Corona measures

We like our guests and our employees - that is why the safety, health and protection of our guests and employees are particularly important to us. Look forward to a carefree winter holiday and summer vacation - including comprehensive measures for the best possible safety and health

Entry tests & safe arrival and departure with the 2G rule:

The following evidence of access may be used: Vaccinated:

Vaccinated: Confirmation of the vaccination status by means of a paper vaccination certificate or vaccination card or digital proof (app)
- You can check the duration of the validity of your vaccination with the validity calculator.
Recovery: a separation notice, medical confirmation or recovery certificate
- Valid for up to 180 days after the illness
Children up to the age of 12 do not need proof.
Children between 13 and 15 years from Austria need the ninja pass as proof (valid Sun - Mon) outside the ninja pass times, 2.5 G applies - vaccinated, recovered or PCR-tested.
For children between the ages of 13 and 15 from abroad, 2.5 G applies - vaccinated, recovered or PCR-tested.
Guests from abroad do not have to be in quarantine when they return. If you test positive in Austria, you can quarantine at home.
Fast check-in when reporting the guest data (name, address, date of birth) in advance. Bank transfer in advance or cashless payment is recommended.

Winter season 2021/2022

The 2G rule (vaccinated or recovered) applies in the following areas:

hotel business
Gastronomy
Body-hugging services
Advent markets
Cableways
Après ski
Leisure facilities (zoos, pools, etc.)
cultural establishments
Non-public sports facilities
Meetings of 25 or more people
Trade fairs & congresses
Coach & excursion boats
Nursing, spa and hospitals

General rules of conduct in hotel Das KATSCHBERG:

Refrain from shaking hands and hugs.
Wash and disinfect hands with soap several times a day. Dispensers with disinfectant are posted at short intervals in all areas of the hotel.
Sneeze or cough into the crook of your arm or into a handkerchief.
Follow the instructions of the employees.
Do not travel if you feel sick.

Guidelines in the restaurant:

Please disinfect your hands before self-service at the buffet.
Disposable gloves for the buffet are provided.
We ask you to keep your distance.

Guidelines in Wellness and SPA area:

The wellness area with indoor pool, different saunas and relaxation rooms is open.
Use of the sauna is recommended only by people living in the same household.
Sauna infusions by our sauna master do not take place.
Massage and beauty treatments take place in compliance with special safety and hygiene measures.

Hygiene- and safety by Hinteregger

Own Covid-19 manager in the Hinteregger Hotels.
Weekly PCR tests for employee .

10.11.2021

Wichtelwanderweg with horse-drawn sleigh

Would you like to ride the gnome hiking trail by horse-drawn sleigh? Then we recommend that you book the horse-drawn sleigh early when you make your room enquiry or booking.

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Katschberg Advent Trail - pure winter romance

Holidays at Das KATSCHBERG in Carinthia - the Christmas experience as it used to be

Contemplative Advent walk through the snow

Advent atmosphere in the mountains of Carinthia - experience atmospheric musicians, torches and mountain Advent far away from kitsch and commerce on the Katschberg Advent Trail. Enjoy your skiing holiday in Carinthia with a great supporting programme on the Katschberg.

From 26 November to 25 December (not on 24.12.), the little Christmas miracle takes place on the Katschberg between Salzburg and Carinthia. Every Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 2.00 pm and 8.00 pm, the Advent Trail on the Katschberg is open for you on the Katschberghöhe (with entertainment from 3.00 pm).

Prices Advent Trail:

Admission without mug & without tea or mugs from previous years & free tea along the stations on the Advent Trail: € 22,-
New purchase of the mug including admission & free tea along the stations on the Advent Trail: € 27,-
Admission is free for children under the age of 12. With additional purchase of a children's mug: € 10,-

Highlights of the Katschberg Advent Trail

Hiking along the gnome trail
Forest of lights and Christmas labyrinth
Horse drawn sleigh ride to the Pritzenhütte (advance booking required at the horse centre)
Rustic huts & hay barn
Living nativity scene with sheep & ponies
Tea stations to warm up
Contemplative Christmas carols put you in the Advent mood

Let yourself be enchanted by this special offer at Katschberg at Christmas and in the run-up to Christmas. Experience an unforgettable winter holiday in Carinthia at the 4* Hotel Das KATSCHBERG. Enquire now or book a suitable room.

Other Advent & Christmas markets in the region

In addition to the Katschberg Advent Trail, there are other Christmas markets around Katschberg that will sweeten your Advent season on Katschberg.
Here are some tips for magical Christmas markets near Katschberg that you can visit during your winter holiday on Katschberg:

Advent in the artists' town of Gmünd

Immerse yourself in the atmospheric ambience of Gmünd and experience magical concerts by over 150 children and musicians from the artists' town. Admire unique arts and crafts and a colourful variety of unique items from over 50 exhibitors from the region. Enjoy culinary delights and sample Christmas specialities from the region.
This market is open on the following days:

Friday 29.11., Saturday 30.11. & Sunday 01.12.
Saturday 07.12. & Sunday 08.12.
and Saturday 14.12. & Sunday 15.12.

* always from 10.00 - 19.00 hrs. Admission is free!

Maltatal Advent at the Göss Falls

Follow the illuminated Advent trail to the first Gössfall, which is decorated with a beautiful nativity scene. Here you will find various handicraft products and local delicacies as well as mulled wine and hot punch to savour. This market will take place on 14 and 15 December 2024 from 2 pm to 7 pm.

Advent market St. Michael im Lungau

Experience a contemplative Advent market with Christmas stalls offering local products and regional delicacies. The market is open from 06 to 22 December 2024, from 16:00 - 20:00. There are also special Advent concerts in the parish church of St Michael that you shouldn't miss. The traditional Krampus run takes place in the village on 7 December beginning at 18:00.

Book your winter holiday now!

Send us an enquiry by email or simply book the right room for your atmospheric winter holiday in Advent online. Experience unique Advent days on the Katschberg between Carinthia and Salzburg.

Our winter packages make your winter holiday in Carinthia at Hotel Das KATSCHBERG an unforgettable experience.

Click here for the Advent brochure!

Isabella (51-55)

We came especially for the Katschberger Advent Trail. A shuttle bus goes directly from the hotel to the nearby Alpengasthof, from where you can either take a horse-drawn carriage (reservation) or walk 2.5 km. absolutely recommended at dusk! Nice hike to the Pritzhütte.

Horse-drawn carriage ride in a snow-covered landscape, near the Hotel Das Katschberg

Wichtel­wander­weg with horse-drawn sleigh