Questions and Answers
All frequently asked questions and their answers compiled for you.
Yes, you can easily arrive by public transport. A regular bus runs directly from Spittal an der Drau train station to St. Oswald near Bad Kleinkirchheim. The bus stop is within walking distance of the Beim Oswald holiday village.
The nearest airport is Klagenfurt, about 55 km away. You can reach our holiday village in just one hour by car – ideal for your relaxing vacation in the Carinthian mountains.
At the Beim Oswald holiday village, there is a charging station for electric cars available. We charge 20 euros per charging session with 20 kilowatts. Please contact us in advance by phone or message if you would like to charge your vehicle with us.
The Kärnten Card is not included in your stay at the Beim Oswald holiday village. However, you can purchase it at any time from the tourism information office in Bad Kleinkirchheim and use it for many attractions and discounts in Carinthia.
Yes, free parking spaces are available directly at the car-free holiday village in St. Oswald, Carinthia. This allows you to start your mountain holiday in Carinthia conveniently – without long walks or searching for parking.
The holiday village is located in the heart of the Nockberge Biosphere Reserve – ideal for a hiking holiday or active vacation in Carinthia. In winter, you can reach the Brunnach lift on foot and explore the slopes with skis or snowboard. In summer, alpine pastures, forests, high moors, streams, and thermal baths in Bad Kleinkirchheim await you.
Questions & Answers about your hiking holiday in the mountains
The UNESCO Nockberge Biosphere Reserve is a protected natural area in the heart of Carinthia – distinguished for its unique balance between nature conservation, sustainable living, and traditional alpine farming.
Many tours are well-signposted on site – the Komoot app offers additional inspiration. Oswald shares his favorite slow travel tours for hiking holidays in the Nockberge Mountains there – ideal for those who want to travel relaxed and individually.
Yes, independent mountain guides are available in the region around Bad Kleinkirchheim for guided tours through the Nockberge Mountains. Please inform yourself early online about offers – so nothing stands in the way of your hiking holiday in the Carinthian mountains.
Lake Millstatt, Lake Brennsee, and Lake Afritzer are reachable by car in about 20-30 minutes. Ideal for a detour after hiking – for swimming, rowing, or simply enjoying the sun together.
Shared experiences such as hiking, cooking in the cozy holiday apartment, relaxed sauna evenings, or quiet moments in mountain huts strengthen the connection between two people. A couple’s holiday in the Carinthian mountains creates space for closeness – without distractions, but with depth and time for each other.
Absolutely. Those who consciously take a break will find space for a wide view and silence in the Nockberge Mountains – far away from stress, hectic, and expectations. A single holiday in the mountains of Carinthia thus becomes a soothing timeout – with movement, nature, and time just for oneself.
In the Nockberge Biosphere Reserve around Bad Kleinkirchheim, you’ll find tours for every taste: easy alpine pasture hikes, dreamy forest paths, or scenic summit routes. Start directly at the Beim Oswald holiday village – with a dog or as a couple, with a picnic or a break at a power spot.
Questions & Answers about our apartments/holiday flats in St. Oswald (Carinthia)
Yes. If you would like to stay for an extended period, we offer individual conditions upon request. For long-term holidays in Carinthia or remote working with mountain views – just write to us!
The apartments in the holiday village Beim Oswald in Bad Kleinkirchheim feature a fully equipped kitchen, a living area with tiled stove, two bedrooms, bathroom, separate toilet, and Wi-Fi. Some holiday apartments can accommodate up to six people – ideal for your group trip to Carinthia or family holiday in the mountains.
Yes, dogs are warmly welcome with us. Our apartments offer ample space for a relaxed holiday with your dog in Carinthia. Please indicate when booking if you are traveling with your four-legged friend – we will prepare everything for a relaxing stay with your furry companion.
Yes. Directly at the Bauernwirt restaurant, less than five minutes away, you’ll find Oswald’s shop with regional foods, seasonal vegetables, fresh bread, and organic treats for your dog. Ideal for guests who prefer self-catering in the apartment – even for a longer stay.
Each apartment has a capsule machine for Oro capsules. You can get the matching coffee capsules at Oswald’s shop directly in the Bauernwirt restaurant. This way, you can start your day in Bad Kleinkirchheim relaxed with a hot cup of coffee.
Our apartments are ideal for families with older children. For a stay with young children, we recommend the neighboring Slow Travel Resort Kirchleitn – less than five minutes’ walk away. There, a natural swimming pond, water playground, bobby cars, slides, a car-free area, and a dedicated climbing area await little explorers.
At the Slow Travel Resort Beim Oswald, you can expect a cozy wood sauna, a light-filled yoga room, and a fitness room with high-quality wooden equipment and Zwift bikes. Ideal for those who want to combine their time off in Carinthia with exercise, relaxation, and mindful tranquility.
Questions & Answers about Holidays with Dogs
For a successful vacation with a dog, the following items should not be missing:
- EU pet passport with up-to-date vaccinations
- Food and treats
- Food and water bowls
- Leash, collar or harness
- Favorite toys,
- Cushion and blanket
- Medications and first-aid kit
- Poop bags for on the go
- Towel for wet paws
This equipment ensures that you are well-prepared for most situations.
A mountain vacation in the Nockberge Mountains in Carinthia offers dogs cooler temperatures and shaded paths, which is especially pleasant in summer. Additionally, there are no hot asphalt surfaces that could strain the paws. The diverse nature also promotes physical and mental stimulation for dogs during the vacation.
Yes – a hiking holiday with a dog in Carinthia’s mountains is ideal: shady forests, cool mountain streams, wide alpine meadows, and dog-friendly huts make the nature experience perfect. Please note the leash requirement on alpine pastures and in protected areas.
Dog-friendly bathing spots can be found at Lake Ossiach (Strandbad Messner), at Lake Silber near Villach (west shore), and at certain places at Lake Millstatt.
Tip:
Bathing with dogs is usually allowed in streams and rivers – but pay attention to local signs and bathing prohibitions.
The leash requirement for dogs in Carinthia is regulated at the municipal level and can therefore vary.
In certain areas, such as in forests outside the breeding season, dogs may be allowed off-leash under specific conditions.
However, it is essential to inquire about current regulations on-site, as violations can lead to penalties.
Questions & Answers about your Couple’s Holiday in Carinthia
A picnic on the alpine meadow, time on the star balcony at Lake Millstatt, the sunrise at the summit or a detour to the impressive Kölnbrein Dam – the Pyramidenkogel as well as marmots and ibexes at the Grossglockner make the couple’s holiday in Carinthia unforgettable.
In the Carinthian mountains, couples enjoy joint hikes, yoga in nature, relaxation in the village’s own sauna or in the thermal baths of Bad Kleinkirchheim – or a picnic with a view. A couple’s holiday in the Carinthian mountains combines nature, tranquility, and closeness – creating real shared memories.
Shared experiences such as hiking, cooking in the cozy holiday apartment, relaxed sauna evenings, or quiet moments in mountain huts strengthen the connection between two people. A couple’s holiday in the Carinthian mountains creates space for closeness – without distractions, but with depth and time for each other.
At the holiday village Beim Oswald, a sauna, a yoga room, and a tiled stove await you directly in the apartment. In Bad Kleinkirchheim, the Römerbad and the St. Kathrein thermal baths are enticing – or you can take a day trip to the Kärnten Therme in Villach. Ideal for a wellness day for two when the sun doesn’t show itself.
Those seeking nature, retreat, and genuine togetherness will find the perfect destination in the Nockberge Biosphere Reserve. At the holiday village Beim Oswald in Carinthia, couples stay in cozy apartments with mountain views. Right outside the door, hiking routes start past mountain streams, through stone pine and larch forests up to alpine meadows and peaks.
A free Friday, a holiday on Monday – and suddenly there’s time for a real change of scenery. For couples who want to get away from everyday life, the holiday village Beim Oswald in Carinthia is just the right place: Put on hiking boots, sauna after the mountain tour, evening sun on the balcony, thermal baths nearby, and a romantic timeout in nature.
The mix of nature, tranquility, and closeness. In Carinthia, couples find places to pause, hike, dream, talk, or simply be still. At Beim Oswald, you stay in a car-free holiday village with a sauna, mountain views, and space for genuine encounters, without everyday stress.
Togetherness often occurs when you take time for each other. A tour through the forest, cooking together in the apartment, an evening in the sauna, or planning the next excursion at the breakfast table. At Beim Oswald, there are many quiet moments that connect.
