East meets West: The Tulsi Ayurveda Center has found a harmonious home within the spiritual walls of the historic Stift Gurk, bringing millennia-old healing arts from India.
The JUFA Hotel Stift Gurk****, Carinthia's first authentic Ayurveda hotel, is located right next to the impressive Gurk Cathedral, nestled in the fresh nature of the Gurk Valley, a true place of energy. In the unique ambiance of the baroque monastery with its fragrant herb garden, you will experience a soothing atmosphere of peace and meditation. Carefully selected pine wood beds, herbal scent pillows, and a tea bar, along with the pristine surroundings of the Gurk Valley, create an overall atmosphere where you can fully dedicate yourself to relaxation. The Gurk Valley is also known as a herbal paradise, and thus herbs play a significant role at the JUFA Hotel. Guests may choose their preferred scent pillow for the night or explore the effects of various infusions at the wellness area's tea bar.
Expansive meadows, densely wooded mountain slopes, and the lively murmuring Gurk River surround the market town of Gurk, the center of the pristine Gurk Valley and a destination for many pilgrims. Explore the area with one of the hotel's own e-bikes or discover the famous crypt in the Gurk Cathedral next door.
You will enjoy a European-inspired Ayurvedic full board, aimed at balancing your life energies (Doshas). The dishes are tailored to the Dosha type and served at the table.
The Tulsi Ayurveda Center at the JUFA Hotel Stift Gurk offers a comprehensive range of treatments: from 3-day packages for newcomers to a whole week for those who want to deeply immerse themselves in the world of Ayurveda. An Ayurveda specialist from India with 17 years of experience in Ayurveda, Yoga, and Meditation, along with well-trained therapists, ensures professional, personalised massages and treatments that balance your life energies. Enhance your Ayurveda treatments with classic wellness in the hotel's own spa area, featuring a sauna, herbal laconium, relaxation room, and tea bar.
Align your body and soul with gentle yoga exercises and connect with your consciousness during a guided meditation - in the silence of the historic chapter hall or, weather permitting, in the monastery garden.
Stroll through the Gurktal Alps herb garden of the monastery garden or delve into the spiritual past of this powerful place: Discover the cathedral next to the hotel, a masterpiece of Romanesque architecture, and the hundred-column crypt with the tomb of Saint Hemma. Explore the pristine Gurktal valley on two wheels: With the hotel's rental e-bikes (for a fee) including bike helmet & map, enjoy the natural idyll at a relaxed pace. For those who prefer to explore the surroundings on foot, Nordic walking poles are also available for rent. With a stay of 3 nights or more, benefit from the advantages of the Wörthersee Plus Card, e.g., free entries, discounts, and an activity program with a selection of partners.
The hotel features a total of 45 pine bed rooms, which are modern, bright, and friendly, all equipped with room safes, tea makers, and luggage racks. Tea and water are available in all rooms. The 14 double rooms are equipped with either a double bed or two single beds. The 5 Double Plus rooms either feature special furnishings (real wood flooring, double bed or comfortable box-spring beds and a sofa) or a beautiful location/view.