SKIING FUN & WINTER CHARM IN CARINTHIA

The Youth Hostel Villach is located in the St. Martin district, 10 minutes from the city center and only 15 minutes from the Gerlitzen Alpe ski area. Our House offers free WiFi throughout the house and a free parking space in front of the house, a climbing hall, table tennis table and a sauna. Our House offers a rich breakfast buffet and three-course lunch and dinner menus, if you reserve in advance.

Ski area Gerlitzen (15 Minutes by car):

You want a perfect skiing experience with excellent pistes, low waiting times at the lifts and lots of variety? The Gerlitzen offers you at 1.911m above sea level 42 excellently groomed slopes, modern and comfortable lifts and wide, varied ski runs. In addition, our sophisticated snow-making technology allows you to enjoy uninterrupted panoramic skiing fun from November to April.

Want some variety?

Ski area Nassfeld (1h by car):

Nassfeld ski resort is one of Austria’s most charming places. Whether it’s for skiing or snowboarding, for sunbathing or après-ski entertainment: The varied ski resort in the Sun Ski World offers something for every taste. 110 kilometres of slopes in all levels of difficulty and 29 modern cable cars and lifts offer the perfect stage for everyone, from beginners to advanced skiers. Countless cosy mountain huts and culinary delights make for the perfect mountain experience – topped off by Nassfeld ski resort’s most popular regular guest, the sun.

Ski area Bad Kleinkirchheim: (45 minutes by car)

Bad Kleinkirchheim’s skiing area will make every skier's heart beat faster. Over 103 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes promise variety and pure skiing pleasure. 24 cable cars and lifts take you quickly and comfortably to the heart of the skiing resort. You can look forward to lots of space on the particularly wide pistes, which can be reached in no time via the five skiing area access points.

Tip: The Erlebnis CARD Winter 2024/2025 - free for all guests!

Discover the enchanted winter landscape on a guided ski tour in the Dobratsch Nature Park and end the day relaxing in the Kärnten Therme in the evening - with the Adventure CARD you can choose from a diverse activity and enjoyment program with free activities that change daily. This makes a winter holiday in the region an unforgettable experience for the whole family, both on and off the slopes.