Birnbaum Hotell

Area information

The Wolayersee lake is considered to be Carinthia’s most beautiful and idyllic mountain lake. It is a popular hiking destination for many holidaymakers and locals. Located at 1,960 metres above sea level at the shore of the lake, the Wolayersee hut is open and serviced from mid-June to the beginning of October. An easy hiking trail takes you from Birnbaum to the hut through the Wolayertal valley.

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The Edelweißhof is located in the picturesque village of Birnbaum in the heart of the Lesach Valley, a natural paradise between the Carnic Alps and the Lienz Dolomites. This charming hotel is ideally suited for every kind of active and nature holiday amidst a beautiful and peaceful landscape. The rich breakfast buffet is already included in the price. In summer you can have breakfast on the terrace. In the afternoon coffee and cakes are served there. End your evening in the hotel bar with a drink and a game of darts. Enjoy the beautiful views of the surrounding mountains in the garden. There you can also find a children’s playground and a tarmac lane for summer curling. Many picturesque hiking trails start right from the hotel door. Other activities available in the vicinity of the Edelweißhof include fishing, rafting, mountain biking, climbing, skiing and snowboarding.

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This hospitable, family-run hotel is an oasis of tranquillity in the midst of the breathtaking landscape of Carinthia's Lesach Valley. Relax in Hotel Gasthof zur Post's heated outdoor pool, in the sunny beer garden or in the cosy lounge. The spacious, individually designed rooms and apartments are traditionally furnished and feature cosy beds and beautiful wooden balconies with fantastic mountain views. The restaurant serves a wide selection of regional culinary delights. The meat, the salad and the vegetables come from surrounding farms. The Lesach Valley is a natural jewel with a wide range of sports and leisure options, including rafting, fishing and climbing in summer, and cross-country skiing and snowshoe hiking in winter. The Nassfeld and Lienz ski areas are less than an hour away. Hotel Gasthof zur Post offers special garages for motorcycles.

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All of Alpenhof Wolayersee’s accommodation has a balcony with views of the Dolomite Mountains. The property has a sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, panorama relaxation room and a solarium. All units have a bathroom, seating area and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some have a separate living room and bedroom. Several are very spacious and have a kitchenette. Rooms have modern furnishings and light wood furniture. The large garden has a children’s playground and playhouse. Wi-Fi and private parking are available free of charge at Alpenhof Wolayersee. Located on a plateau, the property enjoys peaceful surroundings and is a 12-minute drive from Birnbaum village centre. The next ski lift is in Kötschach-Mauthen, a 15-minute drive away. A public indoor-pool and forest baths can be visited there too.

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The Birnbaumerwirt is located in the centre of Birnbaum in the Carinthian Lesachtal valley. It features a traditional restaurant with a summer terrace serving regional and Italian cuisine. Products from local farmers are sold on site. Each room has a balcony and a private bathroom. You can enjoy views of the mountains along the valley. You can spend some relaxing time in the library, taste some home-made schnapps and kids can have fun in the play corner or on the playground in the garden. Activities in the area included fishing in the Gail river, hiking, biking and skiing in Kötschach-Mauthen a 20-minute drive away. The ski bus stops in front of the Birnbaumerwirt.