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Discover culture and nature in Bodensdorf on Lake Ossiach

Vacation in Bodensdorf

The picturesque vacation resort of Bodensdorf is located on Carinthia's third largest lake, Lake Ossiacher See - a hotspot for active people and culture enthusiasts.

Bodensdorf is the ideal starting point for hiking and cycling tours as well as winter sports on the Gerlitzen. The lake offers numerous opportunities for wind and water sports such as sailing, surfing and SUP. Access to the Bodensdorf lido is free of charge.

There are real cultural treasures in the immediate vicinity of Bodensdorf, such as Ossiach Abbey, the Domenig Steinhaus in Steindorf and the fortified church in Triffen.

Do not miss

  • Gerlitzen panoramic road: Enjoy breathtaking views on the 13-kilometre-long mountain road, which takes you directly from Bodensdorf up to 1750 meters above sea level.
  • Visit to the Seepark: This public green space offers a playground, a lakeside café and an impressive view of Lake Ossiacher See and the historic Ossiach Abbey.
  • Going on deck: One of the eight boat stops on Lake Ossiacher See is in Bodensdorf. From the boat, you can experience the emerald-green gem from a unique perspective.

Accommodation nearby

A snow-covered landscape with cozy huts. Below, a blanket of fog stretches between the mountains.
4.9/5

holiday home

holiday apartment

Bodensdorf

Erlebnis CARD
Kärnten Card
Best Price
from €130.00
per Unit
No Meals
A residential complex with a view of a tranquil lake, surrounded by trees. The sky is overcast and the water appears still.

holiday apartment

Bodensdorf

A skier in a yellow jacket is skiing on a freshly groomed slope. In the background, snow-covered mountains and a clear blue sky can be seen.
4.9/5

holiday apartment

Bodensdorf am Ossiacher See

Erlebnis CARD
from €70.00
per Unit
No Meals
A modern living space with a television and a stylish armchair. A coffee table and a rug complete the cozy atmosphere.

holiday apartment

Bodensdorf

A modern building in a snowy landscape. Snow-covered mountains can be seen in the background.

holiday apartment

Bodensdorf

Discover nearby

A historical stone covered with ivy stands against a wall. In the background, a modern house can be seen.
Urbani Stöckl

buildings

excursion tips

folklore

+4

Bodensdorf

Open 24 hours
Two children are happily swimming in the water and splashing around. In the background, a picturesque landscape with a church tower can be seen.
Seebad Bodensdorf

E-Bike Ladestation

lido

Bodensdorf

An inviting restaurant with a terrace and sunshade overlooks a picturesque lake. The surroundings are characterized by mountains and green spaces.
Gasthof Stofflwirt

Austrian cuisine

café-restaurant

children's menu

+6

Bodensdorf

Open until 11:00 PM
A beautiful church with a festive altar and wooden benches. Gentle colors and light stream through the windows.
Evangelische Kirche Tschöran

Baroque

churches/monasteries/convents

excursion tips

+3

Bodensdorf

Open 24 hours
A picturesque church with a tall tower, surrounded by green forests. In the background, gentle hills and trees can be seen.
Filialkirche Alt St. Josef

Baroque

buildings

excursion tips

+6

Bodensdorf

Open 24 hours

Tours in the vicinity

Bewegungsarena Ossiacher See

Medium

Ossiacher See Radweg - R2 und R2A

Medium

Lake Ossiach cycle path - R2 and R2A

Cycling

28,27 km

01:45 h

61 m

538 m

503 m

Peterlewand at sunrise

Medium

Pavilion Peterlewand

Hiking Trail

4,06 km

01:30 h

187 m

662 m

507 m

Bodensdorf Ost Runde - Bewegungsarena Ossiacher See

Easy

Wandern am Sassler Rundweg

Medium

Sassler circular route

Nature adventure path

10,98 km

04:00 h

660 m

1009 m

514 m

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Gerlitzen Alpe and Lake Ossiacher See

The Gerlitzen Alpe and the lake Ossiacher See combined nature, sport and culture like no other adventure region in Carinthia. The nearness to the Drau town of Villach, the cultural highlights around the lake Ossiacher See and the Gerlitzen Alpe - a mountain for everyone- guarantee a fantastic and eventful holiday in this region.