Your Christmas vacation in Austria
Snow-covered, enjoyable, unique - vacations in CarinthiaExperience an unforgettable Christmas vacation in Austria at the 4-star Pleasure hotel Almrausch in Carinthia. Nestled in the picturesque Nockberge mountains, the hotel offers everything your heart desires: from festive Advent packages to soothing wellness offers, a heated and covered pool and culinary highlights. Enjoy relaxing hours in the hotel's own wellness oasis or explore the winter landscape while skiing, ski touring and winter hiking in the Carinthian Nockberge mountains. Let yourself be pampered in Bad Kleinkirchheim's thermal spas and experience the festive atmosphere at the region's charming Christmas markets. Christmas in Austria is a very special experience full of peace, enjoyment and magical moments.
Wellness, relaxation, enjoyment around Christmas in Carinthia
at the 4-star pleasure hotel Almrausch
The Pleasure hotel Almrausch, your 4-star hotel in Carinthia, offers pleasure and well-being in the south of Austria. Start the day with a hearty breakfast and round off the evening with a gourmet dinner and wine accompaniment. Look forward to relaxation and recreation during your wellness vacation in Carinthia. Our 500 m² wellness oasis on two levels offers a roofed outdoor swimming pool with counter-current system and massage jets, a versatile sauna world and cozy relaxation rooms with modern floating loungers and straw beds. Treat yourself to soothing massages and refresh yourself at our tea, juice and fruit bar. Our fitness room rounds off the offer.
The Pleasure hotel Almrausch is located close to the family-friendly thermal spa in Bad Kleinkirchheim. The St. Kathrein thermal spa is a five-minute walk away, and the Römerbad thermal spa is just a 20-minute walk or a short shuttle bus ride away. Enjoy the radon-containing water, which provides relief for rheumatic complaints and strengthens the immune system. Families will find just as much happiness here as those seeking peace and quiet with the wide range of activities on offer at the thermal spa in Austria before Christmas.
Treat yourself to some time out, a Christmas vacation in Austria, in Bad Kleinkirchheim and inhale pure nature in the Nockberge mountains - whether you're enjoying wellness, skiing, winter hiking, ski touring or cross-country skiing.
Magical Advent and Christmas packages at the Pleasure hotel Almrausch
Nature & wellness on a Christmas vacation in Austria
Experience the contemplative pre-Christmas period and the celebration of love in a unique atmosphere. Our Advent packages and the Christmas package at the 4-star pleasure hotel Almrausch offer you unforgettable moments full of enjoyment, relaxation and winter romance. Indulge in festive activities, culinary highlights and soothing wellness offers and spend a magical time at Christmas in Carinthia.
Ski Opening December and opening hours of the ski lifts
Skiing in the Carinthian Nockberge Mountains at Christmas in Austria
Look forward to an exciting start to the ski season with our Ski Opening in December. The first slopes will be open from 04.12.2026, and from 18.12.2026 - depending on snow conditions - the entire ski area awaits you. Take advantage of our attractive ski pass offers and enjoy the variety of Bad Kleinkirchheim's winter wonderland.
SKI-OPENING-DECEMBER
04.12.2026 UNTIL 23.12.2026
Offer I - Ski or thermal spa | 3=2 or 4=3
The Bad Kleinkirchheim 3-day ski pass is offered at the price of the 2-day ski pass. The 4-day ski pass is offered at the price of the 3-day ski pass.
Ski pass = optional ticket & includes the following services: Ski area from 09:00 to 16:00 OR Thermal Römerbad during regular opening hours (surcharge for sauna)
Offer II - Therme & Sauna at a special price
Upon presentation of the Sonnenschein Card, the holder receives a 15% discount on:
- 4 hours & day ticket for the thermal baths and thermal baths & sauna Thermal Römerbad
- Massages & cosmetic treatments in the massage & beauty center (discount applies during regular opening hours, except for special offer tickets, combination of offers is not possible)
Carinthian Sunshine Card Winter
Your ticket to unforgettable winter experiences
Almost unlimited possibilities await you in winter in the Nockberge mountains. The Sonnenschein Card Winter offers you numerous advantages for a perfect winter Christmas vacation in Carinthia, Austria. You can look forward to:
- Free use of the ski buses
- Guided snowshoe hikes and winter hikes
- Taster cross-country skiing courses
- Natural toboggan run experiences
- Discounts at partner businesses
With the Kärtner Sonnenschein Card, an exciting vacation program awaits you all year round. Enjoy unforgettable winter moments in Bad Kleinkirchheim and breathtaking sunshine moments at Christmas in Carinthia.
The Advent package in Austria also includes at least one visit to a Christmas market
The Christmas Market in Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia, known as the "Kirchheimer Advent," is a magical place where the festive atmosphere can be felt in every detail.
Winter Magic in Bad Kleinkirchheim: Slopes, Thermal Baths & Christmas Market
From November 27 to December 20, 2026, Bad Kleinkirchheim invites you to a unique pre-Christmas experience. Cruise down the ski slopes, relax in the healing thermal waters, and enjoy the peaceful moments at the romantic Kirchheimer Christkindlmarkt.
Market Days: Friday to Sunday, as well as Monday, Dec 7 & Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026
Opening Hours: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM each day
When lights whisper softly and hearts grow warm
The Kirchheimer Advent brings brilliance and warmth to the snow-covered Nockberge mountains. Between the village square and St. Kathrein Church, handicraft, music, delightful scents, and a touch of Christmas magic await you.
For the little ones, there is a lovely Christmas playground; for food lovers, fine culinary specialties—and for everyone, the most beautiful feeling of all: genuine anticipation.
Nestled in the idyllic alpine landscape, the beautifully decorated stalls glow in a warm sea of lights. It is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit during your advent holiday in Carinthia.
The surrounding Christmas markets are equally enchanting: The "Stiller Advent" (Silent Advent) in Pörtschach am Wörthersee invites you to reflect with authentic craftsmanship against a romantic backdrop. In Millstatt am See, the "Licht-Blicke" (Glimmers of Light) inspire during a stroll along the "Millstätter Lichtweg im Advent" (Millstatt Advent Light Path), where visitors can place their personal wish-boats onto the lake. These markets bring warmth and a sense of comfort to cold winter days, making the Christmas season an unforgettable experience.
Winter vacation in Carinthia: skiing, nature and pure relaxation!
Experience the magic of winter in Bad Kleinkirchheim, where your dreams of snow and relaxation become reality. Glide down the perfectly groomed slopes, which stretch over more than 100 kilometers and reach up to 2,000 meters above sea level. From the Almrausch ski hotel straight onto the slopes - this is where your winter adventure begins. But that's just the beginning: explore the picturesque winter hiking trails that lead you through snow-covered forests and idyllic valleys. Listen to the gentle crunch of the snow under your feet and enjoy the tranquillity of nature. Whether cross-country skiing on the varied trails or ski touring through the untouched Nockberge mountains - Bad Kleinkirchheim promises unforgettable winter experiences.
Experience & enjoy Advent
in Bad Kleinkirchheim
Experience the magical Advent season at the Genusshotel Almrausch in Bad Kleinkirchheim - book now and enjoy a festive atmosphere, culinary delights and relaxing moments of well-being in the midst of the wintry mountain landscape!
Other winter activities
More activities for your winter vacation in Bad Kleinkirchheim:
