Excursion tips:

Carinthia & the border triangle

Clean, warm bathing lakes, hiking in the Alps. Nature that is unrivalled.

We recommend that all our guests purchase the KärntenCard for extensive exploration of Carinthia. It is available at the tourist offices in Bodensdorf and Sattendorf or, of course, online. Pay once and then everything is included.

Winter offers: Carinthia Card Winter

Summer offers: Carinthia Card Summer

Winter offers:
Carinthia Card Winter

Summer offers:
Carinthia Card Summer

Gerlitzen Alpe 1911m

The best slopes in the centre of Kärten

Alpine hut cuisine - skiing - hiking - gondola

Carinthia region: Villach, Faaker See, Ossiacher See

Official tourism website

Around Lake Ossiach and the Villach region

Nearby excursion destinations with a hop across the border:

Italy

Italian style pizza Tarvisio
The best coffee, cakes and snacks are available here: Dawit
The well-known Clothing market in Tarvisio
Travelling through the Slizza Gorge/ Orrido dello Slizza!
Orbiting the Laghi Di Fusine (Weißenfelser Seen) or the Lago Del Predil (Raibler See)
Take the cable car to the picturesque Mountain village Monte Lussari
Valbruna and the Seisera Valley with marvellous hiking trails

Tarvisio

Tarvisio

Slizza Gorge

Slizza Gorge

Laghi di Fusine

Laghi Di Fusine

Laghi Di Fusine

Monte Lussari excursion

Monte Lussari

Slovenia

Unspoilt nature in the Triglav National Park
Zelenci nature reserve
Picturesque little town Kranjska Gora
Excursion into the mountain panorama: Jasna Lake
Bathing pleasure in the ice-cold and emerald green Soca (Soca Valley)
Drive over the Vrsic Pass

Excursion Kranjska Gora

Kranjska Gora

Excursion Soca Valley

Soca

Jasna Lake excursion

Jasna Lake

Zelenci nature reserve excursion

Zelenci

Appointment tips

Harley Days

Harley Days at Lake Faak - is a highlight for motorbike fans from all over Europe every year. In September the entire region is transformed into an impressive biker gathering. The Harley sound can be heard across mountains and valleys. Bikers Welcome!

Krampus runs in Carinthia

Krampus runs in Carinthia Beginning of December: impressive mixture of tradition and genuine Alpine culture. Numerous Perchten and Krampus groups parade through the villages wearing elaborate masks, fur robes and ringing bells. An unforgettable spectacle.

Villach church day

Villacher Kirchtag, largest traditional festival in Austria, transforms Beginning of August The entire city centre of Villach is transformed into a colourful folk festival. Traditional costumes, music, dancing and regional cuisine. Experience genuine Carinthian tradition up close: Dirndl and lederhosen expressly encouraged!