SKIING ON THE KATSCHBERG UNTIL 30.3.2025!
TOP ski resort! Guaranteed snow thanks to altitude 1,170-2,220m & 100% snow-covered and perfectly groomed pistes
TOP! ICE SKATING ON LAKE WEISSENSEE.
LARGEST PREPARED NATURAL ICE SURFACE IN EUROPE! 25km circular track surrounded by the most beautiful winter mountain panorama
TOP! KATSCHBERG ADVENT TRAIL. CHRISTMAS LIKE IT USED TO BE!
MAGICAL WINTER HIKE in the mountains from hay barn to hay barn with Advent songs, lanterns, horse-drawn sleigh rides, tea stations ...
EXPERIENCE KATSCHBERG
WINTER & SUMMER - HIKING - PANORAMA
WINTER - SKIING - SKI TOUR - SNOWSHOE HIKING - ICE SKATING - CURLING - HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH RIDE - TOBOGGANING
SUMMER - MOUNTAIN BIKING - NORDIC WALKING - RUNNING TRAILS - ARCHERY - SUMMER TOBOGGAN RUN - QUAD COURSE
Journey time 25min. - 19km
The Katschberghöhe is surrounded by the Top ski resort Katschberg70 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes, 16 state-of-the-art lifts & cosy ski huts. The location (1,640-2,220m) and 100% snow-covered pistes guarantee Guaranteed snowpure skiing pleasure and dreamlike Slopes of all levels of difficulty. A special highlight in December is the famous Katschberg Advent Trail.
In the Summer you will find over 200km of Hiking trails, Nordic walking & running routes and Mountain bike routes of different levels with cosy Huts & Alpine pastures.
Excursion destinations: Top ski area Katschberg, Katschberg Advent Trail, countless hiking routes, Family hiking trails, Mountain bike trails of all levels of difficulty
THE JEWEL OF CARINTHIA - LAKE MILLSTÄTTER LAKE
WINTER & SUMMER - BOAT TRIP - SWIMMING - WELLNESS - HIKING - ALPE-ADRIA-TRAIL (STAGE11) - CYCLE TOUR - CULINARY DELIGHTS - ROMANCE - PANORAMA
WINTER - ICE BATHING - SNOWSHOE HIKING - TOBOGGAN RUN - ICE SKATING - CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING - SKI TOUR
SUMMER - BOATING - LIDO - WATER SPORTS - KAYAK - SUP - WINDSURFING - SAILING - WATER SKIING - DIVING - GOLF
Journey time 26min. - 23km
Lake Millstatt is second only to Lake Wörthersee Carinthia's second largest lake - unique due to the mild climate and surrounded by the mountains of the Nockberge National Park & the Hohe Tauern National Park. The most water-rich lake in Carinthia is one of the warmest and most temperature-stable lakes in Carinthia. Water temperatures up to 26 degrees are not uncommon. Thanks to the exceptional climate, swimming in crystal-clear water is possible well into autumn.
11 lidos, 3 diving centres and numerous boat hire & water sports centresCanoeing, SUP, pedalo, rowing boat, water skiing, sailing, diving, parasailing or ringo and banana rides... in summer, Lake Millstatt is not just for swimming!
Excursion destinations: Boating, water ski schools & boat hire in all lake resorts, Numerous sights & excursion destinations
EXPERIENCE NOCKBERGE NATIONAL PARK
WINTER & SUMMER - PANORAMA
WINTER - SKI TOUR - SNOWSHOE HIKING
SUMMER - HIKING - MOUNTAIN BIKING - CULINARY DELIGHTS - TRADITION - ADVENTURE TRAILS
Journey time 23min. to toll station - 17km - Nockalm road closed in winter
The Austria's largest UNESCO biosphere reserve honoured for a Sustainable development & particularly valuable habitat for people & nature! The Nock Mountains are geological raritiesgentle mountain peaks (up to 2440 metres) in the middle of the otherwise rugged Alps. The base is formed by crystalline rocks over 500 million years old.
Excursion destinations: countless hiking routes (Nockberge Trail, St. Oswald Water Adventure Trail, Zechneralm on the Königstuhl, circular hike Peitlernock/Hohe Pressing/Bärental), culinary delights, tradition, adventure trails and much more.
EXPERIENCE ARTIST TOWN GMÜND IN CARINTHIA
WINTER & SUMMER - ART & CULTURE - EVENTS - CULINARY DELIGHTS - OLD CASTLE - PORSCHE MUSEUM - PANKRATIUM HOUSE OF WONDER - LODRON RIDING SCHOOL - DIVIDED CHURCH - ALPE ADRIA TRAIL (STAGE 10&11)
WINTER - ICE SKATING - CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING - AT STUBECK: SKI TOUR & TOBOGGANING
SUMMER - HIKING - CYCLE TOUR - FAMILY CYCLE PATH R9B - OUTDOOR POOL - RUNNING - NORDIC WALKING
Journey time 14min. - 9km
At the gateway to the Hohe Tauern National Park & Nockberge Biosphere Reserve lies the medieval town Gmünd with a comprehensive cultural programme. Gmünd was founded around the 11th/12th centurywas granted a town charter in 1346 and is one of the oldest cities in Austria. With their excellently preserved medieval alleys and squares the city offers a Ambiencewhich is unique in a wide area.
Excursion destinations: Chagall 2024, art & culture, galleries & studios, events, restaurants & cafés, museums, tourist office, Shops for daily needs
INSIDER TIP NATURE PARK WEISSENSEE
WINTER & SUMMER - HIKING - SWIMMING - DIVING - FISHING - SPA - CULINARY DELIGHTS - PANORAMA
WINTER - ICE SKATING - CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING - ICE DIVING - ICE HOLE FISHING - SKIING - SKI TOUR - TORCHLIGHT HIKE - ICE HOCKEY - CURLING - SNOWSHOE HIKING
SUMMER - SURFING - SAILING - CLIFF JUMPING - WATER SKIING - BOATING - BIKING - HORSE RIDING - CARRIAGE RIDES - RUNNING - NORDIC WALKING
Journey time 56min. - 59km
Moments of happiness between the lake and gentle mountains in the healing climate at the foot of the Gailtal Alps! Winter highlight: with 6,5qkm largest prepared natural ice surface in Europe. Surrounded by the wintry mountain panorama, ice skaters will find a 25km long circular track in an extraordinary natural landscape. The region was honoured with the "European Award for Tourism & Environment". The 7640ha nature park is a particularly more natural Large area and strictly protected. Insider tip for Nature lovers: 2/3 unspoilt shore with lonely bays and crystal clear Water, nestled in a fjord-like landscape with an intact, expansive landscape. Flora & Fauna. The 4th largest lake in Carinthia is the cleanest lake Carinthia with up to 25 degrees warm Drinking water. Active summer with Swimming, hiking, biking, diving, cliff jumping, waterskiing, wakeboarding, surfing, sailing, canoeing, fishing.
Excursion destinations: Europe's largest natural ice rinkIce skating: alternative Dutch "11-city tour", SPAPlaces of power, Cultural events: From arts and crafts markets to classical music festivals, Long-distance hiking trail Carnic Milky Way, regional Slow food cuisine
ADVENTURE SPORTS MOUNTAIN GOLDECK
WINTER & SUMMER - PANORAMA
WINTER - SKIING - SKI TOURING - SNOWSHOE HIKING - SKI TOURING TRAIL
SUMMER - HIKING - BIKING - PARAGLIDING - SUMMER TUBING - TRAIL RUNNING - NORDIC WALKING - GOLDECK-PANORAMA-ROAD - GOLDECK VALLEY RAILWAY
Journey time 30min. - 27km to Goldeckbahn
Fabulous mountain panorama over the Gailtal Alps, Carnic Alps, Reißeck Group, Nockgebirge and Lake Millstatt! On the north-west slope is the sunny ski area with numerous ski slopes, modern lifts and the longest "black run" in the Alps.
In summer, the local mountain of Spittal an der Drau (2.142m) Wonderful hiking routes, viewpoints & energy spots and magnificent panoramic views. Leisurely hikes around the Reservoir with views of Spittal, Millstätter See, Lieser/Maltatal & Mölltal up to the sporty 5-summit tour (Goldeck, Martennock, Staff, Eckwand, Latschur). TOP4 Hikes: Goldeck summit, Speichersee circular trail (barrier-free, suitable for pushchairs), mushroom hiking trail, Martennock summit hike (2,130m). The hiking trails are also ideal for Nordic Walking & Trail Running. There are Numerous bike routes and a 130m long summer tubing track.
Excursion destinations: Ski area, Goldeck valley railway (summer mountain railway, daily 1 free ascent & descent with KärntenCard), Reservoir with Goldeck lake hut, summer tubing park, nature trails, panoramic road, Ruperti long-distance hiking trail, sunrise on the Goldeck
MALTA VALLEY EXPERIENCE "VALLEY OF FALLING WATERS"
WINTER & SUMMER - HIKING - CYCLING - CLIMBING - BOULDERING
WINTER - SKI TOURING - ICE CLIMBING - SNOWSHOE HIKING - ICE SKATING
SUMMER - CANYONING - VIA FERRATA - ARCHERY - HERBAL HIKE - RUNNING - NORDIC WALKING - DONKEY PARK - WATER ADVENTURE PARK
Journey time 21min. - 16km
The Malta Valley is one of the most beautiful destinations throughout Carinthia: More versatile Water fun on lakes, rivers and crystal-clear mountain streams. One of the Carinthia's most beautiful cycle pathsCycle & leisure trail R9B (Gmünd to Malta toll station). One of the Austria's most beautiful hiking areas. The Fallbach, Carinthia's highest waterfall with a drop height of 200 metres.
The Fallbach water adventure park at the foot of the waterfall is one of the most attractive family excursion destinations: Nature playground for children, viewing platform & barefoot sensory trail. Göss Falls Malta Valley with a total of three waterfalls along the Water Trail of Thought (themed hiking trail with inspiring information boards). Malteiner water features - Beautiful hiking trail along the "Fallertümpfe", a series of waterfalls and spectacular pools carved out of the hard primary rock in the narrow gorge. Climbing sport: 4 climbing gardens, individual crags with climbing routes (5th - 10th level of difficulty), famous climbing garden Cross wall (routes up to 60 metres high). Highlight: Via ferrata at the Fallbach waterfall.
Excursion destinations: Fallbach Water Adventure Park, Göss Falls & Water trail of thoughtMalteiner water features, R9B cycle & leisure trail, themed hiking trails, Veil waterfall
FURTHER EXCURSION DESTINATIONS AROUND CHALET KÄRNTEN
SALZBURG LUNGAU
LEOBENGRABEN
INNERNÖRING & MILLSTÄTTER HUT
PÖLLATAL
MOUNTAIN LAKE LAUSNITZERSEE & BONNER HÜTTE
