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Special tips

The Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See region also inspires with unique moments beyond the classic excursion destinations. Because sometimes it only takes a small step off the beaten track to find something special and be surprised.

Hiking & cycling tours

Easy

Dobratsch - Geological educational trail

Disability access

626,75 m

00:20 h

14 m

1743 m

1731 m

Details

Medium

4 Peaks panoramic tour

Hiking Trail

12,45 km

04:30 h

645 m

802 m

559 m

Details

Easy

Landskron Castle - Burgherrenrunde

Nature adventure path

3,68 km

01:30 h

182 m

181 m

772 m

623 m

Open

Details

Easy

Bergeralm circular route

Hiking Trail

4,89 km

01:30 h

204 m

1908 m

1704 m

Details

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Harley Village and supporting programme

Every year, the centre of the European Bike Week is the Harley Village around the farmers' market area on lake Faaker See with numerous Harley dealers, Farmers Market, Carinthian Corner, Harley Bar and Customizer Area, including Expo, Demo Rides and much more.

Bikers Welcome in Villach

As in previous years, Villach city centre will once again be welcoming motorcyclists in 2026 - this time with an even more extensive programme.

Harry's Bike Tours

Starting from the Villach – Lake Faak – Lake Ossiach holiday region, you'll find a wide variety of spectacular routes to explore. Every year, Harry's Biketours offers guided tours to some of the most beautiful destinations and along the finest motorcycle roads in the region.

The Harley Parade

The traditional highlight of European Bike Week is Europe's largest Harley parade on Saturday.

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Mobility during the European Bike Week

Would you like to get to Harleywood without a car or Harley or visit the event in an uncomplicated and relaxed way? Here you can find all the information about mobility during the Bikeweek, including the timetables for our event shuttles from lake Faaker See and lake Ossiacher See, from Villach or Velden.

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Excursion destinations in the region

Numerous excursion destinations, sights, regional culinary tips and cultural highlights make every tour a special experience - whether alone, as a couple or in a convoy.

Current Experience CARD programme items

A group of people is standing in a greenhouse and talking with a guide. Various plants are growing around them in a green environment.

Free entry - The Citrus Garden

Zitrusgarten

Next Appointment:
Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Details

A climbing wall with colorful grips in different colors. A climber is ascending the wall.

Free entry - Villach Climbing Centre

Kletterhalle Villach

Next Appointment:
Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Details

A climber is hanging on a bouldering wall and working on overcoming a route. The wall is colorfully designed and has different holds in various colors.

Free entry - Volume Bouldern

Volume Bouldern

Next Appointment:
Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Details

An elegant indoor pool with a clear water surface and impressive wall painting. The architecture features a bright wooden ceiling and modern lighting.

Thermal spring pool & tepidarium - Free entry

Thermalquelle - Urquellbecken

Next Appointment:
Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Details

Three girls are swimming underwater in a pool. They are posing and having fun while diving.

Free entry - FUN at the KärntenTherme

KärntenThermeWarmbad

Next Appointment:
Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Details

Alpe-Adria-Trail

Hiking in paradise. Dear Adam, dear Eve: yours could not have been more beautiful. We can only tell you that it is paradise on earth – hiking on the impressive long-distance hiking trail, the Alpe-Adria-Trail. The name says it all. 750 fascinating kilometres run from Austria's highest mountain, Großglockner, to Muggia by the Adriatic Sea. A total of 44 interesting stages lead through the three regions of Carinthia, Slovenia and Friuli-Venezia Giulia and of course through the distinctive Villach region.

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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.

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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.