Arena Franz Ferdinand Nassfeld: An Alpine Escape for Every Season

Arena Franz Ferdinand Nassfeld is a 4-star family and activity hotel in Tröpolach, Carinthia, Austria, right beside the valley station of the Millennium Express gondola in the Nassfeld ski area. It has 144 rooms (54 of them large family rooms), each with its own Sport Space and boot dryer, a 16-metre indoor climbing wall, indoor and outdoor pools and kids and teens facilities. It is open for skiing in winter and for hiking and mountain biking in summer.

At the foot of the Carnic Alps, close to the Austrian-Italian border, Arena Franz Ferdinand Nassfeld is made for travellers who would rather spend their holiday outdoors.

Arena Franz Ferdinand Nassfeld at a glance

Wake up beside the mountains

The hotel sits in Tröpolach, directly beside the valley station of the Nassfeld ski and mountain area. In winter you can reach the slopes of Carinthia’s largest ski area within minutes, with around 110 km of prepared pistes across the Nassfeld region.

Every room has its own Sport Space, a dedicated area for your outdoor kit with a ski boot dryer. It means less time preparing for the mountains and more time enjoying them.

More than a winter destination

When the snow disappears, Nassfeld changes completely. The surrounding Carnic and Gailtal Alps become a playground for hiking, mountain biking and climbing, with an extensive network of trails, including routes that cross the Austrian-Italian border.

Spend the morning in alpine meadows, take a mountain bike onto one of Nassfeld’s trails. For a slower day, Lake Pressegger See offers swimming, stand-up paddleboarding and lakeside walks beneath the mountains.

Adventure inside the hotel too

One of the hotel’s most distinctive features is its 16-metre indoor climbing wall and bouldering area. Afterwards, the indoor and heated outdoor pools offer a place to slow down with views of the alpine landscape.

Families also get dedicated kids and teens facilities, and the large family rooms and outdoor activities make the hotel a natural fit for active family holidays.

From Austria to Italy

Nassfeld sits right beside Italy, and both countries’ influences show in the mountain routes, the food in local huts and restaurants, and the hotel itself. The restaurant serves Alpe-Adria cuisine, combining regional ingredients with Italian influences. After a day outside, relax by the open fire in the lounge bar or watch the mountains change in the evening light.

One hotel, two very different holidays

Visit in January and the landscape is under snow. Return in July and the same mountains are green, with walking paths, cyclists and alpine lakes. Arena Franz Ferdinand is not simply a ski hotel but a base for the Austrian Alps all year, whether you ski down a mountain, cycle across a border, swim beneath the peaks or simply wake up surrounded by them.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Arena Franz Ferdinand Nassfeld?

In Tröpolach, Carinthia, Austria, next to the Millennium Express valley station in the Nassfeld ski area, near the Italian border.

Is it ski-in/ski-out?

Yes, in good snow conditions. The hotel is beside the valley station.

How many rooms does it have?

144 rooms, 54 of which are large family rooms.

What is a Sport Space?

A dedicated area in each room for ski or outdoor equipment, with a ski boot dryer.

Is it good for families?

Yes, the hotel is equipped with family rooms, kids and teens facilities, a climbing wall and pools.

What is there to do in summer?

Hiking, mountain biking, climbing and swimming at Lake Pressegger See.

Are pets allowed?

Pets are not allowed.

Is parking available?

Free parking is available.