Vacations at the intersection of three cultures

Welcome to the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See vacation region

Our vacation region is worth a visit at any time of year. Discover the region all year round with our free Adventure CARD on numerous guided tours and experiences. Winter also entices with variety, whether skiing on the Gerlitzen Alpe , but also off-piste with winter hiking and co. or relaxing in the KärntenTherme spa. Vacation enjoyment at the crossroads of three cultures, in the south of Austria, right on the border with Italy and Slovenia.

Discover the magic of winter

When the slopes of the Gerlitzen Alpe glisten in the sunlight, the winter magic begins in our region. Days on the slopes with panoramic views, contemplative walks in the Dobratsch Nature Park and soothing warmth in the KärntenTherme thermal spa - this is where active winter enjoyment meets quiet moments.

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Top 7 off-piste opportunities

Whether you are feeling sporty or a little less active - in the region “Villach – Lake Faaker - Lake Ossiacher” you will find guaranteed winter fun! Delightfully prepared slopes, snowy hills and romantic winter landscapes - everyone gets their money's worth in our winter sports paradise. Discover the wide range of opportunities.

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The holiday paradise of Villach - Faaker See - Ossicher See in the south of Austria offers you unforgettable holiday moments all year round with the Erlebnis CARD! Choose from the enormous range of experiences in the Villach - Ossiacher See - Villach region!

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Advent in Villach

The old town of Villach offers a very special atmosphere at Christmas time, when the church tower of the parish church (Stadtpfarrkirche) shines like a lit candle above the rooftops. People meet at the lovely decorated huts, enjoy the culinary delights, the wonderful light decorations and fall into Christmas anticipation with the smell of cookies. While the children have fun on the ice rink at the town hall square (Rathausplatz), the market stands offers a large selection of handmade gifts. This is the Advent season in Villach - the city of light!

Advent in Villach

Erlebnis CARD Programme

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:
Sunday, November 16, 2025

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

Thermalquelle

Next Appointment:
Sunday, November 16, 2025

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Free entry - Volume Bouldern

Volume Bouldern

Next Appointment:
Sunday, November 16, 2025

Book experiences online

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Top 7 off-piste opportunities

Whether you are feeling sporty or a little less active - in the region “Villach – Lake Faaker - Lake Ossiacher” you will find guaranteed winter fun! Delightfully prepared slopes, snowy hills and romantic winter landscapes - everyone gets their money's worth in our winter sports paradise. Discover the wide range of opportunities.

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Egg am Faaker See

Egg am Faaker See

Ossiacher See Schiffahrt

Ossiacher See Schiffahrt

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Villach

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Mountains and lakes - our natural treasures

Mountains and lakes - our natural treasures

Hiking shoes or swimwear? In the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See holiday region, you don't have to choose - dive in: Between imposing mountain peaks and in marvellous bathing lakes. In the light of the south and in pure relaxation. Explore the diverse natural landscape at your own pace in hiking shoes, on a bike or in the water.

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Family holidays

Family holidays

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.

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Ski centre Gerlitzen Alpe

Ski centre Gerlitzen Alpe

Powder and piste fun are back in season. A glance up reveals: Mother Hulda is doing her job really well, having cloaked the whole mountain massif in a wintery new snowy dress. Gerlitzen Alpe is considered THE top family ski resort in Carinthia and is the only certified ski centre for families with children, as well as beginners.

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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.

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Hiking in the mountains, relaxing by the lakes - but there's even more that makes the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See vacation region the ideal place for a relaxing vacation: it's the feel-good offers whose variety is simply impressive - from healing climate galleries to tea ceremonies, yoga and herbal hikes to cold bathing workshops and detox treatments.

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All about cycling

All about cycling

Do you love the feeling of the wind whizzing past your cheeks, the moment when happiness flows through your body, the view when the horizon keeps getting a little bit further away? Experience enjoyable cycling in all its diversity in the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See region.