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Off the slopes...
As far as your feet will carry you...

Off the slopes...
As far as your feet will carry you...

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The boards that mean the world.

Enjoying the snow is more than just skiing and snowboarding. We'd like to prove that life also exists before and after the slopes.

It doesn’t get any better than this. Even off the skiing terrain, where technical fixes in the form of snow-making machines can coat the landscape in white for months if mother nature is a little slow to get going. Of course, Mediterranean lows or Old Mother Frost generally cover our region’s paths, meadows and fields with gloriously crunching powdery snow in regular intervals. Providing the right surface and visual eye-catcher for all those in search of a perfect alternative to Alpine skiing in Carinthia’s village of Bad Kleinkirchheim. Just follow our tracks.

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Winterwandern - Bad Kleinkirchheim © FRANZGERDLSchneeschuhwandern 2 ©Johannes Puch

Walking through a winter wonderland

Enchanting snowy forests, clear winter air, magnificent mountain views – there is no better way to appreciate the magic of the Nockberge in winter than on foot.

Kulinarik_Kalmerhuette © BRM - Johannes Puch

Active winter enthusiasts in search for more challenging adventures enjoy snowshoe hikes through untouched deep powder and soak in the serenity of the mountains. Winter walkers discover the landscape at a slower pace while doing something good for their health. Afterwards head on over to our Groar-Alm where local specialties and drinks in front of a roaring open fire warm up body&soul. After all, no outdoor adventure would be complete without a stop-off
at one of Carinthia’s many quaint mountain lodges and huts …
Our tip: Join a winter walking tour with our guide who knows around 60 kilometers of perfectly cleared winter walking trails by heart.

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Trails, trails, trails...

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Cross-country skiing at an ideal altitude.

Cross-country skiing is one of the healthiest sports out there and makes an excellent training for the cardiovascular system, especially at high altitudes like ours. That’s at least what the doctors say, and they should know. The meditative gliding has positive effects on your psyche, and last but not least: it's fun. It’s beautiful. Particularly if the trails are as well-groomed as our valley trail. For you to leave your traces in the snow - just magnificent.

Nice add-on: Whether skating or classic style, the Krainer ski and sports school’s instructors will help you get started, teach you proper cross-country skiing techniques and having fun. Our hotel and Rent-a-ski hire stations will provide you with all the equipment you need. You simply have to give it a try – and believe us, it's worth it.

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Ice skating under the clear blue sky

Carinthia’s open-air ice skating rinks are a fine experience in the winter months. Enjoy the enchanting outdoor ice skating arenas here in Bad Kleinkirchheim or the natural ice surface of the nearby Lake Brennsee in Feld am See.
Our tip: If you haven't been skating for a long time or forgot to pack the necessary equipment – no need to worry. Perfectly sharpened blades can be hired in Bad Kleinkirchheim or directly on site. No excuses whatsoever accepted!

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What would a winter vacation be without toboggan fun?

Don’t miss out on the toboggan adventure organized for our hotel guests:

every Sunday at 5 p.m. a tractor ride whisks you up the hill to the Unterwirt hut where you hop onto the sledge and zoom back down into the valley. Great fun for all the family! 

The fun begins with a tractor taxi ride all the way up to the Unterwirt hut, which is the perfect place to enjoy mouthwatering local food. Then it’s time to hop on board and whizz back down along a partly illuminated run into the valley. Also the sleds are furnished with lights to ensure a safe ride.