Motorbike expertise
Christof Roßmann from Hotel-Gasthof Strasswirt at the foot of Nassfeld
At the age of 13, I acquired my first means of transport that didn't rely on muscle power from hard-saved pocket money: a 'Puch-MAXI' (For non-Austrians: a legendary and very widely used "motorised bicycle"). The "MAXI" accompanied me through thick and thin.
Later, at 16, I was able to afford a DS 50 (Built 1971), also from Puch and even more of a legend!
Finally as an adult and with an appropriate driving license, there was always a road-worthy motorbike in the garage. With it I have ridden regularly to the Adriatic in neighbouring Italy to eat spaghetti ice-cream (and all the other things that the "Dolce Vita“ has to offer)! The upper Adriatic is not far from Gailtal, which means that a cappuccino is reason enough for a trip to the coast. But the numerous passes in Friaul and the Soca Valley also belonged to my favourite routes. It is also no surprise that I got to know my wife Sandra on a trip to Italy.
Statement
From the piste never back on the road: a hotelier shares his passion for motorbike tours in Carinthia
Regrettably, since a skiing accident, I am no longer able to pursue my previous passion. So the regular 'petrol-head' discussions with guests often happily remind me of this great time, even if with some regret.
But: once a biker – always a biker! That's why I still know the best and most interesting tours in and around Carinthia very well - and am always pleased to provide our biker guests with help, assistance and insider tips. And now I just need to use the throttle in the hotel and its kitchen! :-)
Your host, Christof
At the Hotel-Gasthof Strasswirt in Carinthia's motorbiking country we are proud to be members of "MoHo" – Motorbike Hotels and of your expertise which was awarded "4 MoHo Helmets". As a host hotel in this leading biker hotel association we share our passion for motorcycling with our guests. At the same time, we meet the numerous criteria and high standards that are regularly checked (in accordance with ISO9001).
- Motorbike hotel on the mountain in modern-rustic design
- Holiday apartments and holiday home with fully equipped kitchen and shower & WC
- Holiday rooms with panoramic view over the Carnic Alps
- Luxury apartments with cosy loggia, finnish sauna and free ski depot in the valley station
- Free WLAN