House

rosa und blau am See

Bodensdorf, Carinthia, Austria

In the heart of beautiful Carinthia lies a very special retreat – the Rosa und Blau am See. Surrounded by a spacious garden, meadows, forests, and lakes, this place invites you to relax and explore.

Hosts Ilona and Gerhard Filzwieser have lovingly renovated the old rectory, dating back to 1820, and creatively created an inspiring blend of historic walls and a colorful interior. A nostalgic typewriter, a retro record player, original lamps, and plenty of art on the colorfully decorated walls add a charming contrast to the lush greenery. The beautiful garden, with its small living room-greenhouse, offers ample space for reading, playing games, or stargazing. A small 16th-century church and the former school, now used as a studio, complete the ensemble.

The living area is designed for 8-10 guests—ideal for a group of friends or a large family. The ground floor houses the communal areas, including the high-quality kitchen, the dining room, and a small bedroom. The upper floor features three double bedrooms and two bathrooms with an integrated sauna. The loft-like attic can also be used for additional living space.

The hosts' energy is contagious – as is the special atmosphere of this house, which was once built on a Celtic power spot. It's no wonder, then, that new ideas are constantly being generated here. In themed workshops and co-creation events, Ilona and Gerhard invite guests to develop new impulses and creative processes. This makes your stay a thoroughly enriching experience.


Rooms + Rates

per night
Ganzes Hausfrom370 €

Sustainable

ArchitectureA historic building was colorfully staged with lots of art, vintage but also design elements, and numerous historic objects were used.

Local and individually selected projects are supported through our own company (Industrietechnik Filzwieser GmbH).

EnvironmentThe historic building, dating back to 1820, has been lovingly renovated and modernized. Vintage furniture and designer finds ensure a sustainable interior.


Characteristics

  • Holiday home in a lovingly restored rectory from 1820
  • Ensemble of a rectory, a small 16th-century church, and a former school (now used as a studio)
  • Located in Carinthia, on the northern shore of Lake Ossiach and at the foot of the Gerlitzen
  • Art-loving and creative with a nostalgic typewriter, a retro record player, original lamps and lots of art on the colorfully designed walls
  • 3000m2 large garden with old trees, bushes, many flowers and fresh herbs and berries for snacking
  • In the church there is a mass once a week with a handful of people
  • Converted glass house with armchairs for reading, meditating, and dozing
  • Lake Ossiach is within walking distance (approximately 15 minutes)
  • Many attractive excursion destinations in the area

Holiday home4 bedroomsOwn kitchenChildren welcomeWi-Fino disabled accessno Poolno pets

Features

  • 200 m2 holiday home for up to 10 people
  • 4 bedrooms + attic with additional sleeping accommodations
  • 2 bathrooms + additional toilet
  • Sauna and hot pot (wood-heated)
  • Well-equipped kitchen
  • Living room with fireplace
  • Large garden
  • Studio for workshops, seminars, etc.
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Rooms + Rates

per night
Ganzes Hausfrom370 €

Location + Directions

By car

From Klagenfurt, it takes about 40 minutes to reach Bodensdorf (47 km). From Graz, it's about 2 hours (173 km), from Salzburg, it's just under 2.5 hours (192 km), from Ljubljana, just under 1.5 hours, from Vienna, just under 4 hours (315 km), and from Munich, it's also just under 4 hours (323 km). The exact address can be found on the website.

By public transport

The nearest train station is in Bodensdorf. From there, it's about 2 kilometers to the house, which you can either walk or take a taxi.