Berghotel Presslauer is a family-run hotel in Kreuth ob Rattendorf in Carinthia’s Gail Valley, operated by Berghotel Presslauer GmbH. The hosts are Gerd with Maria and Michael with Eva-Maria of the Presslauer family. The hotel has a small farm, a restaurant with produce from its own production and a natural swimming pond. It is heated with wood from the family’s own forest, the water comes from its own springs, a photovoltaic system produces electricity, and guests can charge their electric car at the solar-powered charging station.
At a glance
1,000
m
above sea level, around, on the sunny terrace of the Gail Valley
7
km
to the Millennium-Express valley station in Tröpolach
40
cents
per kWh at the hotel’s charging station for electric cars
5.9
out of 6
on HolidayCheck, 464 reviews, 100% recommendation (as of 20 October 2026)
Who runs Berghotel Presslauer?
Berghotel Presslauer is run by the Presslauer family. The hosts are Gerd with Maria and Michael with Eva-Maria, which is how they sign their texts on the hotel’s website. The company behind the hotel is Berghotel Presslauer GmbH, and the hotel is a member of Naturidyll Hotels. In reviews, guests particularly praise the host family and the family atmosphere, as well as the food, the cleanliness and the peace and quiet.
Berghotel Presslauer is also a member establishment of the Motorradland Kärnten association. Five Motorradland Kärnten day rides from the Gail Valley, with GPX download, are on the page Motorcycle routes in Carinthia.
Where is Berghotel Presslauer?
Berghotel Presslauer is at Kreuth 18, 9631 Kreuth ob Rattendorf, in the municipality of Hermagor-Pressegger See in Carinthia’s Gail Valley. According to the hotel, it stands at around 1,000 m above sea level on the sunny terrace of the Gail Valley. The Millennium-Express valley station in Tröpolach, the gateway to the Nassfeld ski area, is 7 km away. Nassfeld Golf is 5 km away, the Pressegger See about 20 minutes by car and Lake Weissensee about 45 minutes by car.
How sustainable is the hotel?
Berghotel Presslauer is heated with wood from the family’s own forest and gets its water from its own springs; according to the hotel, mountain spring water comes out of every tap. There is also a photovoltaic system and a solar-powered charging station. The kitchen uses home-grown and regional food, and the beef, speck and vegetables come from the family’s own production. The hotel calls its springs, its forest and the photovoltaic system important building blocks of energy independence; it does not name an environmental or sustainability certificate.
If you are looking for a sustainable hotel in Carinthia, you will find concrete measures in the hotel’s own operation here. According to the hotel, the natural swimming pond in front of the house was built sustainably and is cleaned biologically.
Can you arrive by electric car and charge at the hotel?
Yes. Berghotel Presslauer has a charging station for electric cars which, according to the hotel, runs on solar power. Charging there costs 40 cents per kWh at the charging station for electric cars. How many charging points there are, with what output and which connector, your hosts will tell you when you enquire. Parking right next to the hotel is free. For e-bikes there are separate charging stations where guests can charge their batteries free of charge.
How do you get to Berghotel Presslauer without a car?
If you travel by train, get off at Hermagor; according to the hotel, the station is about 10 minutes from Berghotel Presslauer, and the hotel will arrange a taxi from the station on request. In the region, overnight guests travel free on the regional buses and the S4 train with the GästeCard basic, according to nassfeld.at. Your hosts will tell you whether you receive the card at the hotel and where the nearest bus stop is.
According to the hotel, the airports of Klagenfurt, Ljubljana and Venice are within easy reach. Your hosts will tell you the travel times from there when you enquire.
What does the hotel’s own farm have to do with the kitchen?
According to the Presslauer family, the small farm is their great hobby and a project close to their hearts. Ponies, sheep, goats, cattle, pigs, cats and rabbits live there, and children can help with feeding, mucking out and ride along on the tractor. In the kitchen at Berghotel Presslauer, beef, speck and schnapps come from the family’s own production, and salads, herbs and vegetables from its own garden.
You can read more on the pages Our farm and Restaurant.
How do guests rate Berghotel Presslauer?
Guests rate Berghotel Presslauer 4.9 out of 5 on Google (430 reviews), 5.9 out of 6 on HolidayCheck (464 reviews, 100% recommendation) and 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor (215 reviews), as of 20 October 2026. Tripadvisor gave the hotel a Travellers’ Choice award in 2026. Guests particularly praise the host family, the family atmosphere, the food, the cleanliness and the peace and quiet; a few mention the long journey as a drawback.
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Restaurant
Beef, speck and schnapps from the family’s own production, vegetables from its own garden.
Our farm
Ponies, sheep, goats, cattle and pigs: children help with feeding and ride along on the tractor.
Rooms and apartments
Hotel rooms, family rooms and three holiday apartments with breakfast or half board.
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Frequently asked questions
For any other questions, call us on +43 4285 209 or email mail@berghotel-presslauer.at.
Does Berghotel Presslauer have an environmental label?
Berghotel Presslauer does not name an environmental or sustainability certificate. What it does have are concrete measures: heating with wood from its own forest, water from its own springs, a photovoltaic system, a solar-powered charging station and a kitchen with beef, speck and vegetables from its own production. Your hosts can give you figures such as the output of the photovoltaic system on request.
Is Berghotel Presslauer energy independent?
Not completely, and Berghotel Presslauer does not claim to be. The hotel calls its own springs, the wood from its own forest and the photovoltaic system important building blocks of energy independence. How large the share of its own electricity and heat is has not yet been published on the website; ask your hosts directly.
Is Berghotel Presslauer a non-smoking hotel?
Yes. Berghotel Presslauer is a non-smoking hotel. According to the terms and conditions, smoking is only allowed on the balconies and on the terrace. If you would like a room with a balcony, choose a double room with balcony or a family room: family room 1 has an east-facing balcony and family room 2 a south-facing balcony.
Can I charge my e-bike at Berghotel Presslauer?
Yes. Berghotel Presslauer has charging stations for e-bikes, and charging the batteries is free for guests. Bikes are kept in a separate, lockable bike garage, and if you come without your own bike you can borrow one of two KTM e-bikes. As there are only two, ask for one when you enquire.
How can I contact Berghotel Presslauer?
You can reach Berghotel Presslauer by phone on +43 4285 209 and by email at mail@berghotel-presslauer.at. The address is Kreuth 18, 9631 Kreuth ob Rattendorf, municipality of Hermagor-Pressegger See. You can check free rooms online under “Check availability” and ask questions with the non-binding enquiry.
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