Region Villach - Faaker See -
Ossiacher See

Faaker See

The turquoise Faaker See with its idyllic island in the middle of the lake looks almost like paradise. For active holidaymakers, there are plenty of activities not only on and in the water, but also around the lake. Tips: Kayak tour through the reed belt, the Kopein mountain bike trail, the Kanzianiberg rock climbing centre, hiking on the Alpe-Adria-Trail (stage 22) and a visit to the European Bike Week.

Ossiacher See - Gerlitzen Alpe

The Ossiacher See and the Gerlitzen Alpe offer perfect conditions for families, flying enthusiasts and hiking fans, while culture lovers can enjoy the renowned ‘Carinthian Summer’ music festival.

The Slow Trail through the Bleistätter Moor invites you to relax and enjoy nature and rounds off the wide range of leisure activities on offer.

Dobratsch Nature Park – Dreiländereck

Dobratsch nature park shows how a sustainable development is possible. Here everyone gets his own adventure. The smallest enjoy the adventure playgroud and adults can choose from many different hikes and a lot of culinary offers in the mountain huts.

Up on the alpine pastures you can enjoy views of the Alpine-Adriatic mountain world, whilst down below the warm lake waters of up to 28 degrees sparkle in the sun. Nature and sport, culture and enjoyment: the region around the Dreiländereck, where Austria meets Italy and Slovenia, makes every single day of your holiday unique.

Villach

The heart of the region beats in the city of Villach with its picturesque pedestrian zones and cafés. Here you can really feel the Carinthian people’s zest for life, and the focus on celebrating, especially around Carnival time and the famous Kirchtag fair. The KärntenTherme spa in Villach-Warmbad, which is open all year round, is an oasis of wellness and water fun.