Recharge your strength
Stift St. Georgen am Längsee, in the heart of Carinthia, has been a place of power for more than 1,000 years. In this unique atmosphere you can escape everyday life, recharge and switch off. The Abbey Hotel itself is set amid nature and the colourfully blooming Abbey Gardens. Here, tradition meets modernity.
Stift St. Georgen
Room Overview
Our hotel at Lake Längsee features 63 lovingly furnished rooms and apartments, all with views over the surrounding countryside. Alongside the calming effect of the stone pine wood, the picturesque view of the surrounding nature soothes both body and mind. The stone-pine rooms at Hotel Stift St. Georgen are a wonderful place to recharge strength and energy for a new day at Lake Längsee and the region. We offer our guests a place of power that lets them draw new vitality. Here you will experience genuine hospitality with a focus on regional ingredients, seasonality and consistent quality. All our rooms are equipped with shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV and Wi-Fi.
Double Room St. Peter’s View
View towards St. Peter’s Church, accessible by lift
Double Room Comfort
Pull-out couch, view of the Lake Längsee landscape, accessible by lift
Double Room Lake View
View of Lake Längsee, not accessible by lift
Apartment
Pull-out couch, partial view of Lake Längsee, not accessible by lift
Our room rates depend on category, season and offers, starting from EUR 85 for an overnight stay including breakfast, per person in a double room.
Included Services
Designed for your wellbeing
Slow Kitchen Breakfast Buffet
Regional, with premium products from our Abbey Bakery
Abbey Sauna
Free admission – with Finnish sauna & aromatic herbal sauna
Abbey Pool
Free admission – spacious sunbathing lawn
Wi-Fi
Sauna
Abbey Sauna
For even more inspiration, wellbeing and indulgence, our small sauna area in the Abbey Hotel at Lake Längsee in Carinthia is the perfect retreat. After a session in the herbal sauna at 60 °C or the Finnish sauna at 90 °C, you can recharge in our relaxation room with a glass of water. All water on the abbey grounds comes from our own cistern.
Extend your time-out with a wellness treatment in our in-house massage practice — provided by licensed therapeutic masseur René Castellano.
Good to Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Inquiries & Bookings
How can I inquire about or book a room?
You can reserve your room via our booking link.
We are also happy to assist you by phone or email for your inquiry.
+43 4213 2046 or rezeption@stift-stgeorgen.at
How do I book a room with special conditions for a pre-reserved event?
Rooms for a pre-reserved event with special conditions CANNOT be booked via our web portal or via Booking — only via email at rezeption@stift-stgeorgen.at.
Are there benefits to booking directly via the website or by email?
Book directly on our website or via email and enjoy our “Best Conditions Guarantee” as a direct-booking benefit. We always have the best prices combined with the most favourable cancellation terms for you.
How and when do I pay for my booking (deposit and final payment)?
The deposit of 30% (free of charges for the recipient) is due upon receipt of the reservation confirmation. You will find the bank details in your confirmation under “Payment terms”. If you do not pay the deposit, your booking is still binding. If your arrival is within one week, no deposit is required. Do you need a separate invoice address? Please let us know before arrival. The remaining balance is paid on departure by cash, debit or credit card.
Can I bring my dog, and what rules apply in the hotel?
Out of consideration for allergy sufferers, a contingent of hotel rooms is available for guests travelling with dogs — bookable on request. There is an extra charge per dog per night, excluding food. If you arrive with your dog without prior notification, we charge a separate final cleaning fee. Even well-behaved dogs are not permitted in our restaurant or the Abbey Pool, but they are warmly welcome on our Abbey terrace. Guide dogs and therapy dogs are exempt from the above rules.
Does the hotel offer travel and cancellation insurance?
Together with our partner Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, we can offer you attractive travel cancellation and trip interruption insurance. You can book your insurance directly via the link in your reservation confirmation. We strongly recommend taking out travel insurance including cancellation cover.
What are the cancellation and general terms?
If you cancel your booking before arrival or end your stay early without additional cancellation protection or for a reason not covered as a cancellation case, the following charges apply:
- From 30 to 14 days before arrival: 50% of the total amount.
- From 14 to 7 days before arrival: 70% of the total amount.
- In the last week, the cancellation fee is 90% of the total amount.
Please note that we can only accept cancellations received in writing. Separate cancellation terms apply for celebrations, seminars and groups.
We therefore recommend taking out a travel cancellation insurance with Europäische Reiseversicherung. You can find all information on the insurance product (product information sheet, description of services including conditions, conduct in the event of a claim), rights of withdrawal, complaint options and data use of Europäische
Reiseversicherung AG here.
The right of withdrawal under § 18 (1) no. 10 FAGG (Austrian Distance and Off-Premises Contracts Act) does not apply; instead, the General Terms and Conditions of the hotel industry apply.
Where can I find the current weather forecast, and is bad weather a valid cancellation reason?
You will always find the current weather forecast on the Bergfex website. Please note that cancellation due to weather is not covered as a cancellation reason by your travel insurance.
Getting Here & Transport
Where can I find information on arriving by car?
ÖAMTC Traffic Service
Use the convenient ÖAMTC traffic service to check the current traffic situation before departure.
From Graz
Take the southern motorway (A2) towards Klagenfurt to the “Klagenfurt-Nord” exit, then take the expressway (S37) towards St. Veit an der Glan. Leave the expressway at “St. Veit Mitte” and turn right onto the federal road (B82) towards Brückl. At “Reipersdorf”, turn left, then left again to stay on this road. After about 2 km, turn right onto Schloßallee.
From Vienna
Take the expressway (S6 and then S37) towards Klagenfurt to the “St. Georgen a. Längsee/Meiselding” exit. Turn left onto the Längsee regional road and follow it for about 3 km. Then turn left onto Schloßallee.
From Salzburg or Germany
Take the Tauern motorway (A10) or, at the Villach junction, the southern motorway (A2) towards Klagenfurt–Graz–Vienna to the “Klagenfurt-Nord” exit, then take the expressway (S37) towards St. Veit an der Glan. Leave the expressway at “St. Veit Mitte” and turn right onto the federal road (B82) towards Brückl. At “Reipersdorf”, turn left, then left again to stay on this road. After about 2 km, turn right onto Schloßallee.
From Italy
Take the Udine – Tarvisio motorway and then the southern motorway (A2) towards Klagenfurt–Graz–Vienna to the “Klagenfurt-Nord” exit, then take the expressway (S37) towards St. Veit an der Glan. Leave the expressway at “St. Veit Mitte” and turn right onto the federal road (B82) towards Brückl. At “Reipersdorf”, turn left, then left again to stay on this road. After about 2 km, turn right onto Schloßallee.
From Slovenia
Take the Karawanken motorway (A11) or, at the Villach junction, the southern motorway (A2) towards Klagenfurt–Graz–Vienna to the “Klagenfurt-Nord” exit, then take the expressway (S37) towards St. Veit an der Glan. Leave the expressway at “St. Veit Mitte” and turn right onto the federal road (B82) towards Brückl. At “Reipersdorf”, turn left, then left again to stay on this road. After about 2 km, turn right onto Schloßallee.
Free Parking
As a guest of Stift St. Georgen, our parking area is available to you free of charge for the entire duration of your stay.
What parking options are available, and are e-vehicle charging stations available?
Free parking is available for our guests to the right of the hotel. The abbey also has coach parking and a paid KELAG e-charging station. Charging can be paid for via app, QR code or charging card.
How can I travel sustainably by train, and how do I continue to Stift St. Georgen?
Travel sustainably and take advantage of ÖBB services. The nearest station is in St. Veit an der Glan. For your travel planning, use the official ÖBB website.
NEW: Even faster from Graz with the Koralm Railway 🚂
From 14 December 2026, travel via the Koralm Railway will be significantly faster:
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Connection: Graz Hbf -> St. Veit an der Glan (change in Klagenfurt Hbf).
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Train journey time: Only 61 minutes.
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Onward travel: From St. Veit by station shuttle in just 9 minutes directly to Stift St. Georgen am Längsee.
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Total travel time: Only around 70 minutes from Graz to your holiday destination at Lake Längsee.
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Price: Tickets are available from € 29.90.
Use the fast connection for a relaxed start to your stay!
For the journey from St. Veit station to Stift St. Georgen (about 9 km), book the ÖBB Transfer Carinthia station shuttle. You can book this service from EUR 15.00 per leg as part of your ticket purchase (final step under “Extras at destination” – “ÖBB Transfer from/to”). Alternatively, you can reserve it by phone up to 8 p.m. the day before.
Our tip: Travel even more affordably and comfortably with the ÖBB Sparschiene ticket or the Super Saver ticket from Deutsche Bahn. The earlier you book, the cheaper the fare. Don’t forget to reserve your seats in good time.
Where is the nearest railway station and bus stop?
The nearest ÖBB stop is in Reipersdorf and the nearest larger station is in St. Veit an der Glan. With your Wörthersee Plus Card (available free of charge at reception), you can travel on ÖBB regional trains for FREE throughout Carinthia. Please note that the paid ÖBB station shuttle on arrival and departure days can only be booked to/from St. Veit/Glan.
The nearest bus stop is right next to the abbey, opposite the gardener’s house.
How can I arrive by plane, and what transfer options are available?
You can also choose to arrive by plane. The nearest airport is in Klagenfurt. Book affordable flights for your holiday in Carinthia in good time. Austrian Airlines offers Europe-wide connecting flights via Vienna. Other nearby airports include Ljubljana (LJU) and Graz (GRZ).
From Klagenfurt Airport (KLU), Kärnten Transfer brings you directly to Stift St. Georgen. Reserve your preferred time conveniently online via the Kärnten Transfer portal until 6 p.m. the day before.
Alternatively by train: Travel by ÖBB from Annabichl station to St. Veit/Glan and from there use the ÖBB station shuttle directly to Stift St. Georgen. This shuttle must be booked in advance during the final step of your train ticket purchase, or by hotline at least 24 hours before arrival. More information at this link.
Check-In / Check-Out
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in: from 3 p.m.
Check-out: by 10 a.m.
If you arrive earlier or depart later, you can safely deposit your luggage at
reception and already enjoy our full hotel infrastructure. If you would like to change clothes or shower before settling into your room — for a bike or cycle tour, for example — you can obtain the access code for our wellness area at reception.
Early check-in: from 10 a.m. (extra charge) is possible subject to availability
Late check-out: until 1 p.m. (extra charge) is possible subject to availability
You are welcome to settle your bill at reception the evening before, until 5 p.m. Any restaurant consumption after that, we kindly ask you to pay directly in the restaurant.
What should I consider for late arrivals (after 6 p.m.)?
If you arrive after 6 p.m., please let us know by phone or email. We will deposit a hotel map, key and registration form for you in our key safe. Please return the completed and signed registration form to reception the following day from 7:30 a.m.
How and when do I pay for my booking (deposit and final payment)?
The deposit of 30% (free of charges for the recipient) is due upon receipt of the reservation confirmation. You will find the bank details in your confirmation under “Payment terms”. If you do not pay the deposit, your booking is still binding. If your arrival is within one week, no deposit is required. Do you need a separate invoice address? Please let us know before arrival. The remaining balance is paid on departure by cash, debit or credit card.
OPENING HOURS
When is reception and the hotel shop open?
Opening hours — Reception & Hotel Shop
October to May:
7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (cash desk closes at 5 p.m.)
June & September:
7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (cash desk closes at 6 p.m.)
July & August:
7:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. (cash desk closes at 7 p.m.)
Special opening hours are posted directly at the reception entrance.
Annual closure from mid-December to mid-January.
What are the kitchen hours, and when are the restaurant and bar open?
Kitchen hours
- Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
- Lunch: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Dinner: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Drinks, coffee, cake & snacks: all day
Restaurant & Bar hours
- October to May: 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- June & September: 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
- July to August: 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 midnight
Outside these hours, our 24/7 vending machines with drinks and snacks are available in front of the Abbey Lounge and in the inner courtyard next to the church entrance.
Is there a lounge or a way to get snacks and drinks around the clock?
Our 24-hour Abbey Lounge is on the first floor and is equipped with a vending machine offering cold drinks and snacks. A second machine is located under the arcades next to the church’s main entrance.
When is the bakery open, and how can I place a pre-order?
Opening hours
Friday to Sunday & on public holidays:
7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Pre-orders outside opening hours are possible at reception, by phone or email.
When is the Abbey Pool open, and what costs apply?
The Abbey Pool is open for you during the summer months. As a hotel guest, you can use it free of charge. Subject to availability, umbrellas and loungers are provided at no extra cost. Please note that the parking lot opposite the pool is paid.
For questions about lockers and the food and drink offering, our tenant is available at: +43 677 61 64 83 05.
When is the hotel closed for annual leave?
Annual closure
2025/2026: 22 Dec 2025 – 18 Jan 2026
Reception standby service:
13 Jan – 15 Jan 2026
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
ACTIVE HOLIDAY, RELAXATION & SURROUNDINGS
Is the hotel suitable for an active holiday?
Yes — we are a certified hiking and cycling hotel. Enjoy your active holiday at Stift St. Georgen to the fullest. Hiking, cycling, golf, water sports and much more await you in the Central Carinthia region.
What services are available to me as a cyclist?
As a certified Bed & Bike establishment, we offer the best conditions for your next cycling holiday in Carinthia.
You can safely store your bike in our bike room at the parking lot next to the parish office. You will receive the code at reception. You can charge e-bikes free of charge at one of the power sockets in the bike room for your next tour. For fire safety reasons, please do not take the batteries to your room. No prior reservation of space is required. Alternatively, bike racks are available in front of the hotel and in the inner courtyard.
After a muddy bike tour, a washing area is available in the hotel parking lot. At reception we offer a repair kit and air pump for loan.
What tourist offers are available in the region, and do I get help planning my activities?
Our region offers a wide variety of attractions. Our reception team is happy to advise you. Plenty of information material is available directly at reception. With the Wörthersee Plus Card (free of charge at reception), you enjoy many great discounts on attractions in Carinthia.
How can I use the sauna area?
Our sauna area is exclusively available to overnight hotel guests and features a Finnish sauna and a herbal sauna for your wellbeing. You can borrow towels, bathrobes and sauna bags free of charge at reception for the duration of your stay. You can use this area daily between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Please let us know at reception one hour in advance — then we will switch the sauna on for you. Access to the sauna area is secured with a code that changes monthly and is available at reception.
Where can I get bathrobes, slippers & spa bag?
Bathrobes and a spa bag with towels for the sauna are available free of charge for loan at reception. Slippers can be purchased at reception.
Is there a sports equipment rental service?
Bicycles are available for hire (against fee) at the St. Veit an der Glan tourism office. During the summer months, SUPs and pedal boats are available to rent at the Abbey Pool.
Can I order packed lunches?
You are welcome to order a packed lunch at reception the day before your departure or your day trip.
Is there an in-house massage offer, and how can I book an appointment?
René Castellano-Gonzales is a self-employed licensed therapeutic masseur and massages exclusively at the abbey — for our hotel and day guests. Because our massage appointments are always booked out very quickly, we recommend booking a massage when reserving your room. You can find more information about massages here.
Are umbrellas available to borrow?
Yes — umbrellas are available for loan at our reception, subject to availability.
Is there reading material available?
Yes — daily newspapers are available in our restaurant. Magazines are freely available at our reception and in the Abbey Lounge. A selection of books to borrow during your stay is also available in our Abbey Lounge.
Do you have more questions about the region?
Use the AI Concierge for Carinthia. We are also happy to help with any questions at reception, by phone or by email.
GENERAL INFORMATION
How are the hotel rooms equipped?
All our hotel rooms feature views over the surrounding countryside (some also with a lake view, although these are not accessible by lift), stone-pine furniture, shower/WC, hairdryer, satellite TV and Wi-Fi. Towels and bathrobes for the sauna area are available on request at reception.
What is the Wi-Fi password?
Our in-house Wi-Fi network is open and available free of charge to our hotel and day guests, with no password required. The network name is “Stift St. Georgen”. The Wi-Fi works in all rooms as well as throughout the hotel and seminar area.
Is there a hotel shop, and what products are available there?
You will find guest essentials and souvenirs — most from the region — in our well-stocked hotel shop at reception. Here you are sure to find the perfect gift for your loved ones, colleagues, boss or employees.
The shop also offers daily essentials such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, bath and shower gel, deodorant, body lotion, combs, disposable slippers and more.
Do you offer special fasting programmes?
As a certified fasting hotel, we offer our indulgence-style alkaline fasting week with professional guidance on selected dates from November to March.
Does the abbey offer spaces for events, seminars or private celebrations?
Are you looking for a unique seminar or event venue? The historic atmosphere of our abbey, set amid nature, combined with our professional events team, makes your event a success. Bring your group, wedding, christening or other celebration to Stift St. Georgen.
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Is spring water available at the hotel, and where can I find it?
All our guests have access to refreshing spring water from our own cistern — in their rooms and at five fountains throughout the abbey.
Are umbrellas available to borrow?
Yes — umbrellas are available for loan at our reception, subject to availability.
Where am I allowed to smoke?
Please note that smoking is generally prohibited inside the hotel. For unauthorised smoking in rooms, we reserve the right to charge a fee at the current daily rate for two persons including half-board for two nights. Ashtrays are available on the terrace, in the inner courtyard and in the arcades.
Cigarettes can be purchased at reception.
