ski area, with its uncrowded pistes, double chairlift, tow and 2 practice lifts in Kötschach, is practically perfect for families and beginners. After a day on the piste and out in the snow, a visit to the Aquarena – likewise next to our resort – will provide all the relaxation you crave. If you are looking for even more variety on the pistes, you might decide to drive (free ski bus also available, takes about 25 minutes) to Nassfeld: 110 kilometers of family-friendly slopes, 30 lifts, a snowpark, speed hills and around 850 hours of sunshine in winter, make Nassfeld not only the sunniest, but also one of the most popular ski areas in Carinthia. Whenever you wish, take a break at one of the 25 huts and restaurants in the ski area. The Italian border runs right along the Nassfeld Pass. Which means, during your day of skiing in Carinthia, you can also enjoy a short detour into Italy.

Cross-country skiing, winter hiking, ski touring

Awaiting you in Kötschach-Mauthen alone are almost 60 km of beautifully maintained cross-country ski trails with a full range of difficulty. These double-tracked trails have been awarded the Carinthian Trail Seal of Quality. If you really want to take a relaxed approach to your winter getaway, you might consider setting out on walks along eight marked winter hiking paths through the snowy countryside. Ski tourers also find just what they are looking for in the Nassfeld-Pressegger See region – the Carnic and Gailtal Alps boast numerous rewarding summits! We have yet another tip for adventurers: In the Austrian Alpine Association recreation area, you will discover a 28 meters-high ice tower. In other words, a great opportunity to see if you have what it takes to become an intrepid ice climber.

Sledding and ice-skating

A 2 kilometers-long sled run drops from the Gailberghöhe down to the resort. Toboggans and sleds for use on the natural floodlit sled run can be borrowed at Gasthof Gailberghöhe. Other runs are located in pristine Lesachtal, for example at the Tuffbad, or the 7 km long run in Obertilliach. At the Austrian Alpine Association recreation area, ice skaters also have an opportunity to show off their skills.

Summer holidays in the Carinthian Gailtal

Hiking paths, via ferratas and geotrails near Kötschach-Mauthen

The Carnic, Gailtal and Julian Alps offer countless enjoyable opportunities to experience the mountains. Some people decide to explore stages of the 150 km long Karnischer Höhenweg (KHW403), also known as the “Via della Pace”, fascinating hikers with its mixture of magical mountain panoramas, relics from the First World War and unique geological features. Others love to take on the challenges of via ferratas such as the “Däumling” on the Gartnerkofel or the “Senza Confini” on the Cellon. Popular destinations also include alpine tarns such as Wolayersee and Zollnersee, while the region’s mountain huts promise welcome refreshment opportunities – including delectable cheeses – in this border region between Austria and Italy. Approximately 500 million years (!) of Earth’s history are presented on 5 different geotrails. On Geotrail Laas, for example, visitors discover the only petrified forest and the biggest planet fossils in Austria. On the Zollnersee geotrail, for its part, with a little bit of luck you might come across fossilized shells from an ancient tropical ocean.

Nassfeld summer lifts

The “Millenium Express” will carry you up to the Nassfeld, where numerous adventures await you. Pendolino, Carinthia’s longest Alpine slide, the Aqua Trail, a rocky labyrinth and a zipline tour. Single trails, flow trails, lifts & the Bike Giro: Nassfeld also has lots of variety and pure enjoyment in store for bikers, too.  

Cycling, mountain biking and E-biking in Gailtal

The 46 cycling and mountain biking routes through this Carinthian holiday region extend for a total distance of 950 km. Look forward to virtually limitless biking enjoyment – not least because some of the tours straddle the border between Austria and Italy. The single-track trails are also quite unique, following pathways once used by smugglers. The opportunities are many and varied, certain to appeal to Sunday cyclists, families and downhillers alike.

Water experiences

A leap into the cold, wet water works wonders, especially on hot summer days and after an extended hike. Admission to the Aquarena, which is right next to the resort, is included for our guests free of charge (sauna not included). The natural swimming lake in Mauthen at the foot of the "Valentin" – with its gravel shore and 1700 m² water area – is especially popular with families. Then there is the Pressegger See in Hermagor (ca. 35 km) which, with a water temperature of up to 28°C, is one of the warmest swimming lakes in Austria. And Weissensee (ca. 45 km), one of Carinthia’s true natural jewels. Adventure-loving visitors may wish to book a canyoneering, rafting or river tubing tour. And hikers are certain to enjoy dangling their feet in one of the region’s refreshing, crystal-clear mountain lakes.