Everything at a glance: youth hostels, contact details, road map and membership benefits. Our popular fold-out map featuring youth hostels across Austria has been updated and is now available again! Whether you’re planning […]
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 […]
Good news for everyone who wants to explore Carinthia by public transport: From 1 November 2026, the guest card mobility scheme will be significantly expanded. Holiday guests will be able to use almost […]
Our new Youth Hostel membership card for 2027 is here! Valid from now until 31.12.2027! With the Youth Hostel Card you are able to save at least 10% in the HI Hostels and […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
