Winter glamping: ideas on the slopes and mountains of Carinthia

A different and exclusive way to stay in contact with nature and experience great emotions in the Austrian region. “Chic camping” at not excessive prices

Monica Conforti

The fashion of Glamping, chic campinghas also taken root in the Austrian region of Carinthiawhere there are now numerous structures where you can stay in an original and not too expensive way without giving up comfort. There are 13 campsites of this type in Carinthia located in locations that offer various opportunities for athletes. A special place goes to ski mountaineers, who in many cases can set off on skis directly from their “room”, and of course to all kinds of hikers. There is no shortage of opportunities for skaters, which can count on the frozen surfaces of numerous lakes. Without forgetting it Alpine skiing, of course, in the infinity of large and small Carinthian ski areas. By the way: the TopSki pass allows you to ski at affordable prices in 30 ski areas in Carinthia and neighboring East Tyrol.

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Among the top campsites, the Lakeside Petzen Glamping, located on Lake Pirkdorfer See in southern Carinthia. It was the first glamping resort in absolute termsAustria and understands 8 glamping tents, 7 chalets and 3 tree houses. There is also a large pond, tree saunas and a children’s play area. Always for a special holiday they then surprise the eco-chalet and barrels ofAlpencamp Kötschach. The property is located near the ski area of Kötschach-Mauthen, Ideal for families with children. Sepp, the owner of the campsite, often accompanies guests on snowshoe excursions to discover the natural beauty of the place. Also available to guests is a wellness oasis with Alpine larch sauna, crystal Turkish bath, chromotherapy, 2 sensory caves with lightning, thunder and waterfalls. HOCHoben in Mallnitz it is an alpine campsite, at over 1200 meters above sea level, with 18 chalets (from 2 to 6 people) immersed in the mountain. From here you have direct access to the cross-country ski trail and a treadmill. In winter, HOCHoben organizes torchlight walks and bonfires almost every day.

also for families

Last among the proposals? The resort Chalets & Glamping Nassfeld in Kötschach-Mauten, offering luxury accommodation including treehouses (1 bedroom) and chalets (2 or 3 bedrooms). Available in the immediate vicinity is the Vorhegg ski area, very suitable for families and that of Nassfeld (just 20 minutes by car). The ski bus stops directly at the resort and takes you to the cable car station Millennium Express in 40 minutes. For resort guests, there is also free entry to theAquarena Kötschach-Mautenan aquatic and wellness oasis with an indoor and outdoor pool, a children’s area and a sauna.



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