How many saunas are there at Hotel Hochschober?

The sauna area includes the arena-sauna, two lake saunas with lake view, a steam bath, two textile steam rooms, an infrared sauna, as well as the oriental bathhouse on the mountain, the hamam.

When do sauna infusions take place?

Infusions take place twice in the afternoon throughout the year in the arena-sauna. During the sauna special weeks, even more frequently.

Is there direct access to Lake Turrach?

Yes, in the lake sauna there is both a cold pool with around 8-10 degrees and direct access to Lake Turrach, which is kept ice-free even in winter. At that time, Lake Turrach has around 2.5 degrees - the rest of the lake is covered by a thick layer of ice.

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Delights at the lakeside
wellness hotel Carinthia

Sauna culture

Beautiful and hot. Saunas with a view.

Two women sit in the panorama sauna overlooking the lake and the wooded mountain landscape.

Relax with a view

A man waves a towel in the bright panorama sauna with a view of the lake and mountains.

Pretty hot

Multiple infusions per day are available during the sauna days.

Sauna culture at the wellness hotel in Carinthia

In the arena sauna at our wellness hotel in Carinthia, you'll be treated to expertly crafted infusions with scents and rituals from around the world. The range spans from Viking infusions to fruity and alpine ones.

A modern sauna corridor with dark stone walls and lit wall murals at Hotel Hochschober.

A modern relaxation room with several loungers, a wood ceiling and a glass front facing outside.

Without a car to Turracher Höhe

Travel by night train from Berlin or Hamburg

Sit back and let the train take you there. The night train from Berlin via Dresden, as well as the one from Hamburg, brings you comfortably to your destination while you sleep. This way, you start your well-deserved holiday relaxed and well rested.

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A panorama sauna with curved wooden benches, violet lighting and a view of the lake. — Arena-Sauna

A woman sits in the wood-lined sauna and looks ahead calmly. — Lake-Sauna

A woman sits in the sauna and looks through the large window toward the snowy lake and mountains. — Bio-Sauna

A staff member pours water from a green watering can onto the hot sauna stones while two women sit in the background. — Professional sauna infusions

A hanging metal bowl filled with herbs stands by the sauna wall and the warm wooden window frame.

Sauna with

a view.

Revitalise after the sauna

After a sauna session, it's time for some fresh air. The brave take a dip in Lake Turrach or cool off in the ice bath. The ice fountain provides additional refreshing cool-down moments. Experts recommend staying in the water no longer than the number of minutes corresponding to the water temperature.

Overview of saunas at the wellness hotel

Arena-Sauna with mountain and lake views, for approx. 50 guests, temperature: 80 to 90 degrees Celsius
Lake Sauna with a view, temperature: 80 to 90 degrees Celsius
Bio-Sauna with a view, temperature: 60 to 70 degrees Celsius
two aroma grottos at the indoor swimming pool
infrared heat in the Celtic oven “Babuschka”
direct lake access from the saunas and the steam bath
The lake sauna area is a clothing-free adults-only area for guests aged 16+

Wellness hotel on Lake Turrach, Carinthia

Ice Baths.
Cold Water Therapy.

At the wellness hotel directly by the lake in Carinthia, temperatures of around 2 degrees Celsius in Lake Turrach provide for a memorable experience.

A man sits in a wooden sauna and looks out through the window at the snowy lakeside landscape. — Das Immunsystem stärken

Cold water and its benefits

After the sauna, okay. But stepping into cold water without warming up? Just the thought sends shivers down some people's spines. Others, however, eagerly plunge into the cool water and rave about the feelings of happiness that cold water therapy induces. Regular exposure to the cold water has many positive effects. Feel like trying it out? Here's a little guide.

Before

Anyone wanting to try cold or ice bathing should consult their doctor. For people with high blood pressure or cardiovascular issues, this adventure is not recommended. Assuming there are no medical reasons against it, there are different ways to become familiar with cold water.

Prepare carefully

Some people prepare with cold showers. Others consult books or videos. Instructions can be found, for example, in the guide "The Healing Power of Cold" by Josephine Worseck.

Dive courageously

Brave souls dive right in. Lake Turrach is perfect for beginners. Starting from a maximum of 20 degrees Celsius in midsummer, the water gradually cools down. At the sauna jetty, there's an entrance point with stairs and the option to hold onto something.

Even in winter, when Lake Turrach is mostly frozen and the water temperature is in the single digits, a small area around the lake bath and the sauna jetty remains free.

A special sensation

Used correctly, cold can be a source of strength, bringing many health benefits. Cold water, as Sebastian Kneipp already knew, alleviates many ailments. In modern medicine, cryotherapy plays an important role, especially in inflammations and rheumatism. Cold water therapy and winter bathing stimulate metabolism, promote fitness, boost the immune system, and immediately noticeable—they evoke feelings of happiness.

What else?

You can also wear a hat as well as neoprene socks and gloves.