Design rooms
Modern designer rooms with plenty of storage space, a safe, a bench in the panoramic window, and a comfortable double bed.
Bayrischzell (neu ab 30.10.2026)
Oberbayerische Postkartenidylle • Outdoor-Paradies Sudelfeld • Spitzingsee • Wahrzeichen Wendelstein • Tatzelwurm-Wasserfälle
Oberbayerische Postkartenidylle • Outdoor-Paradies Sudelfeld • Spitzingsee • Wahrzeichen Wendelstein • Tatzelwurm-Wasserfälle
Neuschwanstein
An der Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang mit Sommerrodeln & Alpspitzkick • nur 20 min zu den Königsschlössern • Pisten, Skischule, Kinderskiland & täglich Nachtskifahren direkt am Hotel
An der Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang mit Sommerrodeln & Alpspitzkick • nur 20 min zu den Königsschlössern • Pisten, Skischule, Kinderskiland & täglich Nachtskifahren direkt am Hotel
Stubaital
Skifahren auf über 3.000 m • größter Gletscher Österreichs • 4 Skigebiete • Almen und Bergseen • Stubaier Höhenweg • Bikepark Schlick 2000
Skifahren auf über 3.000 m • größter Gletscher Österreichs • 4 Skigebiete • Almen und Bergseen • Stubaier Höhenweg • Bikepark Schlick 2000
Montafon
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon mit 300 km Skipiste • Silvretta Hochalpenstraße • direkt am Mountain Beach, 270 km Bikestrecke
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon mit 300 km Skipiste • Silvretta Hochalpenstraße • direkt am Mountain Beach, 270 km Bikestrecke
Kitzbühel
An Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • nur 20 min bis Kitzbühel • Wandern und Klettern am Wilden Kaiser • Skipass SuperSki Card mit 2.750 Pistenkilometern
An Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • nur 20 min bis Kitzbühel • Wandern und Klettern am Wilden Kaiser • Skipass SuperSki Card mit 2.750 Pistenkilometern
Ötztal
AREA 47 • 1.600 km Wanderwege • 870 km MTB-Routen • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Dorf • Greifvogelpark Umhausen • Stuibenfall
AREA 47 • 1.600 km Wanderwege • 870 km MTB-Routen • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Dorf • Greifvogelpark Umhausen • Stuibenfall
Zillertal / Tirol
1.300 km Biketouren • Top-Bike Destination der Alpen • Wandern & Klettern • 179 Lifte / 508 Pistenkilometer • nur 600 m zum Skigebiet Hochzillertal • 10 min zur Zillertal Arena
1.300 km Biketouren • Top-Bike Destination der Alpen • Wandern & Klettern • 179 Lifte / 508 Pistenkilometer • nur 600 m zum Skigebiet Hochzillertal • 10 min zur Zillertal Arena
Bad Kleinkirchheim / Kärnten
im Ort: zwei Thermen • in 15 mins bei den schönsten Badeseen Kärntens • inkl. Sonnenscheincard • inklusive Kärnten Card mit gratis Bergbahn & mehr (14.05. - 01.11.2026)
im Ort: zwei Thermen • in 15 mins bei den schönsten Badeseen Kärntens • inkl. Sonnenscheincard • inklusive Kärnten Card mit gratis Bergbahn & mehr (14.05. - 01.11.2026)
Garmisch
tolle Lage im Natur- & Erholungspark Kuhflucht mit Blick auf Zugspitze & Alpspitze • 5km nach Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • beim Hotel: Warmfreibad,Sportzentrum
tolle Lage im Natur- & Erholungspark Kuhflucht mit Blick auf Zugspitze & Alpspitze • 5km nach Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • beim Hotel: Warmfreibad,Sportzentrum
Hinterstoder
ideale Lage an der Talstation der Bergbahn Hinterstoder • nur wenige Schritte zum Dorfzentrum • Aktiv-Card inklusive: täglich 40 Gratis- und 20 Bonusleistungen
ideale Lage an der Talstation der Bergbahn Hinterstoder • nur wenige Schritte zum Dorfzentrum • Aktiv-Card inklusive: täglich 40 Gratis- und 20 Bonusleistungen
Oberstdorf
südlichster Ferienort Deutschlands • perfekter Ausgangspunkt für Bergwanderungen & Biketouren • 200 km Wanderwege auf allen Höhenlagen • größtes und höchstes Skigebiet Deutschlands
südlichster Ferienort Deutschlands • perfekter Ausgangspunkt für Bergwanderungen & Biketouren • 200 km Wanderwege auf allen Höhenlagen • größtes und höchstes Skigebiet Deutschlands
Berchtesgaden
Wenige Minuten vom berühmten Königssee • Nationalpark Berchtesgaden • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden • Freibad nur 200 m entfernt • Bergbahn am Jenner
Wenige Minuten vom berühmten Königssee • Nationalpark Berchtesgaden • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden • Freibad nur 200 m entfernt • Bergbahn am Jenner
Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim in Carinthia
Hotel Carinthia: Explorer Hotel in the Bad Kleinkirchheim region
This sporty hotel is located between the Nockberge Mountains, not far from Lake Millstatt in Carinthia, Austria. This former World Cup region offers plenty of activities year-round! When are you coming to the sports hotel in Bad Kleinkirchheim?
Accommodation in Bad Kleinkirchheim - Mountain holidays in Carinthia for sporty explorers from €69.80 per person
The highlights in Carinthia including distances
| Point of Interest | Distance |
| Therme St. Kathrein | 240 m |
| Thermal Römerbad | 1.8 km |
| Flow Country Trail | 1.9 km |
| Mountain railway summer / winter: | 2 km / 100 m |
| Brennsee | 11 km |
| Millstätter See | 14 km |
| Afritzer See | 14 km |
| Heidi Alm & Falkert | 16 km |
| Wörthersee / Klagenfurt | 47 km |
| Ossiacher See / Villach / Faaker See | 36 km |
| Hochosterwitz Castle | 62 km |
With the vital breakfast buffet, you'll be perfectly fortified for eventful days in Carinthia! At the Bike and Ski Area, you'll get your equipment ready for your tour, which you found on the interactive touchscreen wall. And then your excursion can begin! Back at the hotel, treat yourself to some time out in the Sports Spa and then find a delicious restaurant nearby before heading off to a restful night in your designer room.
The Carinthia region is full of activities!
In Bad Kleinkirchheim, you'll immediately find yourself in the Carinthian Nockberge Mountains. Here, you can discover the diverse flora and fauna on your hikes. By mountain bike, you absolutely must ride Europe's longest Flow Country.
The little sister of the Grossglockner High Alpine Road is the Nockalm Road, which is just a few kilometers from the hotel. You decide: road bike or car?
The Carinthian region is ideal for a winter holiday. Skiers are best off in the Bad Kleinkirchheim ski area. Cross-country ski trails and designated ski tours also ensure that boredom never gets boring in Carinthia.
You can enjoy two thermal spas near the hotel all year round. The Therme St. Kathrein is directly across the street.
To experience so many activities in Carinthia, one night isn't enough, is it?
All you need is the right deal for your hotel in Bad Kleinkirchheim. Just click through our offers.
Explorer Week
✔ Stay 7 nights or more and save 15%.
✔ Arrival daily.
Active Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 or more nights
✔ bookable in spring, summer, and fall
Thermal baths included!
✔ Only in Bad Kleinkirchheim
✔ Free daily spa entry
✔ from 1 night
Happy Family Deal
✔ 1 child up to 17 years old free or up to 50% off an extra children's room
✔ Limited offer
Special Rate
✔ No deposit required
✔ from 1 night
✔ 80% cancellation fee except in case of re-letting
Flexible Rate
✔ No deposit required
✔ Only a 10% fee for rebooking/cancellation up to 3 days before arrival
Ski Deal
✔ 10% bonus
✔ for stays of 3 nights or more
✔ arrival daily
Climate Rate
✔ 10% off
✔ from 1 night
✔ only when arriving by train/bike
Hotel Nockberge - Your inclusive services at the Sporthotel Bad Kleinkirchheim:
At your accommodation in Bad Kleinkirchheim, you get everything you need for your active Carinthia holiday from just €69.80.
Carinthia Card
From May 14, 2026 to November 1, 2026, the Carinthia Card is included with every overnight stay: this means free mountain railway rides, free admission to outdoor swimming pools, museums and much more.
Breakfast buffet
Choose from 70 fresh, high-quality, and predominantly regional products. The highlight is the do-it-yourself egg frying station.
Sunshine Card
With every stay, you have access to many free services and discounts with the Sonnenschein Card.
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, 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 best tours around the hotel in Carinthia, Austria
Mountain bike
3 Lakes Bike Tour - perfect for families
Family bike tour in Bad Kleinkirchheim - Family vacation in Carinthia
cross country skiing
Beginners' trail on Lake Turrach
Turracher See cross-country ski trail in Carinthia
Roadbike
ARBÖ Cycling Marathon Route B
ARBÖ Cycling Marathon Route B near the Explorer Hotel in Bad Kleinkirchheim
ski tours
Scenic ski tour to the Soldatenkreuz
Ski tour to the Soldatenkreuz near the Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim
Roadbike
Scenic road circuit around the Mirnock
Road bike tour around the Mirnock near the Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim
Mountain bike
Bike tour to Strohsack
Bike tour Strohsack near the Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim in Carinthia
Mountain bike
Three Lakes Bike Tour near the Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim
Beautiful bike tour near the Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim - Carinthia
Roadbike
Three-country tour
By road bike from the Explorer Hotel in Bad Kleinkirchheim through three countries
Roadbike
Three-country tour - long
Very demanding road bike tour through Austria, Italy & Slovenia from Bad Kleinkirchheim
via ferrata
Falkensteig
Via ferrata for experienced climbers on the Falkert in the Nockberge near Bad Kleinkirchheim
Hike
Family hike St. Oswald
Hiking with children in Bad Kleinkirchheim - Family holidays at the Explorer Hotel
Hike
Family hike to the Granattor
Hiking with family in Bad Kleinkirchheim - Holiday at the Explorer Hotel Austria
via ferrata
Via Ferrata "Air under your soles"
Via ferrata near Bad Kleinkirchheim for experienced climbers with a view of Lake Millstatt
Mountain bike
By e-bike through Seeboden in Carinthia
E-bike tour through Seeboden near Bad Kleinkirchheim
Roadbike
By racing bike from Bad Kleinkirchheim via the Nockalmstraße
Scenically spectacular road bike tour at the Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim
Mountain bike
Mountain bike tour to the Brunnachalm
Mountain bike tour to the Brunnachalm near the Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim
Mountain bike
MTB tour around the Kolmnock
Difficult bike tour Bad Kleinkirchheim - Mountain bike tour Bad Kleinkirchheim
Roadbike
Road bike tour Eiswand
Road bike tour near the Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim in Carinthia
Roadbike
Road bike tour across Lake Ossiach and Lake Afritz
Road bike tour across Lake Ossiach and Lake Afritz from Explorer Hotel in Bad Kleinkirchheim
Roadbike
Road bike tour from Lake Ossiach to the Gerlitzen Alpe
Road Bike Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim - Holiday with road bike in Carinthia
Roadbike
Road bike tour: Coffee at Lake Millstatt
Road bike tour to Lake Millstatt from Explorer Hotel in Bad Kleinkirchheim
cross country skiing
Roman trail in Bad Kleinkirchheim
Sporty cross-country ski trail in Bad Kleinkirchheim
Hike
Haidenbachweg circular hike
Circular hike Haidenbachweg near the Explorer Hotel in Bad Kleinkirchheim
Hike
Circular hike St. Oswald - Mallnock - Klomnock
Natural hiking trail via Mallnock and Klomnock starting at Brunnachhöhe
Hike
Circular walk over the Mallnock near the Explorer Hotel
Circular hiking trail in St. Oswald near the Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim
Hike
Circular hike to Falkert in Carinthia
Circular hike to Falkert, past the Falkertsee via the Jagasteig
ski tours
Ski touring trail for beginners
Ski touring trail for beginners near the Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim
Hike
Path of the Senses in Carinthia
Three Lakes Hike near the Explorer Hotel in Bad Kleinkirchheim
Mountain bike
World Cup course "Carinthia-Franz Klammer"
Mountain bike tour Bad Kleinkirchheim - bike holiday Badkleinkirchheim
cross country skiing
Zirbenwald trail - Turracher Höhe
Challenging cross-country ski trail near the Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim
Hike
Panoramic tour with four peaks
Hiking Bad Kleinkirchheim - Hiking in the Carinthian Nock Mountains
Hike
From Falkertsee to Bad Kleinkirchheim
Hiking tours in Carinthia on the Nockberge Trail Bad Kleinkirchheim
Hike
From Bad Kleinkirchheim to the Erlacherhaus
Discover the 6th stage of the Nockberge Trail in Bad Kleinkirchheim!
Trail running
Trail running on Lake Turrachersee near Bad Kleinkirchheim
Beginner's tour with a view: Lake Turrachersee near the Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim
Hike
Hike to the most famous peak of the Nockberge - the Falkert
Panoramic hike to the most famous peak of the Nockberge in Carinthia
Hike
Scenic family hike to the Arkerkopf
The hike to the Arkerkopf is also feasible for smaller hikers and is a wonderful hike for the whole family.
ski tours
Popular ski tour to the Falkertspitz
Fantastic ski tour on the Falkert in the Nockberge mountains in Carinthia
Gravel bike
Great bike tour around Lake Millstatt
Gravel around Lake Millstatt in the Nock Mountains in Carinthia
Trail running
Trail running in the Nockberge in Brunnach
Looking for a new challenge? How about the Brunnach Mountain Run?
Gravel bike
Gravel bike tour around Lake Millstatt
Gravel adventure around Lake Millstatt: The perfect tour for nature and cycling lovers
Read enough?
Then get your own impression of the Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim in Carinthia and take a look at the room tour with Marlene.
Exclusive room tour through the Explorer Hotels in the Alps featuring marlenesleben
That’s why you’ve come to the right place!
In the heart of the most beautiful Alpine regions
Explorer Hotels are located in 12 top Alpine regions in Austria and Germany. Here you can experience the Alps in all their glory – 365 days a year.
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.
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.
Hotel in Carinthia for the whole family
The Explorer Hotel is neither a spa resort nor a family hotel, but despite this, or perhaps precisely because of this, it's perfectly suited for a family vacation in Carinthia. For water lovers, there are countless lakes in the Carinthia region. For the little ones, there's the Heidi Alm, and for climbing pros, the Falkensteig trail near Falkert. You can whizz down the mountain on the Kaiserburg Bob or experience the Carinthian Nockberge mountains on a hike with the whole family. Back at the hotel, enjoy a delicious drink in the bar, followed by a culinary exploration of the region.
More inspiration for your holiday in Carinthia
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 Nocky Flitzer year-round toboggan run on the family mountain Turracher Höhe in Carinthia runs for 1.6 km with a lot of 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 landscape.
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.
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.
Tandem flying with Fun and Fly
With the flight taxi Fun & Fly at Lake Ossiach in Carinthia, you can book your paragliding tandem flight at any time of the year.
Tandem flying Flycenter Ossiacher See
With the Flycenter Ossiacher See you can experience tandem flying over the lake and the Carinthian Nockberge.
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.
Curling Kärntnerhof Bad Kleinkirchheim
Directly at the Hotel Kärtnerhof near your hotel in Bad Kleinkirchheim, four curling rinks are waiting for you.
Heidi Alm Falkert
The only Heidi Alm in the world extends over 3 hectares and impresses with a diverse family program
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!
Boulder Box Radenthein
At the Boulder Box in Radenthein you will find plenty of climbing fun and action even in bad weather.
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.
Ice skating on Lake Weissensee
On Lake Weissensee in Carinthia, you can comfortably skate on natural ice in winter when the ice cover is thick enough.
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.
Diving Weissensee
Diving Weissensee, the diving school on Lake Weissensee in Carinthia, takes you into the underwater world of the "Caribbean of the Alps"
Water sports with the Krainer sports school
The Krainer sports school in the family sports village of Feld am See offers all trend sports such as sailing and surfing.
Brennsee
Nestled amidst the Nockberge mountains, the Brennsee lake impresses as one of the most beautiful lakes in Austria, especially with its crystal-clear water.
Lake Ossiach
Lake Ossiach is the largest of the nine bathing lakes in the region of Carinthia. This lake is surrounded by the Gerlitzen hiking and skiing area and the Ossiach Tauern mountains.
Lake Millstatt
Lake Millstatt is located in southern Carinthia and, due to its proximity to Italy, has an almost tropical climate.
Nockalm Road
The 34 km long Alpine road in the Carinthian Nockberge 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!
Ossiacher See Climbing Forest
Just about 40 minutes from the Explorer Hotel Bad Kleinkirchheim, an outdoor experience awaits in Ossiach that tastes of action, team spirit and an extra dose of courage.
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