A woman drives an old tractor with children on the passenger seat.
A little girl holds a Shetland pony by the halter and smiles at the camera.
Family playing in the water at Lake Millstatt, laughing and splashing in the summer light.
Unforgettable family adventures on Lake Millstatt with direct lake access for unlimited water fun.
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Surrounded by tranquil nature, the hosts welcome guests to unwind and rejuvenate at Hotel GUT Trattlerhof.

Hotel GUT Trattlerhof will be closed for renovation work from 29 September to 18 December 2025. From the reopening on 19 December 2025, our guests can look can look forward to a fresh new look.

In the meantime, we warmly welcome you to stay at our Trattler’s Hof-Chalets!

Book directly with us and secure the following exclusive advantages:

  • Discover our Winter SPECIAL offers
  • Personal advice
  • More room categories to choose from
  • Free use of the wellness area on arrival day from 11:00 am with afternoon snack
  • Free late check-out if accommodation is available

Your Forstnig family

Family Experience Summer

The Hotel GUT Trattlerhof & Chalets offer the ideal conditions for an eventful summer holiday in the Carinthian Nockberge. Experience true summer fairy tales and benefit from the included Carinthian- and Sunshine Card with numerous family experiences for family-friendly prices, including unique mountain-lake experience, we guarantee a sparkle in your children’s eyes. Sunshine moments for families.

Family enjoying an art installation in a winter spa setting with festive lights.
Christmas at the GUTshof / 3 nights
Christmas holidays at the most charming GUTshof. A varied Christmas programme awaits you, which will bring a sparkle to the eyes of our young and old guests alike! ... more info
from     € 900.-
1 booking date available
Group of four enjoying snow activities on a mountain slope under blue skies with peaks in the background.
Parent friendly winter days
7 ngihts - Ski holiday for the family at a low cost! Children up to the age of 11,99 can ski for only € 1 per day if their parents have bought a one-week ski pass. more info
from     € 2,742.-
4 booking dates available
Three skiers enjoy a snowy mountain landscape under bright sunlight, showcasing winter sports excitement.
Carving weeks in Bad Kleinkirchheim
5 nights - Ski holiday for the whole family at a low cost! Children up to the age of 11,99 can ski for only € 1 per day if their parents have bought a one-week ski pass. more info
from     € 2,356.-
1 booking date available

Kärnten & Sonnenschein Card

At the GUT Trattlerhof family hotel in Bad Kleinkirchheim, families can enjoy unique experiences with the Kärnten Card and the Sonnenschein Card. Fun, games and smiling children's eyes are guaranteed. Numerous excursion destinations and family programmes are free or reduced.

Family sitting at a table, eating pizza and toasting with drinks.
Experience a family holiday full of adventure in Carinthia

Riding stable

Child riding happily on horse, looked after by a woman, surrounded by forest.
See children's eyes light up while riding in Carinthia's green idyll.

"On horseback" or as we like to say at Hotel GUT Trattlerhof**** "the happiness of the earth lies on the back of horses". This was the motto when the riding stable was built at the GUTshof. Equestrian sports and the love of horses have always had a special significance at the Trattlerhof and are reflected in the over 370-year history of its existence.

Trattler's Pony Farm for young & old

Two ponies are standing outside on a farm, surrounded by nature.
Loving encounters with ponies make children's dreams come true in Carinthia's idyllic nature.

Right next to "Trattlers Einkehr", children's eyes light up at the farm's own pony farm. The four ponies Nanook, Nagona, Elegance and Shakira look forward to lots of grooming & cuddling and love to romp around the spacious course together with visitors and farm guests. Visits to the pony farm are possible daily on request between 10.00 and 17.00 (May to October, and December to Easter - dates according to website & notice board, advance booking requested).

Pizza baking course

In Trattler's Einkehr in the centre of Bad Kleinkirchheim, the pizza bakers of tomorrow are trained. At the pizza baking course with Pizzaiolo Rocco, little chefs learn everything they need to prepare their absolute favourite dish during their holiday at Hotel GUT**** Trattlerhof & Chalets.

Torchlight hike with horses

Group walks at night with torches, a child rides a pony.
Magical evening hike with torches and ponies for unforgettable family moments.

The GUTshof promises holiday experiences of a special kind. One such experience is undoubtedly the atmospheric torchlight hike, during which you stroll together with our horses through the twilight of the holiday idyll Bad Kleinkirchheim. Accompanied by the glow of the twinkling stars, the warming crackle of the torches, the lush green grass under your feet and the good-naturedness of our farm horses, you hike through the valley of the Carinthian Nockberge mountains in a completely new, peaceful way. The hike is rounded off with a campfire at the Trattlers Einkehr hut restaurant.

Horse-drawn carriage rides

Horse-drawn carriage with guests in sunny weather in alpine surroundings.
Unforgettable carriage rides with majestic horses through Carinthia's picturesque summer landscape.

Trattler's horse-drawn carriage express takes you and your loved ones on a dreamy and contemplative carriage ride through Bad Kleinkirchheim in summer and winter. For all romantics: Since the way to love is through the stomach, the eventful carriage ride for two ends with a candlelight dinner at Trattler's inn.

Vintage tractors

Group on vintage cars in front of a traditional wooden house and tennis court in a picturesque mountain setting.
Unique vintage tractor rides for nostalgic experiences in Carinthia's idyllic countryside.

For all classic car fans, we also offer the opportunity to explore Bad Kleinkirchheim's surroundings in one of the hotel's six vintage Steyr tractors.

Tennis & Volleyball

People playing beach volleyball in the sand in front of a green mountain landscape.
Lively beach volleyball action at the Trattlerhof - ideal vacation atmosphere in Carinthia's nature.

For those who want to work out in other ways besides Bad Kleinkirchheim's numerous hiking & biking possibilities, there are two spacious tennis & beach volleyball courts available free of charge at the Hotel GUT Trattlerhof****.

Fishing

Man fishing relaxed at a private fishing pond with a boat in the background.
Exclusive fishing experience at our private pond at the Trattlerhof, surrounded by Carinthian nature.

Fishing enthusiasts can catch their own fish in the hotel's own fish pond for a small fee and then have it prepared or smoked by the hotel's chef himself. Self-caught fish tastes best - GUTshof recommendation.

Thermen Hoch 2

Family enjoying the pool with slide at the Trattlerhof, Bad Kleinkirchheim.
Crystal-clear pool fun with a refreshing slide, ideal for unforgettable family moments.

Find peace and let yourself be unashamedly pampered. As the perfect complement to your springtime active holiday at Hotel GUT Trattlerhof****, the "Thermal Römerbad" and the "Familien- & Gesundheitstherme St. Kathrein" provide relaxation and deceleration. Both thermal baths are only a few minutes away from the hotel and offer wellness at the highest level in addition to the healing effect of the thermal water and the various saunas.

Starting with sports and games, such as surfing on the lake, youth bike tour from the mountain to the lake, fishing meeting point, exciting stories from herb witch & druid, family biking, pizza baking course, torchlight hikes with horses, pony farm, to family-friendly thermal spa offers.
With the Sonnenschein Card, most activities are free of charge!

In addition, our in-house riding school programmes are available to you!

Family holiday in Carinthia: The Hotel Trattlerhof offers numerous activities for you and your children. Request a family holiday at the Hotel Trattlerhof now without obligation or book your holiday directly online.

Family enjoying an art installation in a winter spa setting with festive lights.
Christmas at the GUTshof / 3 nights
Christmas holidays at the most charming GUTshof. A varied Christmas programme awaits you, which will bring a sparkle to the eyes of our young and old guests alike! ... more info
from     € 900.-
1 booking date available
Group of four enjoying snow activities on a mountain slope under blue skies with peaks in the background.
Parent friendly winter days
7 ngihts - Ski holiday for the family at a low cost! Children up to the age of 11,99 can ski for only € 1 per day if their parents have bought a one-week ski pass. more info
from     € 2,742.-
4 booking dates available
Three skiers enjoy a snowy mountain landscape under bright sunlight, showcasing winter sports excitement.
Carving weeks in Bad Kleinkirchheim
5 nights - Ski holiday for the whole family at a low cost! Children up to the age of 11,99 can ski for only € 1 per day if their parents have bought a one-week ski pass. more info
from     € 2,356.-
1 booking date available