A bivouac on Lake Millstätter See offers an extraordinary overnight stay in Carinthia: five unique retreats nestled between the lake and the mountains – for a night under the stars.
Who doesn’t look for a place to retreat to every now and then? A place for couples? Where you can dream together under the starry sky?
The “Bivouac under the stars. Rifugio sotto le stelle.” at Lake Millstatt in Carinthia offer just such romantic accommodation for precious time together, allowing you to experience the closeness to nature even more intensely.
It is a poorly kept secret that quickly reveals itself in some places: true happiness lies in the little things. The little things contain everything within them, yet they remain quiet, as if they do not wish to attract attention. Nor can they be found – that is a common misconception. We have long carried it within us. It is always there, waiting patiently to be recognised. And then there are those places that only reveal their full beauty at second glance.
The bivouacs on Lake Millstatt are the sort of places where small moments of happiness knock gently on your heart and reach out to the person you love most, who is there with you beneath the starry sky. Then it spreads out like the echoes of a bat at dusk. Those who pay attention to these many small moments of happiness gradually grow into a greater sense of happiness. Two of the most powerful keys are called gratitude and TIME together.
A night for two in the bivouac under the stars puts things in perspective. Everyday life fades away, the Swiss stone pine elements of the small hideaway in the middle of nature smell wonderful and the furnishings are reduced to the essentials despite all the comfort.
Through the large panoramic windows, you can gaze at the stars in the evening and the sunrise in the morning. Built from local larch, Swiss stone pine and spruce wood, the architecture of the Millstätter See bivouacs is based on the archaic shape of a house. Each individual bivouac offers 15 m² of space for a large bed, a table with chairs and cozy lambskins as well as a separate washroom with toilet and washing facilities. Mobile devices, keys and diaries are stored in a small compartment by the bed. This is how precious TIME for two begins as a matter of course.
When exactly did we forget to look at the starry sky? The night in the bivouac brings back the sky and with it love and sensuality.
Sunset on Lake Millstatt
Villa Postillion · Lake & SPA included
Lake-view bivouac – Lake Millstatt
Peaceful spot at the campsite · minimalist & close to nature
Direkt am Millstätter See – Döbriach
Im Schilf · unmittelbarer Seezugang
Bivouac with panoramic views – Goldeck
Above the lake · Sweeping views across Carinthia
Lake-view campsite – Millstatt
Situated on higher ground near the Hotel Alexanderhof · Edge of the woods, clearing
The winter wind makes the first large snowflakes dance wildly on the panoramic window above the bed. It has started to snow outside. It's cosy and warm in the bivouac. This is how I imagine our TIME together!
The “Biwak Himmel I cielo” on the Goldeck sports mountain and the “Biwak Sonnenuntergang I tramonto” in Millstatt am See invite you to spend some quality time together under the starry sky, even during the winter months.
Look up at the starry sky together through the skylight and, with a bit of luck, watch a shooting star on its journey to earth: That's a special moment of togetherness! There are nights when the star storms above the bivouacs on Lake Millstätter See are particularly wild. This is the case in May, when the May Aquarids pass over the earth. It is also particularly romantic from the end of July to the middle/end of August when the Perseids light up the night sky. Another opportunity arises in November. That's when the Leonids appear in the winter sky! Will the wishes come true? We firmly believe they will!
Perseids (summer highlight): mid-July to late August
Orionids (autumn): early October to early November
Leonids (late autumn): mid-November
Geminids (winter): mid-December
Lyrids (spring): mid- to late April
May Aquarids: late April to late May
If you are looking for an unusual wedding present or a special surprise for your partner, want to make someone happy or give your sweetheart TIME together for Valentine's Day - a night in the “Bivouac under the stars” is a good choice.
Pets are welcome at Biwak Quelle | sorgente for an extra charge.
The bivouacs are retreats for TIME for two. The bivouac is designed for 2 people. There is no room for an extra bed in the bivouac. However, it is possible for a child to stay in the bivouac as a full-paying guest accompanied by an adult.
Check-in and check-out are organised individually in the bivouacs. Bivouac guests can find all information on the bivouac detail pages and in the booking confirmation.
The furnishings of the bivouacs are limited to the essentials in order to give TIME and space for togetherness. Details such as bed linen and towels are of course part of the purist furnishings in every "Bivouac under the stars. Rifugio sotto le stelle."
With their precise placement of openings, the architecture of the bivouacs manages to focus perception on the essentials. When the fog rolls in over the lake or rain clouds obscure the starry sky, the bivouac offers security and a place of retreat that emphasises the special features of every possible natural spectacle.
The bivouacs can be booked from April to October. The “Biwak Himmel I cielo am Sportberg Goldeck” and the “Biwak Sonnenuntergang I tramonto” in Millstatt am See are open all year round.
Sufficient parking facilities are available at all bivouac locations (depending on the location - car park directly at the bivouac location, at the accommodation, at the valley station (Bivouac Himmel I cielo).
Free cancellation is possible up to 14 days before departure. In the event of later cancellation, 90% of the travel costs will be charged.
The "Bivouac under the stars. Rifugio sotto le stelle." are not barrier-free.
The bivouacs have been set up at selected locations in the towns and villages around Lake Millstatt. There is one bivouac site each in Döbriach on Lake Millstatt and in Spittal (the ‘Himmel I cielo’ bivouac, also known as the ‘Goldeck’ bivouac on the Goldeck sports mountain), and three bivouacs are located in Millstatt am See.
Wer ein Biwak am See sucht, hat die Wahl: Das Biwak Sonnenuntergang I tramonto in Millstatt am See und das Biwak Schilf I canna palustre liegen direkt am Ufer des Millstätter Sees. Auch das Biwak Freiheit I libertá ist nur einen Campingplatz-Spaziergang weit - mit dem See verbunden.
Each bivouac has a separate washroom with a toilet, a marble or ceramic washbasin and a jug of water. The “Biwak Freiheit I libertà” is connected to the mains water supply.
Reduction and retreat. The bivouacs are deliberately equipped without Wi-Fi so that couples can enjoy their time together undisturbed.
Food intolerances or allergies should ideally be announced at the time of booking. The chefs will prepare the gourmet basket according to the individual needs of the guests.
The “Sonnenuntergang I tramonto”, “Schilf I canna palustre” and “Freiheit I libertá” bivouacs are equipped with a 230-volt power supply. The “Source I sorgente” bivouac is powered by a photovoltaic system. Sockets have been installed in the bedroom (two) and in the washroom (three). In addition, the “Sunset I tramonto” and “Reed I canna palustre” bivouacs are equipped with air conditioning and heating units respectively.
We’re looking for a special wedding gift. Which ‘Millstätter See Bivouac’ would suit us best? We’ve already booked a bivouac by the lake and are still looking for tips on how to spend some quality TIME together around Lake Millstätter See.
The team at Millstätter See – Bad Kleinkirchheim – Nockberge Tourismusmanagement GmbH is more than happy to help!
The moments of happiness are fleeting. Fleeting are the moments in which we feel very close. Fleeting are the stars in the firmament that change with every minute. The “Bivouac under the stars. Rifugio sotto le stelle.” offer a retreat, a refuge that simultaneously conveys freedom and security. A place where moments of happiness can be captured and fleetingness becomes an everlasting memory.
