From the regional special "Tennis holidays in Carinthia": Interview - Erland Palle from Brennseehof

As part of our regional special "Tennis Holidays in Carinthia," we're speaking today with Erland Palle, managing director of the family-run Brennseehof sports hotel in Feld am See. We asked Erland a few questions about the beautiful tennis hotel on Lake Brennsee. And of course, we wanted to know what makes a tennis holiday in Carinthia so special, what you absolutely shouldn't miss there, and where Erland has his own personal power spots. In the picture, you can see Erland on the far right together with his parents, his wife, and his children – three generations of the Palle family working at and for the Brennseehof.

Briefly introduce yourself, the location of your hotel in Carinthia, and your role within the hotel

My name is Erland Palle, and I am part of the owning family and the managing director of Brennseehof. The family-run sports resort "BRENNSEEHOF ****s" is now in its third generation of family ownership by the Palle family. The resort combines family experiences, sports, wellness, and culinary delights in perfect harmony. Idyllically nestled among the Nock Mountains, directly on the picturesque Brennsee lake in the heart of Carinthia, it is the perfect holiday home for active families. The hotel offers 12 on-site tennis courts – most of them right by the lake – as well as the Krainer Tennis & Sports School located on the hotel grounds. Besides tennis, countless other sports can be learned or practiced here…both in summer and winter!

Are you a native of Carinthia?

Yes, a true "Feld am See" (a local character), with some experience abroad, only to finally return to his roots, because it's most beautiful where he grew up.

What do you think is "typical" of a Carinthian?

A relaxed approach to people and a certain amount of humor. "Lei losn" as a lifestyle – if you want it to be.

When visiting your hotel, you absolutely must see…. 

The cool Nockberge trails by mountain bike, the idyllic alpine wildlife park in the village and Lake Millstatt by boat….

What are some "activity tips" away from the tennis court? What should a TennisTraveller "experience" in Carinthia?

Thanks to the sports school located on the hotel grounds, guests can not only participate in various sports such as biking and a wide range of water sports (SUP, canoeing, sailing, surfing, etc.) but also learn them professionally. Furthermore, the surrounding Nockberge mountains offer ideal conditions for jogging, Nordic walking, and hiking. We also offer fitness classes such as abs, legs, and glutes workouts, Smovey training, Pilates, yoga, archery, and more.

Name 2-3 typical Carinthian delicacies that can also be tried at your hotel. 

Carinthian cuisine offers many specialties, but the Carinthian Kasnudel, the Sterz, the yellow soup with Reindling, the Ritschert and of course various typical flour-based dishes should definitely not be missing

Where exactly is your absolute favorite spot in Carinthia and why do you find it so beautiful there?

 There are many – depending on the purpose or time of year. In winter, there are various beautiful mountain spots (the Nockberge mountains, in particular, offer a wealth of options). In the summer months, the various clearings along the Rudolf-Greinz-Weg trail between our two lakes are simply magical and true places of power.

to the family sports hotel Brennseehof