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JUFA Hotel Waldviertel***s

Active holidays by the Thayatal National Park

Highlights

  • Thayatal Vitalbad
  • Café Woidviertl
  • Kollmitz ruins
  • Sauna area in the hotel
  • Herb walks and tours at the Kräuterpfarrer Benedikt centre
  • Company events and seminars

The family-friendly JUFA Hotel Waldviertel***s is right on the bank of the Thaya in Raabs an der Thaya, in the north-west of Lower Austria.

The hotel has its own sauna area, a park, a football pitch, bowling alleys and a sports and events hall for rainy days. For children there is an outdoor playground, the “Kraxl Platzl” indoor play area, table tennis, table football and billiards. In the Café Woidviertl there is a wooden playhouse for the little ones.

In winter you can walk to Raabs Castle or the Kollmitz ruins, and the Thayatal Vitalbad is about 10 minutes away on foot.

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Furnishings
  • 53 rooms with shower/toilet/TV/safe
  • Sauna
  • Indoor climbing area "Kraxl Platzl"
  • Café Woidviertl
  • Free entry in Vitalbad Thayatal
  • Bike rental
  • Located right on the Thaya river
  • Free parking
  • Barrierfree (Exception: The sauna is accessible only via steps)
  • Dogs welcome
  • Sports hall usage free for 1 hour
  • Table tennis and pool table
  • Bowling alley
  • Soccer field
  • Bike cellar and e-bike charging station
  • Modern conference equipment
  • Seminar packages
  • 5 seminar rooms

Hamerlingstraße 83820 Raabs an der ThayaAustria

+43 5 7083 720[email protected]

Out of the bubble. Into your holiday.

Your comfort zone

In Raabs an der Thaya

The hotel

The hotel is in Raabs an der Thaya, right on the riverbank. The Thayatal Vitalbad is 700 metres away, the Kollmitz ruins 5 minutes by car or about 7 kilometres on foot.

  • 53 rooms with 168 beds, from single rooms to a 32 m² apartment for five
  • Reception open from 7 am to 10 pm
  • Café Woidviertl, park and campfire area
  • Football pitch, bowling alleys, table tennis, table football and billiards. The sports and events hall is free for one hour, subject to availability
  • “Kraxl Platzl” indoor play area and outdoor playground. Cots, baby monitors, bed rails and nappy bins
  • Accessible rooms and a lift, the wellness area can only be reached by steps
  • Dogs are welcome all year round, surcharge and available rooms on request
  • Free parking at the hotel, coach parking right next to the hotel, no charging points for electric cars
  • For cyclists: bike garage, a lockable space, repair kit and e-bike charging. E-bikes and bikes to rent
  • Wi-Fi in the lobby, the rooms and outdoors
  • Without a car: by bus to Raabs Hauptplatz, then 700 metres on foot. Irnfritz railway station is 16 kilometres away
  • Late check-out subject to availability for a surcharge, please ask at reception the day before
  • Payment by Visa and Mastercard

Food and drinks

Eating and drinking

The restaurant seats 90, and there is also the Café Woidviertl.

  • Breakfast buffet Monday to Friday from 7 to 10.30 am, at weekends until 11 am
  • Evening buffet from 6 to 8 pm

Guests who are not staying at the hotel are welcome at breakfast and dinner.

Play, Kids Club, sauna

For families

For children there is the “Kraxl Platzl” indoor play area, an outdoor playground and a wooden playhouse in the café.

  • In July and August the Kids Club is included: trained supervisors look after children aged 6 to 14 with a sports olympics, treasure hunts, crafts, puzzle rallies and torchlight hikes, free of charge
  • Sauna area with a Finnish sauna and relaxation room, for outside guests from 9 am to 9 pm

The businesses we buy from

Products from our suppliers

  • Apple juice, apple and pear juice, pine tip syrup and brandies from the Waldviertler Hofbrennerei in Raabs an der Thaya
  • Yoghurt, cheese and cream cheese from Strobl’s sheep products in Weikertschlag
  • Bread, pastries and strudel from the Schneiderbrot bakery in Raabs an der Thaya
  • Wholegrain chocolate dragées from the Dyk Mühle in Raabs an der Thaya
  • Onions and potatoes from the Haidl farm in Raabs an der Thaya

Products from our suppliers are available to take home or give as a gift.

Seminars and conferences

The JUFA Hotel Waldviertel***s is your partner for seminars, events, team meetings and workshops lasting several days.

  • Five seminar rooms: Raabs/Telc at 123 m² (divisible), Thaya at 68 m², Waldviertel at 54 m² with access outside, Donau at 44 m² and Kraftquelle at 42 m²
  • Conference equipment and seminar packages
  • Sauna area in the hotel

Rehearsal weeks

Are you a choir or a band looking for rooms for your next rehearsals? Here you will find:

  • 168 beds in different room categories
  • Five seminar rooms
  • A large sports and events hall with access to the sports ground, to rent
  • Direct access to the edge of the forest

We are happy to offer you full board. Ask the hotel directly for a quote.

The most beautiful destinations

Our tips for your winter holiday in the Waldviertel.

Our tips for your stay

Things to do in the Waldviertel

Ihr seht eine Ansicht der Burg Raabs im Waldviertel. JUFA Hotels bieten erholsamen Familienurlaub und einen unvergesslichen Winter- und Wanderurlaub

Raabs Castle

The Raabs an der Thaya Castle is one of the oldest stone castles built in the area of present-day Austria.

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Ihr seht den Weg zum Eingang der Ruine Kollmitz in Raabs an der Thaya. JUFA Hotels bietet Ihnen den Ort für erlebnisreichen Natururlaub für die ganze Familie.

Ruins of Kollmitz

The ruins of Kollmitz Castle have been under various dominions and suffered a fire in 1703. Today, it appears merged with the rock and serves as a popular destination for explorers and families.

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Ihr seht eine Familie in der Sonnenwelt Waldviertel

Sonnenwelt experience

Experience the history of energy on an exciting 2,000m² course. Learn more about the history and future of the sun, as well as the origin of all life.

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Mann beim Kunsthandwerk in der Perlmuttdrechslerei Felling im Waldviertel. JUFA Hotels bieten erholsamen Familienurlaub und einen unvergesslichen Winter- und Wanderurlaub.

Mother-of-Pearl Turning Workshop

Austria's only mother-of-pearl manufactory offers insights into a special craftsmanship – and has been doing so for over 100 years.

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Entdeckt die weltweit größte freigelegte Amethystader und eine der schönsten Sammlungen von seltenen Mineralien und Edelsteinen.

The Amethyst World in Maissau

Discover the world's largest exposed amethyst vein and one of the most beautiful collections of rare minerals and gemstones.

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Ausstellungsstück im Uhrenmuseum Karlstein an der Thaya in Niederösterreich. JUFA Hotels bietet kinderfreundlichen und erlebnisreichen Urlaub für die ganze Familie.

Clock museum Karlstein

In a living workshop, watches are repaired, and planetariums, table clocks, and wristwatches are handmade.

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Getting there

Arrival by car

The JUFA Hotel Waldviertel***s is located in the Lower Austrian town of Raabs an der Thaya, directly on the banks of the Thaya River and is easily accessible by car. Free parking spaces are available for cars and buses.

From Vienna: Follow the Danube motorway A22 towards Prague/Brno/Sankt Pölten/B7/CZ – Take the exit towards Krems/Strebersdorf/Prague/B3/St. Pölten – at exit 31-Stockerau Nord, head towards Horn – drive on the Horner Bundesstraße B4 until you reach the roundabout – at the roundabout, take the second exit (B4/Horner-Bundesstraße/Wilhelm Miklas Pl.) – Follow the route (you will pass Irnfritz, Klein Ulrichschlag, Tröbings) – at Aigen, turn right towards Lindau – follow the road towards Lindau – pass Lindau, continue to Raabs – in Raabs, turn right at Bahnstraße – turn right at Hamerlingstraße to reach the JUFA Hotel.

From Munich/Salzburg/Linz: Follow the West motorway A1 towards Vienna – Merge onto S33 towards Krems/Sankt Pölten-Ost at the Knoten Sankt Pölten junction – Follow the route until B37 (signs for B37/Krems) – Take B218/Langenloiser-Bundesstraße over the Langenlois/Horn ramp – at the roundabout, take the third exit (B34/Kamptal-Bundesstraße) – turn right towards Fernitz and follow the road – at Freischling, turn right towards Raan, Buttendorf – Turn left at B4/Horner-Bundesstraße – drive on Horner Bundesstraße B4 – continue as from the Vienna direction.

From Klagenfurt/Graz: Follow the South motorway A2 towards Vienna – continue on A23/E59 towards Favoriten/Wien – at the A22 exit towards B7/Praha – continue as from Vienna.

Travelling by public transport

Take the bus to Raabs Hauptplatz, from there it is 700 metres on foot. The nearest railway station is Irnfritz, 16 kilometres away. For timetables see the ÖBB and WESTbahn websites.