JUFA Hotel Maria Lankowitz
Bathing and family holiday at the lake Piberstein in Western Styria
Family holiday in Maria Lankowitz with a view of the lake and in the midst of beautiful nature! The Celts and Romans were aware of the fact that the region is a special place of the earth: Mediterranean climatic influences, natural treasures and scenic beauty – from the peaks of the Alps to the gentle hills of the Graz Basin.
The JUFA Hotel Maria Lankowitz scores highly for the family and bathing holiday, especially with a view of the lake Piberstein and its large outdoor area. Games, fun, action and at the same time quiet spots to relax, everything is offered here. The hotel pays your entrance to the bathing area!
The JUFA Hotel Maria Lankowitz welcomes its guests in 37 comfortable rooms. The inviting café with a sun terrace guarantees a successful start to the day, before active holidaymakers break into the numerous adventures of the region. Around the camp fire, the exciting life in the open air can be particularly enjoyed, preferably with something to toast on the open fire! A multifunctional sports field, as well as an adventure and play landscape with obstacle courses, invite you to carefree playing. Who would like, can also enjoy volleyball, table tennis, Flying Fox and many more social activities! Thanks to the splendid sun terrace, relaxing with small breaks is an invitation to linger! Don’t forget your sun cream! H
ow about a trip to the most famous horses in the world? On a family holiday in the Lipizzaner homeland you can get to know the majestic candidates of the Spanish Riding School in the nearby Piber.
Hotel facilities
- 37 rooms with SH/WC/TV/Safe
- Location near the lake
- Ski storage room and dry room
- Parking on-site free of charge
- Café
- Sun terrace
- Games room
Seminars & Events
- Workshop and Seminar facilities
- Indoor - cinema
- Outdoor Camp Fires
Sport, School, Adventure
- Volleyball court
- Indoor and Outdoor Children’s Play Area
- Playing field
- Giant Chess board
- Ball games court
The JUFA Hotel Maria Lankowitz
Location
The JUFA Hotel Maria Lankowitz is located in Maria Lankowitz, the home of the famous Lipizzan horses, on the shores of Lake Piberstein, It is a perfect base from which to embark on infinite adventures and can be reached easily by car. Guests can make use of the free parking spaces for cars and buses.
Arriving by car
Travelling from Vienna: From the A2-south motorway – take the Mooskirchen exit – travel towards Köflach on the B 70 – in Köflach continue on past the train station – continue on out onto the hill – take the first road on the right (Waschanlage) – approx. 800m – follow the signs to the JUFA Hotel.
Travelling from Carinthia: From the A2-south motorway – take the Packsattel exit – continue on towards Köflach – approx. 14km – carry on through to the other side of the village of Pichling – take the first road on the left – approx. 800m – follow the signs to the JUFA Hotel.
Travelling from Judenburg: Via Gaberl – travel towards Köflach until you reach the traffic lights at the junction – turn right – go up the hill – take the first road on the right – approx. 800m – follow the signs to the JUFA Hotel.
Travelling by train
Trains travel as far as the Köflich station (approx. 3km). For more detailed information on how to reach us by other forms of public transport, please refer to the ÖBB (Austrian Railways) and WESTbahn websites.
The best attractions in the local area
Piber Lipizzaner Stud Farm Here, the oldest horse breed in Europe is bred and prepared for its grand appearance at the Spanish Riding School. The Piber Lipizzaner Stud Farm has four hundred years of knowledge about the breeding of these majestic animals. Every year, around 40 foals are born in West Styria – so the next generation is guaranteed. In the midst of green meadows, you will be amazed by the famous white hair of tomorrow’s animal stars. It is an excursion must and not only for horse fans!
Thermal Spa Nova Put your feet up: With the Nova Thermal Spa you will relax and experience a true oasis of peace, because in the 1,000m² water there is a waterfall, massage jets, children’s area and much more. Give yourself a treat in the multi-faceted sauna area.
Lake Piberstein
Lake Piberstein is located directly in Maria Lankowitz and is the perfect place to cool off on a hot summer’s day. The lake is approximately 16 hectares and its waters are drinking water quality. It is not only a great place to have a refreshing swim, but it offers all the facilities visitors could wish for, including 50,000 square metres of space for relaxing and sunbathing, buffets etc.
Maria Lankowitz Pilgrimage Church The second largest place of pilgrimage in Styria is known for petition processions and pilgrimages. Since 1690, pilgrimages have been made every year across the Stubalpe, from Obdach to Maria Lankowitz. The baroque high altar, images, treasury and Antonius chapel are well worth the trip on foot.
Glass Museum Bärnbach Would you like to get to know a real glass maker? Immerse yourself in the history of glass and its elaborate manufacture. It goes back to the mediaeval time of the potash glass smelteries. The Stölzle Glass Centre, the Glass Museum Bärnbach and a glass sales area await you with interesting facts about glass. Also discover the biggest Schilcher wine glass in the world!
Hundertwasser Barbara Church A different kind of church building: Here bright colours and powerful symbolism reign, designed by the famous Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
Austrian Stübing Open-Air Museum – Open-air Folk Museum
The Stübing open air museum is among the 10 largest and most impressive open air museums in Europe. On a stroll right through Austria, the historic farm buildings tell exciting stories about the life, work and celebrations of the peasant culture of that time. The village pond, a panoramic view, children’s areas, rest areas, picnic areas and temporary special exhibitions and events all make a family outing to the Open-air Museum a memorable experience.
Pleasure Cycling
Cycling in perfection The beautiful region with many special features offers several tours. Who knows anything about Schilcher wine or Lipizzanern, will feel right at home in the saddle.
The Stainz Steam Railway An attraction in itself: the Stainz Steam Railway thrills young and old. Enjoy a trip along the Styrian oil trail through the Schilcher and seed oil region and spoil yourself with some gastronomic delights on the stops in Kraubath and Preding. From April to the end of October there is a special children’s program for every scheduled journey on Sundays – during the Styrian summer holidays, also on Wednesdays, from 15:00 to 17:00.
Llama Tours
Hike through the Hirschegg mountains accompanied by llamas – there is nothing more relaxing! Llama trekking is like a walking meditation.
Stromwelt Arnstein – Hydroelectric Power Station Tours
The Arnstein hydroelectric power station is an architectural jewel. Located in the home town of the famous Lipizzan horses, it provides fascinating group tours around the power station or opportunities to experience energy production first-hand during a range of educational activities that are held in the learning centre.
The Styria Jakobsweg Pilgrims’ Walking Trail
During a walk along the Jaokobsweg pilgrims’ trail that runs through western Styria, you will encounter people, animals, culture and tradition. You do not necessarily have to come here to explore your spiritual side, but can simply allow yourself to enjoy a leisurely and interesting walk. The walk starts from the Seckau Monastery and leads to Lavamünd via Bärnbach, Edelschrott and Osterwitz. During your walk, you will be able to achieve a vivid and highly personal impression of what inspired the pilgrims.
Graz Graz is well worth a visit: Go on a discovery tour through the historic city centre. On the Schlossberg with the Graz landmark, the clock tower, you will be rewarded with a great view of the city with its red roofs. The capital of Styria has also a lot of cultural offers …
Shopping City Seiersberg Styria’s largest shopping centre has more than 85,000 square metres of shop space with more than 200 shops and 800 brands. The latest trends, top events and a pleasant atmosphere are waiting for you!
The best attractions in the local area
Ski Resort Salzstiegl How about skiing or tobogganing on the western Styrian Salzstiegl? The ski and tobogganing resort has it all: 40 hectares of slopes, 12 km of runs, 6 ski lifts, rustic cottages and guesthouses. But also the day and night toboggan run scores with a 2 km long illuminated piste. The ideal winter trip on the family holiday. In summary: 12 kilometres of slopes / 6 lifts Skiing holiday at the: JUFA Hotel Maria Lankowitz (30.3 km)
Thermal Spa Nova Put your feet up: With the Nova Thermal Spa you will relax and experience a true oasis of peace, because in the 1,000m² water there is a waterfall, massage jets, children’s area and much more. Give yourself a treat in the multi-faceted sauna area.
Maria Lankowitz Pilgrimage Church The second largest place of pilgrimage in Styria is known for petition processions and pilgrimages. Since 1690, pilgrimages have been made every year across the Stubalpe, from Obdach to Maria Lankowitz. The baroque high altar, images, treasury and Antonius chapel are well worth the trip on foot.
Glass Museum Bärnbach Would you like to get to know a real glass maker? Immerse yourself in the history of glass and its elaborate manufacture. It goes back to the mediaeval time of the potash glass smelteries. The Stölzle Glass Centre, the Glass Museum Bärnbach and a glass sales area await you with interesting facts about glass. Also discover the biggest Schilcher wine glass in the world!
Hundertwasser Barbara Church A different kind of church building: Here bright colours and powerful symbolism reign, designed by the famous Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
Electricity World Arnstein – Hydroelectric Power Station Tours The Arnstein hydroelectric power station is an architectural jewel. Located in the home town of the famous Lipizzaner horses, it provides fascinating group tours around the power station or opportunities to experience energy production first-hand during a range of educational activities that are held in the learning centre.
Graz Graz is also well worth a visit in the Winter: Go on a discovery tour through the historic city centre. On the Schlossberg with the Graz landmark, the clock tower, you will be rewarded with a great view of the city. The capital of Styria has also a lot of cultural offers …
Business stays at the JUFA Hotel Lankowitz
The JUFA Hotel Lankowitz is not only a popular holiday destination, but also provides an expert service for businesses wishing to hold seminars, training events, team meetings or workshops that are run over several days.
Situated in an impressively picturesque location, our 2 on-site seminar rooms offer guests the benefit of bright natural light and are equipped with modern conference technology. It is not only our modern facilities equipped with the latest technology that will make your event in Maria Lankowitz more productive. The JUFA Hotel Montafon can also offer a range of indoor and outdoor activities designed to boost energy levels, such as the Venusblume rejuvenation zone. We will be more than happy to help you with the organisation and implementation of your plans.
Please contact the JUFA hotel directly for further information. Our team will be happy to provide you with all the information you need!
Your sports holiday at the JUFA Hotel Maria Lankowitz
Sports clubs and school parties are all catered for. The locations of JUFA Hotels have been selected to provide plenty of opportunities for challenging sporting activities and are a perfect base from which to embark on a range of sporting adventures.
Are you hoping to enjoy a week of sport? Do you want to really work up a sweat on your family holiday? The JUFA Hotel Maria Lankowitz has first-rate facilities, including a games activity zone with a huge outdoor area, a multi use games area, a volleyball court and generous sized grassed areas, which are all inviting places to have fun and exercise. A football pitch with artificial turf is only a 7 minute walk away from the JUFA Hotel.
There is also a wide range of sporting activities on offer in the great outdoors. Whether a leisurely bike ride in the Schilcher region, a hike or mountain bike ride in the western Styria mountains, skiing or an exciting snowshoe hike in the enchanting winter landscapes of the Gaberl and Salzstiegel ski resorts: the JUFA Hotel Maria Lankowitz guarantees that you will keep fit even on your holiday.
Please contact the JUFA Hotel directly for further information. Our team will be more than happy to provide you with all the information you need!
Coaching & team building at the JUFA Hotel Murau
A strong team spirit and a positive working atmosphere cannot always be taken for granted. However, the ability to develop trusting working relationships can be learned. The JUFA Hotel Maria Lankowitz has the perfect facilities to suit your requirements, whether you are supervising a programme for school-aged children or running training activities for an association or a company.
Students attending field trips can enjoy an engaging social experience and will learn a great deal about team spirit in the process. Staff attending company outings and training courses at the JUFA Hotel Maria Lankowitz will also find that their motivation levels, communication and team skills are enhanced.
2 seminar rooms, a games activity zone with a huge outdoor area, an indoor cinema, a multi use games area, a volleyball court and an area for campfires are among some of the many facilities available for you to use, alongside the wide range of activities you can enjoy in the great outdoors. The JUFA Hotel Maria Lankowitz has the added benefit of offering beautiful views over a 16 hectare lake. The many sightseeing locations that are within easy reachoffer a range of fantastic experiences and the excellent facilities at our hotel ensure that school outings and trips organised for companies and associations are truly memorable.
Looking for tips for group excursions? The many activities and attractions in the close vicinity of the JUFA Hotel Maria Lankowitz mean that you will be spoiled for choice, for example you can try introductory golf at the golf course, go on a llama tour or visit the Piber Lipizzan Stud of the Spanish Riding School, the Bärnbach Glass Museum, the Stubalm (summer grazing pastures of the Lipizzan horses), the Arnstein Hydroelectric Power Station visitor centre and much more.
Please contact the JUFA Hotel directly for further information. Our team will be more than happy to provide you with all the information you need!
Start your day healthy & powerfully
With our fresh, healthy and hearty breakfast buffet you can perfectly start an eventful day in your JUFA Hotel.

Invigorating treats from noon on
Gain power for the rest of the day with our heathly and varied lunch and dinner.
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