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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. The Lake Ossiach cruise takes you to various excursion destinations around the lake and the crew will of course also spoil you with culinary delights. Discover the Slow Trail Bleistätter Moor, the Domenig Steinhaus, the Ossiacher See climbing forest and much more. Guaranteed to be a special experience for the whole family.

Tickets are available online and on board. Travel is free with the Kärnten Card. From late May to late June, the new bühne villach brings top-class entertainment to the lake with the popular "Theater am Schiff".

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Excursion destinations on Lake Ossiach

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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.

Domenig Steinhaus

The Stone House at lake Ossiacher See was the pinnacle of the work of the world-renowned architect Günther Domenig, demonstrating the innovative strength in his projects. Here, his ideas of design, technology and typology are combined, making the Steinhaus an architectural biography in form.

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Finsterbach waterfalls – Hiking path

An excursion to the Finsterbach waterfalls offers a special kind of nature experience. The waterfalls are located on the northern shore of Lake Ossiacher See and are particularly suitable for families and it is one of our insider tips. On the way to the three waterfalls, guests can relax, enjoy a refreshing cool-down, listen to the impressive sound of the water and discover breathtaking viewpoints.

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.

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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Mountain experience Gerlitzen Alpe

Gerlitzen Alpe mountain experience - Here Carinthia lies at your feet - Action or relaxation? On Gerlitzen Alpe you will find not only a hiking, paragliding and leisure paradise, but also the most beautiful panorama in the region.

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Peterlewand climbing area

The Peterlewand is an elongated east-facing rock face of hard bedrock, about 8 to 35 meters high. In addition, there are places with moderate to strong overhanging rock formation. Peterlewand offers picturesque views to Lake Ossiacher See. Some areas of the rock face are vertical or slightly inclined. The hand holds include a variety of different edges and several round slopers. Despite the often-challenging demands of some routes, there is sufficient opportunity for entry level climbers.

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.

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Bleistätter Moor

Bleistätter Moor is a marsh landscape and is located on the eastern shore of Lake Ossiacher See. It is now recognised throughout Europe as an example of successful nature conservation. Today, it is a retreat for flora and fauna and offers visitors the opportunity to experience nature through gentle tourism.

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The Kärnten Card

The Kärnten Card is key to over 100 amazing excursion destinations for both visitors and natives of Region Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See and in addition there are many exclusive advantages and discounts with Kärnten Card Bonus Partners. Experience culture, nature, fun and any amount of unforgettable moments.