Cultural highlights and family experiences on Lake Ossiacher See

Vacation in Ossiach

Picturesque Ossiach on the southern shore of the emerald green lake is a popular vacation destination at any time of year. Here you can enjoy a wide range of leisure activities in the midst of impressive nature - be it on the water, hiking or cycling.

The gentle wind from the nearby Gerlitzen Alpe provides ideal conditions for sailing and SUP adventures. A special highlight for families is the Ossiach adventure pool with a 93-metre-long water slide.

Ossiach Abbey offers cultural highlights with the "Carinthian Summer" and the "Carinthian Music Academy" (CMA). A boat trip on the lake gives you a special view of the historic building.

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Hiking highlights: Two stages of the Alpe-Adria-Trail (No. 19 and No. 20) run through Ossiach. Also recommended: the romantic gorge trail.
Trailcenter Ossiacher See: MTB fans will find a variety of routes between the Gerlitzen Alpe and the Ossiacher Tauern.
Family & climbing forest: The leisure park delights visitors with its treetop trail, forest playground, fly-line and numerous other attractions.

Accommodation nearby

A light yellow building surrounded by green grass and trees. In the foreground, there are loungers and a rolled-up blanket as well as a yellow rubber duck.

5/5

Seehaus Brugger

holiday apartment

Ossiach

from €85.00

per Unit

No Meals

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A cozy terrace with a table and chairs. In the background, the lake and the mountains are visible, surrounded by plants.

2.6/5

Pension Magdalena

holiday apartment

pension

Ossiach

from €159.00

per Unit

Including Breakfast

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A peaceful lake surrounded by trees and a green meadow. In the background, gentle hills and houses can be seen.

Merlschober

holiday apartment

Ossiach

from €165.00

per Unit

No Meals

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A charming wooden house with a red roof and beautiful flower boxes. Surrounded by green nature and gentle hills.

4.9/5

Ferienwohnungen Strauss

holiday apartment

Ossiach

from €55.00

per Unit

No Meals

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A beautiful dining table on a porch overlooking nature. The table is set with dishes and glasses, surrounded by blooming plants.

Apartmenthaus Vogelsinger

holiday apartment

Ossiach

from €130.00

per Unit

No Meals

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A freshly baked pizza with red sauce and fresh basil. The crust is crispy and has small burnt spots.

Bella Vista

bar/pub/lounge

bar/restaurant

café-restaurant

Ossiach

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Bootsverleih Neumaier

boating

place of excursions for families/children

surfing

Ossiach

Closed, opens at 12:00 PM

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A delicious dessert with fresh strawberries, cream, and a hint of mint. The dish is decorated with crunchy cookies and colorful fruits.

Café Candis

café-restaurant

coffee shop/pastry shop

ice cream parlor

Ossiach

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A modern building with the inscription "Inn to the Post". It offers hotel rooms, a restaurant, and apartments.

Gasthof zur Post

Austrian cuisine

children's menu

drive-in/take-away

+13

Ossiach

(0043) 4243 2004

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A family is walking on a wooden dock to an excursion boat called "Ossiach". In the background, mountains and a clear sky can be seen.

Ossiacher See boat trip

boat trips

place of excursions for families/children

Ossiach

+43 699 15 077 077

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Ossiacher See boat trip

Board the MS Ossiach and the MS Gerlitze and experience Lake Ossiach from a special perspective. Enjoy a round trip of a special kind.

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Family & climbing forest Ossiacher See

Yes, you read correctly. You can expect action, adrenalin and unlimited fun for all the family in the Familywald Ossiacher See (Family Forest Lake Ossiach). You can climb tree houses, master hanging bridges and explore spectacular treetop platforms in a woodland area of over 30,000 m2. Best of all, Familywald Ossiacher See will thrill everyone – from the youngest child to the grandparents.

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Mountainbiking

Carinthia, the region of lakes and beautiful mountains, lies close to the Italian and Slovenian borders. The mountain bike or road bike tours, the unique combination of mountains and lakes, the tasty Carinthian cuisine and the influences of the neighbouring countries Italy and Slovenia all make an active holiday in Carinthia an unforgettable experience.