Design rooms
Modern designer rooms with plenty of storage space, a safe, a bench in the panoramic window, and a comfortable double bed.
Kitzbühel
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
At the Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • only 20 minutes to Kitzbühel • Hiking and climbing at the Wilder Kaiser • SuperSki Card ski pass with 2,750 km of slopes
Zillertal
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
1,300 km of bike tours • Top bike destination in the Alps • Hiking & climbing • 179 lifts / 508 km of slopes • Only 600 m to the Hochzillertal ski area • 10 min to the Zillertal Arena
Bad Kleinkirchheim / Carinthia
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
In town: St. Kathrein Thermal Spa & Römerbad • 15 minutes from the most beautiful bathing lakes in Carinthia • incl. Sunshine Card • September & October including Carinthia Card with free cable car & more
Garmisch
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Great location in the Kuhflucht nature and recreation park with views of the Zugspitze and Alpspitze • 5km to Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • Near the hotel: heated outdoor pool, sports center
Stubai Valley / NEW: now open
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Open since November 15, 2024 • Skiing at over 3,000 m • Austria's largest glacier • 4 ski areas • Alpine pastures and mountain lakes • Stubai High Trail • Schlick 2000 Bike Park
Oberstdorf
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Germany's southernmost holiday resort • perfect starting point for mountain hikes and bike tours • 200 km of hiking trails at all altitudes • Germany's largest and highest ski area
Montafon
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon with 300km of ski slopes • Silvretta High Alpine Road • directly at the Mountain Beach, 270km of bike trails
Hinterstoder
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Ideal location at the valley station of the Hinterstoder cable car • Just a few steps from the village center • Active Card: 40 free and 20 bonus services daily
Neuschwanstein
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
At the Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang with summer tobogganing & Alpspitzkick • only 20 minutes to the royal castles • slopes, ski school, children's ski area & daily night skiing directly at the hotel
Berchtesgaden
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
A few minutes from the famous Königssee • Berchtesgaden National Park • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Berchtesgaden Salt Mine • Outdoor pool only 200 m away • NEW: Jenner cable car
Ötztal
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
AREA 47 • 1,600 km of hiking trails • 870 km of mountain bike routes • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Village • Umhausen Birds of Prey Park • Stuibenfall
Family fun in Carinthia - not far from Lake Millstatt
Family holiday in Bad Kleinkirchheim in Carinthia from €119 per family.
Located in the heart of Austria's largest UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the Nockberge Mountains, is the base camp for you and your family. Experience the diverse landscape, from stunning lakes to exciting hikes and action-packed excursions.
Auf der Seite:
One free ride per day on the mountain railways
10% discount on "Kärnten rent e-Bike"
Free travel on the panoramic roads
Free boat trips across Carinthia's lakes
Free entry to 20 water parks
Free entry to over 100 destinations
The highlights for your family holiday in Bad Kleinkirchheim
Explorers wanted!
This family-friendly hotel in Carinthia is located right in Bad Kleinkirchheim. From there, you can start your hike in the Nockberge Mountains in summer, explore the biking trails around Bad Kleinkirchheim, and take trips to the Nocky Flitzer, an Alpine roller coaster, the Alpine Wildlife Park with Grizzly World, and the Heidi Alm.
Europe's longest flow country trail* (15 km) is just a few hundred meters from the hotel. From the Kaiserburg mountain station (2,100 m), the trail descends approximately 910 meters into the valley below, passing through forests and meadows, banked curves, and small jetties.
The most beautiful lakes
Bad Kleinkirchheim is known for its pleasant water temperatures and countless lakes in the surrounding area. Lake Afritz, Lake Brennsee, and Lake Millstätter See are just a stone's throw away and are perfect for swimming or surfing. You'll definitely get that holiday feeling here.
Two thermal baths to choose from
Where else can you find something like that? Bad Kleinkirchheim offers two thermal spas: the Therme St. Kathrein directly across from the hotel, and the Thermal Römerbad just a few steps away. Relaxation and fun are spread across wellness, adventure, outdoor, and toddler pools, and more.
And in winter, unforgettable holidays in the snow await you. Have your little explorers never been on skis before? No problem – now's the time for them on a winter holiday in Bad Kleinkirchheim! The many family-friendly ski areas in the immediate vicinity ensure stress-free skiing for young and old.
Happy Family Deal - 2 rooms
✔ Up to 4 children
✔ Children's room with up to 50% discount
✔ from 1 night
Happy Family Deal - 1 Room
✔ 1 child up to 17 years free
✔ from 1 night
✔ limited offer
Are you coming in pairs or threes?
Family-friendly rates apply for children sharing the parents' room.
0-5.9 years: free in parents' room.
6-11.9 years: €20 per night.
12 years and older: €25 per night.
Highlights for families in summer
Nocky Flitzer
The year-round toboggan run Nocky Flitzer on the family mountain Turracher Höhe in Carinthia is 1.6 km long and features numerous curves, roundabouts and waves.
Kaiserburg Bob
The Kaiserburg Bob in Bad Kleinkirchheim is Carinthia's first roller bobsleigh run, located at the valley station of the Kaiserburgbahn cable car. It offers a 1.4 km descent down the mountain year-round.
Flow Country Trail Bad Kleinkirchheim
Forget about the fact that you can only hike in Bad Kleinkirchheim! Europe's longest Flow Country Trail is just a few hundred meters from the Explorer Hotel.
Alpine Wildlife Park Feld am See
Discover the wildlife park in Feld am See near Bad Kleinkirchheim with 30 different wild and domestic animal breeds and a petting zoo.
St. Kathrein Thermal Baths
The St. Kathrein thermal baths in Bad Kleinkirchheim offer you and your family action and relaxation all year round in an inviting bathing area.
Trekking tours with llamas and alpacas in Lamaland
Lamaland in the Gailtal Valley in Carinthia offers various trekking tours with llamas and alpacas for all ages and fitness levels.
Nockalm Reptile Zoo
At the Nockalm Reptile Zoo in Carinthia, you will find 130 indoor and outdoor terrariums on 1000m², mainly native reptiles and guftsnake species from all over the world.
Sommeregg Castle
In Sommeregg Castle, there is not only a gruesome torture museum to see, but also regular knight tournaments and a knightly castle restaurant.
Adler Arena Landskron Castle
In the Eagle Arena in Landskron Castle on Lake Ossiach in Carinthia you can observe the kings of the skies up close.
Sagamundo in Döbriach
At Sagamundo on Lake Millstatt in Carinthia, you can follow in the footsteps of over 30 Carinthian legends and experience their protagonists on two different levels.
Heidi Alm Falkert
The only Heidi Alm in the world extends over 3 hectares and impresses with a diverse family program
Granatium Radenthein
What's that sparkling beauty? Discover the "blood drops of the Nockberge" at Granatium Radenthein, the world of garnet gemstones.
Club Aktiv Mölltal (CAM)
Whether canyoning, rafting, paintball or climbing park - at the Aktiv Club Mölltal in Flattach you can expect pure adrenaline and action!
Adventure Park Forest High Ropes Course Gerlitzen
At the middle station of the Kanzelbahn you will find Carinthia's highest forest high ropes course with 15 courses and over 160 stations for all ages.
Observation tower at Pyramidenkogel
The observation tower on the Pyramidenkogel in Carinthia is 100 metres high and is the highest wooden observation tower in the world.
Nockberge Biosphere Reserve
The UNESCO-protected Nockberge Biosphere Reserve in Carinthia offers you a unique natural experience full of biodiversity and culture.
Diving Weissensee
Diving Weissensee, the diving school on Lake Weissensee in Carinthia, takes you into the underwater world of the "Caribbean of the Alps"
Porcia Castle
Porcia Castle, built by Italian architects, is open to visitors free of charge throughout the year
Celtic World Frög
In the open-air museum Kärnten Frög in Carinthia you will find old graves, jewelry and weapons from the time of the Celts
Brennsee
In the middle of the Nockberge mountains, the Brennsee is one of the most beautiful lakes in Austria and impresses with its crystal-clear water.
Lake Afritz
This natural swimming lake near Villach in Carinthia offers plenty of variety for the whole family.
Lake Ossiach
Lake Ossiach is the largest of the nine bathing lakes in the Carinthian region. This lake is surrounded by the Gerlitzen hiking and skiing area and the Ossiacher Tauern mountains.
Lake Millstatt
Lake Millstatt is located in the south of Carinthia and has an almost tropical climate due to its proximity to Italy.
Nockalm Road
The 34 km long Alpine Road in the Carinthian Nock Mountains offers not only action-packed fun for bikers but also many attractions for young and old!
Bike Area in Obermillstatt
Perfect lines, safe landings & plenty of flow – the Obermillstatt Bike Area is ready to ride from June 2025!
The perfect hotel for your family holiday in Carinthia
Perfectly geared towards athletes, the environmentally friendly Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim offers you everything you need for an active holiday in Carinthia -
and all from just € 59.80 per person.
All inclusive
Breakfast buffet
Choose from 70 fresh, high-quality, and predominantly regional products. The highlight is the do-it-yourself egg frying station.
Sports Spa
With Finnish sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, relaxation room and fitness area with strength and cardio equipment.
Bike and Ski Area
You will find lockable sports lockers, a workbench, a washing area, as well as tour suggestions and tips for ski courses, ski and bike rentals, and much more.
E-charging stations (for a fee)
There are four public charging stations in the underground car park. Each parking space costs €8.80.
Free Wi-Fi
Explorer guests can surf the internet for free via Wi-Fi throughout their stay.
The right hotel for your family holiday
On the same wavelength
It's not just guests who go exploring here. As an Explorer Buddy, you enjoy the perfect work-mountain balance: before or after work, you can hit the slopes or get on your bike.
In the heart of the most beautiful Alpine regions
The Explorer Hotels are located in 11 top Alpine regions in Austria and Germany. Here you can experience the Alps in all their colors – 365 days a year.
Green Spirit
We love the Alps the way they are and want to do everything we can to keep it that way. As Europe's first certified passive house hotels, we are committed to sustainability.
Sports lover with an explorer gene
Plenty of storage space for your equipment in the rooms, a ski and bike area with a workbench, sports lockers, washing area, and tour suggestions for every season. We know sports!
Trust & Passion
We do what we do with passion and at a high level. Because quality isn't just a cliché for us! You're guaranteed the best price with us and will meet sports-loving Explorer Buddies who will provide you with expert advice.
Recovery mode on!
Comfortable beds and spacious rooms with stunning mountain views will quickly put you in vacation mode. For extra relaxation, head to the Sport Spa, complete with sauna, steam bath, infrared cabin, and fitness room.
More information about the Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim
Highlights for families in winter
Tobogganing in Bad Kleinkirchheim
During your family holiday you can choose between 4 different natural toboggan runs in the Bad Kleinkirchheim region.
Artificial ice skating rink at the Bad Kleinkirchheim spa park
On the artificial ice rink in the Bad Kleinkirchheim spa park, right next to your hotel, you can do your pirouettes or at least make friends with the penguins :)
Nocky Flitzer
The year-round toboggan run Nocky Flitzer on the family mountain Turracher Höhe in Carinthia is 1.6 km long and features numerous curves, roundabouts and waves.
Kaiserburg Bob
The Kaiserburg Bob in Bad Kleinkirchheim is Carinthia's first roller bobsleigh run, located at the valley station of the Kaiserburgbahn cable car. It offers a 1.4 km descent down the mountain year-round.
St. Kathrein Thermal Baths
The St. Kathrein thermal baths in Bad Kleinkirchheim offer you and your family action and relaxation all year round in an inviting bathing area.
Trekking tours with llamas and alpacas in Lamaland
Lamaland in the Gailtal Valley in Carinthia offers various trekking tours with llamas and alpacas for all ages and fitness levels.
Nockalm Reptile Zoo
At the Nockalm Reptile Zoo in Carinthia, you will find 130 indoor and outdoor terrariums on 1000m², mainly native reptiles and guftsnake species from all over the world.
Sommeregg Castle
In Sommeregg Castle, there is not only a gruesome torture museum to see, but also regular knight tournaments and a knightly castle restaurant.
Heidi Alm ski area
The ski area for children and families at Falkert in Carinthia with 11 kilometers of slopes and 2 drag lifts.
Sagamundo in Döbriach
At Sagamundo on Lake Millstatt in Carinthia, you can follow in the footsteps of over 30 Carinthian legends and experience their protagonists on two different levels.
Granatium Radenthein
What's that sparkling beauty? Discover the "blood drops of the Nockberge" at Granatium Radenthein, the world of garnet gemstones.
Observation tower at Pyramidenkogel
The observation tower on the Pyramidenkogel in Carinthia is 100 metres high and is the highest wooden observation tower in the world.
Nockberge Biosphere Reserve
The UNESCO-protected Nockberge Biosphere Reserve in Carinthia offers you a unique natural experience full of biodiversity and culture.
Ice skating on Lake Weissensee
In winter, if the ice is thick enough, you can comfortably skate on natural ice on Lake Weissensee in Carinthia.
Goldeck ski area
In Carinthia's sunniest ski area, 25 km of perfectly groomed ski slopes and a total of 6 lifts await you and your family.
Gerlitzen ski area
In the Gerlitzen ski area on the south side of the Alps, 45 kilometers of snow-covered slopes, 29 runs, and 20 lifts are waiting just for you!
Turracher Höhe ski area
The Turracher Höhe ski area, at 1,763 m above sea level, is one of the most snow-sure ski regions in Austria and offers endless fun, especially for families!
Bad Kleinkirchheim ski area
In the Bad Kleinkirchheim ski area in Carinthia, skier dreams come true! On 6 peaks, 103 km of slopes, and the longest runs in Carinthia, your skiing heart can truly let loose.
Porcia Castle
Porcia Castle, built by Italian architects, is open to visitors free of charge throughout the year
Brennsee
In the middle of the Nockberge mountains, the Brennsee is one of the most beautiful lakes in Austria and impresses with its crystal-clear water.
Lake Afritz
This natural swimming lake near Villach in Carinthia offers plenty of variety for the whole family.
Lake Ossiach
Lake Ossiach is the largest of the nine bathing lakes in the Carinthian region. This lake is surrounded by the Gerlitzen hiking and skiing area and the Ossiacher Tauern mountains.
Lake Millstatt
Lake Millstatt is located in the south of Carinthia and has an almost tropical climate due to its proximity to Italy.
