Winter in Bad Kleinkirchheim

Looking for the perfect place for a winter holiday that combines outdoor activities, breathtaking Alpine scenery and deep relaxation? Welcome to Bad Kleinkirchheim – in the heart of the Carinthian mountains, where winter still has an authentic face, the sun warms the cheeks and everyone truly finds something to enjoy.

Whether it is perfect carving on the slopes, a fast ride on a toboggan, ice skating, or relaxing in hot thermal springs, this is where winter awaits exactly as imagined.

🎿 A skier’s paradise with 103 kilometres of slopes

Bad Kleinkirchheim and neighbouring St. Oswald form a ski region that offers first-class conditions for beginners, families with children and experienced skiers alike:

  • Wide and clearly laid-out runs: Slopes of all difficulty levels surrounded by stunning nature.

  • Lifts and cable cars: A total of 24 facilities ensure comfortable transport. Among them is the top-class 6-seater chairlift Spitzeckbahn (the first Carinthian lift of the Doppelmayr D-Line type).

  • World Cup slope: For the brave, there is the famous Klammer-Abfahrt run, named after local skiing legend Franz Klammer.

  • Excellent facilities: Four ski schools and children’s parks ensure that even the youngest visitors fall in love with movement on snow.

🥾 Winter adventures for non-skiers too: Tobogganing, skating and more fun

In Bad Kleinkirchheim, there is no need to spend the whole day on skis to enjoy winter to the fullest. The region offers plenty of other activities:

  • Tobogganing fun: Experience a good dose of laughter on the local natural toboggan runs – some of them even offer romantic evening lighting and a stop at a cosy hut for excellent spare ribs.

  • Ice skating: Enjoy peaceful gliding under the open sky or on local ice rinks that are an essential part of the winter atmosphere. 

  • 60 km of winter hiking trails: Set out on groomed and cleared paths that lead through snow-covered valleys and forests.

  • Kaiserburg Bob: A popular year-round alpine coaster that offers loads of fun in any weather.

  • Cross-country trails and ski touring: Discover the silence and beauty of untouched nature in the Nockberge Biosphere Reserve.

♨️ A unique combination: Ski, Thermal & Wellness

Saving the best for last. After a day spent in the fresh air, a famous Carinthian speciality awaits – the combination of snow and thermal spas.


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