Eintrag 002 · 14 July
Two trout ponds and a grill.
Hans built the grill himself, stone by stone. The trout from the pond is on it ten minutes later. Kids love that more than anything on a screen.
Alpine cabin · Familie Leitner
An Alpine cabin
all to yourself.
We are Dorina and Hans. We run a small alpine cabin in Carinthia — two trout ponds, a tiled wood stove, an IR sauna, a linden tree with a bench, and an open door for dogs of every size.
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Dogs
of all sizes
welcome
of all sizes
welcome
from the cabin journal
What keeps us here.
Eintrag 003 · 3 November
IR sauna for rainy days.
When the rain comes, the sauna is the answer. When the snow comes, too. When nothing comes, same. We recommend it.
Eintrag 004 · 26 August
Chanterelles are at home here.
Most years, generous. Bring a basket, go early — we'll tell you where. Porcini too, when the summer has been wet.
Eintrag 005 · always
The well and the linden tree.
The well murmurs in front of the house. Under the linden tree there's a bench — people tend to sit longer there than they meant to.
Eintrag 006 · evenings
Evenings by the fire.
When the sun drops behind the forest, the fire bowl burns in front of the cabin. The wood crackles, the sky turns dark, and everything goes quiet. That's all the evening needs.
Dogs welcome
Chapter 07
Your dog can
roam free.
The cabin stands alone in meadow and forest. No traffic, no neighbours. Barking, sniffing, running — all fine. And if your dog comes in wet, that's fine too.
- ✓ Meadow at the door, forest out back
- ✓ Own spring — fresh water for everyone
- ✓ Dogs of all sizes, no limit
- ✓ No neighbours to complain
- ! Leashes required in the forest — due to wildlife
- ✓ 10 € per day, per dog
Photo album · 80 m²
Small, but just right.
Map · Where we are
Right here.
Schwarzenbach, high up the Metnitz valley, on a plateau where the valley ends. Off the main road — the nearest village under ten kilometres away, Klagenfurt just under an hour.
- Coordinates
- 47°01′ N · 14°12′ E
- Address
- 9363 Metnitz · Schwarzenbach
- Metnitz town centre
- 9.5 km
- Friesach station
- 25 km
- Klagenfurt airport
- 66 km
★ here we are
Prices · overview
What does it actually cost?
One price per night for the whole cabin — up to four people.
Quieter weeks
January – July · September – December
Shoulder season. Trout, mushrooms, long evenings by the fire.
from 123 €
per night · whole cabin · up to 4 people
Summer
July · August · Early September
When summer is fully here. Both ponds, all the hikes.
140– 150 €
per night · whole cabin
Christmas & New Year
19 December – 6 January
Snow on the access road. Tiled stove, sauna, ski tours from the yard.
from 150 €
per night · whole cabin
Dog
10 € / day
5th + 6th person
25 € each / night
Electricity · firewood
by consumption
Payment
cash, on arrival
See all seasons ← incl. exact dates
Enquiry · Postcard to Hans
Send us a note.
We usually reply the same day.
This calendar doesn't show live availability — just send us your preferred dates, with no obligation, and Hans will get back to you with what's free.
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FAQ · asked yesterday
What people ask us most.
If your question isn't here, ask the chat in the bottom right — or write to us directly.
01 Are dogs really welcome? +
Yes, without any conditions. No size limit. 10 € per day, per dog (details on the prices page). Meadow in front, forest out back, fresh spring water. Dogs must be kept on a leash in the forest because of wildlife.
02 How many people does the cabin sleep? +
Up to 6 people across 3 bedrooms. The whole cabin is yours for your stay — no shared spaces.
03 Is food included? +
No, self-catering. Full kitchen with electric hob, dishwasher, kettle. Crockery, bed linen, and towels are all provided. Electricity and firewood are charged by consumption.
04 Is there Wi-Fi? +
Yes, free Wi-Fi. We do suggest putting the phone down anyway.
05 How do you pay? +
Cash on arrival. For longer stays we ask for a deposit by bank transfer — we'll sort that out during the enquiry.
06 What languages do you speak? +
German, English, and Italian. Just write to us in whichever language comes naturally.
07 What's open in winter? +
The cabin is open all year. In winter the access road is cleared — you don't need a 4×4, a normal car is fine. The wood stove, tiled stove, and IR sauna are all waiting.
08 Is the cabin family-friendly? +
Yes, very. Meadow with no traffic, table tennis, sledging in winter, trout fishing in summer. Kids love it here.
Guests who come back.
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„This was our 4th stay at Droneberger Hütte and it was wonderful again. We've tried quite a few cabins across Austria, and we keep coming back to the same conclusion: for us, Droneberger Hütte is simply the best of them all."
Cabin guest
„We stayed for a week and loved every moment. The cabin is decorated with real care — and you genuinely get your peace and quiet there."
Cabin guest
„A beautifully situated cabin. Away from it all, but not hard to reach."
Guest
Practical info
The small print, briefly.
- Location
- Schwarzenbach · 9363 Metnitz · Carinthia · 1,225 m elevation
- Size
- 80 m² · 3 bedrooms · 1 bathroom · kitchen, living room, balcony
- Heating
- Wood stove and tiled stove — both
- Sauna
- IR sauna in the cabin
- Water
- Own spring, straight from the mountain
- Catering
- Self-catering · electric hob · dishwasher · kettle
- Payment
- Cash only, on arrival
- Languages
- German · English · Italian
Questions? Write to us. We reply quickly.