Erlebnishotel Kärnten-Mölltal ^S Motorbike hotel in Obervellach / Möll Valley - Grossglockner - Nockalm / Carinthia / Austria

A Family of Bikers and Multi-talents

For the Linder family, passion and enjoyment are at the top of the list! Only this way do things get done well. Like now with the motorcycle hotel.

Jens, the head of the family, is a musician, entertainer, craftsman, and, despite his name suggesting otherwise, a true native of Carinthia. Of course, he is also a biker through and through. Even when he was barely into double digits, he was already riding his moped on the local dirt roads. At 18, things got serious: he bought the now-legendary Grand Prix replica Yamaha RD 500 LC, at that time the only production motorcycle with a four-cylinder two-stroke engine. His friends respectfully called this road beast the "organ donor" back then, but Jens fortunately survived the two-way relationship without any crashes or injuries.

A few years later, the current MoHo host took a job as a driving instructor and quickly maxed out his annual mileage at 30,000 kilometers. Two-thirds of that was leisurely riding with his students, while the remaining third was fast-paced on his own. The tools of the trade were a 1000cc BMW boxer and a 750cc Honda, both coming from the driving school. Company vehicles with private use, so to speak.

In 2009, it was time to bring another bike into the garage. As a mature and sensible rider, the Varadero 1000 was his weapon of choice—and still is. Jens has grown fond of it. With manageable electronics and reliable technology, it has never let him down to this day. The many wonderful moments and memories have so far prevented any serious thoughts of a replacement. So, just like "Varahannes," he plans to hit 200,000 kilometers on the clock. Preferably "on tour" with his guests.

Junior host Sandro, primarily an award-winning bartender and cocktail master, developed his love for motorized two-wheelers in his youth, riding as a passenger with his dad. At the age of 15, he traded his savings for his first moped: a new Rieju MRT 50. A hefty dose of pride came with it.
Three years later, finally holding the pink license, Sandro invested in more cubic centimeters. A used Aprilia Pegaso 650 was acquired and lovingly renewed, restored, and modified. Tinkering with old vehicles has always been a passion of the young host. "They have a certain charm that just brings me immense joy when I ride," says Sandro, and he's not wrong. When asked about his favorite route, he hesitates: "I’m torn between the Großglockner and the Nockalm. After all, we’re sitting right in between."

Junior host number two: Marco. In his profession, the youngest Linder is the head chef of the family business. In his passion, he’s also a biker. He took his father and brother as role models—at least when it comes to their mode of transportation. As a new license holder (since 2020), he can now finally join his family members on tours. His entry-level drug: the Honda CB500F. In summer, his car basically stays parked in the motorcycle garage.

Manuela, the heart of the Linder family, is an enthusiastic hostess and the pearl of the house. She doesn't ride a motorcycle herself—surprise—but occasionally hops on the back with Jens because someone has to stay home and take care of the guests, and lately, a flock of chickens. As a coordination artist, you'll mostly find Manuela at the reception. Her passion is music, which can be experienced live during the regular dance evenings at the hotel.