Special tips

Here we present unforgettable day trips that are easy to reach from our region. Each destination is unique in its own right. Use your vacation in Carinthia to travel to the most beautiful places in the Alpen-Adria region and discover what makes these magical places so special.

Carinthia is part of the Alpe-Adria region, which is characterized by a unique blend of rich history, diverse cultures and breathtaking landscapes. The area has no fixed borders, but is defined by its geographical features, which extend across parts of Austria, Italy, Slovenia and Croatia. The Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See region lies at the gateway to Italy and Slovenia and allows you to experience the historically evolved interplay of Germanic, Romanesque and Slavic cultures in a unique way.

Children will simply love all the attractions the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See holiday region has to offer. These include the warm and crystal-clear swimming lakes in which they can splash and play to their hearts' content, as well as a wide range of day trip destinations and varied themed walks created especially for children.

Where does the snack taste particularly good? Exactly! In the great outdoors. Between mountain and lake, city and nature, the Villach region offers countless favourite places where you can forget everyday life. Whether high up with a panoramic view, in nature's fragrant herb garden or right by the water - a picnic here is a special experience.

The thermal water that comes out of the ground in Maibachl at around 29 degrees is rich in calcium, magnesium and hydrogen carbonate.It is recommended for wear and damage to joints and muscles, circulation problems and against stress. However, even without complaints it is an ideal place to relax.

The Benedictine monastery of Ossiach, founded by the Bavarian Count Ozi and his wife Irgenburgis, was established directly on the shores of Lake Ossiach over 1000 years ago - since 1996 the monastery has been owned by the state of Carinthia.

Through the Harley Davidson European Bike Week, which takes place every year in our region, we have probably become THE motorcycle hot spot in Europe. And rightly so. In addition to numerous extensive touring opportunities in the Alpine-Adriatic area and various mountain roads, the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See region offers a variety of highlights for motorcyclists.