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Hotel Moser – A heart for its guests and for dogs

Hotel Moser Weissensee Kärnten Techendorf

Weissensee, which covers an area of 6,5 km2,  is well known for its clear blue water and its beauty. The lovely bathing lake with drinking water quality offers optimal conditions for excellent and relaxing holidays. Weissensee, the fourth biggest lake in Carinthia, is located 930m above sea level.

Where to stay at the Weissensee?

Hotel Moser welcomes humans and dogs on the same loving and warm way. It is right at the center of Techendorf and close to SPAR (a supermarket), a bank brand and a sportswear shop. So don’t worry if you forgot something at home, you will definitely find it in Techendorf. Techendorf has the only bridge to cross the Weissensee as it is the narrowest place of the lake.  Hotel Moser has the ideal location to explore the environment of the Weissensee.

Start your day with an extensive breakfast at hotel Moser. I especially liked the healthy options such as smoothies, fruits and vegetables at the breakfast buffet. Additionally, I enjoyed squeezing my orange juice by myself. You can also cook your eggs with an egg boiler or prepare your fried egg by yourself. Trust me, you will not miss anything at the very rich breakfast buffet.

During the day, you can be part of several activities offered by the hotel. I rented an electric boat to discover the Weissensee.

Hotel Moser Weissensee Kärnten Techendorf

Hotel Moser Weissensee Kärnten Techendorf

Bikes are available too, and for free. You only have to pay a deposit if you want to have an eBike.

At hotel Moser’s own bathing beach, you will see several divers. Hotel Moser also offers a separated bathing beach for dogs. I read that a few guests complained about the dog beach but I cannot agree with it! The dog beach is perfectly created for dogs.

If you prefer to stay inside, visit hotel Moser’s gym, sauna area or swimming pool.

From 6 pm to 7.30 pm you are welcome to enjoy an exquisite five-course dinner, which always includes a delicious salad buffet.

Afterwards, you will love your comfortable and spacious room. I appreciated a wonderful view of the mountains.

Other activities

Around the Weissensee are loads of hiking or biking routes. Take the boat trip on the lake to a nearby village and walk or ride a bicycle the way back. To receive more information about all activities available, go to the tourist information across the bridge in Techendorf. I saw girls riding through the valleys, mountain bike tours, paraglider, divers and even rafting tours.

Enjoy the quietness and beauty of the nature at Landhotel Seppenbauer

Landhotel Seppenbauer Friesach St Salvator Seminarwelt

Country hotel Seppenbauer is the ideal accommodation to escape from the crowded tourist areas in Carinthia. St. Salvator in Friesach is only 35 minutes away from Klagenfurt and the beautiful Wörthersee.

At the hotel in St. Salvator, you have loads of leisure possibilities. On a rainy day, you can stay at the hotel and spend the day in your luxurious and spacious room. I haven’t slept in such a comfortable bed for a long time. The shower is also like heaven.

The gym is the place to go for those, who need to be active. Trainers will be available to answer questions or to help you with your fitness plan. You are also welcome to train on your own.

Landhotel Seppenbauer Friesach St Salvator Seminarwelt

Afterwards or even the whole day, the gigantic and exquisite sauna area will brighten your day!

Car lovers will adore the car museum. As Gerhard Porsche invested loads of his time and love in the hotel Seppenbauer, you will explore the motorized history.

Where to eat?

Breakfast is also served at the hotel. The generous buffet exceeds all expectations.

For lunch or dinner you don’t have to leave the hotel either. At the hotel’s restaurant, you get traditional and delicious Austrian food.

What to do?

  • Hiking – The hiking trail to Friesach is only 5km long. At Friesach, you will discover a wonderful historic city. You can have a mining tour or just explore the old town.
  • Leisure centre Osla – Relax at the artificial lake and appreciate the numerous leisure activities. The entry costs only 2€.
  • Hochosterwitz – Hochosterwitz is a famous castle in Carinthia and is only 25km away from the hotel.
  • Klagenfurt – Spend a day at the stunning Wörthersee. It is only a 35min drive, which is totally worth it. Around the lake you will find several public bathing beaches and leisure activities. I rented a SUP for example.

Klagenfurt Wörthersee SUP

Activity Breaks at Manerba del Garda #ActivityBreaks.com

Manerba del Garda

During my time at Manerba del Garda, I was happy to be part of ActivityBreaks tours. ActivityBreaks offers several leisure activities at Manerba del Garda, which is located on southwestern shore of Lake Garda. The area is perfect for cycling or hiking. If you are interested in hiking, you can hike to Rocca di Manerba del Garda and visit its museum. The entry is for free. It is the perfect place for a short sit-down and buying a drink or snack. ActivityBreaks cycling tour is a perfect opportunity to explore the area and the mountains by bike.

The tour, which includes cannoning, stand up paddle-boarding and cycling, is for those who really need to feel the adrenalin.

Manerba del Garda

Are you not really interested in activities and prefer a relaxing vacation? In that case enjoy Manerba’s wine cellars and discover the lake by boat.

Another great way to get to know lake Garda is by hiring a boat for two days and spending the days on the water.

Manerba del Garda

All tours offered by ActivityBreaks include a stay at the lovely La Quiete Park hotel, which is only 50m away from the lake. Read more about it in my last article!

La Quiete Park Hotel Manerba

Limone sul Garda is only 40 minutes away from Manerba de Garda. The 40 minutes will fly by so fast because of the beautiful drive. Limone sul Garda is famous for growing lemons and other citrus fruits.

A bit further in the opposite direction, you will find Sirmione. It is one of the most famous places around lake Garda.

La Quiete Park Hotel, a welcoming hotel that lives up to its name!

La Quiete Park Hotel Manerba

When  I arrived at La Quiete Park Hotel at Manerba del Garda, Elena welcomed me very friendly and my stay felt like home very quickly! With its welcoming facade and charming garden, I totally enjoyed the extraordinary beauty of the surroundings in piece and quiet.

La Quiete Park Hotel Manerba

After I checked in, Elena showed me my cozy double room, which includes two wardrobes, en suite, a desk, an armchair and a pleasant outlook. I especially liked the small vanity in the bathroom where I could put all my cosmetics.

From 10 am to 5 pm all soft drinks and warm drinks were for free, which was very convenient during the warm season.

La Quiete Park Hotel Manerba

These drinks were also included for breakfast and dinner. Breakfast was available from 7.30 am with bread, cake, biscuits, milk, tea, juices, yogurt, jams, fruits, cereals, toast, eggs, cheeses and meats. I always had an extensive and tasty breakfast outside at the garden.

The dinner could already been selected from the menu during the breakfast.

La Quiete Park Hotel Manerba

It started with a big salad buffet and continued with a three-course menu.

Those, who wish to work off the calories before or after breakfast or dinner, are more than welcome to play tennis, go for a swim or rent a bike. These facilities are all free of course.

La Quiete Park Hotel Manerba

La Quiete Park Hotel Manerba

Lake Garda is only 50m away from La Quiete Park Hotel. If you want to know more about my stay at Manerba del Garda stay tuned and wait for my next post!

 

Germany’s capital is…?

Alexanderplatz

BERLIN!!! As I paid only 9€ for a flight with Ryanair to Berlin, I could not resist the temptation.

Where to stay? 

Due to the cheap flight, I was able to spend more for my Hotel. This time I stayed at the five star hotel Sofitel Berlin Kurfürstendamm. Even the smallest room is about 35 to 40 square meter and is equipped with a TV, bathtub, shower, desk, a spacious wardrobe and generous windows. As if that were not enough, a bottle of water and WIFI are also free. The breakfast is always rich, tasty and varied. The selection varies from different types of bread, croissants, sausages and cheese. If you prefer a healthy breakfast, you will get yoghurt, fruits, vegetables and salmon for example. My favorite part of the breakfast were the pancakes.

As the name indicates, the hotel is located on the Kurfürstendamm, which is Berlin’s biggest shopping mile. You are able to reach all main attractions by foot from the hotel. The train and bus station is just 2 minutes away.

 

Where to eat?

I spent most of the time in Berlin Mitte, which is located around Alexanderplatz. The best and most stylish coffee is made by the coffee roastery, the Barn.

Zeit für Brot, a little bakery in Mitte, has amazing scrolls with white chocolate or raspberries for example. Take your time and have a seat outside to watch Berliner.

Zeit für Brot Berlin

Däri serves the best frozen yogurts in the city. The yogurt is very creamy and the selection of toppings is enormous. The prices are between 3-5€ depending on  the toppings.

Däri, frozen yogurt Berlin

Kauf dich glücklich is an amazing place to go at any time of the day. Try its delicious waffles, a fresh juice or one of the tasteful smoothies.

Kauf dich glücklich Berlin

Do you love sweets? Whether as decoration, as present for guests or as dessert buffet, Candy & Cake serves the best cupcakes, cakepops, ice and tortes! I met Lisa on an event at Umspannwerk in Berlin and was fascinated by herself (such a friendly woman) and her desserts! Feel free to contact her and try her delicious Candy & Cake: candyandcake@mail.de .

Candy & Cake Würzburg

Candy & Cake Würzburg

Do you like second-hand shopping?

Then don’t miss out Paul’s Boutique with trendy second-hand clothes!

Paul's Boutique Berlin Second Hand

Hamburg, meine Perle!

My return flight took me back from a sunny and warm Santorini to changeable weather conditions in Hamburg.  But even the cloudy weather did not prevent me to discover the beautiful and interesting sides of Hamburg.

Where to stay?

The hotel ARCOTEL Onyx is directly located on the Reeperbahn. The Reeperbahn is well known for its nightlife, pubs and strip clubs. From the Reeperbahn, you reach all sights within 15 minutes by foot. Although, the hotel is placed on a well attended street in St. Pauli, you will not hear the noise. The hotel ARCOTEL Onyx offers a rich and inventive breakfast. Do not forget to try the waffles, which you can make by yourself!

 What to do in Hamburg?

You are able to see all the main attractions in Hamburg within 2 days. You should visit them in the following order:

  • The fish market is only opened at the weekend between 5am and 9am. You will find fresh fish, fruit baskets and beautiful flowers. It is a perfect location for having breakfast.
  • From the fish market you move on to the old Elbe tunnel, which was the first river tunnel on the continet. It takes about 10 minutes to cross it but then you will have a fantastic view of Hamburg’s Landungsbrücken.
  • Take a small cruise at the Landungsbrücken to enjoy Hamburg’s warehouse district and port city. The cruise takes about an hour and costs around 18€ for adults and 8€ for children.
  • Back at the Landungsbrücken, you walk to the warehouse district. You will come along a coffee roastery, which has the best coffee and Hamburg’s virtual wonderland, which is one of the best attractions in Hamburg.
  • By reaching the town hall, you are already at city centre. Enjoy Hamburg’s shopping street, called Jungfernstieg, its  Binnenalster and do not miss the Nivea shop!

    Tips

For a great shot, have a drink or lunch/dinner at CLOUDS, which is next to the hotel ARCOTEL Onyx.

  • Hamburg is also well known for its musicals!!!