50% off the Youth Hostel Card 2026
Starting now, the Youth Hostel Card for the year 2026 is available at a 50% discount. The card can be purchased at half price throughout September and is valid until December 31, 2026. […]
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Advent magic in Bad Ischl and the Salzkammergut
Spend a few relaxing days in the Salzkammergut region and get into the spirit of the most peaceful time of the year. The imperial town of Bad Ischl shines in festive Christmas lights. […]
Ski school trip right on the slopes in Heiligenblut
Validity: school year 2026/2027 Enjoy wonderful mountain landscapes and direct fun on the slopes in Austria’s most beautiful mountain village – the Großglockner is waiting! Our hostel welcomes you to Hohe Tauern National […]
School trip to Vienna – unbeatable program at unbeatable prices
Welcome to Vienna! Our hostels provide free WIFI, reasonably priced food options, cosy lounges and multi purpose rooms! Brigittenau Youth Palace Our Brigittenau Youth Palace offers 90 comfortable and air-conditioned 2-bed rooms with […]
Class Bonding Days for School Classes
Validity: School Year 2026/2027 The perfect program to build a strong class community A great way to start the new school year – or to end the semester on a high note: Our […]
Summer at Lake Wörthersee – New Drone Footage from Cap Wörth
Anyone who has visited our Youth & Family Hostel Cap Wörth knows that its unique location directly on the shores of Lake Wörthersee makes it a truly special place. Our new drone footage […]
80 Years of the Austrian Youth Hostel Association (ÖJHV): Travelling Together Since 1946
On 31 May 2026, the Austrian Youth Hostel Association (ÖJHV) celebrates its 80th anniversary. What began in 1946 in the spirit of an open-minded youth and hiking movement has evolved into a modern […]
[Blog] Exploring Europe by Train: Affordable, Sustainable and Stress-Free
You don’t need to board a plane to discover Europe. The European rail network connects thousands of cities and regions — from a spontaneous weekend trip to a multi-week journey through several countries. […]
DACH Meeting 2026 in Vienna: Exchange, Innovation and Strong Cooperation
From 24 to 26 April 2026, this year’s DACH meeting of the youth hostel associations from Germany, Austria and Switzerland took place in Vienna. The host venue was the 1200 Vienna Brigittenau Youth […]
Fresh Look at Our Hostels: New Impressions from Villach, Klagenfurt and Velden Cap Wörth
Over the past few weeks, we visited our Youth and Family Hostels in Villach, Klagenfurt and Velden Cap Wörth with our camera. The result: a wide range of new images showcasing how our […]
Easier, faster and more sustainable travel: Multiple daily train connections to Carinthia
Travelling to Carinthia has never been as convenient, fast and environmentally friendly as it is today! Thanks to the new southern railway route via the Koralmtunnel and the expanded services of ÖBB and […]
Thank You, Antonia! 42 Years of Dedication, Integrity and Heart for the Upper Austrian Youth Hostel Association
After more than four decades of commitment, responsibility and humanity, our long-standing colleague Antonia Witzani retired in August 2025. Since 11 April 1983 – an incredible 42 years, or more than 15,000 days […]
Holiday camp 2026 in Velden Cap Wörth
This year once again, we are offering supervised holiday weeks full of adventure and fun in Cap Wörth in Velden am Wörthersee, in cooperation with the Carinthian Provincial Youth Department and the Carinthian […]
[Blog] Rising Costs of School Ski Trips: Youth Hostels Offer Socially Responsible, Non-Profit Alternatives
In light of recent media reports showing that an increasing number of school classes are cancelling traditional ski trips due to rising costs, the Austrian Youth Hostel Organisations ÖJHW and ÖJHV emphasise the […]
[Blog] Discover Austria with Austrian Youth Hostels – Cities, Nature & Active Experiences
Austria is a country of contrasts: historic cities, alpine landscapes, crystal-clear lakes and regions that invite travellers to stay active and connected all year round. With Austrian Youth Hostels, guests experience Austria in […]
