At this family-run 4-star hotel directly on the shores of Lake Klopein in southern Carinthia, you'll experience a dream tennis holiday with a unique lake view. Play on the hotel's four clay courts , swim in Austria's warmest bathing lake, enjoy breathtaking mountain views and culinary specialties in the lakeside restaurant with its terrace. And as the icing on the cake, indulge in wellness treatments in the even more exclusive spa area, expanded in 2023 and featuring a lakeside sauna.
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On the western shore of Lake Klopein, the family-run Hotel & Spa Sonne sits directly on the water. With its own lakeside bathing area , three private jetties, and a large sunbathing lawn, you can enjoy the lake in a truly special way. The Hotel & Spa Sonne lives up to its name. You'll feel and see it not only outside the hotel: the sun also floods the 88 rooms and 6 apartments with light, making you feel radiant. All rooms are spacious, bright, and inviting. Rooms with lake-view balconies are highly recommended. For families, there are six fantastic apartments with separate children's rooms. Double rooms with connecting doors are also ideal for family tennis holidays. Since 2023, 15 new rooms and apartments have added even more comfort. Large glass fronts, light-colored, high-quality furniture, oiled wooden floors, a simple style, and a modern flair make your holiday even more memorable.
TennisThe hotel's four clay courts are just a 10-minute walk (1 km) from the hotel. Alternatively, you can rent one of the hotel's bicycles and cycle to the tennis courts. Use of the tennis courts is free . Tennis lessons with an external coach can be booked upon request and subject to availability. Individual, group, and special children's lessons are available.
Other sports activitiesAll TennisTraveller who want to be active off the court will find a wide range of sporting opportunities . Whether you prefer road bikes, city bikes, or mountain bikes , you can start your bike tour directly from the hotel. City bikes are available to borrow free of charge at the hotel. E-bikes, trekking bikes, and mountain bikes are available for a fee at a nearby bike rental shop. You can explore the area using a rented GPS device or, upon request, with a bike guide. Hiking trails Klopeinersee-Südkärnten Golf Park, just 2.5 km away, which offers stunning panoramic views of the Southern Alps. Hotel guests receive discounted green fees.
Things get sporty on and in the water too: grab a stand-up paddleboard and explore the lake – you'll rarely find a better full-body workout. Boards are available free of charge. Kayaks, pedal boats, and rowboats can be rented. And for those who want to dive in, there are nearby diving course providers . The hotel itself offers a weekly sports program with relaxation workouts and a diverse range of activities. A fitness room is also available. And you can start your morning or evening jog or (Nordic) walking tour directly from the hotel.
WellnessRelaxing in the water here is so easy and so wonderful. Lake Klopein reaches temperatures of up to 28 degrees Celsius in summer, making it Austria's warmest bathing lake . Indoors, the neighboring Hotel Sonnelino offers a small, heated indoor pool, perfect for relaxing your muscles. There's also an indoor baby and children's beach area. Since 2023, the Hotel & Spa Sonne has offered adults an indoor and outdoor pool, as well as a lakeside whirlpool
After your tennis session, you can relax, enjoy the peace and quiet, and recharge your batteries at the Sonne See Spa. Enjoy the unique lakeside sauna on one of the three bathing jetties, the panoramic sauna, the steam room , or the herbal bath . Completely unwind in one of the relaxation rooms, perhaps on one of the comfortable waterbeds. A wide range of massage and beauty treatments perfectly complements the wellness program. You're sure to find the perfect treatment for your relaxation and regeneration needs here.
CateringAt the Hotel & Spa Sonne, you can choose between breakfast or half-board . The Sonne Alpe Adria Kulinarium promises you exquisite cuisine. Enjoy your leisurely breakfast on the sun terrace directly overlooking the lake. This is the perfect way to start your tennis day. Lunch is served à la carte, and cakes, coffee, and ice cream are available throughout the afternoon in the lakeside lounge and bar. In the evening, the four-course menu with choices pure culinary delight. The products and ingredients are predominantly sourced from the region. The absolute highlight, besides the food itself, is the lakeside terrace , where you can enjoy your meal directly above the lake. The " gondolas ," in which you practically float above the water, are particularly wonderful.
You can round off your tennis day in the cozy lounge bar with a nice glass of wine or a cocktail – accompanied by pleasant (tennis) conversations with other vacationers.
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VicinityThe idyllic natural landscape of Lake Klopein in southern Carinthia invites you to stroll along the lakeside path, hike up the Kitzelberg mountain with its viewing platform , and visit cultural attractions such as Hochosterwitz Castle or St. Paul's Benedictine Abbey city trip to Klagenfurt also worthwhile. The friendly reception team will certainly have the perfect suggestion for you.
The Hotel & Spa Sonne am Klopeinersee was recommended by our TennisTraveller Angelika:Images © Hotel & Spa Sonne. All information is provided without guarantee
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