HI – MY NAME IS BLUES, AND I’M HANNES & BARBARA’S FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND.

So far, they’ve taken me on quite a few ‘Into the Wild’ tours, and I’ve got to tell you: I had a great time! If you’d like to accompany your owner on one of our excursions, I’d be very pleased – and I’m sure you’ll love every minute.  But before you set out, what should every canine guest know about staying at the Nationalpark Lodge?

Here are the answers to some of the most important questions:

In which areas of the Nationalpark Lodge am I allowed?
Aside from your owner’s hotel room, you are welcome in the downstairs foyer, the Pioneers’ Bar, and the ‘Glocknerstube’. Please make sure that your owner keeps you on a leash at all times! Due to hygiene reasons, the rest of the hotel is out of bounds. If your family would like you to accompany them to dinner, simply opt for the ‘Glocknerstube’ dining room.

Where am I allowed to sleep?
Ideally, your owners will have brought your familiar bedding from home, so you can feel especially comfortable. However, if they forgot to pack your blanket (or food bowl), they can borrow both at the hotel reception. The beds, sofas and armchairs in our guest rooms might well look inviting – just like the benches and chairs in the Pioneers’ Bar – but neither of them are a place for well-behaved dogs!

Where can my owners take me to ‘go walkies’?
Welcome to the Hohe Tauern National Park: in our rural surroundings, most areas are freely accessible – provided your owners always clean up using dog waste bags. Unfortunately, the small park next to the hotel is an officially designated Dog-Free Zone (starting from the stairs that lead down from our terrace). However, our staff has plenty of tips on suitable walks and hiking paths nearby - just ask at the reception!

What about defending my territory – in this case, the hotel room? 
Naturally, the maid would like to enter your family’s room to keep it comfortable and clean. We suggest your owners arrange a specific time for her to come by while you are out and about. To ensure the maid does not walk in on you when you’re ‘on guard’, we would ask your owners to place the ‘do not disturb’ sign on the outside of your door.

P.S.: Don’t worry if your family has forgotten to bring your favourite food – the local grocery shop (Adeg Aktiv Mölltalmarkt) stocks a selection of dog foods. Simply ask at the reception – the hotel team will happily order in the food brand of your choice.

10.05.2017
The history of ‘guiding’ is also the history of Heiligenblut

17.05.2017
Into the Wild: of all the mountain ranges in the Hohe Tauern National Park, none fits this description better than the lonesome Schober range, situated to the South of the Grossglockner. Let us explain.

PIONEERS BAR

The perfect meeting place for nature and mountain enthusiasts 

When history comes full circle: in the very spot where, more than 150 years ago, guests and guides first arranged their Grossglockner summit tours, we meet up today in order to plan – and later celebrate – our Into the Wild excursions.

Then 

160 years of mountaineering history! 1858, when our hotel was a village inn known as the Glocknerwirt, our great-grandmother first began to liaise between the ever-growing number of guests wishing to summit the Grossglockner, and one of Heiligenblut’s most legendary mountain guides. Soon the ‘Bergführerhäusl’ (Mountain-guide Cabin) was built next-door to the inn – and so, if you will, Austria’s first outdoor-tourism agency was born.

Now
An innovative blend of bar and planning hub.
We are delighted to continue with this tradition at the Nationalpark Lodge: in the exact spot where the Mountain-guide Cabin once stood, we have created our Pioneers’ Bar. Its authentic, cosy interior makes it the perfect place to end an adventurous day with a relaxing drink or merry get-together. And, in line with ancient tradition, this is also where we meet up to plan our Into the Wild tours together with our team of experts.

Highlights:

• Newly refurbished bar with authentic interior
• Open fireplace
• Live music
• Into the Wild information corner
• Into the Wild tour consultation
• Meeting place for nature and mountaineering enthusiasts

CULINARY DELIGHTS FROM THE ALPE-ADRIA REGION

 Angus beef from the local Pichlerbauer farm,
tender lamb from the Christebauer,
fresh butter from the Liendl farm.

The list of our regional suppliers goes on and on. In our kitchen, these high-quality ingredients are turned into delightful examples of Alpe-Adria cuisine.

Carinthian food traditions draw their influences from all areas of the Alpe-Adria region – resulting in a delightful blend of hearty alpine cooking and delicate mediterranean cuisine. Our philosophy is centred around the essentials: fresh, natural and regionally sourced ingredients are skilfully prepared to provide a delicious culinary experience that needs no elaborate frills.

Venison from the Hohe Tauern mountains.

In our wild game specialties, we use chamois, deer and roe deer meat from our own hunting grounds (encompassing the Gößnitz, Pasterze, Wasserrad and Fleiss) in the heart of the Hohe Tauern. Both Hannes and Barbara Pichler are dedicated hunters, with a particular commitment to conscious and sustainable wildlife management.

 

The NP Lodge Premium Half-Board.

Exploring the wild beauty of the Hohe Tauern requires sustenance – with our Premium Half-Board you are sure to keep up your energy levels. Nourishing, full of goodness, and absolutely delicious.

 

The Nationalpark Lodge Premium Half-Board includes

• A small gift and welcome drink awaiting in your room (stays of 3 nights or more)
• Ample breakfast buffet with regional specialties
• Afternoon buffet (sweet and savoury)
• 5-course dinner (various menu options)

GROSSGLOCKNER WELLNESS & SPA

New Spa & Wellness area: for mind, body and soul

Gliding through the waters of our generous indoor pool; absorbing vitality and heat in a variety of saunas; resting in the relaxation room or out on the sunbathing lawn as you day-dream and ponder life’s great and small adventures. All the while, the soothing scents of arnica, St. John’s Wort, hay and other native alpine herbs infuse the air, enhancing your massages and body wraps with the healing powers of nature.

Indoor pool

7 x 14 m, 28 °C. Ideal swimming conditions.

Finnish panorama sauna

90 °C. Classic sauna with stunning views of the surrounding mountains

Salt steam cabin

40 – 45 °C. Gentle and deeply relaxing.
For anyone who prefers warm steam to the dry heat of a classic sauna.

Organic herb sauna

50 – 55 °C. The scent of the wild: pleasantly invigorating. For anyone who appreciates the powers of the wild.

Relaxation room

The aromatic scent of arolla pine, a cosy tea-break corner, library, hay room, stunning views. And above all: complete quiet. Ideal for relaxation, meditation and idle dreaming.

Massages, Body wraps and beauty treatments

We only use high-quality natural products in our massages, body wraps and beauty treatments. Our herbs are sourced from controlled wild collection, often within our own region. 

Brands: Dr. Grandel, Kurland

See here for an overview of our range of massages, body wraps and beauty treatments.

Gym

Small, but effective: workout fans can test their limits on the following equipment (all by TechnoGym):

• Treadmill
• Ergometer
• Vertical Traction
• Chest Press
• Ercolina

Sunbathing lawn 

Beautifully warm, sheltered lawn with fantastic views of the Moell Valley. The ultimate place to bask in the sun.