Heidi-Hotel - The children's and hiking hotel in the Carinthian mountains
  • Hypoallergenic bed linen

    Fortunately, house dust mites cannot survive at altitudes above 1,700 metres above sea level. The air is too dry. The same applies to mosquitoes and ticks, as it is never humid. For those with a down allergy, we have special microfibre duvets and pillows.

  • Alpine Hut All-Inclusive Package
    • A sumptuous breakfast buffet – arguably the best breakfast in the mountains
    • Afternoon snack with regional delicacies
    • Afternoon tea with pastries and speciality coffees for those with a sweet tooth
    • 4-course set menu in the evening featuring traditional, regional, light, healthy, meat-free or wholesome cuisine, accompanied by a crisp salad buffet
    • We are happy to cater for dietary requirements, including gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian and other special dietary needs and allergies
    • Culinary highlights such as a farmhouse buffet, strudel buffet, ice cream buffet, pork rib feast, barbecue evenings and our popular gala menu
    • Fresh fruit available all day
    • Non-alcoholic drinks from the juice bar
    • Falkert Bergquelle & Falkert Perlfrisch from the water fountain

    View all inclusive services

  • Arrival and departure times

    Your room will be ready for you from 3.00 pm.
    We ask that you vacate your room by 11.00 am so that we can clean it for the next guest.

    Your booked ‘Alm-Inclusive’ package begins with a midday snack on the day of arrival OR ends with a midday snack on the day of departure. You are welcome to book a midday snack as an extra.

    Depending on the availability of your room or flat, we can also offer early check-in or late check-out for an additional charge.

  • Hotel room facilities

    All our rooms have the same facilities and differ only in size: bath or shower, toilet, hairdryer, TV, telephone, safe and bathrobe.

    View our rooms & suites

  • Baby monitor

    These days, the easiest way is to use apps (e.g. Babyphone 3G), which allow you to monitor your children whilst they’re asleep from one mobile device to another.

  • Bathrobe

    We provide bathrobes in every guest’s room. Children are also given sizes appropriate to their age. For babies and toddlers, there are cosy Heidi hooded towels.

    We want you all to feel at home in our hotel. The bar area and hotel lobby are therefore ‘bathrobe zones’ until 5 pm (excluding the dining rooms).

  • Beautyreich events

    You can book in advance by email from the comfort of your own home. You can find an overview of our wellness treatments here.

    You’ll receive confirmation of your treatment times when you check in. At the hotel, please make your booking at reception.

    Download the beauty brochure

  • Check-in/Check-out

    Check-in time on the day of arrival: from 3 pm
    Check-out time on the day of departure is by 11.00 am

  • Data Protection

    When you contact us, personal data may be collected; for example, when you visit our website, when you enquire about, book or purchase services, or when you telephone us. Please take a moment to read our privacy policy, which explains that Heidi-Hotel Falkertsee GmbH handles your personal data with the utmost care and in accordance with the law.

  • Dietary alternatives

    We are happy to offer alternatives for various dietary requirements and intolerances at main meals, e.g. vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free. Please let us know your requirements at the time of booking or, at the latest, a few days before arrival.

    However, despite taking the utmost care, we cannot completely rule out cross-contamination in our kitchen. We recommend that guests with severe allergies discuss this with us before booking.

  • Meal times

    When you make your booking, we’ll reserve a table for you in the hotel restaurant.

    Breakfast: 7.30 am – 10.00 am
    Afternoon snack: 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm
    Cake time: 3 .30 pm – 4.30 pm
    Dinner menu/buffet/children’s buffet: 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm

  • Etiquette

    Embrace lightness – experience Heidi

    Part of the magic of Heidi comes from the interplay
    between carefully chosen architecture, light, fabrics, scents, music,
    and, above all, the people who work and holiday here.

    We warmly invite you to
    to contribute just a little bit to this with your holiday wardrobe:

    We want you all to feel at home in our hotel. The bar area and hotel lobby are therefore a ‘bathrobe zone’ until 5 pm (excluding the dining rooms).

    We also want dinner to be a relaxed and cosy affair.
    There’s no need for ties or jackets.
    For adults, however, we’d appreciate appropriate, smart casual evening wear: no flip-flops, no tracksuit bottoms – thanks and enjoy!

  • Airport/Railway station

    A transfer service is available for a fee from Klagenfurt Airport, Spittal/Millstättersee railway station, St Veit railway station or Villach railway station (each approx. 60 minutes’ journey time).
    Please let us know your arrival details at least 7 days before arrival.

    (Ljubljana, Salzburg and Graz airports on request!)

  • Cribs

    We’ll automatically allocate you a room if you’re travelling with a baby or toddler (under 2 years old).

  • Dogs

    Dogs are permitted in the lobby, the hotel bar and your room. They are not permitted in the dining room or the pool area. The cleaning fee for your room is EUR 30 per dog per day.

  • Internet

    We offer free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. Please note that the dining areas are mobile-free zones. This also applies to tablets, children’s tablets, etc.

  • Childcare

    Lots of fun with the brilliant childcare service, available 7 days a week from 9 am to 9 pm, featuring a varied programme of indoor and outdoor activities.

  • Children's meals

    Award-winning children’s meals

    Our children’s meals have been tested and developed in collaboration with SIPCAN:

    Well-balanced, child-friendly and really tasty. We pay particular attention to using high-quality ingredients, reducing sugar content, adjusting fat and salt levels, and offering plenty of variety – all whilst ensuring the children enjoy their meals.

    In addition to the daily changing menus, we have our popular pasta station.

    Heidi’s tip: If there’s nothing suitable for your child, please just let us know or choose a main course from the evening menu.

  • Child safety features

    They are already built into the sockets in all the rooms.

  • Prams / Sledges

    You don’t need to bring them with you from home. We have 5 pushchairs for the summer and 10 children’s sledge for the winter, which hotel guests are free to use.

  • Non-smoking hotel

    The whole hotel is a non-smoking area, for the children’s sake.

  • Panorama Indoor Swimming Pool

    Open daily from 7 am to 9 pm.
    Impressive panoramic indoor swimming pool, 31 degrees
    with a children’s slide, counter-current system and waterfall
    Fun children’s paddling area (33 degrees)
    with a ‘Heidi’ children’s sauna and steam room

  • Car park

    Available free of charge right outside the hotel

  • Travel cancellation insurance

    But what if something comes up? Your booking confirmation will include a link to take out travel cancellation insurance with Europäische Reisestornoversicherung.

    http://start.europaeische.at/hsp?AGN=05900003

    The cover applies to the cancellation of your hotel stay in the event of illness or an accident.

  • Ski School

    We work in partnership with the Falkert Ski School https://www.heidialm.at/de/winter/skischule-und-skiverleih

    You can also book the courses directly here. Group lessons take place weekly from Monday to Friday, from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm. For our youngest beginners, the ski instructors come straight to our hotel, as the lessons take place on our own ski slope next to the terrace. Older children take the fun Skidoo taxi to the ski school, just 200 metres away, and are brought back again afterwards.

    You can book private lessons at any time, including at weekends, directly with the ski school: Tel. +43 4275 7190

  • Cancellation Policy

    You may cancel or reschedule your booking free of charge up to 15 days before arrival (administration fee: €73 per room booked).

    • Up to 2 weeks before arrival (14–8 days), 30 per cent of the total cost will be retained as a cancellation fee.
    • Up to 1 week before arrival (0–7 days)
      • a 100 per cent cancellation fee will be charged for bookings of 1–3 nights.
      • For bookings of 4–7 nights, 4 full nights’ accommodation will be charged.
      • For bookings of 8 nights or more, 6 full nights will be charged.
    • In the event of late arrival or early departure, the full cost of the stay will be charged for each day of the trip.

    The place of jurisdiction is Klagenfurt.

    We strongly recommend taking out travel cancellation insurance.

    Amended cancellation terms apply to vouchers, partnership offers and New Year’s Eve bookings.

  • Vital-Alm

    Herbal bath and infrared cabin open from 10.00

    Open daily from 2 pm to 7 pm:

    Infrared sauna for 2 people with colour therapy
    Brine steam bath with purifying and detoxifying effects
    Herbal bath with soothing herbs from the alpine pastures
    Swiss stone pine sauna with the pleasant scent of Swiss stone pine
    Authentic Finnish outdoor log cabin sauna by the mountain lake
    Kneipp pool for an invigorating dip
    Authentic Swedish hot tub under the open sky with heated mountain water (for a fee)
    Relaxation room with panoramic views of the Carinthian mountains, featuring an open fireplace, waterbeds, hay beds and loungers
    Refreshing mountain spring water and tea bar
    Soothing alpine wellness treatments and massages (for a fee)
    Cosy bathrobes in all sizes for the duration of your stay
    Bath bag on loan, including sauna and bath towels

  • Payment methods

    A deposit of 30% of the total price, as stated in the booking confirmation, is due within 7 days of booking. The remaining balance is payable on departure by EC Card/Maestro (Germany, Switzerland, Austria), Mastercard, Visa or in cash.

  • Why is the Heidi Hotel the ideal choice for a summer holiday with children in the mountains?

    A good family hotel should be compact, safe and close to nature.

    At the Heidi Hotel, you can expect:

    • a maximum of 40 families at any one time
    • over 70 hours of childcare per week
    • large indoor and outdoor play areas
    • a location right by the mountain lake and surrounded by nature

    Important: We focus on quality family time together – without sensory overload.

  • Why is a summer holiday in the mountains healthier than one in the south?

    At 1,875 metres above sea level, the air is noticeably clearer and more pleasant.

    Advantages:

    • significantly less pollen
    • no wasps, biting flies or ticks
    • fresh, dry mountain air
    • natural cooling without air conditioning

    Ideal for families looking to escape the heat of the south.

  • What does ‘all-inclusive’ mean at the Heidi Hotel?

    For us, that means: a holiday without a care in the world.

    Included in the Alm all-inclusive package:

    • Breakfast buffet
    • Midday snack & afternoon tea
    • Evening meal with a children’s buffet
    • Drinks from the juice bar and the spring
    • Coffee, tea and hot chocolate specialities from 6 am to 5 pm
    • Fresh fruit all day long

    👉 Everything is organised so that you can simply go with the flow.

  • How can you get to the mountains easily – without a long journey?

    The Heidi Hotel is situated in Carinthia, in the heart of the Nockberge Biosphere Reserve, and can be reached via the ‘Falkertsee’ regional road.

    How to get there:

    • easily by car from Austria and southern Germany
    • Flight to Klagenfurt + shuttle (approx. 1 hour) from Cologne/Bonn, Hamburg, London, Rome,
    • a stress-free final leg of the journey without traffic jams or mass tourism

    👉 Perfect for families who want to arrive feeling relaxed.

  • What can children get up to in the mountains in summer?

    The adventure begins right on the hotel’s doorstep:

    • Hiking & exploring nature
    • Free entry every day to the Heidi-Alm Adventure Park
    • Cool off in the mountain lake
    • Meet the animals (ponies, donkeys, goats, rabbits)
    • Campfires, climbing, pump track

    Spending time outdoors instead of screen time.

  • Why do children (and parents) sleep better in the mountains?

    The combination of:

    • cooler nights
    • fresh mountain air
    • plenty of exercise during the day

    ensures deep, restful sleep – often from the very first night.

  • Is there any relaxation for parents too?

    Yes – deliberately.

    • Indoor swimming pool with panoramic mountain views
    • Sauna area (ages 16 and over)
    • Vital-Alm & treatments
    • Heidi’s Sky Gym
    • Quiet retreats throughout the hotel

    👉 Whilst the children are being looked after, parents have some proper time to themselves.

  • Who would find a summer holiday at the Heidi Hotel ideal?

    For families who:

    • want to escape the heat
    • are looking for nature rather than hustle and bustle
    • want to spend quality time together
    • appreciate a hassle-free holiday
  • Why is the Heidi Hotel ideal for a skiing holiday with children?

    The Heidi Hotel Falkertsee is situated right in the heart of its own family-friendly ski resort in Carinthia – perfect for a stress-free skiing holiday with children.

    • Ski-in/ski-out family hotel – straight from the hotel onto the slopes
    • A compact ski resort – ideal for beginners and children
    • No long queues at the lifts

    Perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing skiing holiday with the family.

  • What makes your ski resort particularly suitable for families?

    Our ski resort is deliberately kept small – a genuine small family-friendly ski resort in Austria.

    • Easy, safe slopes
    • Dedicated children’s areas with conveyor belts
    • A peaceful atmosphere free from mass tourism

    Here, children can learn to ski without any stress – and parents can relax

  • What else can you do in winter apart from skiing?
    • Winter walking
    • Sledging
    • Ice skating
    • Snowshoeing
    • Cross-country skiing
    • Ski touring

    And all of this right on the hotel’s doorstep!

  • Is the Heidi Hotel suitable for beginner skiers?

    Yes – we specialise in skiing holidays for beginners and families.

    • gentle slopes
    • well-organised layout
    • safe learning environment

    Perfect for those first turns on the snow.

  • Is there guaranteed snow at the ski resort?

    Yes – the Heidi Hotel is situated at 1,875 metres above sea level in the Nockberge Biosphere Reserve.

    👉 This ensures:

    • excellent snow conditions
    • a long winter season (December to April)
    • reliable conditions for families
  • The Heidi Hotel...

    is the perfect choice for families looking for a relaxing skiing holiday with children in Austria – with no queues, no stress and right next to the slopes.