Surroundings

Ski lift above a sea of clouds at the Dreiländereck

Berghaus Christel is by the Dreiländereck, where Austria, Italy and Slovenia meet, three countries within a fifteen-minute drive. It’s a genuine four-season destination: skiing and cross-country skiing straight from the door in winter, walking, cycling and swimming in Carinthia’s lakes the rest of the year.

Ski lift to the Dreiländereck

The ski lift starts 100 metres from the house. It runs year-round and takes you up to the Dreiländereck, where Austria, Italy and Slovenia meet. The ski area has 7 lifts and about 17 km of slopes between 680 and 1,600 metres, and a 10 km cross-country trail starts right next to the lift.

Ski lift through snow-covered forest towards the Dreiländereck

Arnoldstein

Restaurant Wallner in Arnoldstein is about a 20-minute walk from the house. The village centre is 2 km away and easy to reach year-round (the road is kept clear of snow in winter too), with supermarkets (Lidl, Billa), restaurants, cafés, a playground, a tennis court, a bowling alley and several walking routes.

Green meadow near Arnoldstein with a small chapel

Faaker See

Faaker See is about a 20-minute drive and is the warmest lake in Carinthia, with summer water temperatures up to 27°C. The lake covers 2.2 km² and has two inhabited islands.

Jetty at the Faaker See with a view of the mountains

Italy & Slovenia

Tarvisio in Italy and the Slovenian border are both about a 15-minute drive away. Tarvisio is home to the mountain village of Monte Lussari, with around 25 km of slopes and 60 km of cross-country trails; on the Slovenian side, the ski resort of Kranjska Gora is about 20 minutes further.

Mountain village Monte Lussari near Tarvisio in the snow

Seasons

The Dreiländereck is a four-season destination.

Winter
Cold, with plenty of snow and good skiing. January and February have notably many sunshine hours. Skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and the 8.4 km toboggan run at the Dreiländereck.
Spring
Temperatures rise quickly. Beautiful walks, with fresh green against still-white mountains.
Summer
Warm during the day, with the occasional cooling rain shower in the afternoon or at night. Swimming in Carinthia’s lakes (water temperatures up to 25–28°C), or heading into the mountains when it gets hot.
Autumn
Often still pleasant and sunny, with beautiful autumn colours. Good for walking and cycling.
Autumn colours on the hills around Carinthia

Tip

Buy the Kärnten Card in Arnoldstein. It gives free or discounted access to more than 100 day trips.

Questions about your stay? Call or email us directly: +31 (0)6 171 001 57 · berghauschristel@gmail.com

Signpost with Kärnten Card information in Arnoldstein