Happy Kompass

Stories from the world of JUFA

JUFA hotels are not only your first port of call for overnight accommodation, they also provide excellent assistance when it comes to planning your holiday. In Happy Kompass you will find an array of insider tips to help you make the most of your stay at a JUFA hotel, whether you are looking for varied cycling tours and hiking trails for the whole family, mysterious castles or centuries old recipes to sample!

Interesting stories

From hiking with alpacas to the Zotter chocolate factory

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Nice family days in Vienna

Vienna is always worth a trip. For us it was a few days this time in the Easter holidays, which we spent in Vienna. We had a great night at the JUFA Hotel Wien City *** and we certainly did not regret it.

City trip and family holiday in Hamburg

The new JUFA Hotel in Hamburg's HafenCity is Germany's most family-friendly city hotel. The perfect starting point for families to really explore the port city of Hamburg and its numerous attractions.

The lion roars: Musical City Hamburg

Muscial performances have been a success in Hamburg since the 1980‘s, but it was in 2001 when The Lion King premiered that led to the title of Musical City being attritubed to Hamburg, and you‘ll soon see why!

Vienna’s coolest flea market: the 48er Tandler

Shopping re-invented! Unwanted things are not just thrown away in Vienna. Items such as children’s books and tableware are sold instead of being thrown away at the 48er Tandler flea market in Vienna’s 5th district.

Why coffee belongs on the breakfast table

When you have a day full of action and adventure planned, it is a very good idea to start the day with the right breakfast. In this post, we will explain why you should never miss your morning cup of coffee!

Adrenaline-fuelled adventures on K2

The Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner Museum is connected directly to the JUFA Hotel Pyhrn-Priel. The museum celebrates extreme mountaineers and the world’s tallest mountains that rise 8,000 metres above sea level.

Quintessential South and West Styria

Autumn is the master painter who doesn’t just paint leaves. He also celebrates the harvest with young wine and conjures up a fruity and sparkling storm in a glass.

Admont Monastery – where tradition meets innovation

Where tradition meets innovation – the oldest monastery in Styria is a real cultural treat with its large library and museums.

Cross-country skiing on the sun-kissed slopes of the Tauplitzalm Plateau

We asked travel blogger Maria Kapeller – kofferpacken.at – to set out on a winter sports adventure on the Taupliztalm Plateau and she now shares her impressions with us.

Seven top tips for a fantastic stay in the wintry Wipp Valley

Breathtaking snowy landscapes, fresh mountain air and delicious local delicacies

I feel the need … the need for speed – Red Bull Ring

Until now, I have managed to successfully avoid having anything to do with any type of sport that involves travelling at top speeds. However, I am no longer avoiding it. In fact, I am actually embracing the idea now that I have experienced the KTM X-Bow driving experience at the motor sport circuit at Spielberg!

Shepherding in the Siebengebirge Hills

An interview with shepherd Timm Freymann who talks about his passion for his profession and how shepherding can help support wildlife conservation.

Recipe for Mostviertel Bröselpudding (breadcrumb pudding)

Bröselpudding is a sweet and spicy speciality from the picturesque Mostviertel region. Why not give it a try at the JUFA Hotel Annaberg – Bergerlebnis-Resort?

Fantastic winter fun and action on the fabulous pistes of Carinthia

Sports fans in search of thrills and adventure will find a whole host of fantastic activities on offer in the beautiful snow-covered ski resorts of Carinthia.

Pack your swimming things! The seven best places to swim for free in Salzburg

Where are the best places to enjoy wet and wild water fun in and around Salzburg? Perfect destinations for water fun, particularly if the holiday budget has already been stretched and you want to avoid travelling a long way.

A sustainable holiday in ‘nature’s playground’ at Lake Weissensee

Lake Weissensee in Carinthia is Austria’s highest bathing lake and one of the country’s cleanest lakes. It is a perfect place for those seeking peace and tranquility and wishing to connect with nature.

Visiting Vienna with kids – ten top tips for a fantastic city break in Vienna

Vienna has so much to offer tourists. There are so many great things to do all year round, not just for adults but for children too. We would like to share our ten top tips for a fantastic city break in Vienna.

My ten top things to see and do in Salzburg

Here are ten top things to see and do in Salzburg which are perfect for people who want to experience the city away from the obvious tourist hot spots. You will soon learn that Salzburg is so much more than just Mozart!