Suggested excursions
Neighbouring countries
For those who are willing to go a bit further afield, we suggest.
Landskron castles
Landskron castle ruins (Burgruine Landskrone): From the castle, there is a stunning view of not only Lake Ossiach, but also of the Villach and the Gailtal Alps, as well as towards the Karawanks.
Villach
Once the capital of the state of Carinthia, the town of Villach boasts many architectural masterpieces, besides a diverse and bustling shopping district.
Grossglockner
The slopes of the Möll valley are dotted with picturesque towns and villages.
Klagenfurt
Capital city of the state of Carinthia, Klagenfurt can be reached in about 45 minutes.
Porsche Museum
Soak up the medieval atmosphere in the city of Gmünd and pop in at the Porsche Museum, with a private collection which is the only one of its kind in Europe.
Turrach
An exhibit of crystals and precious stones is on display in a 300-year old grain storage building at Turracher Höhe.
Nockalmstrasse
The 35 km Nockberge Hochalmstrasse is considered unique in the Alpine region due to its geological diversity.
Gurk Cathedral
The Gurk Cathedral is considered to be one of Europe’s most important buildings in the Roman style.
Millstättersee
The administrative centre of the north-western part of Carinthia is Spittal an der Drau.
Drauradweg
The Drauradweg (450 km) in the Dráva valley is one of Austria’s most interesting bike paths.
Mölltaler Glacier
With its peak at an altitude of 3,122 m, the Mölltaler Glacier is open for skiing virtually all year round.
