Pension Strauß

Tolle Unterkunft direkt am Ossiacher See, der Privatstrand ist wirklich super und die Unterkunft schön und sauber!

Family-run pension with direct lake access to Lake Ossiach, located a little less than a mile from restaurants and the shop in Ossiach. Private access to the lake (lake itself approximately 3 minute walk from main house) which has a small pier, row boat, kayak, beach toys, umbrellas, beach chairs, refreshments. Rooms look recently renovated, rustic/comfortable, good shower, all or most have a balcony with view of the lake. Windows and balcony door have mosquito screens. The views of the lake is great, the location is very quiet. There is plenty of parking in front of the house. Breakfast is great, with made-to-order eggs, changing variety of cold cuts, homemade jams, breads and homemade breads. Drinks including wine/beer/sodas available on-site. A refrigerator for shared use by all guests and coffeemaker can be accessed 24/7. (There is no fridge or coffeemaker in the rooms). TV has mostly German speaking stations, but also CNN and Sky News (although hopefully you will not spend too much time in the room but rather enjoy the activities available in the region). The hosts are extremely nice, helpful and friendly, which probably explains why they have a large number of repeat guests. Brochures and maps for activities in the area are available in the lobby, and the hosts will be glad to give additional suggestions or information. If you don't want to use the car to get places, you can take the ferry boat station from Ossiach (about 20-40 minute walk). The ferry can get you to several towns on Lake Ossiach, including Annenheim (where you can get the tram going up the Gerlitzen mountain). Regarding activities, the area around Lake Ossiach is great for hiking, bicycling and mountain biking.

Location: The house is located little less than a mile from Ossiach, so it is either a very short drive (there is plenty of parking in Ossiach, but for a fee) or about 20 to 40 minute walk. There is nothing to do in Rappitsch itself (basically just a community of pensions, vacation homes and campground), and the village of Ossiach also only has one store and a few restaurants (including two really excellent restaurants). Any other attractions can only be reached by car or ferry boat (of bicycle, of course). If you don't want to use the car to drive to dinner every night, the choices are very limited. (Of course there are also taxis and Uber, but it is not a resort location where you have multiple restaurant choices in front of your door). Beach and lake: Of course you cannot expect a Mediterranean sand beach. The private beach is a few minutes walk down a grassy lawn and consists of a generous lawn, a small wooden pier with a ladder at the end, and also a narrow pebble beach access into the water. You will share the beach with a small fishes and (if they are in the mood for it) a few sweet ducks. Lake Ossiach is a "muddy lake", so the water is not clear. The water is quite warm, though, so the temperature is nice for swimming.

Absolutely great accomondation, I can highly recomended. The location, just few steps from the lake, quite place, great breakfast served at the garden, everyday clean room. Huge beach with possibilty of renting the paddleboard, kanoy. At the beach you could have any kinds of drinks, icecreams and much more!!!! Mrs. Strauss the owner- person how is willing to help, so kind and nice!!! Will come back. Thank you soo much.

Relaxed and familial atmosphere, lake side location, well maintained private beach, trailhead to beautiful waterfall hike right behind the property. Many family activities in the beautiful surroundings.

exceptional friendly and an awesome breakfast with an huge variety of local food. Perfect location to go cycling, swimming or something else you wanna do in your holiday :)