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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
We take a break. Our office and member service at Zelinkagasse 12 is closed from 24.12.2025 to 06.01.2026. From 07.01.2026 we are back for you! We wish you a Merry Christmas and a good […]
Our new Youth Hostel membership card for 2026 is here! Valid from now until 31.12.2026! With the Youth Hostel Card you are able to save at least 10% in the HI Hostels and […]
Since October 9, 2025, a new recipient verification applies to SEPA bank transfers. When transferring your membership fee, a warning message may therefore appear. Please note: The payment will still be processed correctly. […]
To help you find your way around even more easily, our Youth and Family Hostels in Klagenfurt, Cap Wörth, Villach and Heiligenblut now feature new, multilingual information posters. These posters provide a clear […]
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 […]
If you’re looking forward to vacationing in Carinthia in 2025/2026, you can now browse through the new catalog of Youth and Family Hostels in Carinthia. Here you’ll find all the information about the […]
Offer valid until 31.03.2025 Join the Austrian Youth Hostel Association now and enjoy worldwide benefits in our HI Hostels! All members who sign up between November 1, 2024, and March 31, 2025, are […]
🚧 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 […]
Our service center will have changed opening hours from January 2025. In our service center you can buy or extend your youth hostel card or receive free information material and catalogs. Our new […]
