JUFA Hotel Erlaufsee***
Family and nature vacation in Mariazellerland
Highlights
- Wilde Wunder Card – 28. June 28 until 2. November 2025
- JUFA Hotels Wander-Rauszeit – hikers’s paradise in the Mariazell region
- Spa area – with sauna & relaxation room
- Indoor playground – fun for the little ones
- Mariazell Railway – train ride through picturesque landscape
- Various sports facilities – sports hall, fitness room & soccer court
The family-friendly JUFA Hotel Erlaufsee*** in the famous pilgrimage town of Mariazell is located just a few steps away from the picturesque Lake Erlaufsee. The sports resort offers particularly family-friendly facilities – for kids with inexhaustible stamina, outdoor children’s playground and an in-house children’s play area offer plenty of opportunities to let off steam.
The treasures of nature can be quickly discovered in Mariazell region! With the included Wilde Wunder Card you can visit over 50 attractions around Ötscher, Hochkar, Gemeindealpe, Bürgeralpe, Pielachtal and Annaberg for free.
Those who long for regeneration and time out, let the sun pamper you on the sun terrace with coffee and cake. In cool weather, we recommend a visit to the indoor swimming pool of the JUFA Hotel Mariazell***, only 5 km away. JUFA guests enjoy free access here!
Sporty guests will find an ideal infrastructure in the JUFA Hotel to live out their sporting verve optimally – sports hall with tennis and soccer court, fitness room, bouldering room and beach volleyball court – the resort scores with dynamic versatility!
- 46 rooms with SH/WC/TV/Safe
- Indoor children's play area
- Spa area
- Café
- Free Wi-fi
- Parking on-site (€ 2.50/night)
- Socket for electric car (for a fee)
- Gym
- Disabled access / obstacle-free
- Dogs welcome (€15/night)
- 1 workshop and seminar room (116 m²)
- Modern conference technology
- Attractive seminar packages
- Ski storage
- Sports hall
- Boulder room
- Indoor tennis court
- Indoor soccer court
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your summer holiday in the beautiful Mariazell region.
Discover JUFA Hotel Erlaufsee***
Escape the bubble, dive into adventures!
Whatever it is that gives you new energy, one of our over 50 JUFA hotels is sure to be close by – and far away from your daily routine. Whether in the mountains for hiking, climbing, or via ferrata, by a lake, on a trail, at bike parks or for a city trip, at bike hotspots, or in regions known for culinary delights – JUFA Hotels are your home base for a getaway.
Wander-Rauszeit Hiking Special
Hiking and activity holidays in the mountains with numerous inclusive services:
- Hiking recommendations from your host
- Hiking tips & maps
- Hiking equipment hire for the whole family
- Daily hiking snack to take away in the JUFA Rauszeitbox
Swimming fun – included from 1 night stay
Look forward to our “Plitsch-Platsch for free” offer all year round:
- Indoor swimming pool in the JUFA Hotel Mariazell*** – 10 minutes by car – free for hotel guests
During summer months:
- Lake Erlaufsee – 5 minutes by car – free of charge (parking lot for a fee)
- Outdoor pool Mitterbach – 15 minutes by car – free of charge with the Wilde Wunder Card
Family vacation at Lake Erlaufsee?
Claudia Schlager visited us together with her family. If you want to know how they enjoyed their stay, then read the travel report and get insights into their experiences during their stay at Lake Erlaufsee.
Some of our suppliers
- Eggs from Geflügelhof Laschauer from Kilb & Free-range eggs from the poultry farm from Josefsrotte
- seed oil from JA Reiter – Haas from Weitendorf
- Honey from Brandlhof in Sankt Sebastian
- Meat and sausage products from Moser Wurst in Wieselburg
- Beer from the Girrer brewery in Mariazell
- Herbal liqueur from the Arzberger liqueur factory in Mariazell
- Fruit and vegetables from Obst & Gemüse Karner in Linsberg
We have a selection of regional products for you to take away and as gifts.
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Sporting variety meets modern equipment
Sport & Fitness
Whether individual training or team sports – the JUFA Hotel Erlaufsee*** offers a wide range of opportunities for ambitious athletes. The hotel’s own sports and training hall creates the perfect conditions for a wide variety of ball sports and sporting activities – with space for over 300 people. The highlight of the hotel is the well-equipped “Gipfelkraft” gym, which offers state-of-the-art training equipment for strength and endurance. The offer is complemented by a separate bouldering room for climbing enthusiasts.
There is also an outdoor area, a tennis court and a fun court – the ideal conditions for exciting matches in the open air. Those looking for even more sporting variety can benefit from free entry to the indoor pool at the JUFA Hotel Mariazell***, around 5 km away.
In the hotel
- sports hall (chargeable)
- Boulder room
- Gym
- Wellness-Center with sauna and relaxation area
- Indoor tennis court & fun court
- free entry in the indoor swimming pool at the JUFA Hotel Mariazell*** (approx. 5 km away)
Seminars & conferences
The JUFA Hotel Erlaufsee*** offers the ideal setting for seminars, events and team workshops in inspiring surroundings. The spacious sports and event hall and a modern seminar room create flexible options for a wide variety of event formats – from classic conferences to active team events. Professional equipment, individual catering options and attractive packages round off the offer and ensure a successful event.
- Sports and event hall
- 1 seminar and workshop room (116 m²)
- Modern conference technology
- Individual catering options
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Getting there
The JUFA Hotel Erlaufsee*** is located near Mariazell, in the immediate vicinity of the Bürgeralpe and Lake Erlaufsee and is easy to reach by car. Parking is available directly at the hotel for a fee of €2.50 per night.
Travelling from Graz: To Kapfenberg, then the B20 to the junction – direction Erlaufsee (in St.Sebastian) LH170, after about 500m left is the JUFA Hotel.
Travelling from Vienna: To Mürzzuschlag, take the B23 via Mürzsteg and Niederalpl to the Wegscheid junction, then the B20 to the junction towards Erlaufsee, then as above. From Vienna via A1-Westautobahn to St.Pölten, take the B20 to the junction – direction Erlaufsee, then as above.
Travelling from Germany: Via Passau, Wels and Linz via A1-Westautobahn to Ybbs, B25 via Wieselburg to Scheibbs, cross B28 via Wastl/Wald to cross B20 via Josefsberg to cross towards Erlaufsee, then as above.
