Herbst am See, Millstätter See in Kärnten

Autumn holidays

Sun-drenched, colorful and with many advantages

In Carinthia, on the south side of the Alps, the Mediterranean influence in the autumn ensures exceptional warm and sun filled days. Here, we enjoy the summer temperatures longer, often until end October. The ideal weather, not only for hikes, mountain biking, riding or tennis lessons but also for sunbathing at the rock-pool or a splash into the lake..

The hit: The rock pool is heated until mid October; Free Familienhotel Post autumn card with interesting inclusive services from September 09th to November 1st. 2024

Our autumn advantage

On the south side of the Alps we enjoy the warm autumn sun longer, Mediterranean climate influences the wind-protected area on the Millstätter Alpe.
The golf course, tennis courts and mountain huts are open until the beginning of November. Thanks to the climatic advantage and many hours of sunshine.
The water in the wind-protected lake Millstatt stays warm longer. Swimming in the lake possible until the beginning of October with a wonderful 20-22 °.
Lunch and dinner can be served on the terrace.

The ideal time for hikes is now: long distance visibility, pleasant temperatures, stable weather.
Many culinary and musical events, such as: a variety of festivals, white fish-feasts, harvest feast, singing with the local choirs.
"The time" for prize fishing for the prized pike.
We harvest time: in our gardens, we gather chestnuts, grapes, apples, pumpkins.
The fireplace in the hall is glowing

Children's highlights in autumn

Harvest feast- week at the lake & mountain with varied theme-days
Berries and fruit expeditions in the large hotel area
Guided fishing trips
Autumnal family hikes to the Millstätter Alm

Maifest im Familienhotel Post am Millstätter See

Archery in the garden
Climbing in the climbing hall
Treasure hunt in the colorful autumn forest
Boat carving at the Klieber-pond
Photo-rally to the Zwerg-lake
Natural cosmetics with herbs from the hotel’s garden

Lake & mountain in autumn

At the lake

The lake sauna | Jump into the lake, sunbathe on the jetty, relax, enjoy
Sea temperature at the beginning of October 20 ° -22 ° | Thanks to the sun-drenched and wind-sheltered location, lake Millstatt has extended summer temperatures Swimming is possible until the end of October
Lake Millstatt cruises run until early October
Discover the unspoiled southern shore with a rowing boat (Natura 2000 protected area)
Cycling around the lake
Sunny walks along the lake’s shore

On the mountain

Sunny, child-friendly hiking trails on the Millstätter Alm
Lodges are open until the beginning of November
Best views and great panoramas in the autumn time
Slow trials on the high plateau for small, sunny walks at medium altitude (1000m)
M-Bike and e-bike tours on the sunny plateau
Golf course is open until the beginning of November

Autumn is particularly suitable for multitude of sports

Golf | The sunny location makes golfing possible until November
Walking | Sunny trails and slow-trails at medium altitude
Running | Along the sunny lakeshore
Tennis | possible until mid-November
Horseback riding | on the plateau

Mountainbiken mit Aussicht auf den Millstätter See

Mountain-biking | on the high-plateau and around Millstatt
Cycling tours around the lake
Autumn is high season for fishing | The international competitions around lake Millstatt for the “Kristallrenke” the great pike attracts great interest. Row out to the hotel’s own fishing waters.
Glacier skiing on the Mölltaler Glacier | 45minutes drive from the hotel

Free Familienhotel Post Autumn Card

In the period from 09.09 until 31.10.2024 the following extras are included with your stay of 3 nights or more:

One free panoramic tour with the Millstätter See Schifffahrt per family stay at Lake Millstätter See (until 26. October, in October only on weekends
1 free ascent via the toll road to the Millstätter Alm per family stay
1 free ascent via the toll road to the Lammersdorfer Hütte per family stay
Free use of the "Peter Pan" hiking shuttle boat (Millstatt - Southern shore, surcharge per bike EUR 2.50
50% discount on admission to the Granatium (world of garnet gemstones
50% discount on admission to Sagamundo (House of Storytelling)
Free visit to the Millstatt Abbey Museum
Clay tennis courts in Millstatt am See for only EUR 10 per hour

2 Kinder beim Kletterkurs — A fantastic autumn family holiday.
Enjoy your autumn holiday in the best way possible and plan a hiking trip with the children.

Autumn time = Gourmet time

Our garden and nature give us many special treats in autumn:

Fresh perch, pike and white fish from the hotel’s own fishing waters
Chestnuts from our own trees
Fresh grape juice from our 25 grape vines
Tasty kiwis from the kiwi tree at the rock pool
Juicy apples, plums and pears from our trees
Seductive wine trip into our grape vines
Culinary autumn landscapes - dining beside Lake Millstatt

Eight uniquely positioned tables on different themes, at particularly impressive places emphasize the variety and the richness of the culinary offer of lake Millstatt. Take a seat at a romantic candle light table in the church grounds, with wild-caught fish or sample homemade alpine cheeses on the hilltop of the Millstätter Alpe or discover the roots of Carinthian specialties with a hearty farm yard table.

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