Petzen, the family mountain
valley station approx. 6 km
By cable car to around 1,700 m: at the top the pram-friendly Zeitenweg around the mountain lake, a ball run, a panorama swing and free disc golf await. More about the Petzen
Holidays with children
Family holiday with ponies in Southern Carinthia, quiet secluded setting near Lake Klopein
Playground, ponies and a nature pond right by the house, the loveliest excursions with children just a few minutes away.
Right by the house
Here the whole grounds belong to the children
No programme needed: ponies, the nature pond and the playground are all right by the house, and all around there is nothing but meadows, forest and quiet. What that means in detail is shown by the three areas here, each with photos to browse.
Ponies to pet, groom and ride
Our two very patient ponies live right by the house and love visitors: petting and grooming are possible any time, and under an adult's supervision the children may ride too, with no schedule, as often as the holiday allows. Sheep and a goat graze on the surrounding meadows, and the house cats are happy to be stroked as well.
Grooming & pettingRiding supervisedAny timeSheep, goat & cats
Private nature pond
The fenced nature pond is the favourite spot of many little guests: from the wooden jetty you head out onto the water in the rowing or pedal boat, and the water slide sends you down with a loud splash, right into the fun. In between there is lazing in the hammock swing while the parents watch from the loungers. A garden house and a private WC right on the bank round off the pond day. Children at the water only ever under an adult's supervision, please.
Rowing & pedal boatWater slide with a splashGreen frog on the bankWC & garden house at the pondChild-safe fenced
Outside: from the go-kart to the mini-golf course
The fenced playground fills whole afternoons: a slide, a climbing pyramid, a seesaw, a sandpit and a trampoline. Right in front of the house a swing and a spinning carousel wait as well, so the little ones are always in sight. On the private go-kart track the bigger ones do their laps, and on the house's own mini-golf course the whole family competes, clubs and balls you borrow from us for free.
Go-kart trackMini-golf, free club hireTrampoline & climbing pyramidSwing & carousel by the houseFenced playground
When it gets dark
Campfire evenings
The nicest part of the day often comes only in the evening: at the stone fire pit the swing grill hangs over the embers, and while sausages and steaks sizzle the children turn their bread on a stick over the fire. Firewood is ready, benches all around seat the whole family, and if you like you can fire up the big pizza oven too. That is how mild summer evenings become exactly the stories children remember for a long time.
Swing grill over the fireBread on a stick over the embersBenches all aroundBig pizza ovenFirewood ready
Excursions with children
The loveliest destinations for families
From the climbing park by the lake to the cave in the mountain: these excursions go down best with children, and many are free or reduced with the Aktiv Card.
Walderlebniswelt Klopeiner See
approx. 18 km
Climbing courses, giant slides, a treetop walk and an indoor play house for rainy days: the family classic by Lake Klopein, reduced with the Aktiv Card. Show more
Vogelpark Turnersee
approx. 20 km
Over 300 bird species, a petting zoo and a reptile show on more than 20,000 m². A relaxed half-day for all ages, reduced with the Aktiv Card. Show more
Griffen dripstone cave
approx. 25 km · May to Sept
One of Austria's most colourful show caves: in around 40 minutes through shimmering worlds of dripstone, below the Griffen castle ruins. An adventure in any weather, pleasantly cool inside. Show more
Pirkdorfer See
approx. 5 km · the nearest lake
A lido with a gently sloping shore and pedal boats, ideal for small children and quickly reached when the day is short. Show more
Klippitztörl summer toboggan run
approx. 60 km · May to Sept
1.4 km downhill at up to 40 km/h, plus a climbing garden with a flying fox. The big mountain day in the Lavanttal, reduced with the Aktiv Card. Show more
Flying Fox Wildensteiner Wasserfall
approx. 20 km · in summer
A short, shady forest path leads to the 54 m high cascade, Carinthia's tallest waterfall. In summer brave children also zip across the gorge on the flying fox, a welcome refreshment on hot days. Show more
Car-free & exciting
Train rides: an experience in themselves for children
The journey alone is part of the fun: from Bleiburg station (around 2.5 km) the S-Bahn rolls through the Jauntal and over the high Drau bridges to Klagenfurt. The very next stop is then already Klagenfurt West, where Minimundus, the large Europapark playground and the Reptilienzoo Happ lie within a few minutes' walk of each other. With the Aktiv Card everyone travels free, photo ID is enough.
Minimundus, the miniature world
Klagenfurt West station
Around 150 of the world's most famous buildings at 1:25 scale, from the Eiffel Tower to the Statue of Liberty, plus running model railways and ships to marvel at. From Klagenfurt West station it is just a few minutes on foot. Show more
Europapark: giant playground & reptile zoo
right next to Minimundus
One of Carinthia's largest adventure playgrounds: climbing pyramids, trampolines and a big sand and water playground for hot days, free of charge. The Klagenfurt lido on Lake Wörthersee and the Reptilienzoo Happ with its dinosaur garden are each just a few minutes' walk away. Show more
Swim day at Lake Klopein
from the station · approx. 10 min
A short train ride to Kühnsdorf and you are at the warmest bathing lake in Europe. Family tip: the Camping Nord lido with water slides and a shallow sandy area for the littlest ones. From the station a low-cost bus shuttle takes you to the lidos. Show more
Koralm railway to Graz: FRida & freD
The big train day · from age 3
Since December 2025 the Koralm railway brings you from Klagenfurt to Graz in around 45 minutes. From the main station tram 16 or 17 goes to Andreas-Hofer-Platz, and from there it is about ten minutes on foot to the FRida & freD children's museum (from age 3). Graz is in Styria: the Aktiv Card is only valid to the state border, so from St. Paul a separate train ticket is needed.
Even on grey days
Playroom, club room & bad-weather destinations
Grey day? No problem. Right by the house the fun carries on indoors: the club room has two table-tennis tables, pool billiards, table football and darts, the playroom belongs to the younger ones with toys for toddlers, plus there are board games. And in the region the Griffen dripstone cave, the Reptilienzoo Happ, a train day to Klagenfurt or Graz and the large indoor play house at the Walderlebniswelt keep you dry and still perfectly entertained.
2× table tennisPool billiards & table footballDarts in the club roomToys for toddlersBoard games
Included for free
More infoAktiv Card Südkärnten included
From your first overnight stay you get the guest card free of charge: free S-Bahn across Carinthia, over 30 guided programmes and discounts at almost all the destinations on this page.
Good to know
Practical tips for a holiday with children
Room for 2 to 9 people
Three apartments of different sizes with a full kitchen, from the cosy small one to the 110 m² family apartment.
View apartmentsHoliday with a dog
Your four-legged friend is welcome too: all apartments are dog-friendly, and there is a dedicated dog meadow on the grounds.
More about holidays with a dogBarbecue areas & pizza oven
Several barbecue areas with a swing grill and a big pizza oven: dinner outdoors while the children keep playing.
Barbecuing in picturesStation nearby
Around 2.5 km to Bleiburg station: trains run mostly hourly, free across all of Carinthia with the Aktiv Card.
Excursions by trainFrequently asked questions from families
Is the nature pond safe for children?
The nature pond is fenced off from the rest of the grounds in a child-safe way. Even so, children at the water only ever under the supervision of an adult or guardian, please.
Can children join in with the ponies?
Yes, our two ponies may be groomed and ridden, always under the supervision of an adult or guardian, please.
What do we do in rainy weather?
At the house the playroom and club room with table tennis, billiards and table football await. In the region the dripstone caves, the indoor play house at the Walderlebniswelt or a train day to Klagenfurt are good bad-weather destinations.
Do we need a car on holiday?
Much works without one: Bleiburg station is around 2.5 km away, with the Aktiv Card you travel free by S-Bahn and REX across all of Carinthia. Locally the GO-MOBIL takes you to your destination, regionally (and even with your bike) the Postbus Shuttle Südkärnten. Everything about it on our Car-free holiday page.
Is there a cot and a high chair?
Yes, a travel cot and a high chair are available on request. Best to mention it right with your enquiry, then everything is ready when you arrive.
The next family holiday can begin
Write to us, we are happy to advise what suits your children, and reserve without obligation.
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