It's a great feeling to be right in the center of Carinthia's most popular ski resort. Close to the 4-star Hotel eduCARE, the Kanzelbahn cable car takes you directly into the Gerlitzen Alpe ski resort. Ready for your ski holiday? We are!
Standing at the top of the 1911-meter-high mountain and enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views, you'll realize you're in the heart of a skiing paradise. For the thrill of your ride, there are 52 km of slopes, and for the burn in your legs, 20 different ski lifts. When the best views are part of your dream day, nothing stands between you and an unforgettable day of skiing.
In winter wonderland
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Ski locker room
Hotel eduCARE has a locked, heated and monitored room for your equipment
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Free transfer
Just two minutes to the cable car station, where a bus takes you free of charge right from the hotel
52 km of slopes, 20 skiing lifts and sustainable snowmaking systems
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Nature experience
10 km cross-country ski trails, 12 km winter hiking paths, 15 km freeride routes & toboggan runs
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Pure relaxation
After a ski day, you can unwind in the sauna. Or you use the free admission to the thermal spa in Villach, which comes with your free Erlebnis Card.
Gerlitzen Alpe
Ski slopes in the heart of Carinthia
Gerlitzen Alpe unites everything that winter sport enthusiasts love on one mountain: for families with children, for beginners and returnees, for snowboarding, freeriding and ski touring. Gerlitzen skiing resort offers an unbeatable view over most of Carinthia, and the cable car up to the slopes starts only 2km away from hotel eduCARE.
What all winter sports enthusiasts love is a nice break in a skiing to enjoy culinary delights and a warm drink. Carinthia has lots to offer for your skiing holiday with friends and family. The hospitality is omnipresent.
More sunshine, please
Compared to other ski resorts, Carinthia boasts the most hours of sunshine, according to meteorological data – last winter season, we had 747 hours. The Gerlitzen ski resort offers stunning views over all of Carinthia, and at Hotel eduCARE, you’ll find the perfect base for your ski holiday.
Gerlitzen Alpe is calling
"Welcome Beginners" ski area, perfect for returning skiers and enthusiasts
ideal ski area for children and families
wide, perfectly groomed slopes
20 modern, comfortable ski lifts
ski lessons for adults and children
ski rental on-site
3 Snow Bear Lands with child-friendly conveyor belts, slalom tracks, and plenty of assistance tools
52 kilometers of slopes: 12 km easy, 34 km intermediate, and 6 km advanced runs
15 km natural ski routes for freeriders**
Soft winter tourism
Carinthia's and Lake Ossiach's wintry landscape carry their own kind of magic. Silent pathways lead through snowy forests, where winter opens the door to magical fairylands.
Around the lake, you'll find many opportunities to enjoy winter to the fullest – creating a conscious, sustainable, and environmentally friendly holiday experience.
Hotel eduCARE stands for feel-good times. And what could be more comforting than enjoying the relaxing silent lounge and warming saunas after a long winter walk or your favorite winter sports adventure?
Because pleasure often turns into passion, and you can fuel up for the next ski day.
Pure relaxation
"A great feeling when you can relax with all your senses after a day on the slopes."
atmosphere
"You’ll definitely find your new favorite spot at eduCARE after a day on the slopes."
Wintry benefits for your ski holidays in Carinthia
More winter with your card
There are two possibilities to get more out of your holiday in Carinthia: With the Erlebnis Card for the Villach region and with the Kärnten Card you can profit from lots of benefits:
You get yourErlebnis CARDfree of charge after you have checked-in. Depending on the season, you can join lots of activities for free or a reduced admission. The program is as diverse as the area and is on for the whole year.
Your Kärnten CARDis your key to adventure, fun and lots of activities. You can get the Kärnten Card online or our team at the front desk is happy to assist you.
