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Where guests feel particularly at home in Carinthia

The Karnerhof on Lake Faak has a spa paradise.(Bild: Relaxguide )

HolidayCheck has been presenting awards to hotels where guests are particularly happy for 20 years. Six Carinthian hotels are among the "Top 40". The Karnerhof with its spa paradise leads the ranking.

HolidayCheck is considered the market leader among German-language hotel and travel review portals, and in 2025 the hotel award celebrates its 20th anniversary. Based on 837,700 verified reviews, 685 hotels from 35 countries received the award this year. With 81 awards, there are also a large number of winning hotels in Austria.

Best-placed hotel on Lake Faak
The best-placed Carinthian establishment is the Hotel Karnerhof on Lake Faak. "The hotel impresses with its idyllic location and all-round offer for relaxation and enjoyment. The rooms with lake view and balcony are a retreat. The friendly service ensures that your stay is always a positive experience," writes HolidayCheck. Hostess Ursula Karner is delighted with the award. "We are open from March to January and have 90 employees. The spa facilities were recently expanded. A new area in the spa paradise will open on March 20. We are delighted that our guests like it here."

4-star hotel in second place
The Hotel Samerhof in Tröpolach is in second place. "We are a 4-star hotel and run an all-inclusive business with many segments," says boss Christian Wassertheurer. "In addition to food and drink, there is entertainment and childcare for many age groups. We also have a children's park and offer archery for parents and children. We explore Nassfeld with a ski guide. There is a fire and magic show, 40 employees are involved. Many of them have been with us for ten years," says Wassertheurer.

The Seehotel Hoffmann on Lake Ossiach, the Hotel Seerose in Bodensdorf, the Brennseehof in Feld/See and the sophisticated Feuerberg in Bodensdorf also received awards.