4 Dates:

• Date 1: Sunday, July 12 to Friday, July 17, 2026
• Date 2: Sunday, July 26 to Friday, July 31, 2026
• Date 3: Sunday, August 2 to Friday, August 7, 2026
• Date 4: Sunday, August 9 to Friday, August 14, 2026

Our varied leisure program at the lakeside holiday camp ensures plenty of fun, games, and excitement. We make full use of the camp facilities and the beautiful surroundings right by the lake. Look forward to unforgettable and carefree summer days with friends.

Age Group / Requirements:

• Children and teenagers aged 7 to 14 years
• Requirement: The child must be able to swim without flotation aids.

What we offer:

• Modern multi-bed rooms with private bathroom and toilet
• Swimming with private beach access
• Football (soccer)
• Badminton
• Volleyball
• Motorboat ride with banana and ringo (one ride included in the rice)
• Movie night and disco
• Information day with the Austrian Water Rescue Service

Costs:

• EUR 405.00 per person, including full board and membership/insurance with the Carinthian Naturefreunde.
• For holders of the Carinthian Family Card, the fee is reduced to EUR 355.00.
• For Naturfreunde members, the price is reduced by an additional EUR 28.00. Please make sure to provide your Family Card number or membership number when registering.
• As the number of participants is limited, early registration is strongly recommended.

Registration:

kaernten.naturfreunde.at/events/angebot/feriencamp-cap-woerth

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Spend the most wonderful time of the year in the Youth and Family Hostels in Carinthia!

Experience magical Advent days and discover the enchanting Christmas markets in Klagenfurt, Villach, and Velden! Surrounded by festive lights and the aroma of market stalls, you’ll find lovingly crafted gifts, hot tea, mulled wine, punch, and culinary delights offering something special for the entire family.

Advent in Klagenfurt (November 15 to December 24, 2025) *

Klagenfurt’s Renaissance old town charms visitors with its colorful facades and romantic corners. The Christmas market at Neuer Platz, near the Lindwurm Fountain, features handicrafts, winter fashion, Christmas decorations, and regional dishes. The Lendhafen canal transforms into a festive winter scene with a cozy atmosphere.

Advent in Villach (November 14, 2025 to January 6, 2026) *

Villach’s old town exudes Christmas charm with festively decorated cabins, delicious treats, and an ice rink for children at the town hall square, bringing the holiday season to life. The arts market at Nikolaiplatz offers unique handcrafted gifts.

Advent in Velden (November 21 to December 21, 2025) *

On the shores of Lake Wörthersee in front of the Schlosshotel, Velden shines with warm hospitality during Advent. The charming market offers handicrafts, fire pits, and musical performances – the perfect place to enjoy the Christmas season in peace.

Impressions:

Advent Special for Families

With a family stay of 2 nights or more, your children up to 14 years old stay free during the Carinthian Advent season!* Book now and enjoy unforgettable Advent moments in the heart of Carinthia! For more information, contact our Youth Hostels in Klagenfurt, Villach and Velden.

Information & Booking:

Youth and Family Hostel Klagenfurt
Neckheimgasse 6, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Phone +43 463 23 0020
E-Mail jgh.klagenfurt@oejhv.org
www.hiyou.at/klagenfurt

Youth and Family Hostel Villach
St. Martiner Straße 13a, 9500 Villach
Phone +43 4242 56368
E-Mail jgh.villach@oejhv.org
www.hiyou.at/villach

Youth and Family Hostel Velden Cap Wörth
Seecorso 39, 9220 Velden am Wörthersee
Phone +43 4274 26 46
E-Mail jgh.capwoerth@oejhv.org
www.hiyou.at/velden

* Promotional periods depend on the opening dates of the respective Advent markets and youth hostels. Subject to change and errors.

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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 Park. It offers 94 beds and is situated directly on the ski slopes at the feet of the 3797 m high Mount Großglockner, right next to the village´s famous church at a height of 1300 m.

We offer spacious, comfortable rooms, also for families, and most of them are equipped with shower and toilet. Two large common rooms with sunbathing balcony, family corners, satellite TV and an internet-terminal are available for our guests. We also offer a bike shelter and in winter a heated room for your skis and ski shoes. We have our own parking.

Free WIFI Internet is available to our guests in the entire Youth Hostel.

Our team will be glad to help you organize your leisure time. Furthermore, there is a close cooperation with the National Park Service which offers special project weeks for school and youth groups.

Our hostel offers a rich breakfast buffet and three course lunches and dinners on demand. We also offer big or small packed lunch to go on request. Vending machines provide our guests with hot and cold drinks around the clock.

Ski area Heiligenblut Grossglockner:

• Comfortable lifts & cable cars up to 2,604 m open up expansive slopes for all skill levels
• Countless kilometers of groomed slopes, various ski routes, and freeride arena
• Enjoyable and close-to-nature winter experience in a high-alpine setting
• Unique panorama with views of the Großglockner and 40 other three-thousanders

Our ski course offer for the winter season 2025/2026*:

• 7 days / 6 nights including breakfast buffet
  EUR 210,00 per person / stay
• 7 days / 6 nights including half board
  EUR 282,00 per person / stay

* Price examples according to the price list valid from December 1st, 2025 to November 30th, 2026. Bed / breakfast EUR 35,- per night / person, half board EUR 47,- per night / person. EUR 10,- single room surcharge per night per person. Excl. Local tax.

Information & Booking:

Youth and Family Hostel Heiligenblut
Hof 36, 9844 Heiligenblut
Phone +43 4824 22 59, Fax -19
E-Mail jgh.heiligenblut@oejhv.org

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Program:

Day 1:

• Visit to the State Museum Carinthia-Rudolfinum
• At the heart of the NEWLY opened Rudolfinum lies the interplay between the past, present, and future.
• Visit to the State House / Coat of Arms Hall
• Lunch
• Bus ride to Launsdorf followed by a walk to the medieval castle, Hochosterwitz.
• Guided tour of Hochosterwitz Castle
• Return to Klagenfurt
• Visit to the Carinthian Open-Air Museum in Maria Saal
• Dinner at the accommodation

Day 2:

• Visit to the Happ reptile zoo, visit the small world at Lake Wörthersee – minimundus, lunch
• Program A: City tour of Klagenfurt: With state-certified tour guides, we get to know the state capital better in a playful manner (Alter Platz, Neuer Platz, Wienergasse, Kramergasse, Renngasse, Klagenfurt Cathedral or Parish Church of St. Egid) or
• Program B: Wörthersee boat trip: Klagenfurt – Maria Wörth – back to Klagenfurt, planetarium or
  
• Dinner at the Youth Hostel
• Evening program: Magic Show with “Magic Gerhard”
  

Day 3:

• Visit to the City Parish Tower with the Tower Keeper
• Visit to the Klagenfurt City Theater or the Klagenfurt Observatory or the Carinthian State Archives
• Tour of the Klagenfurt Professional Fire Department
• Lunch
• Subsequent journey back home

Subject to short-term changes to the program on site!

Youth Hostel Klagenfurt:

The Youth Hostel Klagenfurt offers 4- to 6-bed rooms with shower / toilet, single / double room and barrier-free rooms are also available. A large event hall, seminar and lounge rooms, bouldering hall, free WiFi in the entire house, a rich breakfast buffet and a new, cozy café in the lobby are waiting for you!

Prices:

Price per Pupil:
From EUR 216,90

Overnight stays, meals, bus package on site, visits, tour guide

The participating teachers receive a flat rate + overnight stay + eventual travel expenses (upon receipt). The form provided in the management must be used for the settlement. The submission is made by official channels. The accompanying person pays € 163.00 for meals and overnight stays. (depending on program)

Information & booking:

OEJHV Carinthia, Phone: + 43 (0) 463 / 23 00 19, Email: office@oejhv.org

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Program:

Day 1:

• Welcome at the Mautturm Winklern and visit to the exhibition “Crystal Treasure,” showcasing geological treasures of the Hohe Tauern
• Arrival in the quarters and lunch
• Audience with the king and his throne at the House of Ibex, including an exciting tour and a fairytale film
• National park quiz with great prices
• Herb hunting on the “Natura Mystica” trail, leading through the legendary “Kachelmoor”End the day on the “Fire Island” with a BBQ and bread on a stick by the campfire

Day 2:

• On the hunt for “Tauern Gold,” we hike to the gold mining village where we’ll try our luck at gold panning with shovel and pan
• Lunch at Alter Pocher / Schöneck
• Drive up the Großglockner High Alpine Road to the Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Höhe, where we visit the largest glacier in the Eastern Alps and Austria’s highest mountain. On a short loop trail, we’ll pass by marmots and ibex to reach the Swarovski observatory
• Visit to the “Experience Ice” exhibition followed by a movie
• On the Path of Legends, we visit the pilgrimage church of St. Vincent, where we hear the legend of the Holy Blood and the Blessed Briccius
• Dinner at the accommodation

Day 3:

• Short hike to the “Jungfernsprung,” one of the most impressive waterfalls in the Mölltal, along with the legend of the “young woman”
• Climbing in the rope garden: From skill training to lofty heights – here, courage, team spirit, and agility are required
• The proper handling of dogs: We meet “XENA,” a trained search dog, and her handler
• Lunch at Gasthof Sonnblick, followed by the journey home

Subject to short-term changes to the program on site!

Youth Hostel Heiligenblut:

The Youth Hostel Heiligenblut with 94 beds welcomes you in the middle of the Hohe Tauern National Park at the foot of Großglockner. Bus parking, two large lounges with sun balconies, satellite TV and free WiFi are available to our guests.

Prices:

Price per Pupil:
EUR 189,90

Overnight stays, meals, bus package on site, visits, tour guide

The participating teachers receive a flat rate per day + overnight stay + eventual travel expenses (upon receipt). The form provided in the management must be used for the settlement. The submission is made by official channels. The accompanying person pays € 138.00 for meals and overnight stays.

Information & booking:

OEJHV Carinthia, Phone: + 43 (0) 463 / 23 00 19, Email: office@oejhv.org

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Situated directly on the shores of Lake Wörthersee, the Youth and Family Hostel Cap Wörth offers ideal conditions for varied and exciting school sports weeks. With its private bathing beach, spacious park grounds, sports facilities, indoor swimming pool, and modern common rooms, the hostel has something for every group. The lively Velden lakeside promenade is only a few minutes’ walk away and invites you to explore in the evenings.

Accommodation & Meals:

All rooms are equipped with shower and WC. Smaller groups can also stay in the charming lakeside house.
Catering includes a rich breakfast buffet, three-course lunches and dinners, as well as packed lunches on request. Meals are served in the bright dining rooms or on the lakeside terrace with a beautiful view of Lake Wörthersee.

Sports Program with MitUns School Sports Weeks:

The sports program is organized and conducted by our cooperation partner MitUns. A wide range of activities is available, all supervised by qualified instructors:

• Sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, SUP
• Mountain biking, Nordic walking
• Tennis, golf, horse riding
• Beach volleyball, football
• Diving, water skiing, banana boating

Each group selects two sports to focus on throughout the week. All equipment and professional instruction are provided.

Facilities:

• Private lake access and large park area
• 3 beach volleyball courts, ball games area, small football pitch
• Indoor swimming pool (accessible for school groups upon request)
• Multi-purpose rooms with stage facilities
• Table tennis, bicycle rental, internet café, SAT-TV rooms
• Only a few minutes’ walk to the center of Velden

Arrival & Departure:

Sports weeks usually begin on Sunday or Monday with lunch and end on Friday or Saturday around midday after the final sports session. Other arrival and departure dates are available on request.

Prices 2026:

Accommodation and meals according to the current Youth and Family Hostel Cap Wörth price list.
The sports program is booked separately through our partner MitUns School Sports Weeks.

• Youth Hostel Cap Wörth Price List 2026
• Sports Program Price List 2026 (German)

Information & booking:

OEJHV Carinthia, Phone: + 43 (0) 463 / 23 00 19, Email: office@oejhv.org

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The Youth and Family Hostel Villach is the ideal base for school groups wishing to explore the Dobratsch Nature Park. With its diverse flora and fauna, stunning viewpoints, and a variety of hiking trails, the Dobratsch offers countless opportunities for exciting nature experiences.

Accommodation & Meals:

The Youth Hostel Villach has 125 beds in comfortable shared rooms, all equipped with shower and WC. Accompanying teachers or group leaders stay in single or double rooms.
Catering includes a rich breakfast buffet, varied lunch and dinner menus, and packed lunches on request.

Leisure & Facilities:

On-site and nearby, a wide range of facilities are available:

• Indoor climbing hall, fitness room, multi-purpose sports area
• Sauna, table tennis, TV and common rooms
• Seminar rooms & event hall (for project work or evening programs)
• Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
• Tennis courts and sports halls within walking distance (fee applies)

Self-Organized Program:

Schools can plan their Dobratsch adventure according to their own preferences:

• Hikes to viewpoints such as Rosskogel, 10er Nock, and Gamsblick
• Observation of rare plants, birds, and other wildlife
• Exploration of mountain and forest ecosystems, including fossils and geological features
• Outdoor nature-based games, team-building, and movement activities
• Optional excursions to Carinthian lakes or nearby towns such as Villach and Klagenfurt

This allows teachers to decide which focus areas are most engaging for their group—whether nature, physical activity, environmental education, or adventure.

Prices:

Youth and Family Hostel Villach price list 2026 

Information & booking:

OEJHV Carinthia, Phone: + 43 (0) 463 / 23 00 19, Email: office@oejhv.org

Information about Youth Hostel Villach…

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