May and June are peak season for end-of-year school trips. Many schools want to stay at youth hostels around the same time, and those who book too late often have to settle for […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
After an intensive construction phase with extensive planning and great dedication, the time has finally come: The modernized communal bathrooms at Jugendgästehaus Wien Brigittenau are now complete and available to our guests! More […]
🚧 UNDER CONSTRUCTION! 🚧 Progress is being made at the Youth Hostel Vienna Brigittenau – the shared bathrooms are undergoing a complete renovation! Take a behind-the-scenes look with us: construction, dust, and lots […]
World record at the World Conference: Youth hostels celebrate international understanding together in Berlin, taking the expression „Breaking Bread“ to a whole new level! Representatives from around 35 nations grill a 57.94 meter-long […]
We are thrilled to introduce our new cooperation partner: RailEurope! With RailEurope, you can now book train tickets for all of Europe even easier and more affordably. Whether you’re planning an exciting city […]
The Youth Hostel Velden Cap Wörth has been freshly painted, and the entire area is once again shining brightly. We were on-site with the camera – but see for yourself. We look forward to your […]
The city of Klagenfurt honored the Carinthian Youth Hostel Association with the city’s social prize. Mayor Christian Scheider presented the award and thanked the hostel association for its commitment. The team from the […]
The Youth and Family Hostel Villach has been busy redesigning and creating new lounges, a children’s corner and a fun court with basketball, football and badminton outdoors. We are looking forward to your […]
The Youth Hostel Villach shines in new splendor after its renovation. But see for yourself – we look forward to your next visit! All information can be found here. Photos: Christoph Sammer
