Autumn Family Holiday in Austria, Carinthia
Why an autumn holiday in Austria is ideal for nature lovers…
Experience golden autumn days and real family time in Carinthia
When the mountains around Bad Kleinkirchheim transform into a sea of gold, red, and orange, one of the most enchanting seasons for a holiday with children in Austria begins. The summer hustle and bustle is over, temperatures are pleasantly mild, and nature invites you to experience it with all your senses.
Especially for families with children, the autumn holidays are ideal for being outdoors together, finding peace, and enjoying valuable family time. School-free means: Time to romp, hike, and marvel – without intense heat, without crowds.
At the Slow Travel Resort Kirchleitn in Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia, conscious holidays are the focus. Here, families can slow down to nature’s rhythm, experience, and enjoy an unforgettable break in the golden autumn.
What makes an autumn holiday with children in Bad Kleinkirchheim so special?
Experiences amidst colorful larches, clear mountain air, and authentic alpine moments
Bad Kleinkirchheim is nestled in the UNESCO Nockberge Biosphere Park, one of Austria’s most pristine and impressive natural landscapes.
Especially in autumn, the region shows its most colorful side:
golden larches, glowing red shrubs, clear views to the peaks.
What awaits families on an autumn holiday in the Nockberge:
- Walks through colorful forests
- Mushroom picking: Chanterelles, porcini mushrooms & more.
- Tasting berries: Lingonberries and blueberries
- Observing animals: Roe deer, red deer, marmots, and birds of prey
- Family-friendly hiking trails and varied tours
- Mountain lifts for relaxed high-altitude hikes with panoramic views
- Cozy alpine huts with regional cuisine
- Playgrounds for romping and letting off steam
Special autumn highlight (mid-September to mid-October):
The deer rut in the biosphere park: an impressive nature experience that families can discover for themselves with a bit of luck. Early in the morning or at dusk, the powerful roaring of the deer can be heard in many parts of the valley – a moment that children and adults will remember for a long time.
What advantages does the Slow Travel Resort Kirchleitn offer as accommodation for families?
Real family time away from traffic and noise in the car-free family resort
The holiday village Kirchleitn in Bad Kleinkirchheim is perfect for families who love nature. Between rustic farmhouses, children find plenty of space to romp in lovingly designed children’s areas. Parents enjoy quiet moments, and together, real moments of happiness are created during an autumn holiday in the mountains.
Why families love Kirchleitn:
- Car-free holiday village with plenty of freedom of movement
- Sand playground & water play area for creative explorers
- Climbing tower for letting off steam
- Indoor play area for bad weather days
- Bobby Car race track, a highlight for the little ones
- Natural swimming ponds for cooling off on warm autumn days
- Sauna for relaxing breaks for adults
- Spacious family apartments with kitchen, tiled stove, and plenty of coziness
Still looking for the perfect accommodation in Austria for your family holiday during the autumn break?
Our family-friendly holiday village in Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia, offers space to breathe, experience, and relax. Simply arrive, recharge your batteries, and enjoy the golden autumn to the fullest.
Golden Autumn Days
What can you do with children on an autumn holiday in Carinthia?
Tips for family day trips around Bad Kleinkirchheim
Around the Slow Travel Resort Kirchleitn, numerous excursion destinations await, which unfold their very special charm especially in autumn. For children and parents, Austria’s southernmost province offers plenty of variety, from nature-based experiences to action-packed highlights.
Note: Please inform yourself in advance about the current opening hours, seasonal times, and any weather dependencies of the respective excursion destinations. Many attractions in Carinthia have reduced opening hours in autumn or close earlier depending on the weather. The local tourist offices or the providers’ websites provide daily information.
Many of these excursion destinations are discounted or even free with the Carinthia Card (valid from April-October). Ideal for families who want to plan flexibly and variedly.
Find the perfect holiday apartment for your family holiday in autumn in Austria now
Whether you just want to get away for a weekend or a few more days, in Kirchleitn, families will find exactly what is often missing in everyday life: time for each other, nature on their doorstep, and a place where everyone can relax.
What to do in Bad Kleinkirchheim in autumn when the weather is bad?
Indoor experiences in Carinthia for little adventurers and big connoisseurs
Not every autumn day is sunny. But around Bad Kleinkirchheim, numerous exciting experiences await families even in the rain.
What does the golden autumn in the mountains with family really feel like?
A feeling of home in the middle of nature
The earthy scent of damp moss and Swiss pine. The soft rustling under small boots on a soft forest floor. The wonder when a deer scurries through the undergrowth. And in the evening, a spot by the tiled stove, while the fog slowly drifts into the valley outside.
That’s an autumn holiday with children in Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia.
At the Slow Travel Resort Kirchleitn, real family magic is created, with time to discover, experience, and let go.
Surrounded by meadows, vast alpine pastures, and autumn forests, lasting memories are created. Without any hustle and bustle, but with nature, closeness, and real moments.
Why is Kirchleitn the perfect place for your family holiday in autumn in Austria?
Because children can simply be children here and parents can relax
Kirchleitn is not a hotel. It is a holiday village. A protected, inspiring space for all ages.
Whether romping on the playground, strolling through the autumn landscape, or observing deer and marmots in the Nockberge Biosphere Park – every day here becomes a small adventure. And in the evening, people cook, laugh, and relax by the tiled stove together – like at home, only better.
Your Kirchleitn advantages at a glance:
- Rustic holiday apartments with tiled stove, kitchen, and large living room
- Safe playgrounds in the middle of the car-free village
- Indoor play area for cozy bad weather days
- Direct access to nature, to hiking trails and mountain lifts
Holiday apartments for your autumn holiday in Bad Kleinkirchheim, Carinthia
Vacation apartment Rosennock in Bad Kleinkirchheim Carinthia
Comfortable living in a small space
Approx. 35 m² | For 1–4 people
One bedroom, a cozy living room with tiled stove and additional double bed, kitchen, bathroom and separate toilet.
Ideal for families with a baby, schoolchild or teenager and of course also for anyone traveling with a dog.
Vacation apartment Mirnnock in Bad Kleinkirchheim Carinthia
With balcony and view of the mountains
Approx. 35 m² | For 1–4 people
Located on the first floor with a balcony, one bedroom (with a double bed), kitchen, cozy living room with a pull-out sofa bed and tiled stove, as well as a bathroom with a separate toilet. Suitable for couples with children, small families or grandparents with grandchildren who like to live in the mountains and do not want to forego comfort.
Vacation apartment Kolmnock in Bad Kleinkirchheim Carinthia
Plenty of space for cozy family time
Approx. 55 m² | For 1–6 people
Two bedrooms, large living room with tiled stove, kitchen, bathroom and separate toilet.
Ideal for larger families, befriended couples with children or for anyone who simply appreciates a little more space to retreat and relax.
FAQs about autumn holidays with children in Carinthia
