ISSUE 4 / 372 YEARS OF THE TRATTLERHOF
Trattlers Hofpost
Best holiday experiences with alpine charm since 1642 Dear friends of the Trattlerhof!
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ith the 4th edition of the Trattlers Hofpost, we would like to share some of our new initiatives and ideas for the future of our hotel. As Gustav Mahler once said: ‚Tradition is not to preserve the ashes but to pass on the flame.‘ At the same time, true to the motto‚ best holiday experiences with Alpine charm‘, we would like to remind you of the popular offers that are part of our long term philosophy. Located in the UNESCO Nockberge Biosphere Reserve, a key focus of the Trattlerhof is to promote the co-existence of man and nature. Whether an active or relaxed summer or a romantic and cozy winter, we would like to be your first choice in the Alpine region. Come visit us (again) at the Trattlerhof and let yourself be pampered by the Trattlers Hofpeople and delighted by our hospitality - now a 132 year tradition. Shape the future of the hotel with us and help us to write the next chapter of the Trattlerhof ‘s history!
Trattlers Hofpeople and Forstnig family
Bad Kleinkirchheim in the UNESCO Nockberge Biosphere Reserve
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CO2 Certificate
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nique - the Trattlerhof is the first hotel to issue its guests with their own CO2 certificate. You won‘t experience a more ecologically conscious vacation.
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NEW: the ‚Hof Chalets‘
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ith the start of construction for the Trattlerhof chalets in autumn 2016, you can look forward to a new vacation offer right next to the Maibrunn ski run – for even more holiday experiences à la Trattlerhof. Page 3
‚Indulgence‘ island in the Einkehr pond
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rattlers Einkehr has gained another attraction: an island has been built in the fishing pond next to the rustically romantic restaurant for quiet and peaceful enjoyment on the water. Page 6
Charity Wine & Golf Cup ... 3 Horse & Riding Paradise ... 4 ‚nock/art‘ Hiking Trails ... 5 Winemakers on the Mountain . .. 5 Golfing – Unlimited! ... 9 The Best of Winter ... 10 Trattlers Hofpost – insight into the present time & traditional past as well as glimpses into the future of the Trattlerhof.
Forstnig Family
The Trattlerhof’s roots date back all the way to 1642. Since 1884, the Trattlerhof has been in the possession of the Forstnig family, whose 5th generation is now running the 4-star hotel. Over the past 130 years, the Forstnig family has transformed the ‚Trattlerkeusche‘, a simple inn, into a sophisticated 4-star hotel. Tradition is upheld as is a sustainable, future-oriented outlook in the historic Trattlerhof . The Trattlerhof has often had the spotlight of history cast upon it such as when Josef Paul Zopf stopped by in 1737. Birgit and Jakob Forstnig Jr. are the 5th generation of hotel hosts, who run the hotel with friendly hospitality and Alpine charm. Diverse, exciting experiences for all generations make the Trattlerhof an unforgettable vacation destination in summer and winter.
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Paul Zopf paintings: J. Paul Zopf and Trattlerwirt in front of the Trattlerhof in 1737
Many attractions In addition to the hotel itself, the Forstnig family also provides guests with a variety of inviting attractions and offers inclu-
Forstnig family, passionate hosts, fourth, fifth and sixth generation
ding the pony farm and riding stables, the rustic hut restaurant ‚Trattlers Einkehr‘, and the next project, the ‚Hof Chalets‘.
Sustainability – an important objective Those who live from and with nature - such as the Forstnig family - can only do so with a high degree of sustainable future thinking. The hotelier family has received several awards for their exemplary dedication to climate protection and sustainability. They have taken many measures to reduce the ecological footprint. The hotel’s own hydropower station was built over 20 years ago and produces more electricity than is used in the hotel. Compared to other standard hotels, the Trattlerhof saves around 250,000 kg of CO2 . The conservation of resources has a long tradition here with the aim of preserving the intact environment in all its glory as the most important commodity. There has been a long tradition of resource conservation at the hotel, aiming to preserve the glorious natural surroundings. This has been taken a step further with the Trattlerhof becoming the first Austrian hotel to issue CO2 certificates to its guests. Visit the Trattlerhof and return home with a good environmental conscience.
Our own CO2 certificates since 2015 Go on vacation and receive a CO2 certificate from your hosts - the Trattlerhof is Austria’s first hotel to be able to do this. The reason: the outstanding sustainable operations throughout the hotel.
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ustainability is a matter of course & a matter of obligation at the heart of what we do here at the Trattlerhof. . The amount of CO2 savings per year offsets the CO2 emissions of guests arriving by car or plane each year thus allowing you to enjoy a ‚climate neutral‘ stay. Hotel guests are also given a CO2 certificate. During your vacation, there are also many ecological offers you can take ad-
vantage of – from e-bikes to the electric Mercedes, which will take you to a swimming excursion on the lake with complete CO2 neutrality. Tip: Calculate your ‚CO2 savings‘ for your stay at the Trattlerhof including arrival and departure with the CO2 calculator at www.trattlerhof.at
Energy & CO2 balance sheet at the Trattlerhof
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Hof-Chalets
The children of the SOS Children’s Village in Moosburg are close to our heart Enjoyment. Golf . Doing something good. In 2015, the 4th ‚Charity Wine & Golf Cup‘ took place at the Trattlerhof. The proud result: EUR 4,000 in support of the SOS Children‘s Village in Moosburg.
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he 4th ‚Charity Wine & Golf Cup‘ was in a class of its own. For two days, gourmets and golf fans experienced a colourful variety of events at the Trattlerhof. It started on Friday with a gala evening. In addition to a wine tasting by Erich & Walter Polz (Southern Styria) & Weingut Wellanschitz (Burgenland), around 80 guests enjoyed a Gössl folk costume fashion show including Miss Carinthia Franziska Sumberaz. On Saturday, golfers showed off their skills with the 4th tournament at the Bad Kleinkirchheim Golf Club. The evening awards ce-
remony, the sophisticated tasting menu, was the perfect culmination to the weekend, featuring a sophisticated tasting menu and charitable auction in support of SOS Children‘s village in Moosburg.
The Trattlerhof hosts hand over the check to the representative of the SOS Children’s Village in Moosburg
On Sunday, guests ready for more excitement, were able to take a helicopter ride to the Austrian Formula One Grand Prix in Spielberg. Tip: The 5th Charity Wine & Golf Cup will take place on 18.6.2016 at the Bad Kleinkirchheim Golf Club – see more at www.trattlerhof.at Gössl fashion show with Miss Carinthia 2015 Franziska Sumberaz (middle) and vintners Peter Keller (left) from Weingut Polz and Stefan Wellanschitz (right) from Weingut Wellanschitz
NEW: Trattlers Hof-Chalets Construction of a new chalet village is scheduled to start in Autumn 2016. The 14 chalets will be perfectly located right next to the Maibrunn ski run. They promise new vacation experiences with typical Trattlerhof quality.
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he idea behind the Hof Chalets is to offer Trattlerhof guests another opportunity to enjoy a personal, individual vacation in their own chalet in addition to the 4-star hotel. The rustic chalets will be designed in the regional Nockalm style and equipped with all the comforts. They will offer you a vacation in the middle of nature. The spacious chalets (ca. 85 and 100 m2) are designed for guests who would like more individuality on their vacation, and this includes families with children as well as couples looking for a retreat. Hotel service is offered, and you can enjoy dining at the
nearby restaurant ‚Trattlers Einkehr‘. Guests of the Hof Chalets will be able to take advantage of many of the offers, such as riding, available at the hotel.
View from above of the location of the Hof Chalets with village square, next to the Maibrunn slope
Our chalet guests will be delighted by the smell of freshly baked bread delivered to your door, the taste of smoked trout caught in the nearby fishing pond, the sounds of children playing in the village square and the chance to bathe in a wooden hot tub under the shining stars. We aim to create new memories for you at the Hof Chalets, providing you with a special holiday experience.
View of the chalets in a Carinthian architectural style
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Horse Experience
Horse experiences & riding paradise at the Trattlerhof Horses – from sweet ponies and Icelandic horses to Warmbloods and sturdy Noriker horses – are inseparably connected to the Trattlerhof.
Whether riding lessons, pony rides, trail rides in the Nockberge mountains around Bad Kleinkirchheim, or simply visiting the Trattlerhof horses in the paddock, horse lovers will certainly get their money’s worth in summer and winter. The Trattlerhof ‚herd‘ consists of 8 Warmbloods, Icelandic horses, Noriker horses, and ponies. They each have a new stall right next to the riding stables and paddock.
Horse-drawn carriage rides
One main attraction – for families as well as couples in love – is our horse-drawn carriage ride. In summer, the beautiful landscape will leisurely pass you by, and guests
Riding lessons on the paddock at Trattlerhof
can see the Nockberge mountains from a completely new point of view. In winter, you can experience the pure idyll of a horse-drawn carriage ride through the snowcovered landscape.
xury carriage experience‘ – that we especially recommend. Included in the tour is a stop at ‚Trattlers Einkehr‘, where culinary treats await you.
There are two tours – the ‚candlelight experience ride‘ and the ‚lu-
Pony farm for kids
‚Trattlers Einkehr‘ is a paradise
‚The challenge of climate change – what do we do?‘ F
or the 40th time, the Trattlerhof hosted the ‚Impulse on the Mountain‘ dialogue series in October 2015.
‚Impulse on the Mountain‘ is the name of the traditional dialogue series at the Trattlerhof. Among other things, the issue of climate change was the focus last summer.
Once a month, prominent figures and experts address special themes from the areas of literature, science, medicine, art, culture, tradition, and spirituality. For example, beekeeper Herbert Garnitschnig addressed the subject of ‚Bees at the Intersection of Modern Agriculture‘. Scientist Gudrun Weisz (University of Applied Sciences in Vienna) presented her version of the ‚Big Bang and the Origin of Space and Time‘. Ski jump training legend Baldur Preiml spoke about the ‚Fascination of the Mountains‘. Farmer Karin Schabus (Biohof Seidl) told of the challenges of a
Ski jumping legend Baldur Preiml (right) in conversation with Uwe Träger, co-initiator of ‚Impulse on the Mountain‘
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with ponies as your lovable companions. Once a week, ponies accompany guests on a torch-lit hike from the Trattlerhof to the Einkehr, where you can enjoy dinner. With the ‚Family Experience‘ package, you can groom the ponies or ride them on a lunge through a special course.
‚Woman Farmer in the Mountains‘ as well as ecological orientation and certified organic farms. ‚CO2 Balance and Carbon Footprint‘ was the theme of Roland Fehringer from Denkstatt GmbH in Vienna, and he addressed the challenge of climate change as well as the Trattlerhof and its sustainable system. He discussed the CO2 footprint of the Trattlerhof, which thanks to the hotel’s own hydropower plant and Bad Kleinkirchheim’s biomass heat production, is positive. The next ‚Impulse on the Mountain‘ will take place in January, February and March 2016 and starting in May will continue once a month throughout the summer. Tip: You can find the programme for the dialogue series ‚Impulse on the Mountain‘ at www.trattlerhof.at
Wine Enjoyment on the Mountain
New hiking ideas in the Nockberge Mountains Whether surprise hikes offered by ‚Berggenießer‘ hosts or the six nock/art hiking trails – enjoyable hiking is a major attraction for Trattlerhof guests between May and October.
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hroughout the entire summer, hiking is always on Trattlerhof programme, surprising guests and rewarding them with unforgettable experiences. For example at the start of one of the hikes we organised a welcoming with an accordion player and aperitifs served from horseback. In 2016, there will also be such hikes with a surprise factor.
nock/art hiking trails
Six special hiking routes were designated as nock/art hiking trails in 2015, because they make the Alpi-
People take a break on the new nock/art benches
ne nature around Bad Kleinkirchheim accessible in unique ways. With various starting points, they lead to special places around town in the Nockberge mountains. They are also equipped with a variety of informative elements and offer artistic benches where you can rest in exceptionally beautiful spots. nock/art is an art & culture initiative that has existed for several years that aims to allow guests to get to know the Nockberge mountains from other perspectives.
Splendid mountain diversity Bad Kleinkirchheim is located in the middle of the Nockberge mountains. The mountain landscape with its many streams and mountain lakes as well as the largest spruce, larch, and pine forests in the Eastern Alps is unique throughout Europe. In 2012, the Nockberge mountains were designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO. The Nockberge hikes are an important matter for Trattlerhof hotelier Jakob Forstnig.
The Bad Kleinkirchheim lifts are also dedicated to the theme of art & culture on the mountain.
Hikes on the Wöllaner Nock, the Klomnock, the Predigerstuhl, or the Falkert are a special experience with their high-altitude trails from summit to summit. If you prefer a more laid-back ‚climb‘, the lifts will quickly take you up the Kaiserburg or Brunnach-Höhe. Thanks to the Kärnten Card, rides on the lifts are free for Trattlerhof guests. Tip: The latest news and dates for our hiking programme are available at www.trattlerhof.at. You will find regular Berggenießer tips to make your hiking experience special.
Exquisite wine enjoyment on the mountain Since 2011, ‚Winemakers on the Mountain‘ has been Highlights in summer the motto of the special Trattlerhof wine weekends, This past summer, numerous prominent vintners accepted the Forstnig family’s invitation to join them at the Trattlerhof. Erich and Walter Polz which take place in winter and in summer and pro- from Southern Styria with their fine wines were guests at the Trattlerhof as were as was winery Domäne Müller. vide an attractive programme. Weingut Wellanschitz and Weingut Tesch from Neckenmarkt were also represented as was Winzerhof Sax from Kamptal in Lower Austria, and winegrowing pioneer Erwin Gartner from Carinthia. Each presented a hand-picked selection of their best wines.
In winter 2015/16, we are bringing winemakers up to our mountain peak. ‚The first item on the programme will be skiing with them before enjoying a wine tasting in one of the mountain restaurants. In summer, we will go on hikes with the vintners followed by a wine tasting on the summit‘, explains hotelier Jakob Forstnig of this latest wine experience. Otherwise, the traditional Trattlerhof wine weekends will retain their character. Friday: weekend opening tasting. Saturday: tasting menu in the rustic atmosphere of ‚Trattlers Einkehr‘.
Details for the ‚Winemakers on the Mountain‘ winter dates 2015/16: www.trattlerhof.at
Gerald Würcher from Weingut Skoff Original with Styrian wine specialties
Stefan Langmann tells about his wines at the ‚Winemakers on the Mountain‘ wine tasting
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Einkehr in Summer
‚Trattlers Einkehr‘ with new ‚indulgence‘ island The Einkehr – the rustic culinary branch of the Trattlerhof for decades – has gained a new attraction – an ‚indulgence‘ island in the middle of the Einkehr pond. ‚Einkehr‘ – culinary meeting point
The ‚Trattlers Einkehr‘ provides a rustic, romantic restaurant atmosphere to its guests for lunch or dinner. In summer and winter, the Einkehr attracts visitors with its wonderful sunny terrace and comfortable dining lounge. The kitchen delivers a colourful mixture of regional delicacies, excellent steaks, delicious Carinthian ‚Reindling‘ cake, and pizza specialties and burgers, which are popular with the kids. Additional highlights include freshly caught trout from our own pond and grilled specialties from a futuristic-looking, green ceramic charcoal grill with the appropriate name ‚Big Green Egg‘. Culinary highlights on the new ‚pleasure‘ island on the Einkehr pond
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hile countless trout swim in the blue-green waters of the pond, since summer 2015, you have the opportunity to enjoy all the culinary creations from the
the middle of the Einkehr pond. The water in the pond comes from the ‚Talkenbrunn‘ spring, which also supplies the delicious drinking water.
Einkehr kitchen right on the water in the middle of the pond. his new object of desire is called the ‚indulgence‘ island and is an open-air guest garden in
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Quality-approved as a ‚GenussWirt‘ and awarded with 81 points and one fork by the Falstaff Guide, ‚Trattlers Einkehr‘ has been a culinary benchmark in Bad Kleinkirchheim for decades.
Culinary art on the Mountain Lederhosen Wednesday
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n winter 2015/16, a vast array of culinary highlights are on the programme. A variety of producers of special delicacies are invited to the Einkehr including Wolfram Ortner with high-quality schnapps. Alois Planner & Klaus Feistritzer, the
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brilliant minds behind Loncium beer in Kötschach-Mauthen, are also invited to be a part of the ‚Cuisine on the Mountain‘ programme.
hroughout the winter and also next summer starting at 6:00 pm on ‚Lederhosen Wednesday‘, stylish guys and gals of every age will be rewarded with delicious cuisine in the Einkehr when they come dressed in Lederhosen or other traditional dress such as the dirndl.
You can find the current programme at: www.trattlerhof.at
As a rustic hut restaurant, the Einkehr is perfectly suited for such an evening in which tradi-
tional costumes are the centre of attention. An appropriate mood is also created for Lederhosen Wednesday with an accordion player. In terms of culinary treats, the Einkehr team goes all out on this particular evening and serves more regional Carinthian delicacies than ever.
Lederhosen and traditional dress bring ‚delicious advantages‘ every Wednesday
From left to right: vintner Erwin Gartner, Trattlerhof host Jakob Forstnig Jr., and distiller Wolfram Ortner
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Einkehr in Winter
Skiing. Music. Chilling. A
Poached trout filet with tomato risotto, marinated fennel, and saffron foam
ll winter long, the Einkehr, easily reachable in the valley, ,provides skiers, winter hikers, or wellness lovers with an exquisite rustic chalet atmosphere.
Marinated fennel: ½ fennel bulb 25 ml white wine vinegar 50g sugar 7 5 ml water
From the Einkehr Fish Pond: Trout
Head chef at the Einkehr Marcel Gärtner presents his recipe for freshly caught trout from the Einkehr pond. Photos are available at www.trattlerseinkehr.at.
Tomato risotto:
500 ml vegetable broth 50 ml white wine 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 tbsp. tomato paste 1 small onion, finely diced 80 g cherry tomatoes 50 g Parmesan 50 g butter Sauté the onions in olive oil, add the rice and tomato paste, and sauté for a short amount of time. Deglaze with white wine and pour in the vegetable broth. Cover and let simmer for around 20 min. - the risotto should still be al dente. Add the butter, Parmesan, and chopped cherry tomatoes then season with salt and pepper.
One of our weekly highlights is ‚Skiing, Music & Chilling‘ where
You can find details about ‚Music, Skiing, & Chilling‘ as well as the current weekly programme at: www.trattlers-einkehr.at
Bring the vinegar, sugar, and water to a boil, add the finely sliced fennel, cover, and allow the liquid to cool.
Saffron foam: 1 tsp. oil 50 g onion cubes 100 g raw potato cut into big cubes 1 g saffron 120 ml cream 100 ml fish stock Brown the onions in oil, add the cubed potato and saffron, pour in the stock and cream, let the ingredients simmer until they are soft, blend everything together in a mixer, and remove the foam from the surface.
Enjoy a welcoming alpine atmosphere at the Einkehr‘s outdoor bar
Fish:
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2 pieces of trout ca. 250–300 g for 4 people
or years, pizza baking for kids has been the culinary activity highlight for young chefs. The pizza baking courses for kids are always extremely popular. And if you have ever participated in this course, you will be excited and ready to bake pizza again. Of course, aside from pizza baking, there are many other exciting offers: torch-lit hikes with ponies and
Fillet the trout, season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, and fry in a pan with olive oil. Serve the risotto, the fish filets, and the fennel in a deep plate and garnish with the saffron foam. Bon appétit!
Winter sun enjoyment – the Einkehr terrace S un, enjoyment and skiing go hand in hand. The location of the Einkehr down below in the valley has a key advantage – after enjoying yourself and soaking up the sun, you don’t have to snap on your skis again and ski back down into the valley. After an active day of skiing or a magnificent winter hike, the Einkehr’s sunny terrace is an ideal place for those seeking relaxation. Especially in March, the pleasant temperatures invite you to enjoy après-ski with live music in the relaxing lounge atmosphere under the clear blue sky.
you can enjoy apres ski relaxation right on the slopes either in the Einkehr lounge or outdoor bar.
Relaxing on the terrace
horses from the hotel to the Einkehr, campfires, and the pony farm, which is open again this year in the winter. Even in winter, you can groom the ponies or lead them through the parcours. The children can also bake pony cookies. Other children’s programmes at www.trattlerhof.at
The faces of happy kids at the pizza baking course
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Vacation Variety
From mountain to lake, whether hiking or mountain biking - the Brennsee (pictured) and the Millstätter See promise refreshing diversity and fun
Vacation variety between mountain & lake From May to October, the Trattlerhof is the ideal vacation spot for diversity, variety and relaxation.
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irectly by the hotel, in town, and in the mountains of Bad Kleinkirchheim as well as throughout the region, a variety of exciting experiences await guests. If you are vacationing at the Trattlerhof, you can enjoy many of these for free, because the Kärnten Card and the Bad Kleinkirchheim Card are included in the vacation arrangements for hotel guests. The outstanding hiking offer in the region is second to none. The nock/art
hikes, new since 2015, offer insights into nature and cultural attractions in the region. For details, see page 5.
m2 lido is available to hotel guests for free, and providing beautiful waters to swim and play in and a wonderful environment to relax and soak up the sun.
Swimming lake on the Millstätter See
Pure summer variety
One special feature of this region is that you are never far away from mountains & lakes. Within a few minutes by car from Bad Kleinkirchheim, you can reach the nearby Millstätter See. Here, a 10,000
The Tratterhof ‘s offers a variety of activities for guests in the summer: 5 tennis courts at the hotel, riding stables with 8 trained horses and the pony farm, beach volleyball
court, vintage tractor rides, and horse-drawn carriage rides. There are torch-lit hikes with ponies and horses and much more to choose from. The hotel’s weekly programme also offers daily activities. The children’s and teen’s programme including professional childcare is available to all children staying at the hotel.
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Bad Kleinkirchheim is the starting point of a variety of nock/bike mountain bike tours.
hen it comes to mountain biking, Bad Kleinkirchheim is one of Austria’s pioneer regions. Biking on official and signposted routes has been possible for many years here, and the network of nock/bike routes is expanded year after year with numerous attractive tours. Today, 1,000 km of routes including everything from simple forest paths to challenging single trails are available. The fact that the region has such an outstanding biking infrastructure is the reason that the multi-stage race ‚Bike Four Peaks‘ set out from Bad Kleinkirchheim in 2015.
From beginners to pros
Nock/bike promises a professio-
Biking Eldorado with over 1,000 km Photo: ©Bad Kleinkirchheimer Bergbahnen
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nally supported introduction to mountain biking for bike beginners – whether children or adults. The local Krainer Sports School provides offers for biking beginners and teaches you everything you need to know to be able to enjoy your time on a mountain bike. Numerous guided tours for advanced learners are offered as is professional map material and two lifts (Kaiserburg & Brunnach), which will transport your bike. Emountain bikes can also be rented in town. Thanks to numerous single trails, avid bike pros will find challenging and diverse routes. Details: www.nockbike.com
Golfing
Golf, golf, golf – unlimited! At the Bad Kleinkirchheim Golf Club, Trattlerhof guests can enjoy unlimited golf. From Bad Kleinkirchheim, you can also enjoy affordable golfing at 22 courses in Carinthia, Italy, and Slovenia thanks to the Alpe Adria Golf Card.
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olfing has a long tradition in Bad Kleinkirchheim. In 2015, the wonderful ‚Kaiserburg‘ golf course celebrated its 30th anniversary. Here, Trattlerhof guests can play for a special price: 30% discount on the green fee. In May, June, September, and October,
Tee off on the 18-hole championship course in Bad Kleinkirchheim. Photo: ©Bad Kleinkirchheimer Bergbahnen
there are golf vacation packages in which unlimited golf games are included in the price of your stay. In addition to the 18-hole golf course, there is also a large practice facility including a 6-hole practice course. If you are just learning how to golf or if you want to improve your game, you have come to the right place.
22 golf courses to choose from
Take advantage of numerous golf offers Photo: ©Bad Kleinkirchheimer Bergbahnen
In addition to the golf course in
Bad Kleinkirchheim, there are three other different courses nearby: the Millstätter See Golf Club (22 km), the Moosburg-Pörtschach Golf Club (40 km), and the VeldenKöstenberg Golf Club (45 km). The Alpe Adria Golf Card (30% green fee discount for Trattlerhof guests) enables golfing excursions to 18 facilities in Carinthia, Italy, and Slovenia in addition to the 4 courses mentioned.
All vacation experiences INCLUSIVE! The Kärnten Card and the Bad KleinkirchheimCard promise a vacation full of variety.
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hroughout your entire vacation, countless vacation experiences are free for Trattlerhof guests thanks to all the benefits of the Kärnten Card and Bad Kleinkirchheim Card! The Kärnten Card promises free admission to over 100 attractive excursion destinations throughout Carinthia. This includes rides up and down on numerous lifts (also in Bad Kleinkirchheim), a boat ride
on the Millstätter See, rides on the Nockalmstraße, and admission to animal parks. The Bad Kleinkirchheim Card is the key to many free activities such as surfing, sailing, kayaking or stand-up paddling, guided hikes through the Nockberge Biosphere Reserve, pony rides, mountain biking & e-biking, spa enjoyment, and much more.
Experience over 100 attractive excursion destinations such as the Nockalmstraße
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Winter GUT Winter Start
Winter start on December 5
Skiing is tons of fun on over 100 km of slopes!
Winter starts with the traditional Bad Kleinkirchheim mountain Advent
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he Trattlerhof begins winter on December 5 with great presents for every guest: a brandnew pair of skis, a ski pass, and spa
Advent programme & more
admission* until 9:00 pm are your gifts during your stay! This is no joke: if you book the 3 or 7-night ‚Ski Opening‘ package between December 5 and 19, you will get a pair of new Völkl Code 7.4 Allround Carver incl. bindings worth EUR 459. There also all kinds of surprises at the Trattlerhof during Advent including culinary delights or preChristmas carriage rides.
The famous Bad Kleinkirchheim mountain Advent takes place on Saturday, December 5, 12, and 19 on the Thermenstraße. While the hectic rush often defines the time leading up to Christmas, the Christmas atmosphere at St. Catherine’s Church is tranquil and
Flights for your winter vacation – from Berlin, Hamburg, & Cologne From the Spree, Elbe, or Rhine to the ski slopes within 3 hours - Germanwings direct flights to Klagenfurt make this possible.
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hat could be more convenient than flying from the three metropolitan areas of Berlin, Hamburg, and Cologne directly to Bad Kleinkirchheim for your winter vacation? It’s as simple as boarding the plane then taking a 90 min. flight and a 45 min. transfer from Klagenfurt to Bad Kleinkirchheim – and then you are ready for skiing enjoyment on over 100 km of perfect slopes. The Trattlerhof offers its guests this all-around service including transfer, ski pass, wellness in the hotel, etc. Upon re-
quest, we are happy to arrange for all kinds of additional offers – whether ski or snowboard rental, skiing or snowboarding instruction, snowshoe hikes, and much more.
contemplative just as it was in earlier times. Traditional handcrafts, festive music, nativity scenes, and many surprises will make the children’s eyes light up in excitement and wonder. * Spa admission: except 5. - 8.12.
More events can be found under www.trattlerhof.at
Folk music concert in winter & summer In summer as well as winter, ‚Wenn die Musi spielt‘ folk music event is an integral part of Bad Kleinkirchheim.
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he winter open-air concert ‚Wenn die Musi spielt‘ takes place on Saturday, January 23, 2016 at the Kaiserburg valley station. Just like previous years, Carinthia’s largest après ski party invites countless crowd pleasers to perform on the giant music stage at the foot of the
Kaiserburg. This year’s performers include Nik P., Nockalm Quintett, Die Oberkrainer Polka Mädels, Schürzenjäger, Stephanie & Marco Ventre, and Udo Wenders. The next summer concert will take place on July 22 and 23, 2016.
Flights for a summer vacation in the mountains
Excellent flight connections from Berlin, Hamburg, and Cologne to Klagenfurt are also offered in the summer between May and October 2016. Details & special packages including transfer from/to the Klagenfurt airport at: www.trattlerhof.at
Enjoy the stars of folk music in Bad Kleinkirchheim
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GUT HighlightsWinter in Winter
Winter culinary highlights Winter 2015/16 is bringing a variety of new features to the World Cup ski area including culinary highlights at the ski huts and starting January 30 skiing fun starting at 8:30 am with breakfast on the mountain.
Super Family Savings Offer
Top slopes, top spas, and TOP ski huts with exquisite cuisine
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n Friday, January 8, the ‚Ski& Bier-Kulinarium‘, a skiing, beer, & culinary festival, will be celebrated in Bad Kleinkirchheim. After a 3-day opening, select beer specialties and delicious dishes to accompany them will be offered at the ski huts for the whole month. Brewmaster-ski days and many other events ensure wonderfully enjoyable experiences.
Skiing fun for children
around the theme of coffee for a month. You can enjoy individual coffee interpretations by hut hosts as well as tasty hut coffee served in stylish mugs and coffee specialties from special roasting houses.
fruity alcohol-free drinks to drink creations with alcohol, there will be a colorful variety to choose from. There will also be dishes that perfectly complement spring on the mountain.
A variety of traditional desserts will be served with the coffee as well as the innovative dish ideas of individual hut hosts.
Starting January 30: skiing from 8:30 am
Coffee & spring drinks as highlights
Starting Friday, February 5 in the ski area, everything will revolve
As spring slowly approaches at the beginning of March, focus will turn to all kinds of spring drinks starting Friday, March 4. For an entire month, the hut hosts in the ski area will use their creativity to create spring drink treats. From
You can now enjoy the freshly prepared slopes even earlier. So that you have plenty of energy, select huts provide special breakfast offers.
Gössl ski touring
Super ski storage Klammer’s Early Morning Skiing
Exclusively for Trattlerhof guests.
Exclusive service only ‚Skiing before 9 with Franz Klammer‘ – THE skiing exfor hotel guests. perience – exclusive and unique in Bad Kleinkirchheim.
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rattlerhof guests can participate in exclusive Gössl ski tours. Simply snap on your skis and head out to the slopes dressed in traditional Gössl folkwear, and host Elisabeth Moser will guide you through the magnificent winter wonderland of the Bad Kleinkirchheim valley.
Nostalgic ski touring in the valley
kiing could not be any more convenient for Trattlerhof guests thanks to free ski storage right at the valley station of the Maibrunn lift, the Kaiserburg lift, and in St. Oswald. Here, you can easily store your skiing equipment until you are ready for your next skiing excursion.
On Saturday, January 30, lift operation will start at 8:30 am.
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ou can personally ski with Franz Klammer, the king of skiing. Starting at 6:30 am at the Kaiserburg valley station, you can enjoy skiing down the pristine slopes together with the Olympic
Children up to 12 yrs. old can ski for only EUR 1 per day in Bad Kleinkirchheim.
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he ‚Family Euro‘ is a sensational offer in Bad Kleinkirchheim: for each adult that purchases a 6-day ski pass, one child up to 12 yrs. old will receive a 6-day ski pass for EUR 1 per day. Validity period: January 9 to March 4, 2016.
champion. This is followed by a brunch with Alpe Adria specialties on the Kaiserburg. Dates: 5.1., 2.2. and 18.2.2016
Get to know Olympic champion Franz Klammer personally!
Free ski storage on the slopes
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Everything at a glance
The Trattlerhof’s outstanding variety of offers Hotel Trattlerhof – Best holiday experiences with Alpine charm
Trattlers Einkehr – The rustic chalet restaurant in the valley
45 rooms in three categories | ¾ board – half-board with breakfast buffet, afternoon snack, and 5-course menu | Wellness offer with indoor pool 30°C(12 x 7 m), Finnish sauna, pine bio sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, hot tub 37°C, tanning booth, aromatic shower and hammock loungers, wellness bar with juices and fresh fruit. Massages and natural cosmetic treatments | Riding stables with horse stalls | Horse-drawn carriage rides & riding instruction and pony farm | Golf game with green fee discount, Alpe-Adria-Golf Card with 22 championship courses in Carinthia, Italy, and Slovenia | Tennis & beach volleyball free on the hotel’s 6 courts | Lake access on the Millstätter See | Tractor rides with the hotel’s 6 vintage Steyr tractors | Childcare & children’s play area | E-car rental and charging station | Weekly programme with daily activities for ex. welcoming cocktail with live music and gala evening; example: e-bike test; torch-lit hike with horses; wine tasting; visit to the hotel’s small hydropower station | CO2 neutral stay
120 seats plus sunny terrace | Carinthian specialties, changing seasonal menus, steaks, Einkehr burger, pizza | Wine tasting menus with ‚Winemakers on the Mountain‘ | Covered snow bar in winter | TV broadcasting of sports events on a large screen | Fishing in our own pond | Weekly grill evenings with fish and meat | Live music | Pony farm and new children’s playground with Flying Fox | Charging station for electric vehicles with 100% environmentally-friendly electricity | Lederhosen Wednesday with accordion music Teichstraße 7 9546 Bad Kleinkirchheim Austria Tel: +43 (0)4240 8114 einkehr@trattlerhof.at www.trattlers-einkehr.at
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Gegendtalerweg 1 9546 Bad Kleinkirchheim, Austria Tel: +43 (0)4240 8172, hotel@trattlerhof.at www.trattlerhof.at
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How to find us: Vienna
Munich
Salzburg
Winter 2015/16 events calendar:
Wenn die Musi spielt – Winter open-air concert | Skiing before 9 with Franz Klammer | Winemakers on the Mountain
Summer 2016 events calendar:
Carinthia Bike Marathon | Wenn die Musi spielt – Summer openair concert | Austrian Alpine Rally | Cattle drive | Franz Klammer World Cup Hiking Day | Winemakers on the Mountain
Innsbruck
Graz Villach
Klagenfurt
Udine
Venice
Ljubljana
Flights for the price of a taxi: as a partner of Germanwings, we offer inexpensive flights from Hamburg, Berlin, and Cologne to Klagenfurt!
‚ The Trattlerhof and its History ‘
‚ The House Legend of the Black Horse ‘
(Ed.) Jakob V. Forstnig Hotel Trattlerhof Based on the detailed records in Carinthia’s State Archive Publisher: Books on Demand GmbH Norderstedt, Germany ISBN: 9 783848205004
(Ed.) Jakob V. Forstnig Hotel Trattlerhof Story by: Barbara Schnepf Illustrations: Elke Holzmann Publisher: Books on Demand GmbH Norderstedt, Germany ISBN: 9 783848204915
The chronicles of the house
Tales of the Trattlerhof
The books can be downloaded for free on our website www.trattlerhof.at or at hotel@trattlerhof.at, and they can be ordered at +43 (0)4240 / 8172 Publisher: Hotel Trattlerhof · Forstnig family · Gegendtalerweg 1 · 9546 Bad Kleinkirchheim· Carinthia · Austria · Telephone: +43 (0)4240 / 8172 · hotel@trattlerhof.at · www.trattlerhof.at 12 Editing and text: Hotel Trattlerhof | Photos: Hotel Trattlerhof, Bad Kleinkirchheimer Tourismus Marketing GmbH, Kärnten Werbung | Subject to typos and printing errors | Printing: Petz Druck Spittal/Drau