Austria Classic Hotel Trigon, Klagenfurt

Advantages: The Best-Kept Secret In The Alps...!
Disadvantages: None!

...here, it is part of a much broader experience. It is precisely this that makes skiing in Austria such a pleasure, and in my opinion, Bad Kleinkircheim is one resort that exemplifies all that is wonderful about Austrian skiing. LOCATED in the midst of the Carinthian Alps near Austria's southern border, the thermal baths at Bad Kleinkirchheim have a long history, even pre-dating roman times. Indeed, the earliest traces of human settlement in this part of Carinthia date from the Neolithic period (3500-1800BC). A Roman road (known locally as the "Römerweg") runs through the area. This is an ancient track cut deep into the rock and is one of the most important of the old routes leading from Italy into the eastern Alpine region. Whilst other thermal spas in Austria, such as that at Bad Ischgl, began to attract tourists as early as the 16th... Read review

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Advantages: affordable prices, lots to do, great climate
Disadvantages: GTI rally is definitely best avoided

...Velden is one of Austria’s premier summer resorts. Whilst rich Austrians head for the slopes of St Anton or Schladming in Winter, they all make a beeline to Velden in summer. Velden is a beautiful resort, set on the shores of the Wörthersee in Carinthia, with a permanent population of approximately 8,000 although the place comes alive in summer, with many of its hotels and b+b’s only open seasonally. It is also a gateway to Italy and Slovenia, being just 50 km from the Italian border (Tarvisio) and 30 km from the Slovenian border (Jesenice), the other side of the Karawanken mountains. Getting there: Velden is very easy to reach, with good road, air and rail connections. From Vienna the journey takes about 4 hours, being more or less all motorway, and there are also motorways leading from Villach and Italy (the A10... Read review

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Advantages: Not too near the city centre
Disadvantages: Great value weekend deals and lovely hotel

...The Renaissance Penta Vienna Hotel in Austria is not located too near the city centre but there is an excellent public transport facility in operation. It is about 18 miles from the airport and it took us about 35 minutes by taxi ad cost about 40 Euros (£30). The hotel itself has recently been refurbished but is charming and welcoming. All the staff speak excellent English and the level of customer care and attention to detail is excellent. Check in is from 2pm and check out by 12 noon although they let us keep the room until 3pm when we were checking out as we had a late flight home. There is parking at the hotel and a charge is made each day (about 10 Euros). The rooms The hotel bedrooms were large and spacious and were very nicely decorated in a classic yet modern style with large, imposing furniture and heavy drapes... Read review

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