Take the Whole Chalet in the Quiet of the Nockberge
Pour your coffee and step outside onto the balcony at Chalet Catton, where the only sound is the wind moving through the Swiss-pine forest, the green Carinthian hills fall away below you and the mountains of the Nockberge fill the view. You are on a quiet hillside at Hohensass, a short drive above Radenthein, and the best way to stay here is to take the whole place: book the four-bedroom apartment and the entire floor is yours, with your own private balcony, terrace and barbecue looking onto the garden and the peaks.
This is a spacious, self-catering Alpine chalet built for families and groups, not a polished resort. Four bedrooms sleep up to around eight, there are two toilets so nobody queues in the morning, and a big fully equipped kitchen means you can cook a proper dinner after a day on the slopes or by the lake. The hosts are the detail guests mention most: kind, quick to answer and happy to help, and it is the hosts guests praise most warmly across verified reviews. Smaller Double, Triple and Family rooms are also let within the same chalet when the whole apartment is not booked.
Chalet Catton works best if you want a peaceful mountain base with the run of the place for two or three families or a group of friends, you are glad to self-cater, and you have a car for the skiing, spas and lake nearby.
Warm Pine Bedrooms and a Kitchen Built for Cooking
Inside, the chalet has a homely, lived-in Alpine warmth rather than designer polish. Bedrooms are panelled in honey-toned pine with sloped ceilings, white wrought-iron and wooden bedframes, red and floral linens, kilim rugs on parquet floors and the odd edelweiss cushion. Several rooms open straight onto a balcony with a garden and mountain view, and reviewers single out comfortable beds and a clean, modern bathroom. It feels, as one guest put it, like a place with real Alpine soul.
The heart of the four-bedroom apartment is its private kitchen, fitted to cook a proper dinner after a day on the slopes or pull together breakfast for a houseful, with a sofa-filled living area, books and an indoor play space to keep younger guests busy on a wet afternoon. One honest practicality: a few guests have found the heating uneven between rooms, with one bedroom warm and another cooler at night, so check the radiators when you arrive and the host will sort it.
Where Will You Eat When There's No Restaurant On Site?
Chalet Catton is genuine self-catering, so there is no breakfast or restaurant on the property, which is exactly why the big kitchen and the private barbecue area matter. Stock up on arrival at the SPAR or Billa in Radenthein and pick up local cheese from the Kaslab'n Nockberge organic dairy, then cook in or fire up the barbecue on the terrace. When you want a night off, the traditional Backhendl at Die Gartenrast, an inn going since 1927, is a short drive away, and Gasthof Haslerwirt is closer still.
The setting does the rest. Free private parking sits right on site with no reservation needed, free WiFi runs through the chalet, and pets are welcome on request, though a house note asks that dogs are not left alone in the apartment. In winter you are a short drive from Bad Kleinkirchheim's pistes and thermal spas, and in summer from warm Lake Millstatt and the biosphere park's hiking and biking trails. The garnet tunnel at the Granatium in Radenthein, the only accessible garnet vein in Europe, is a fine rainy-day backup.
Why Book Chalet Catton?
Chalet Catton is strongest for families and groups who want a spacious, self-catering chalet to themselves in a quiet Alpine setting, with warm hosts and an easy drive to skiing, spas and the lake.
The whole apartment is yours
Book the four-bedroom apartment and take the full floor: four bedrooms for up to around eight, two toilets, a big kitchen and your own balcony, terrace and barbecue.
Exceptional hosts, deep quiet
Kind, responsive owners who speak good English, the strength guests praise most, in a peaceful Nockberge setting of garden and mountain views.
A base for both seasons
A short drive from Bad Kleinkirchheim's 103 km ski area and two thermal spas in winter, and warm Lake Millstatt and biosphere trails in summer.
Best-fit guests
Best for families and groups who want the whole chalet, are happy to self-cater, and have a car for the slopes, spas and lake.
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Interesting Points About Chalet Catton
- Book the whole four-bedroom apartment and you get the entire floor to yourselves, with four bedrooms sleeping up to around eight, two toilets, a private balcony, terrace and your own barbecue area, ideal for two or three families travelling together
- The hosts answer guest questions personally, confirming a cot is available and explaining that you take the full floor with a private patio and barbecue, and the hands-on hosts are the part guests praise most warmly in verified reviews
- The chalet sits inside the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Kärntner Nockberge, a short drive from Bad Kleinkirchheim's 103 km ski area and the Granatium garnet tunnel in Radenthein, the only accessible garnet vein in Europe
- There is no breakfast or restaurant on site, so this is genuine self-catering: the kitchen comes with an oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave, coffee machine and a children's high chair, and you stock up at the SPAR or the Kaslab'n Nockberge cheese dairy nearby
Rooms & Accommodation at Chalet Catton
Four-Bedroom Apartment
Entire apartment · 115 m² · 4 bedrooms · Sleeps ~8 · Private kitchen
The flagship and the way most guests should book: the entire 115 m² apartment with four bedrooms sleeping up to around eight, a private bathroom, a sofa-filled living area and a fully equipped private kitchen, plus a balcony, terrace, patio and barbecue with garden and mountain views. Choose this if you are two or three families or a group of friends who want the whole floor to yourselves, with space to spread out and cook in. Beds are split across the four rooms: two singles, an extra-large double, a single and a double. Upper floors are reached by stairs.
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Family Room
Sleeps family · 15 m² · Balcony · Garden + mountain view
A roughly 15 m² room within the chalet with a balcony, a garden and mountain view, heating, a private entrance, a wardrobe and free WiFi, sharing a bathroom with a bath or shower, towels, a shared toilet and a hairdryer. Choose this if you are a small family who wants a room of your own with a balcony to sit out on, rather than booking the whole apartment. Upper floors are reached by stairs.
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Triple Room
Sleeps 3 · 18 m² · Garden + mountain view · Free WiFi
At roughly 18 m² this is the largest of the individual rooms, with a garden and mountain view, heating, a private entrance, outdoor furniture, a wardrobe and free WiFi, sharing a bathroom with a bath or shower and a hairdryer. Choose this if you are three friends or a small family who want a bit more room and don't need the whole apartment. Upper floors are reached by stairs.
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Double Room
Sleeps 2 · 12 m² · Balcony · Garden + mountain view
The entry-level room within the chalet at about 12 m², with a balcony, a garden and mountain view, carpet, heating, a private entrance, a wardrobe and free WiFi, sharing a bathroom with a bath or shower, towels, a shared toilet and a hairdryer. Guests reserve particular praise for how comfortable the beds are in here. Choose this if you are a couple who wants the lowest rate and a balcony, and are happy to share the chalet's bathroom. Upper floors are reached by stairs.
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Best Suited For
- Families and groups: book the whole four-bedroom apartment for up to around eight, with four bedrooms, two toilets and space to spread out
- Self-caterers who like to cook: a big private kitchen with oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine, plus a barbecue on the terrace
- Skiers and spa-goers: a short drive from Bad Kleinkirchheim's 103 km ski area and the Römerbad and St. Kathrein thermal spas
- Summer lake and trail lovers: warm Lake Millstatt and the biosphere park's hiking and biking trails are a short drive away
- Peace-seekers: a genuinely quiet hillside setting with garden and mountain views and owners guests praise warmly
- Dog owners: pets are welcome on request, with a private garden and terrace to enjoy together
Worth Considering Alternatives If
- You want breakfast or a restaurant on site: this is self-catering, with no breakfast and no restaurant, so plan to cook or eat out
- You need to pay by card: the property takes cash only, so bring euros
- You have limited mobility or heavy luggage: upper-floor rooms are reached by stairs and there is no lift
- You are travelling without a car: the rural hillside setting and the spread-out attractions make a car effectively essential
- You need to leave a dog alone in the room: pets are welcome on request but should not be left alone in the apartment
Amenities & Facilities
Kitchen & Dining
- Fully equipped private kitchen in the four-bedroom apartment
- Oven, stovetop, microwave and dishwasher
- Coffee machine, electric kettle and toaster
- Refrigerator, kitchenware and a dining table
- Children's high chair
- Barbecue and outdoor dining area on the terrace
- Not available: Breakfast or on-site restaurant
In-Room
- Balcony in most rooms, with garden and mountain views
- Heating throughout
- Private entrance to rooms
- Wardrobe or closet and a clothes rack
- Socket near the bed
- Board games and puzzles
- Comfy beds singled out by guests
Outdoor & Family
- Garden and sun terrace
- Patio with outdoor furniture
- Indoor play area for children
- Books, DVDs and music for children
- Skiing, hiking and cycling in the area
- Not available: Pool, gym or spa on site
Connectivity & Services
- Free WiFi throughout, praised by guests
- Iron and a drying rack for clothing
- Self or host check-in, with no formal reception
- Not available: Airport shuttle
Parking & Transport
- Free private on-site parking, no reservation needed
- Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) about 62 km, roughly a 45 to 60 minute drive
- Spittal-Millstättersee railway station about 25 km
- A car is recommended for exploring the area
Policies & House Rules
- Payment by cash only
- Pets allowed on request, charges may apply; dogs should not be left alone in the apartment
- Children of any age welcome; a cot is available on request, no extra beds
- Check-in between 15:00 and 21:30; check-out by 10:00
- Quiet hours between 22:00 and 08:00
- Not available: Parties or events
- Not available: Smoking indoors
In the Nockberge, Between Lake Millstatt and Bad Kleinkirchheim
Chalet Catton sits on the quiet hillside street of Hohensass, about 2.7 km above the centre of Radenthein in Carinthia (Kärnten), deep in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Kärntner Nockberge. These are gentle, grass-domed peaks cloaked in Swiss-pine forest, laced with hiking and biking trails and the scenic Nockalmstraße panoramic road, with the town's Granatium garnet museum and its 300-metre garnet tunnel, the only accessible garnet vein in Europe, down in Radenthein itself.
The two big draws are a short drive apart. North lies warm Lake Millstatt, Carinthia's most voluminous lake, sheltered enough that the water reaches around 25 °C in summer for swimming, paddling and boat trips. To the west, Bad Kleinkirchheim pairs a 103 km ski area, Franz Klammer's home mountain, with two thermal spas fed by radon-rich healing water at 34 to 36 °C, so in winter you can ski in the morning and soak in the afternoon. For an evening out, the traditional Backhendl inn Die Gartenrast, going since 1927, is just down the hill, and the Kaslab'n Nockberge cheese dairy is a local stop for self-catering supplies.
A car is effectively essential here. Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) is roughly 62 km by road, about a 45 to 60 minute drive west along Lake Millstatt, and the nearest mainline station, Spittal-Millstättersee on the Tauern line, is about 25 km away. Public transport in the valley is limited and there is no airport shuttle, so plan to drive between the chalet, the slopes, the spas and the lake.
- St. Kathrein Thermal Spa, Bad Kleinkirchheim: 2.7 km · ~10 min drive. A family and health spa with the largest water area of all Carinthian thermal spas and an 86-metre water slide, the longest in Carinthia.
- Granatium Radenthein (Garnet Museum): 2.7 km · ~7 min drive. A garnet museum whose 300-metre tunnel holds the only accessible garnet vein in Europe, plus a garnet room and a dig-your-own mining area.
- Lake Millstatt (Millstätter See): 3.5 km · ~8 min drive. Carinthia's most voluminous lake, sheltered by the Millstätter Alpe so the water reaches around 25 °C in summer for swimming, SUP and boat trips.
- Thermal Römerbad, Bad Kleinkirchheim: 4.2 km · ~12 min drive. A flagship wellness spa over three levels and more than 12,000 m², with 13 saunas and steam baths and ski-in access by the Kaiserburgbahn.
- Bad Kleinkirchheim ski area (Kaiserburgbahn): 4.2 km · ~12 min drive. 103 km of groomed pistes and 24 cable cars and lifts between 1,087 and 2,055 m, Franz Klammer's home mountain.
- Restaurant Die Gartenrast: 2.7 km · ~6 min drive. A traditional Backhendl (fried chicken) inn established in 1927, with around 83 Falstaff points and a terrace looking over the valley.
- Millstatt Abbey (Stift Millstatt): 18 km · ~25 min drive. A former Benedictine monastery founded around 1070, one of Carinthia's most important Romanesque buildings, with a famous 12th-century portal.
- Klagenfurt Airport (KLU): 62 km · ~45 to 60 min drive. The nearest airport, reached west along the B98 Millstätter Straße past Lake Millstatt.
Getting to Key Locations
How to Get to Chalet Catton in Radenthein
- From Klagenfurt Airport by car: From Klagenfurt Airport (KLU), head west towards Villach, then follow the B98 Millstätter Straße along Lake Millstatt towards Radenthein. It is roughly 62 km and about a 45 to 60 minute drive.
- Up to Hohensass: At Radenthein, continue up the hillside to Hohensass 28. The chalet sits about 2.7 km above the town centre on a quiet street, so follow the lane up beyond the village.
- From Spittal-Millstättersee station: If you arrive by train at Spittal-Millstättersee on the Tauern line, it is about 25 km east via the B98 along the lake to Radenthein, then up to Hohensass. Hire a car or arrange a transfer, as public transport in the valley is limited.
- Parking on arrival: Free private parking is available right on site with no reservation needed, so you can leave the car at the chalet and drive out to the slopes, spas and lake as you please.
Radenthein & the Nockberge Guide
Radenthein sits in the heart of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Kärntner Nockberge, a landscape of gentle, grass-topped peaks and Swiss-pine forest threaded with hiking and biking trails, including one of Europe's longest flow mountain-bike trails and the scenic Nockalmstraße panoramic road. Down in the town, the Granatium tells the story of the local garnet, and its 300-metre tunnel is the only place in Europe you can walk an accessible garnet vein. A quiet, car-based chalet like Chalet Catton, up on the Hohensass hillside, makes an easy base for all of it.
The area runs on two seasons. Winter, roughly December to after Easter, is for skiing at Bad Kleinkirchheim, Franz Klammer's home mountain, paired with long soaks in the Römerbad and St. Kathrein thermal spas. Summer, June to September, is for warm Lake Millstatt, where the sheltered water reaches around 25 °C, plus hiking, biking and ranger-led walks in the biosphere park. Spring and autumn are quieter, with golden larch colour and sauna season. For food, the traditional Backhendl at Die Gartenrast, an inn going since 1927, is a local institution, and the Kaslab'n Nockberge organic dairy is the place to pick up cheese for the chalet kitchen. For a wider Austrian trip, browse our other hotels and stays in Austria.
Is Chalet Catton worth it?
Yes, if you want a spacious, self-catering Alpine chalet to yourselves for a family or group, with warm, hands-on hosts and a quiet Nockberge setting close to skiing, two thermal spas and Lake Millstatt: guests are full of praise, singling out the hands-on hosts and strong value above all. Skip it if you need breakfast or a restaurant on site, want to pay by card, or are travelling without a car, as it is genuine self-catering on a rural hillside.
What Guests Say About Chalet Catton
Scores and review counts are aggregated from verified guest bookings on major travel platforms.
Superb
Guests love how spacious and well-equipped Chalet Catton is, singling out the generous room, the big kitchen and the genuinely warm, responsive hosts in a peaceful mountain setting, with families and groups rating it most highly. The warmest feedback goes to the hosts, with comfort and value close behind. The honest trade-offs are self-catering only, occasional uneven heating between rooms, and a rural hillside that needs a car.
Masses of space, comfortable rooms and a very well-equipped bathroom and kitchen, with beautiful views. The hosts were very kind and helpful, and a real plus, they speak excellent English.
Bernarda
Roomy and comfortable enough for two families to share, set right in the middle of nature, with a friendly host. The only thing I'd have liked was to know in advance that the dog couldn't be left alone in the apartment, so we could have planned around it.
2026-02-23We really enjoyed the winter sports, with both the ski resort and the spa close by. It was cold when we arrived, quickly sorted by bleeding the heating, and the bathroom drains were a little noticeable, but a good base for a ski trip.
2026-02-11Masses of space, comfortable rooms and a very well-equipped bathroom and kitchen, with beautiful views. The hosts were very kind and helpful, and a real plus, they speak excellent English.
2025-08-27A very nice, well-kept apartment. Quiet, with a great view and a lovely host.
2025-08-13Absolutely exceptional, with a real Alpine atmosphere and soul. The owner was kind and accommodating, the beds comfortable, the kitchen well-equipped and the bathroom modern and clean, and we could bring our dog. We loved it here.
2025-08-13A beautiful chalet set in the green. We stayed just one night in a lovely location, and everything was perfect.
2025-08-04Perfect for two or three families, with lots of beds and a big kitchen with everything you need. There's parking, and the owners are very nice, helpful and responsive. The location is just awesome.
2025-06-29An amazing place for a trip with a big family or a group of friends.
2024-07-21Good to Know Before You Book
Self-catering, so plan your meals
There's no breakfast or restaurant on site, but the kitchen is fully equipped for proper cooking and there's a barbecue on the terrace. Pick up groceries on arrival in Radenthein or Bad Kleinkirchheim, with a SPAR or Billa and the Kaslab'n Nockberge cheese dairy nearby for local supplies.
Cash only, and free parking on site
Payment at the property is by cash, so bring euros for any charges due on arrival. The upside is easy parking: free private spaces are right on site with no reservation needed, so you can come and go to the slopes and lake as you like.
Whole apartment or individual rooms
You can book the entire four-bedroom apartment, ideal for two or three families or a group, or an individual Double, Triple or Family room within the same chalet. Check which option your dates show, as the whole-apartment booking is the one most guests come for. Cancellation and prepayment terms vary by rate, so review the conditions for your chosen option before you book.
Pets on request, and stairs to the upper floors
Dogs are welcome on request, with charges possible, but guests are asked not to leave a dog alone in the apartment, so plan your days around that. Upper-floor rooms are reached by stairs with no lift, and a car is recommended for getting around the spread-out valley.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Chalet Catton is at Hohensass 28, postcode 9545, on a quiet hillside about 2.7 km above the centre of Radenthein in Carinthia, inside the Nockberge biosphere reserve. Bad Kleinkirchheim's 103 km ski area and its St. Kathrein and Römerbad thermal spas are roughly a 10 to 12 minute drive away, and warm Lake Millstatt is about 8 minutes by car.
When you book the four-bedroom apartment, the whole floor is yours, including a private balcony, terrace and barbecue area, with no other guests sharing your space. The chalet also lets individual Double, Triple and Family rooms on their own when the full apartment isn't booked, so check which option your dates show.
The four-bedroom apartment sleeps up to around eight people across its four bedrooms, with two single beds, an extra-large double, a single and a double. That makes it a good fit for two or three families or a group of friends. A cot is available on request for the youngest guests, though there are no extra beds.
Chalet Catton is self-catering, so there's no breakfast and no restaurant on site. Instead, the four-bedroom apartment has a fully equipped private kitchen with an oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave and coffee machine, plus a barbecue on the terrace, and you stock up at the SPAR or the Kaslab'n cheese dairy nearby.
Free private parking is available right on site at Chalet Catton, with no reservation needed. Because the chalet is on a rural hillside and the slopes, spas and lake are spread across the valley, a car is effectively essential, so having parking at the door is genuinely useful.
Pets are allowed on request at Chalet Catton, and charges may apply, so let the hosts know when you book. One thing to plan for: guests are asked not to leave a dog alone in the apartment, and there's a private garden and terrace to enjoy together.
Check-in at Chalet Catton runs from 15:00 to 21:30, and check-out is by 10:00. There's no formal reception, so it's a self or host check-in; let the owners know roughly when you'll arrive, and you can request an earlier or later time when you book, though it can't be guaranteed.
Payment at Chalet Catton is by cash only, so bring euros for any charges due on arrival rather than relying on a card. Cancellation and prepayment terms vary by rate and room type, so check the conditions for your chosen option before you book.
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Take the whole four-bedroom apartment for your family or group, with a full kitchen, your own balcony, terrace and barbecue, and garden and mountain views in a quiet corner of the Nockberge, a short drive from skiing, spas and Lake Millstatt. Guests rate it highly, with the warm hosts their favourite part of the stay.
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