Discover and experience the region

Activities in the region

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The holiday paradise of Villach - Faaker See - Ossicher See in the south of Austria offers you unforgettable holiday moments all year round with the Erlebnis CARD! Choose from the enormous range of experiences in the Villach - Ossiacher See - Villach region!

Hiking

Take special paths: on the Gerlitzen Alpe, the Nature Park Dobratsch, the Dreiländereck as well as the Mittagskogel, the Nockberge and the Verditz. With endless far-reaching views and tangible impressions of nature. For fans of fantastic panoramas, refreshing mountain air and the Carinthian joie de vivre.

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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.

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Water sports in the Villach region

Here, in the sun-drenched south of Austria, water sports are at home: discover the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See vacation region in an attractive and active way on the water. On one of the beautiful lakes and on the powerful Drau. On a paddleboard, in a sailing boat or on water skis.

Paragliding

The Gerlitzen Alpe with the Kanzelbahn cable car, open all year round, is a perfect mountain for more than hiking and culinary enjoyment. If you would like to take off into the air, this is a perfect spot for paragliding whether as a beginner, more experienced or a complete novice. Having enjoyed the spectacular views over Region Villach – Faaker See – Ossiacher See you can glide back down into the valley.

Climbing around Villach

The vacation region Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See offers a variety of climbing opportunities that will introduce you to the south of Carinthia from a completely new perspective. Whether you are a bouldering beginner or an experienced sport climber - an unforgettable experience is guaranteed in the climbing hall or the climbing gardens on the Kanzianiberg, the Peterlewand, in Arnoldstein and in Villach. The region also has numerous exciting routes for via ferrata enthusiasts.

Golfing

Discover the golf courses and top hotel offers throughout Carinthia.

Tennis

Discover attractive offers at specialised tennis hotels throughout Carinthia.

Excursion destinations

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Kärntner Flugschule

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air sports

flying sports

Annenheim

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Urbani Stöckl

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folklore

Bodensdorf

+43 4243 83 83 0

Open 24 hours

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A cozy wooden house by the shore of a lake, surrounded by green meadow. A red advertisement banner flutters in the wind, while the mountains are visible in the background.

Wassersportzentrum Berghof

banana rides

bathing lake/quarry pond

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Landskron

(0043) 424241133

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Katholische Pfarrkirche St. Maximilian

Baroque

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Treffen am Ossiacher See

+43 4248 2823

Open 24 hours

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Kids Bike Park Gerlitzen

adventure park

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Kanzelhöhe

+43 4248 20250

Closed, opens on 06/01, 09:30 AM

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Events in the region

A relaxing holiday combined with great experiences - that's what you'll find in the Carinthia holiday region! Every year, the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See region hosts numerous events and top events that attract numerous visitors.

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Health holiday

Hiking in the mountains, relaxing by the lakes - but there's even more that makes the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See vacation region the ideal place for a relaxing vacation: it's the feel-good offers whose variety is simply impressive - from healing climate galleries to tea ceremonies, yoga and herbal hikes to cold bathing workshops and detox treatments.

Culture

Carinthia is part of the Alpe-Adria region, which is characterized by a unique blend of rich history, diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes. The area has no fixed borders, but is defined by its geographical features, which extend across parts of Austria, Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. The Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See region lies at the gateway to Italy and Slovenia and allows you to experience the historically evolved interplay of Germanic, Romanesque and Slavic cultures in a unique way.

Holidays without a car

Leave your car at home: the infrastructure in the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See holiday region is perfect for this. Find out how you can explore the picturesque region comfortably and sustainably with public transport and shuttle services - all year round. With us, you switch into holiday mode as soon as you arrive: Here you will find helpful tips for your journey and an unforgettable time on site with the S-Bahn, buses and shuttle services ...