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.

Do not miss

  • 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 yellow building with a balcony and terrace. Surrounded by tall trees and an inviting path.

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holiday apartment

hotel

Ossiach am See

A cozy terrace with a table and chairs, surrounded by colorful autumn trees. In the background, a tranquil landscape with a lake can be seen.

holiday home

holiday apartment

Ossiach

A campsite by the water with many motorhomes and green meadows. In the background, wooded mountains and a tranquil landscape can be seen.
4.8/5

mobile home

campsite

Ossiach

Best Price
from €14.00
per Person
No Meals
A picturesque farmhouse with several buildings in a hilly landscape. In the foreground, tents and camper vans are visible on a campsite.
5/5

farm, farmhouse

holiday apartment

mobile home

Ossiach

from €65.00
per Unit
No Meals
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.

holiday apartment

Ossiach

from €85.00
per Unit
No Meals

Discover nearby

A person swings on a zip line through a green forest. The trees are tall and dense, creating an adventurous atmosphere.
Kletterwald Ossiacher See

climbing wall/fixed rope route

Qualitätssiegel Kärnten

climbing/sport climbing/rock climbing

Ossiach

Closed, opens tomorrow at 10:00 AM o'clock
An inviting restaurant with beautifully set tables. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxing, surrounded by green plants.
Restaurant Hexenpfandl beim Seecamping Parth

café-restaurant

restaurant

bar/restaurant

Ossiach

Closed, opens tomorrow at 05:00 PM o'clock
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

place of excursions for families/children

boat trips

Ossiach

Closed, opens tomorrow at 09:15 AM o'clock
Two men are standing outside with wine glasses in hand. In the background, a building and a natural landscape can be seen.
Stiftsschmiede

restaurant

Ossiach

Closed, opens on Thursday 05:00 PM o'clock
A campsite by the lake, surrounded by green meadows and mountains. Several RVs are neatly arranged, and a calm water surface reflects the landscape.
Ideal Camping Lampele

campsite

Ossiach

Closed, opens tomorrow at 08:00 AM o'clock
Ossiacher See Schifffahrt

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.