From Graz directly to the Hohe Tauern National Park

10 July, 202610 July, 2026in Alpine Club, Autumn, December, Holiday Year, Spring, Summer, Winter by Florian Hohenberger

There are connections that change more than just travel times. The new Koralm Railway brings Graz and Carinthia closer together – making Mallnitz in the Hohe Tauern National Park even easier to reach for guests from Styria. Those who board the train in Graz today arrive in the south significantly more relaxed: no traffic jams, no searching for parking, and without the feeling of losing energy during the journey.

For many who have known Mallnitz for years, this feels like a small revolution. For everyone visiting us for the first time, it might be exactly the right moment: a mountain holiday that begins the moment you start your journey.

Why Mallnitz is now even closer to Graz

With the opening of the Koralm Railway, a new rail link between Styria and Carinthia has been created. Graz and Klagenfurt are now connected in a significantly shorter time – and the onward journey towards Mallnitz-Obervellach is also becoming more attractive.

Mallnitz is located directly on the Tauern Railway. The Mallnitz-Obervellach station is therefore not just “nearby,” but a genuine arrival point for a holiday in the Hohe Tauern National Park. That is exactly what makes the difference: those who come by train don’t get off at the edge of a motorway, but in the middle of an alpine landscape where the holiday feeling starts immediately.

Arriving without a car: station shuttle included

As an Alpine Pearls host, we at Apartments Hohenberger know how important mobility is on holiday. Especially when you consciously choose to travel by train.

That is why we are happy to arrange the Alpine Pearls station shuttle for our guests. You arrive at Mallnitz-Obervellach station – and are brought to your accommodation free of charge. No searching, no lugging bags, no organizational break between travel and vacation.

Those arriving by car are, of course, also welcome: there are plenty of parking spaces available directly at the house. But our goal is clear: even without a car, a holiday in Mallnitz should feel complete, free, and uncomplicated.

Mobile on site: bicycles at the house

For short trips during your holiday, you often don’t need a car. A quick shop in town, a short ride towards Lake Stappitz, a trip to the bakery – that is exactly what the bicycles at the house at Apartments Hohenberger are for.

Our guests can use the bikes easily, following the principle: first come, first served. For many routes in Mallnitz, this is perfectly sufficient. And once you have experienced how pleasant it is to cycle to the shops in the fresh morning air, you quickly understand why soft mobility doesn’t mean sacrifice, but freedom.

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Another connection between Graz and Mallnitz

The Arthur-von-Schmid-Haus is located in the core zone of the Hohe Tauern National Park (Carinthia).

The ÖAV Graz Section acquired a plot of land at Lake Dösen in 1905, where the mountain hut was built in 1910/11 and inaugurated on July 9, 1911. This hut construction was made possible by a generous inheritance from the director of the Graz Commercial Academy, A. v. Schmid.

Currently, there are 8 direct connections per day without changing trains from Graz Hbf to Mallnitz-Obervellach and the travel time is approximately 2 hours 10 minutes.

All these are good arguments for a holiday at Apartments Hohenberger in the mountaineering village of Mallnitz in the Hohe Tauern National Park…

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From the Ski World Cup to the Apartment

20 June, 202527 June, 2025in Winter, Holiday Apartment, Spring by Florian Hohenberger

Those who regularly follow ski races on TV have long known them: Grapos has become an integral part of the international ski circuit as a sponsor. The unmistakable glasses symbolize refreshment, style, and alpine passion – exactly what we want to offer our guests.

From now on, guests in our holiday apartments will find a new motivation to reward themselves after a day on the slopes: with their favorite drink – served in the original Grapos glass! Whether it’s a thirst quencher or a clear glass of Mallnitz tap water.

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Also in summer: Break-resistant, stylish, reliable

What has become quasi-standard in the ski circuit has also proven itself in completely different places: The break-resistant Grapos cups, which are available at www.grapos-shop.com, have long been used in hotel pools, wellness areas, and thermal baths – and have become indispensable.

Why? Because you can rely on the professionals from Grapos. Robust, elegant, and made for everyday use in tourism – that’s how we envision good equipment.

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Tranquility, Space, Retreat – why a Vacation Apartment is Sometimes just Right

7 June, 202525 March, 2026in Summer, Autumn, Holiday Apartment, Spring, Winter by Florian Hohenberger

There are places where everyday life doesn’t disappear – but quietly steps aside.
Mallnitz, the ÖAV mountaineering village in the National Park Hohe Tauern in Carinthia, is such a place. Those who arrive by train switch to a different pace. And those who choose a vacation apartment there don’t decide against comfort – but for a gentle retreat into their own space.

What is often technically listed as a “self-catering apartment” is in truth a space for rituals: your own tea in the morning, a window seat with a view of the Tauern Valley, breakfast in pajamas, cooking with regional ingredients, without any time pressure.

The Luxury of Your Own Time

In the vacation apartment, no one asks if you need anything else. And sometimes that’s more soothing than any room service. The dining table isn’t decorated, but ready. The kitchen doesn’t expect stars, but ingredients with origin. And those who choose this often carry the desire not to play the role of a guest while traveling, but to take a place – for their vacation, for themselves.

For Those Who Prefer to Arrive Rather Than Just Travel

Apartments Hohenberger in Mallnitz follow this idea with quiet consistency. Not mountain chalets with open fireplaces and Instagram decor, but Alpine Home Apartments with clear lines, wooden floors, a tranquility that isn’t staged, but grown. The house is a family-run business with history, neither intrusive nor preachy. Those who want can get tips for hikes, excursions, farm shops. Those who prefer silence can simply be there.

The fact that you arrive here by train – directly from Vienna through the Tauern tunnel – isn’t about sacrifice, but experience. The arrival has weight. The transition is fluid. And when the sun wakes up the Tauern Valley in the morning, the window doesn’t open to a view, but to a feeling.

Time That Isn't Timed

A vacation apartment also means: not being served, but shaping. For many, this isn’t a step backward – but part of a self-determined, mindful way of traveling and vacationing. Not because it’s cheaper, but because it’s more authentic.

Those who come to the mountaineering village of Mallnitz aren’t looking for animation. They’re looking for forest paths, granite, fresh air, and time to hike. And sometimes all it takes is an apartment with a wide view and a decent bread knife.

A perfect winter morning – cross-country skiing in Mallnitz

2 February, 20253 February, 2025in Winter, Cross-country skiing by Florian Hohenberger

A winter’s day in Mallnitz often starts like this: bright blue skies, a crisp -4 degrees Celsius and perfectly groomed cross-country ski trails. That’s exactly what called me out into the wintry national park this morning – an invitation I couldn’t resist.

Out and about early on the trails

At 09:00, I was the first on the freshly groomed trail, which was prepared by the trail crew Mallnitz once again prepared to the highest standard. The entrance directly behind the Apartments Hohenberger makes it particularly easy to start your winter day right away.

Mallnitz normally offers around 25 kilometers of perfectly groomed natural snow trails, which offer ideal conditions for both classic cross-country skiers and skating fans. Today, 6 km are groomed. Especially the cooler Tauern Valley with its gentle ascents and spectacular views of the peaks of the Hohe Tauern National Park is a real highlight for all those who appreciate the combination of exercise and nature experience.

Cross-country skiing extras for guests at Apartments Hohenberger

Another plus for guests of Apartments Hohenberger in winter 2025: Thanks to our cooperation with Alpine Pearls Mallnitz there is the possibility try out cross-country skiing for a day free of charge. Via the RESI app our guests receive a cross-country skiing day ticket as well as the complete cross-country skiing equipment from Wolligger Sports – skating or classic, just as you wish. If you are also looking for a professional introduction, you can book a taster course with the Mallnitz ski school at a reduced price.

An enjoyable finale: breakfast at 'Das Liebermann' café

After a long cross-country skiing tour, a little refreshment is just the thing. Guests of Apartments Hohenberger can look forward to a discounted regional breakfast in the ‘Das Liebermann’ café in the BIOS National Park Center. A perfect end to an active morning on the trails!

Train station transfer on arrival and departure

In cooperation with Alpine Pearls and HPV

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Tauernbad Mallnitz with adventure sauna

1 x daily admission to the Tauernbad Mallnitz and the adventure sauna in a stone pine ambience. The pool and sauna are open daily from 14:00 to 21:00 during the winter season

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Trail ticket

for one day worth € 7.50

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Winter hike into the Seebachtal valley

Mondays 14:00 Parking lot Ankogelbahn - this is also where the trail in Seebachtal begins

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Winter yoga classes

Wed at 09:00 or Thu at 19:30 in the yoga room at Tauernlust - Outdoor & Relax including yoga mat

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Snowshoe tour Jamnigalm

Every Thursday from 10:00 - 15:00 a guided snowshoe tour with a national park ranger

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Full moon tour on snowshoes

The moon is full on 15.01., 12.02. and 12.03. 2025. You hike with a National Park Ranger after handing out equipment (snowshoes and poles) at 19:30 from the BIOS National Park Center.

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1x admission to the BIOS National Park Center

Winter opening hours (from 26.12.2024) from 13:00 to 17:00 - Wednesday closed

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Ski bus to the Ankogel and Mölltal Glacier

The ski bus takes you to the valley stations of the Ankogelbahn and Mölltal Glacier several times a day.

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Illuminated toboggan run

The floodlit toboggan run starts in the Tauerntal valley at the Stockerhütte. Test sledges for guests included. If you prefer to be taken by toboggan cab, this is possible for an extra charge.

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1 day cross-country set

Classic or skating, a cross-country set consisting of skis, boots and poles at Wolligger Sports

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1x daily -10% discount on breakfast

The café DAS LIEBERMANN in the BIOS National Park Center (opening hours 08:30-16:30, Wednesday closed) offers -10% discount on breakfast

-10% discount

Conclusion: A winter experience for connoisseurs

Cross-country skiing in Mallnitz is not only a sporting challenge, but also a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the tranquillity of the snow-covered valleys. With perfectly groomed trails, magnificent landscapes and attractive offers for our guests, a winter vacation in Mallnitz a real experience.

So, put on your cross-country skis and head out into the winter wonderland!