Access to the CMA Ossiach
Access to the CMA Stift Ossiach is reserved exclusively for guests with a room booking, seminar and course participants, as well as restaurant guests. Check-in is available between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. If you plan to arrive later, please inform us in advance by email at rezeption@die-cma.at. In this case, your room key will be placed in a key safe. The safe is located on the left-hand side in the first passage when approaching from the East parking area. You will receive the access code from reception in advance.
Is Wi-Fi or other internet access available?
Free Wi-Fi is available to all participants and guests without the need for a password.
Is parking available at the CMA Stift Ossiach?
A sufficient number of parking spaces is available on the premises free of charge. Access is via the entrance to the Forestry Training Centre directly from the L49, or by passing the municipality of Ossiach and turning right. Additional parking spaces are available nearby. Please note that parking regulations and fees imposed by the municipality of Ossiach apply during the summer months.
When is my room ready?
Your room will usually be ready after 4 PM.
Do the rooms have air conditioning?
Here, too, we focus on the environment. We ask our guests to open the windows briefly in the morning to air out the room and then keep them closed until the evening and also draw the curtains. The meter-thick walls of the monastery do the rest. They have been the best air conditioning for over 1000 years.
When do I need to leave the room on my day of departure?
The rooms must be cleared before 10 AM and all keys must be returned.
What kinds of accommodations are available at the CMA Ossiach?
For music seminars, accommodation is generally provided in shared rooms (from 3 people). Single or double rooms can be arranged after prior consultation and subject to availability. These will be charged with surcharges.
Are linens and towels available?
Every room has bedding, linens and towels available.
Are towels and bed linen changes possible?
For reasons of sustainability and resource conservation, towels and bed linen are not changed daily. If you would like a linen change, you can book this at reception for a fee.
Is it possible to accommodate a vegetarian diet or other food related intolerances?
Vegetarian dishes are served regularly. Intolerances and special food needs can be accommodated upon request. Please include a detailed reference in your application.
When will breakfast, lunch and dinner be served?
Our Restaurant CMA – KULINARIK.CAMPUS OSSIACH at Ossiach Abbey serves fresh food to all course participants every day. Breakfast is usually from 7.30 AM to 9.30 AM, lunch is from 12 to 3 PM, our service personal will help you kindly find your special. We are glad to take your last order at 8.30 PM. For applications on time, there can be some time adjustments in consultation with the CMA. The á la carte menu in our Restaurant is displayed on site.
What are the opening hours of CMA – KULINARIK.CAMPUS OSSIACH?
The current opening hours can be found on the website of Ossiach Abbey. Please consider seasonal changes of opening hours.
How can I sign off from a course on short notice?
In this case, please contact the CMA Administration via phone at +43(0)4243 45594 and per mail at office-ossiach@die-cma.at. There are no refunds for paid course fees.
How can I buy concert tickets?
Tickets for concerts at CMA Ossiach can be booked online, paid and printed from our website. Requests for concert tickets hosted by external organizers will be forwarded to them directly.
How can I register for a course at CMA Ossiach?
Registration is only available online under Learning.
Is it possible to visit the CMA Ossiach Abbey?
No, it is not possible to visit the Abbey. In exceptional cases and with regard to the course schedule, a visit can be arranged. Please contact our Administration for more information via telephone +43(0)4243 / 45594 or mail at office-ossiach@die-cma.at.
Are there any wheelchair accessible rooms available?
Despite the long history of the building, the Music Academy is wheelchair accessible. In case, please contact us at rezeption@die-cma.at
Which payment methods are accepted?
At CMA Ossiach and the Restaurant CMA – KULINARIK.CAMPUS OSSIACH, it is possible to pay cash or with card (debit or credit card). Group bookings will get a separate bill.
What else is there to do around the CMA?
The CMA Ossiach features a common area and a gaming room (pool table, table tennis, darts, table soccer, various board games) which is accessible to all course participants. Around the CMA and in the surrounding area of the Ossiach parish, there are various activities and places to choose from, ranging from a swimming pool, climbing areas, cruises, “Affenberg”, “Adlerwarte Landskron”, “Domenig Steinhaus” and many more. More information can be found at the Ossiach Parish website and the website of the region.
