A holiday to arrive. Take a deep breath. Be with yourself.

A holiday with wellness and indulgence

The longing for retreat and regeneration is satisfied in a very special way on a holiday in Carinthia. A time-out in the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See region offers a unique combination of nature, exercise, relaxation and culinary delights.

Hiking in the mountains, relaxing by the lakes - but there is even more that makes the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See region the ideal place for a holiday full of relaxation and balance. It is the unique nature and feel-good offers whose variety is impressive. From a visit to the thermal baths and yoga in the healing climate tunnel to cold bathing workshops and Carinthian cuisine. Whether up on the mountain, directly by the lake or in the town - we have collected the best tips for you here.

Awareness

Find new mental strength and inner balance through mindful rituals, deep relaxation and the healing power of water.

Thermal spas

Whether after a day's skiing or as a summer break - the thermal springs around Villach invite you to switch off, revitalise and warm up all year round. Between the mountains and the town, very special places of well-being await with genuine thermal water, spa experiences and healing power from the depths.

Maibachl

The thermal water that comes out of the ground in Maibachl at around 29 degrees is rich in calcium, magnesium and hydrogen carbonate.It is recommended for wear and damage to joints and muscles, circulation problems and against stress. However, even without complaints it is an ideal place to relax.

Kaltbaden

Bathing spots along the Carinthian lakes provide revitalising moments in nature and make our lakes a year-round experience. You can glide slowly into the water and bravely dive into the refreshing blue at Panorama Beach in Drobollach on Lake Faak or at Bike Beach in St. Andrä on Lake Ossiach.

WOMAN Balance Festival

On 11 October 2026, WOMAN Balance invites you to a special experience: At the Art of Balance in the beautiful Stift Ossiach, everything revolves around consciously pausing, refuelling and refocusing - embedded in the impressive natural backdrop of the south.

Once again this year, we invite you to harmonise body, mind and soul. Look forward to inspiring impulses, mindful moments and a special time-out that creates space for new energy and perspectives.

All further information will be announced shortly - stay tuned!

Movement

Discover our impressive landscapes at your own pace and let your mind wander with gentle activities in nature.

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All about cycling

Do you love the feeling of the wind whizzing past your cheeks, the moment when happiness flows through your body, the view when the horizon keeps getting a little bit further away? Experience enjoyable cycling in all its diversity in the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See region.

The best prospects

The Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See region promises holidays with added value. Nowhere else will you find such unique mountain-lake combinations as here. Whether to watch a sunrise or sunset or to discover the region from above. You will experience the full beauty of our region from one of our many vantage points.

Slow Trails

Carinthia’s slow trails - beautiful footpaths that encourage walkers to relax and slow down - are, in the main, short but spectacular. The 14 slow trails scattered around Austria’s southernmost province are all sources of inspiration and regeneration. And four of these slow trails can be found in the holiday region of Villach - Faaker See – Ossiacher See.

Slow Trails

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Sensory worlds

Experience the honest, regional Carinthian cuisine and a deep connection to nature that turns every moment into a feast for all the senses.

Slow Food Village Arriach

holiday at the farm

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The Citrus Garden

You will be amazed and enchanted when you walk through Michael Ceron ́s citrus garden. Here we are in the South, albeit the South of Carinthia, but not in the Mediterranean. This collection, which is unique in Europe, is surprising to see because of the breath-taking variety of fruits on around 5,000 m2.

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Gourmet cooking at region Villach

A nice vacation also includes being pampered with culinary delights. The vacation region around Villach and the lakes offers the best prerequisites for this. Whether Mediterranean flair in the old town of Villach, rustic mountain hut cuisine on the mountains, traditional inns or special culinary events - here you are in the right place.

Inspiration for the ears

Podcasts

Prepare for your time out at home. In our bonus episode, we take you on an acoustic journey through Carinthia. Listen in: "Forest bathing in the Ossiacher Tauern" with forest therapy guide Barbara Wiegele. Close your eyes and let the sounds of nature take you to your future retreat.