Berghotel Presslauer in Carinthia’s Gail Valley is open in summer from mid-May until the first weekend in October. In the price list, the weeks until the end of June and the month of September are called early summer and autumn, while July and August are the high season. In June you can see the Wulfenia in flower on the Gartnerkofel, and hikes start right at the hotel. Nassfeld Golf is 5 km away. In the evening, half board brings beef and speck from the family’s own production to the table.
At a glance
66
€
per person per night in a hotel room with breakfast in early summer and autumn 2027, from
30
minutes
on foot from the Passo Pramollo to the Wulfenia, according to nassfeld.at
5
km
to the 18-hole course of Nassfeld Golf
7
km
to the Millennium-Express valley station in Tröpolach
When is Berghotel Presslauer open in spring and autumn?
Berghotel Presslauer is open for two seasons a year. In spring the hotel opens from mid-May, and the summer season lasts until the first weekend in October; for 2027 the price list gives 14 May to 3 October 2027. The three holiday apartments can be booked on a self-catering basis from 7 April and until 7 November 2027, while the hotel and restaurant are closed. In winter the hotel is open from around 25 December until Easter or early April. The exact dates change from year to year.
In the off season 2027 in April, early May, October and early November, a holiday apartment with its own kitchen costs €106 to €136 per night depending on the apartment, without breakfast or half board. Whether your dates are free is shown by the online booking under “”. The hosts answer questions about arrival and excursions on +43 4285 209.
How much does a night cost in early summer and in September?
In early summer and autumn 2027, from 14 May to 30 June and from 1 September to 3 October 2027, a room with shower and WC at Berghotel Presslauer costs from €66 per person per night with breakfast and from €82 with half board. In early summer and autumn 2027 a family room costs €185 to €239 per family per night, a holiday apartment €129 to €159 per apartment per night. Cancellation is free up to 30 days before arrival.
With a balcony, a hotel room in early summer and autumn 2027 costs from €71 per person with breakfast and from €87 with half board. The family room prices apply to two adults and one child up to 14 years. The tourist tax of €4.50 per person per day is added, according to the price list from 16.99 years. Regular guests receive a 6 % discount at the hotel. More about the rooms is on the page Hotel rooms.
When does the Wulfenia flower on the Gartnerkofel?
According to nassfeld.at, the Wulfenia flowers in June. In this form, the strictly protected plant from the Ice Age grows only on the Gartnerkofel, and from the Passo Pramollo you walk to it in about 30 minutes. In summer 2026 the Gartnerkofelbahn ran from 13 June to 20 September; nassfeld.at publishes the dates for 2027. Berghotel Presslauer is open in June, and its hikes start right at the hotel.
If you are a strong walker, climb from Jenig and Rattendorf via the Rattendorfer Alm and trail 417 to the Hochwipfel (2,195 m). The hosts will tell you how to get to the Passo Pramollo.
Which lifts run at Nassfeld in June and September?
In summer 2026, according to nassfeld.at, the Millennium-Express ran from 13 June to 27 September and the Gartnerkofelbahn from 13 June to 20 September, with some dates in October up to 1 November. The Madritschen ran from late May and then until 20 September. The Millennium-Express valley station in Tröpolach is 7 km from Berghotel Presslauer. The dates for 2027 are published by nassfeld.at.
What can families do in late May and in September?
At Berghotel Presslauer, families meet the animals of the small farm: ponies, sheep, goats, cattle, pigs, cats and rabbits. Children feed the animals, help muck out and ride along on the tractor, and there are pony rides and stick bread over the fire. The playground with go-karts and a trampoline is right by the hotel, there is a children’s playroom indoors, and three saunas for the parents. Walks and hikes start at the hotel.
In summer 2026, according to nassfeld.at, there were more than 20 activities on the mountain from 13 June, such as the “” summer toboggan run. For a quiet week in September with a small child, the setting matters: in reviews, guests praise the peace and quiet, the child-friendly approach and the family atmosphere. More on the page Family holiday in Carinthia.
What does September in the Gail Valley offer hikers, golfers, motorcyclists and cyclists?
For a Carinthia holiday in autumn, September at Berghotel Presslauer is the time before the season ends on the first weekend in October, with fewer people on the trails than in high summer. Hiking in September starts right at the hotel, and from Jenig and Rattendorf trail 417 leads via the Rattendorfer Alm to the Hochwipfel (2,195 m). For golf in September, the 18-hole course of Nassfeld Golf is 5 km away. Motorcyclists park their motorbike in the hotel’s garage, and cyclists can borrow one of two KTM e-bikes.
Autumn hiking here also means a stop on the way: according to the hotel, the mountain pastures of the region have huts and dairies with Gailtal Alpine cheese and speck. More about the routes is on the pages Hiking in Carinthia, Cycling holiday in the Gail Valley and Motorcycle routes in Carinthia.
Discover more
You might also like
Cycling holiday in the Gail Valley
Two KTM e-bikes to borrow, a lockable bike garage and free e-bike charging.
Family holiday
The small farm, the natural swimming pond and family rooms with a separate children’s bedroom.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
For any other questions, call us on +43 4285 209 or email mail@berghotel-presslauer.at.
Can I book Berghotel Presslauer for just two or three nights?
Yes. You can book hotel rooms and family rooms at Berghotel Presslauer for two or three nights, for example for a long weekend in Carinthia. For stays of fewer than two nights, the hotel charges a supplement of €5 per person per night. The three holiday apartments have a minimum stay of three nights. You choose breakfast or half board when you book, and cancellation is free up to 30 days before arrival.
Do the lifts at Nassfeld run in late May?
Some do. In summer 2026, according to nassfeld.at, the Madritschen ran from late May, while the Millennium-Express and the Gartnerkofelbahn started on 13 June. The dates for 2027 are published by nassfeld.at. Berghotel Presslauer is open from mid-May, and its hikes start right at the hotel, even without a lift.
Can you play golf at Nassfeld Golf in September?
Yes. Nassfeld Golf is 5 km from Berghotel Presslauer and, according to 1golf.eu, open from spring into late autumn, depending on the weather. The facilities include an 18-hole championship course and a 6-hole panorama course, plus a driving range and a golf school. Whether hotel guests get a reduced green fee is something to ask the hosts when you enquire.
Is there a guest card with free bus and train travel?
The region has the GästeCard basic: according to nassfeld.at, overnight guests of the region travel free of charge on regional buses and on the S4 with it. The hosts at Berghotel Presslauer will tell you on arrival whether you receive the card. The Kärnten Card is available directly at the hotel; in summer 2026, according to the operator, it gave free entry to 100 attractions.
Where can you stay in the Gail Valley in October?
In October, Berghotel Presslauer in Kreuth ob Rattendorf lets its three holiday apartments on a self-catering basis. The hotel ends its summer season on the first weekend in October, on 3 October 2027 according to the price list. After that, the holiday apartments with a fully equipped kitchen can be booked until 7 November 2027, without breakfast or half board, because the hotel and restaurant are closed. In the off season 2027 a holiday apartment costs €106 to €136 per night, for at least three nights.
Can day guests eat at the restaurant in early summer?
Yes. During the hotel’s seasons, the restaurant at Berghotel Presslauer is open from 11 am to 10 pm, with Wednesday closed until 4 pm. Guests who are not staying overnight are welcome too, for example for a stop after a hike or a bike ride. Please reserve your table and choose your dishes by noon on +43 4285 209. Beef and speck from the family’s own production come to the table.
Early. Planned
Check free rooms from mid-May or for September, or send us an enquiry with your dates and the number of guests.