Gasthof Klammer, a simple motorbike-friendly inn in Kremsbrücke
Gasthof Klammer is a traditional inn in Kremsbrücke, in Carinthia, with a restaurant, bar, garden, sauna and free parking. Guests praise the friendly hosts and the cooking, and motorbike riders like the garage. The house is old, with simple rooms, so it works best for a short stop rather than a pampered holiday.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Gasthof Klammer is and how to get there
Gasthof Klammer is at Kremsbrücke 7, in the village of Kremsbrücke in Carinthia, Austria. A guest places it at the end, or the start, of the Nockalmstraße in the Tauern mountains. That makes it an easy stop for a day on the road, and one regular says they sleep there every time on the way to Croatia.
Free private parking is available. According to the old description, the Römermuseum Teurnia is 26 km away, Schloss Porcia is 25 km away and Klagenfurt airport is 104 km away. You will want a car or a motorbike here.
One thing to check before you travel. A review from about a year ago describes the village being hit by a natural disaster, with a raging river damaging the hotel and others. The guest still came and was impressed by the warmth. I can't tell you the current situation, so ask the hotel directly.
What the rooms and the inn are like
The rooms have a private bathroom with a hairdryer and courtesy toiletries. Guests call them comfortable and simply furnished. This is not a boutique place, and a few reviews are blunt about the age of the house.
On site you get a restaurant, a bar, a cosy common room, a garden and a terrace, plus a sauna and free Wi-Fi. Dogs are welcome, according to one guest, and another guest mentions a garage for motorbikes.
What guests say about Gasthof Klammer
Google gives it 3.8 out of 5 from 133 reviews. That is decent, but the number hides a split between warm praise and a few sharp complaints.
- The hosts. Many guests call them friendly, and one says the owner cooked burgers for them in the evening.
- The food. Several say the cooking is very good, and one guest says the landlady cooks herself.
- The riders. Motorbike riders recommend it often, citing the garage, the daytime tours and the good dinner.
- The value. One guest says price and service matched, with comfortable, simple rooms.
On the other side, guests describe an old house that is no longer up to date. One cold week, the rooms and dining room were not heated. Others mention thin walls, a small, dark bathroom, and a dirty mattress with hair on the bedding. A guest also found the infrared cabin switched off after changing money to use it, and another says a breakfast advertised for an early hour was not served then.
What to know before you book
The main risk is the condition of the rooms. Praise is about people and food, while the complaints are about age, cold, noise and cleanliness.
| What works | What to know |
|---|---|
| Friendly hosts and good home cooking | Old house, with rooms described as dated |
| Garage for motorbikes, free parking | Heating problems reported in a cold week |
| Sauna, garden and terrace | Thin walls and a small bathroom, according to guests |
| Dogs welcome, according to a guest | Early breakfast not guaranteed |
If you plan an early start, ask about breakfast times. In colder months, ask about heating.
Who Gasthof Klammer is for
I would pick Gasthof Klammer as a night or two for motorbike riders, travellers on a long drive and walkers who want a warm welcome and a proper dinner more than a modern room. Dog owners may also like it.
I would skip it if you want a fresh, quiet hotel room, or if you are staying a whole week. The reviews are clear that comfort is basic, and this place is best taken for what it is.
What to do around Kremsbrücke
The area is set up for mountain activities. The old description mentions skiing and cycling, a guest uses it as a base for hiking, and the Nockalmstraße is right there for a day tour. Further away, the Römermuseum Teurnia and Schloss Porcia are on the list.
If you are comparing inns across Austria, Mapiola also lists Gasthof Widenschek in Thalheim, in Styria. I don't have its details here, so see its page for more.
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