Active through the winter

Cross-country skiing

Freshly groomed and perfectly prepared - the cross-country ski trail network in the Villach region is inspiring! Whether short or long, leisurely or challenging - every cross-country skiing fan will find the perfect trail here. Clear winter air, breathtaking panoramas and the best conditions make every lap a pleasure.

On the piste, get set, go? Not today! Instead, we are drawn to the freshly groomed cross-country ski trails in the heart of Carinthia. Only one question remains: where do we do our first laps?

Detailed information – Cross-country trails

Alpenarena

Easy

Villach Alpen Arena - Medium

Cross-country skiing

1,50 km

00:30 h

28 m

583 m

556 m

Closed

Langlaufen

Easy

Villacher Alpen Arena - Easy

Cross-country skiing

623,76 m

00:15 h

15 m

583 m

569 m

Closed

Alpine garden

Medium

Cross-country skiing

4,96 km

01:20 h

123 m

1534 m

1471 m

Closed

Cross-country skiing in the Villacher Alpenarena

Medium

Villach Alpen Arena - Difficult

Cross-country skiing

2,51 km

00:45 h

52 m

610 m

610 m

Closed

Cross-country skiing on the Gerlitzen Alpe

Easy

Cross-country skiing

4,06 km

00:55 h

31 m

649 m

617 m

Closed

Further information

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Langlaufen in Bad Bleiberg

Langlaufen Klassisch Alpengarten 1

Winter sports in the region

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For those who wish to go on hikes even in winter, the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See region offers a range of possibilities. In particular, Dreiländereck, Gerlitzen Alpe and the Dobratsch nature reserve will entice you with breathtaking backdrops and picturesque winter landscapes. It offers everything from introductory tours to peak conquering.

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The most beautiful peaks of the Villach region. That is the charm of ski touring: conquering a panoramic view away from the maintained pistes, under your own steam on skis to the most beautiful high viewing points of the region. The sun slowly rises and conjures unique silhouettes onto the glittering white slopes.

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Cross-country skiing

Cross-country skiing

Freshly groomed and perfectly prepared - the cross-country ski trail network in the Villach region is inspiring! Whether short or long, leisurely or challenging - every cross-country skiing fan will find the perfect trail here. Clear winter air, breathtaking panoramas and the best conditions make every lap a pleasure.

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Ice season in the Villach region. Put your hat and gloves on, pack your ice skates - good times for enthusiastic skaters at the heart of Carinthia. Whether with the family, for romantic hours as a couple or a hockey match with friends: ice skating belongs to the winter like ice cream to the summer. The lake with the most assured ice in the region is lake Aichwaldsee.

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On your sledges, ready, go! Tobogganing in the Villach region is fun for the whole family. Whether leisurely or fast - race down the snow-covered toboggan hills on the Dobratsch Nature Park or on the Gerlitzen Alpe. A toboggan ride is the ideal alternative to a day's skiing and promises an unforgettable experience. Glide through a winter wonderland in sparkling powder snow and enjoy magical moments.

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Gerlitzen Alpe Ski Centre

Gerlitzen Alpe Ski Centre

A total of 26 ski runs of all levels of difficulty, 45 kilometres of perfectly groomed slopes and 15 kilometres of unspoilt ski routes make the Gerlitzen Alpe a versatile winter sports resort in the heart of Carinthia. Centrally located and just a few minutes from the Villach – Ossiacher See motorway exit, the Kanzelbahn valley station is easily accessible. New for the 2026/27 winter season, the Kanzelbahn II will take guests comfortably from Kanzelhöhe up to the summit at 1,911 metres.