Gerlitzen Alpe - Ossiacher See

The idyllic village of Afritz am See lies between the rolling hills of the Nockberge mountains. Nestled in the Gegendtal valley and south of the Hohe Tauern, the region is spoiled by a mild climate. Ideal conditions for experiencing the unspoiled nature here all year round - swimming, cycling, hiking or skiing.

Annenheim am Ossiacher See offers a perfect combination of mountain and lake experiences. With its emerald green water, Lake Ossiach invites you to enjoy numerous water sports such as sailing, windsurfing and swimming. Located directly at the foot of the Gerlitzen Alpe, you can easily reach the Gerlitzen Alpe in Annenheim with the Kanzelbahn cable car and summit lift - a paradise for hikers and winter sports enthusiasts with probably the most beautiful panoramic view in Carinthia. Annenheim train station is perfect for travelling by train and the Ossiacher See boat station is a wonderful starting point for a tour of the lake.

In the middle of Carinthia lies Arriach, an idyllic village just twenty kilometers north of Villach. This is the geographical center of Austria's southernmost province.

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 lake resort is free of charge.

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 idyllic village of Sattendorf lies directly on the shores of Lake Ossiacher See. Discover the region by boat or on the well-developed hiking and cycling trails. The art and culture scene around Lake Ossiacher See is also lively and diverse.

The charming village of Steindorf is located on the northern shore of Lake Ossiache See, surrounded by the Gerlitzen Alpe and the Ossiacher Tauern mountains. Culture and architecture enthusiasts can follow in the footsteps of Günter Domenig in his stone house and be inspired by the many events in the nearby Ossiach Abbey .

Treffen impresses with its exceptional location between mountains and lakes: the majestic Gerlitzen Alpe and the warm waters of Lake Ossiacher See and Lake Afritzer See are just a stone's throw away. This makes the municipality the ideal starting point for unforgettable adventures - whether in summer or winter.