Technology Museum Historama Ferlach
Lovers of technology and old cars will be delighted by a visit to the Historama Technical Museum in Ferlach. On 4,700 square metres, you can see a display of old vehicles such as cars, buses, railway equipment, fire engines and Prince Khevenhüller’s flying...
Nature park Naturpark Dobratsch
Near Villach is the NaturSchauPlatz Dobratsch nature park, which offers many opportunities for excursions and experiences for young and old, recreational as well as more experienced hikers. You can plan a route to suit your needs and fitness, and it’s no problem...
Museum of Crafts 1. Kärntner Handwerksmuseum
Less than fifty kilometres from our apartment is the very interesting Museum of Carinthian Crafts, in an old monastery directly under the ruins of Ortenburg Castle, where you can also head out to, perhaps after the tour. In the refectory and former monastery cells,...
Hohe Gloriette viewpoint
If you are looking for a hike with beautiful views, a visit to the Hohe Gloriette might be a good idea. The starting point is the small town of Pörtschach am Wörther See, only half an hour’s drive from our apartment. From here, you’ll have a 40-minute walk...
Planetarium Klagenfurt
If you are intrigued by the wonders of the universe, you can head to the Klagenfurt Planetarium, located just over half an hour’s drive from our apartment. They show a different programme every full hour with a range of topics that are explained simply and well,...
Rosegg Zoo
If you love animals or are wondering where to take the kids, you can go to the largest zoo in Carinthia, the Rosegg Zoo. On 30 hectares you will find more than 300 animals, many of which roam freely around the grounds (e.g. peacocks, deer, ibex – so don’t...
Ruins of the castle – Burgruine Finkenstein
If you want to breathe in a bit of history, you can head to the nearby ruins of the medieval castle in the market town of Finkenstein. It’s easily accessible, with parking spaces and hiking trails in the immediate vicinity that make the site truly open to...
