Almhaus Heidi in the Austrian Alps
- Mountainous
- Village / Rural
- Cycling
- Walking
- Child Friendly
- Pet Friendly
A charming wooden style chalet in the southern part of Austria with spectacular views towards Italy and Slovenia. Sleeping up to 8 guests, it offers a wonderful setting for a holiday with family or friends. Perfect for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.
In a peaceful and relaxing natural setting, the chalet sits at 1100 metres above sea level on the edge of the SauAlpe area, bordered by forests behind and meadows in front. It’s a charming and characterful property offering a calming and relaxing environment to its guests.
The chalet is in a rural setting and there are lovely walks directly from the property. The pretty village of Diex is 4kms away, and the hamlet of Hochfeistriz is a 90 minute walk through the forest. Visit Burg Hochosterwitz, a fairytale 14th century castle, explore the towns of Klagenfurt & Villach, go mountain biking or discover the many beautiful lakes in the surrounding area. A paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Several great restaurants, local supermarkets and amenities are all within a 30 minute drive.
Getting There:
Detailed directions given on booking
Nearest Airport:
Klagenfurt airport (45 mins)
Nearest Restaurant:
Diex / 4km
Car Hire:
Essential
Interior Details
The chalet has four bedrooms and can accommodate up to 8 guests. There is a double bedroom and a bunk bedroom accessed via the main living area, each sleeping two. Two of the bedrooms are attic rooms with mattresses on the floor which can sleep up to two in each room. These attic rooms are low ceilinged spaces, so suitable for teenagers / people who are prepared to duck! The house has an open plan living and dining room with wooden stairs up to the attic bedrooms. The living space has a TV (for use with DVDs) and a collection of books and games. The kitchen is separate with windows out to the forest and has both gas and wood ovens and is fully equipped with appliances and utensils. Attached to the kitchen you find a larder with a dishwasher, fridge and further storage space. The house has one bathroom with a shower over bath and is equipped with a washing machine. The property has mains electricity and liquid gas bottles for the cooker. Water comes from a natural mountain spring. There is good 5G coverage. The property has a partial solar heating system, as well as a traditional Kachelofen (a tiled stove which is a traditional source of room heating in Austria).
Exterior Details
Outside there is a wide furnished terrace and lawned garden with a BBQ, firebowl and campfire area, with fabulous views and perfectly positioned for all day sunshine and evening sunsets.
Conditions
Please note this property is not suitable for unsupervised young children or those who are unable to manage stairs. The house has no wifi but there is good 4G/5G network coverage.
