Christmas

Q: Why is the Hotel Sonnalm one of the best ski hotels in Bad Kleinkirchheim?

Thanks to the unbeatable ski-in ski-out location in the middle of the Bad Kleinkirchheim ski area, guests at the Hotel Sonnalm enjoy direct access to 103 kilometers of slopes - in the morning on the sunny side towards St. Oswald, in the afternoon on the World Cup slopes of the Kaiserburg. A ski snack by the open fire, relaxing hours in the heated outdoor pool and soothing sauna sessions make every day of skiing perfect. The Hotel Sonnalm is therefore the ideal accommodation for skiers looking for comfort, enjoyment and proximity to the slopes in a stylish ambience.

Q: Where is the Hotel SONNALM located in winter and is therefore perfect for your winter vacation?

The Hotel SONNALM is located at the intersection of 2 lifts: Sonnenwiesenbahn 100m from the hotel and Maibrunnbahn, which can be reached via the connecting lift "Trattnig" in 150m. Our guests like to ski to the Nockalm and Brunnach in the morning, as it is very sunny here. In the afternoon, they take the long runs of the Kaiserburg, Strohsack and Maibrunn. Bad Kleinkirchheim has some very nice long runs, thanks to our sheltered location there is little wind, lots of sun and natural snow up to 1200m. Our mountain railroads are experienced snow producers and they support Mrs. Holle. The entire area can be covered in snow in 4 days if the temperatures are right.

Celebrate Christmas at the Hotel SONNALM

Christkindlmarkt an der Therme — Familie an der Therme beim Weihnachtsmarkt © Michael Stabentheiner

Christmas market and getting in the mood for Christmas Eve

Alpine thermal spa advent

Vanillekipferl, Husarenkrapferln, Linzeraugen... the sweet smell of freshly baked cookies is in the air - the kitchen team around Peiy conjures up delicious Christmas baked goods with lots of love.

Baked apples are roasting in the oven, mulled wine is being prepared, stars and colorful baubles are scattered around the house! It's an extremely busy time before Christmas Eve. Chef Gerhard brings the Christmas tree and with combined efforts the house is transformed into a festive, shiny hotel. Thanks to all the long-serving staff, every move here is perfect and the hotel shines in no time at all. The guests and regulars of the Sonnalm can arrive and everyone feels that the Sonnalm is their 2nd home!

Together we go to the Kirchheim Christmas market opposite the St. Kathrein thermal spa on 20.12. The new market square around the thermal baths, the lights, the romantic stalls with Carinthian handicrafts - here we immerse ourselves in the festive atmosphere in anticipation of Christmas Eve! It is an evening of anticipation, fellowship and culinary delights... We invite you to enjoy special moments and delight in them!

Why is the Hotel Sonnalm one of the best ski hotels in Bad Kleinkirchheim?

Where is the Hotel SONNALM located in winter and is therefore perfect for your winter vacation?

and lots of winter magic around Bad Kleinkirchheim

Millstätter Lichterweg in Advent

Getting in the mood for Christmas Eve

Immerse yourself in the quietest time of the year and experience light installations in Millstatt before Christmas until January 6th.

Fairy tree: the 750-year-old lime tree is transformed into a fairy tree and Tahmina tells a special Christmas story.
The historic facade of Millstatt Abbey by the artist duo
Path of lights to the Barbara Egger Park
Wishing boat on the lake

Just 15 minutes away from Bad Kleinkirchheim, you can immerse yourself in this magical world.

The Hotel Sonnalm is located directly on the ski slopes in the middle of the Bad Kleinkirchheim - Kaiserburg and St. Oswald ski area.

With around 100 kilometers of pistes, the ski area is the second largest in Carinthia and offers sporty, ambitious holidaymakers, ski-mad families and snowboarders skiing fun at up to 2,055 meters.

The Hotel SONNALM offers the following discounts on ski passes:

Ski Wellness Weeks: 03.01. to 30.01.2026 and from 21.02.-06.03.2026
3 days ski pass & 1 entry to the Römerbad
6 days ski pass & 3 admissions to the Römerbad
1 € ski pass - parent-friendly skiing 03.01.-06.03.2026
6-day ski pass for 1 adult and 1 child up to 11.99 years
at the special price of € 370,- , children pay only € 1,- per day
Sonnenskilauf 07.03.-06.04.2026
You only pay 30% for the ski pass & receive 1 free admission to the Römerbad thermal spa (from the 3-day ski pass)

Take advantage of the great ski pass offers for your winter vacation at the Hotel SONNALM in Bad Kleinkirchheim. The best thing is, you can get these tickets directly at reception

Olympic champion Franz Klammer himself hunts for "the perfect line" on the slopes with you for a morning. Unique views of the Carinthian Nockberge mountains and one or two insider tips from the ski emperor are included!

"Ski before 9 with Franz" starts on four dates at 6.45 am at the Kaiserburgbahn valley station, where Klammer awaits guests and accompanies them to a subsequent warm-up breakfast. From 7.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m., free "Wonnewedeln" with him on the World Cup slope is on the program.

Participants: max. 50 people

Meeting point: 6.45 am - Kaiserburg valley station with a quick warm-up breakfast

Ascent: approx. 7.00 am - Kaiserburgbahn ascent
Exclusive skiing together with Olympic champion Franz Klammer and professional ski guides 9.30 am to approx. 11.00 am
Mountain brunch with regional delicacies

Cost per person: 195.00

Registration: by 5.00 pm the day before at the Bad Kleinkirchheim tourist office Tel.: +43 4240 8212

Film "Klammer - Chasing the Line".

"Klammer - Chasing the Line" is the name of the film that gives an insight into Franz Klammer's successful skiing career. It is the success story of an Austrian ski idol that once began with his first turns on the snow-covered slopes of the Carinthian Nockberge mountains.

Ski huts.

Ski cuisine in a rustic ambience.

Bad Kleinkirchheim offers 23 rustic ski huts throughout the ski area. Indulge in culinary delights and enjoy the panoramic terraces. Here you can let your gaze wander and lose yourself in the mountain world of the Hohe Tauern (views as far as the Grossglockner), the Carnic Alps, the Karawanken and of course the beautiful Nockberge mountains. The Julian Alps, the border between Slovenia and Italy, stand out just as strikingly. The view from the Kaiserburg or Maibrunnhütte huts is unique.

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Piste map.

The Bad Kleinkirchheim ski area.

With 103 kilometers of pistes and many red slopes, the Bad Kleinkirchheim ski area is one of the more challenging ski areas in Austria. 24 lifts take guests comfortably up to 2000m above sea level. Most of the wide pistes lead through forests. Bad Kleinkirchheim receives the Piste Seal of Quality every year for the excellent work of the mountain railroads.
Book your winter vacation today and secure your feel-good accommodation!

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Snowpark.

Action & Fun.

The snow park on the Sonnenhang can be reached via the Maibrunnbahn or the Strohsack lift. The set-up features a beginner and a medium area - more challenging and easier obstacles such as 5 banked turns, 7 m down/flat box and 6 m up/down box, curved box, kickers, rails, tubes and boxes - so freestylers will find plenty of opportunities to let off steam at 1760 m above sea level.