Summer Holidays in Carinthia

In Klagenfurt you can enjoy the summer!

Finally summer is coming and thereby also holiday mood spreads! Whether you are looking to attend one of the many events that take place during the summer or simply want to relax and enjoy the warm summer sun at the lake – the Wörthersee offers it all. The paradise of mountains and lakes with the most sunshine hours and its beautiful landscape lures with diverse leisure facilities and a jump into the water of Lake Wörthersee will make forget you everyday life.

(c) Arnold Pöschl

"Finally spring! And the long-awaited summer is approaching, at the same time we´re getting in holiday mood. If you search for entertainment, sports and lots of action, you’re right in Klagenfurt! The mountain and lake paradise with the most sunny days within a year offers a range of opportunities. With a relaxing vacation in Klagenfurt you’ll forget your daily routine."

(c) Arnold Pöschl

The ARCOTEL Moser Verdino is located in the centre of Klagenfurt and yet, it only takes a few minutes to reach the Wörthersee. Thus, the 4-star-hotel is the ideal starting point to enjoy your summer holidays in Carinthia.

(c) Arnold Pöschl

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Wörthersee and book your summer holidays now.

The package includes:
- 1 overnight stay in a superior double room
- Breakfast for 2 people
- 48 hours bus ticket for 2 people
- 2 tickets for the lido Klagenfurt
- Welcome drink for 2 people

EUR 136.00 per night*
*Price excl. tourism fee EUR 1.50 p.p.
Offer valid from 1 June to 31 August 2014

The perfect location for your event!

The ARCOTEL Moser Verdino

Three generous banquet and meeting rooms with daylight are available on the first floor. The bright rooms are quiet and offer state-of-the-art technology. Two rooms can be combined, and with a total of 120 sqm they provide capacity for up to 120 persons.

The organization and implementation of events requires a high degree of responsibility, which we gladly incur for you! We advise you with pleasure in a personal conversation and create a concept which is adapted to all your wishes and needs! 

What we offer our guests: 

- a personal care on site 

- a very central location with good transport connection 

- public underground parking in close proximity to the hotel  - Free WLAN Internet access in all rooms and public areas  - an attractive free place regulation: If you book an overnight stay and a conference package, with a group of ten or more delegates, the conference speaker will receive free accommodation with breakfast. 

The perfect "all around the meeting"- service including personal care on site

>> Book our conference offer 2014! 

Conference package full day: (bookable from 5 persons)
EUR 45.00 per person*

- Room rental
- 2 conference drinks per person
- Business lunch (choice between two menus at our Cafébar Moser Verdino)
- 2 coffee breaks with coffee, tea, refreshment drinks, 1 sandwich / Danish pastries per person
- writing pad with pencil

- 1 LCD projector, 1 screen (1,80 x 1,80 m), 1 flip chart (with pens and 10 sheets of paper), 1        pin board, W-LAN

*Conference package full day without lunch: from EUR 30.00 per person

Rooms 
Overnight single use

EUR 79.00 (excl. breakfast and taxes)

Contact 
MARIA TASSOTTI

Front Office Manager
T + 43 463 578 78-415
F +43 463 516 765
E bankett.moserverdino@arcotelhotels.com

We look forward to your request!

ARCOTEL Hotels – The Story of a Name

Founder Raimund D. Wimmer

It all started with the vision of ARCOTEL Hotels founder Raimund Wimmer to develop an Austrian hotel group in which each hotel has its own unique personality. But a great company needs a great name! And so ideas were hatched and suggestions made until, after much discussion, the name ARCOTEL Hotels was born.   

the origin logo of the ARCOTEL group

But why ARCOTEL? What is the deeper meaning behind this artificial word? The syllables are easily explained: ARCus (lat. arch) and ÔTEL (German with a French accent, the guesthouse). The name blends two concepts and expresses Raimund Wimmer’s idea of spanning an arc between the host and the guest and offering guests a home from home. This in turn led to our corporate philosophy of "passionate hosts", which the teams at ARCOTEL Hotels having been putting into practice for more than 25 years now.

But the unofficial explanation for the name is this: Raimund Wimmer wanted his guests to find him as quickly as possible. He therefore chose a name that would come pretty near the front of the telephone directory – even in those days, our founder was ahead of his time, because in a way, he was already doing "search engine optimisation" 25 years ago. 

The history of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino - Part 2

The time has finally come for us to fill you in on the more recent chapters of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino's history. Enjoy!

The Moser family

Maria Josefa's grandson, Johann Nepomuk Moser supported his family as best as he could. Being a passionate host, he was widely known for his excellent social skills, his determination, reliability and kindness. Married to Katharina, the beautiful daughter of Klagenfurt's town magistrate Jesse, Johann Nepomuk lived a long and fulfilled life. At the age of 78, he retired and handed over the business to his children. 

His youngest son Viktor took much after his father. He renovated the hotel in 1860 by enlarging it and tiling the roof with red brick tiles, which were rather rare in Klagenfurt at the time. Having lost her husband early into their marriage, Viktor Moser's daughter-in-law Henriette took up the challenge and ran the by then well-established Moser Hotel on her own. However, when Viktor also died on 29 January 1897, she sold the hotel for 75,000 gulden to Julius Verdino. 

The Verdinos

Julius Verdino was the son of a well-known and highly respected restaurateur from Glandorf near St. Veit. Shortly after he had bought the hotel, he married Elise Trabesinger, whose affluent father ran a successful inn on the outskirts of Völkermarkt. Having a keen sense for business, Julius took a rather progressive move as early as 1900 by advertising his hotel in the yellow pages and address register of the time called Illustrierter Klagenfurter Haus-, Geschäfts- und Adresskalender. In 1903, he added a third floor to the hotel which saw further expansion and major renovation works from 1905 to 1907 when the building bordering on the west was integrated into the complex and a café was installed.

A committed and much honoured promoter of tourism, Julius Verdino died on 25 January 1913 at the early age of 42, leaving his 14-year old son Georg as well as his 12-year old daughter Elise. Once again a widow had to take charge of the Moser Hotel. A woman of unadorned elegance, Elise Verdino was running a tight ship while her son Georg was trained in hotel management abroad. In January 1928, he married Herta Pfundner, who gave birth to their daughter Elisabeth-Charlotte shortly afterwards. After Georg's death, Herta took over and ran the business as senior manager until her own dying day on 11 September 1941.

During World War II, British occupying forces seized the building and kept it under control until March 1954. In September of the same year, Elisabeth-Charlotte reopened the hotel including its café and bar. She managed to attract Carinthia's who-is-who thanks to constantly keeping her finger on the pulse of time and hosting twist parties in the 1950s for example. After tax legislation had led to significant changes in the staffing structure in 1972, however, Liselotte decided to withdraw from business and sell the beautiful hotel to Erste Allgemeine Versicherungs-AG in 1979. 

A new era

The years to come saw another full overhaul of the building, which was rented and run together with the café by the famous confectioners Musil until 1999. 

At that time, the renowned Austrian hotel group ARCOTEL Hotels & Resorts took over and has ever since managed the business with extraordinary success.

This was the amazing history of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino Klagenfurt! We hope you enjoyed reading it and maybe we will see anytime in Klagenfurt!

The history of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino - Part 1

ARCOTEL Hotels celebrate  25-years jubilee  – and this is a reason to celebrate.
But we also celebrate - The ARCOTEL Moser Verdino has it's 15-year jubilee! True to the motto "Polyglott since 1858" we would like to say thank you to all our guests for your trust and we are looking forward on many more years!

For this special occasion we want to present you the amazing history of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino - today we start with part 1

The fascinating history of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino Klagenfurt is steeped in the historical developments of the city. But read up for yourself!

The history of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino started out with a small gate in the city walls of Klagenfurt called Schlupf. This gate enabled easy access to the city since contrary to the other city gates its key was in private hands. For this reason, the door could be opened at will whenever the need arose.

In 1514, a great fire ravaged large parts of Klagenfurt. During the reconstruction works, a small house was built on the site of the Schlupf, whose owners readily took up and cherished the special atmosphere of the place.

All the people who have worked in this building ever since have offered some sort of shelter by providing board and/or lodging. In 1680, the Klagenfurt merchant Georg Struggl and his wife Elisabeth bought the building and turned it into a hotel. Later on, their son Martin fell in love at first sight with the adorable daughter of an iron ore mine operator, Maria Josefa, who he married in 1723.

In 1723, Georg Struggl's son Martin married Maria Josefa, whose father owned several iron ore mines and nail forges.

Fate had it that Maria Josefa lost her husband quite early into their marriage which forced her to run the business all on her own. When a second big fire hit Klagenfurt, large parts of the city including the hotel were severely damaged. The neighbour's son, Josef Moser helped Maria Josefa with the comprehensive reconstruction works, during which they fell in love with each other. After only a short while, Maria Josefa got pregnant with the first of their altogether eight children. They spent a wonderful 18 years together but then Josef Moser died and Maria Josefa was once again left to fight for herself. Unwilling to give in to her fate, she held her ground and invested all her strength into the family business and the upbringing of her children. Over the years, Maria Josefa became a much loved and respected landlady thus laying the foundations for the hotel's excellent reputation.

In part two of the story, you will find out the family history of the Mosers, the Verdinos and the subsequent history of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino!

A perfect start into the day...

…is the ARCOTEL Hotels-Power-Breakfast!

ARCOTEL Hotels-Power-Breakfast. 

ARCOTEL Strawberry-Apple-Ginger-Rosemary-Jam © ARCOTEL Hotels

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This fact is generally well-known and approved by numerous scientific studies. To be mentally and physically fit, the human body needs vitamins, minerals and other bioactive nutrients in the morning. We from the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino know this and thus, offer a rich breakfast buffet for the perfect start into your day.

"Regional, home-made, fresh", this is the motto of our ARCOTEL Hotels-Power-Breakfast. But what is special about our breakfast? The home-made ARCOTEL marble cake, the delicious ARCOTEL jam made from strawberries, apples, ginger and rosemary, the ARCOTEL Liptauer cheese as well as the ARCOTEL muesli mix. We also offer our guests rice pudding and porridge, according to the Five Elements Theory of Chinese nutrition science. Additionally, to start your day well-informed, you can choose between numerous newspapers.

Convince yourself about our ARCOTEL Hotels-Power-Breakfast at our restaurant Moser Verdino from Monday to Friday from 6.30 a.m. until 10.30 a.m or Saturday and Sunday from 6.30 a.m. until 11.30 a.m.

We look forward to welcoming you at our restaurant Moser Verdino!
T +43 463 578 78-0

Your ARCOTEL Moser Verdino Team!

Cafébar Moser Verdino | Restaurant | Lounge

The Cafébar Moser Verdino opens at 6.30 a.m. to pamper its guests all day long.
In addition to a buffet breakfast it offers the full range of a coffee house. At noontime we offer a light lunch and in the evening the café becomes a bar. Enjoy wine and more in an atmosphere of soft lighting and trendy lounge music.

Opening hours
Breakfast:

Monday – Friday from 06.30 a.m. until 10.30 a.m.
Saturday – Sunday from 06.30 a.m. until 11.30 a.m.

Café, Bar:
Daily from 6.30 a.m. until midnight

Restaurant | Steakhouse:
Monday – Saturday from 06.00 p.m. until 10.00 p.m.

Snacks:
Daily from 06.30 a.m. until midnight

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The Cafébar Moser Verdino - café, bar, restaurant and trendy lounge – always indulge their guests. Beside the daily breakfast buffet until 10.30 a.m. it offers a wide range of coffee specialities. At noon a lunch menu is served and also in the daytime the Cafébar Moser Verdino is a popular meeting point for a break in between.

In the evening the Cafébar Moser Verdino converts into a steakhouse and make the hearts of all meat lovers leap for joy. It offers the best steaks of the world – the dry aged beef! In Austria the dry aged beef is mainly used in the top restaurants. Joe Radinger, chef de cuisine at the Cafébar Moser Verdino presents as one of the first restaurant proprietors in Klagenfurt his dry-aged beef dishes and invites to dine and enjoy his exquisite creations. Don't miss out to reserve a table at Cafébar Moser Verdino for your special, culinary experience! The meat comes exclusively from the "Nockgebirge" and ripens in a specially purchased climate cabinet up to 40 days, whereby it gets its unique intensive and tender flavour.

The Cafébar Moser Verdino is also the perfect location for a glass of wine or a cocktail in the later evening.

We look forward to your visit!

Your ARCOTEL Moser Verdino Team

Hochosterwitz Castle – a TOP destination in Carinthia

Hochosterwitz Castle is one of the most picturesque castles in Austria. It is located in today’s municipality of St. Georgen am Längsee, east of St. Veit an der Glan, and is one of the landmarks of Austria’s federal province of Carinthia. Standing on a Dolomite rock, rising 175 metres above the village, it was first mentioned in records in 860. 

To fortify the castle against the impending Turkish invasion, George Baron of Khevenhüller had 14 gates built on the path leading to the castle. Owing to this protection, the castle was never taken. The use of such a large number of obstacles to defend a path leading to a castle is rather rare and is considered unique in castle construction.

(C) Burg Hochosterwitz

The castle has been continuously owned by the Khevenhüller family up to the present day and can be reached either on foot or by a lift. Hochosterwitz Castle is an exciting destination for young and old. 

14 gates lead to the medieval castle and its armoury, museum, collection of arms and other historical collections. The small castle chapel is decorated with remarkable murals on walls and ceiling. The castle’s restaurant, which offers a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding area, serves delightful Austrian cuisine.

(C) Burg Hochosterwitz

The castle’s restaurant, museum and passenger lift are available from April up to and including 1 November. Enjoy the romantic atmosphere of the castle and the unique view of a historically rich part of Carinthia. 

Further information is available at: www.burg-hochosterwitz.com

Cycling around Lake Wörth

The Klagenfurt region along Lake Wörth offers perfect conditions for cyclists. The contrast of water, softly rolling hills and high mountains holds a special appeal for leisure cyclists, mountain bikers and riders of racing cycles alike. Cyclists who enjoy a leisurely pace can pedal around the lake or explore the region on one of the many theme cycle paths.

Sporting nature lovers can try and master a challenging route on one of Carinthia’s many mountains surrounding Klagenfurt. And the numerous lakeside swimming areas are just the right place to relax after an exhausting and exciting bicycle tour. This is a cyclist’s heaven!

The ARCOTEL Moser Verdino is the perfect base for cyclists on holiday in Klagenfurt. The hotel is situated right in Klagenfurt’s city centre, near Lake Wörth. 71 comfortable rooms with state-of-the-art equipment await you, located just a minute away from the Lindwurm, one of Klagenfurt’s landmarks, and right in the middle of Klagenfurt’s main shopping mile. The room design is dominated by mellow wood tones and warm shades of red, creating a cosy and very individual atmosphere. Cutting-edge technology such as flat screen TVs and DVD/CD players in the rooms and WLAN Internet access in the entire hotel complement the many amenities available to guests.


Combine your holiday with enjoyable cycle tours and a laid-back stay in Klagenfurt. Explore the historic city centre and enjoy being pampered by the team of the ARCOTEL Moser Verdino. Particularly our lavish buffet breakfast provides every cyclist with fuel for a successful and balanced day.

Summer Holidays in Carinthia

Enjoy the summer at lake Wörthersee

Finally summer has arrived and thus, it is time to plan your next summer holidays. More than 30°C in the last 3 weeks - for this - the perfect place to stay is in Klagenfurt at lake Wörthersee! Especially during the summer months, the Wörthersee has a lot to offer for Young and Old. Whether you are looking to attend one of the many events that take place during the summer or simply want to relax and enjoy the warm summer sun at the lake – the Wörthersee offers it all. The next top events are the Beach Voleyball Grand Slam, the star night at lake Wörthersee, the "Altstadtzauber", the theatre summer and many more events are waiting for you!
The ARCOTEL Moser Verdino is located in the centre of Klagenfurt and yet, it only takes a few minutes to reach the Wörthersee. Many important sights and tourist attractions are also only a few minutes away for example the "Lindwurm" the landmark of Klagenfurt, or the highest viewing tower of the world which opened in June. Thus, the 4-star-hotel is the ideal starting point to enjoy your summer holidays in Carinthia.
The wonderful migration distances arount lake Wörthersee are the ideal place to relax and free your mind! That's why we offer a special highlight for all lovers of sports the COOL RUNNING!
Run with your personal fitness-trainer – diploma trainer & sports scientist Mag. Helmut Wolf – the IRONMAN Austria route in Klagenfurt. Optimize your condition, your metabolism and your cardiovascular system. Get some valuable tips and raise the quality of your training. The ARCOTEL Moser Verdino is conveniently located for this exceptional running event.

Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of the Wörthersee and book your summer holidays now. 
Our highlight for you: The minibar is included in the package price and is just the right refreshment during summer.

The package includes the following services: 2 overnight stays in a superior double room, Minibar

Booking period: May-September from Sunday-Tuesday

We look forward to your visit!
Your ARCOTEL Moser Verdino Team!

KLAGENFURT – The Rose of Lake Wörthersee

Yes, yes, everyone knows the “Schloss am Wörthersee” TV series – and it’s surely very exciting too. But today I’m not looking forward to the Klagenfurt from the television. Today I am exploring the city behind the idyllic image in the glossy brochures… 9.30 a.m.: “Good things come in small packages”, or even better, “small, but punches above its weight”:  A real insider’s tip, because it’s different, extremely stylish, food for the soul and soothing for the senses. And to crown it all off: the courtyard through the back that is open all year long – protected from the elements with a sail-cloth covering, heated and furnished with comfy chairs, it invites you to relax and unwind – just magnificent.   More information available at: www.petitcafe.at  11:30 a.m.: After a plentiful breakfast that is enough for the whole day, I set off on a rather special shopping trip based on the motto of “shop till you drop": Destination 1: Veinzelstück: Ideal for those who are not looking for mass products, but for something special. A young label that stands for daring kids’ stuff and high-quality accessories for children and adults. And the best thing of all is that each article is made in small batches by hand. More information available at: www.veinzelstueck.at  Destination 2: Mass products, no thanks; get down to Vintagebox. Unique products as far as the eye can see, and, designed and produced personally by the shop-owner – using nothing but environmentally friendly materials. What you can find: pictures, small side tables, little boxes, cushions, decorations, gifts and small souvenirs, all designed with a unique interpretation of vintage products. More information available at: www.vintagebox.at  Destination 3: “I want a house, a multi-coloured house…" – or better still, a villa. And if I can’t live in it, then I can at least shop in it. An ingenious idea, sure to fulfil many dreams. This sweet villa with a blooming garden and a shop featuring a retro country house design simply enthralled me and it just doesn’t want to let me go, funny, isn’t it?! I feel as if I have just arrived home and I want to buy everything, or better still, just hang around … but unfortunately, everyone wakes up from their dreams sooner or later. More information available at: www.villa-lotta.at  8.00 p.m.: This day has just been magical, and so it needs its own soundtrack. No sooner said than done – at least this is the time for music, or more precisely, for Europe’s largest keyboard museum. This is a real highlight for music lovers. Vintage keyboards from global stars are on display in a 1700 m² exhibition. This unique location also regularly offers live concerts.  More information available at: www.eboardmuseum.com   10.00 p.m.: To finish off I visit the scene for art, culture and anti-mainstream sound: ((stereo)) – Club & Culture Events Centre.   More information available at: www.stereoclub.at