Mallnitz, Villa Talheim

Mallnitz is a popular Carinthian resort with three ski areas to choose from at varying distances from the village, getting progressively larger the further out you go - so is not unlike Banff in Canada with Norquay, Sunshine and Lake Louise. Another similarity is that the resort is at the heart of a National Park, in Mallnitz's case the 200 square kilometres of the Hohe Tauern national park.

The village itself has lots of character and is normally peaceful through the day, although facilities are rather above average for a resort of its size and there's a good choice of lively apres ski venues. There are several ski areas available in the area. The closest is the small and comparatively low area on the Hausler Alm (1872m) reached by a double chair lift departing from a carpark a short ski bus ride from the village. On the other side of the village is the higher and larger Ankogelbahn area.

Villa Talheim offers 4 spacious apartments sleeping between 2-13 guest and is suitable for families, couples and groups. The english owners are happy to help with evrything from ski passes to transfers!

There are great connections to Klagenfurt or Salzburg with the budget carriers and regional airports - get there now before everone else does!!!