Tips for trips

There are many ways to spend a magical day in the surroundings of our apartment. Not only in the summer months will you appreciate the beauty of Ossiacher See, in English called Ossiach Lake. This is one of the 3 largest lakes in Carinthia and is only a 5-minute walk...

From spring to autumn, a cruise ship with the simple, aptly name Ossiach crosses Lake Ossiach from village to village. A total of 8 stops await you along the coast. You can only go one stop, 2 stops but it is also possible to take a sightseeing cruise which takes...

Gerlitzen is a great place to spend some time on your summer holiday. The nearest path to Gerlitzen starts just 100 metres from our apartment and leads up a toll road. However, most of the visitors use the Kanzelbahn cable car, which is in the town of Annenheim (about...

If you want to bring back from your holiday a truly unique, adrenaline-fuelled experience, look no further. Gerlitzen is the right place for you. You'll find the perfect paragliding spot! Let the cable car take you to the top of Gerlitzen and then you can just enjoy...

Another tempting destination, especially if you are craving relaxation during your holiday, is the Villach Spa (Warmbad Villach). Every Tuesday and Thursday, our guests have free access to this spa. This offer is valid every May, June, September and October. Immerse...

About 40 minutes from our apartment, on the shores of Lake Wörthersee, you will find one record-breaker - the tallest wooden lookout tower in Europe. Enjoy the view of Carinthia from a height of 905 metres. Those who are brave can try to make their way down the slide...

If you are an animal lover and are also interested in a bit of history, one of your destinations could be the ruins of Landskron Castle, located about ten kilometres from Bodensdorf. Two main attractions await you when you visit - in the historic setting and...

The surroundings of our apartments are full of bike trails. Whether you are a beginner or an active cyclist, there is something for everyone. For example, there is an amazing circuit around Lake Ossiach, which is almost 30 km long. However, you can also cycle to the...

If you are looking for a tip for a trip that is "around the corner", you can head straight to the centre of Villach, specifically to the premises managed by the town museum. Head to the town's parish tower, which with its 94 metres is the tallest church tower in...

Car lovers should definitely not miss the TAF-TIMER car museum in Villach. On an area of four square kilometres you can admire more than 250 cars from history to the present day, from the Mercedes Evo2 to the Chevrolet C10 to rare vintage cars. The grounds include the...

If you are in the mood for an unusual experience, head to Monkey Mountain - Affenberg. The dense, leafy forest park on the mountainside is home to about 180 Japanese macaques, which you can watch - without being separated from them by a cage. The guide will tell you...

Set out to explore the unique landscape of the Carinthian Bleistätter Moor. Just four kilometres from the apartment, in the north-east of Lake Ossiach, there lie 600 hectares of moorland, woven with beautiful, well-marked trails of 4-11 km. You can probably tell by...

If you belong among those who find the sound of water soothing and relaxing, be sure to visit the Finsterbach Waterfalls. What used to be more of a local secret is now accessible to the public on a 2.4 km long hiking trail. The ideal starting point is Sattendorf,...

If you belong to those who comb the forests every summer in the hope of a mushroom bounty, you might be interested in the Mushroom Museum in Treffen near Villach. This museum has a special status as it has the largest number of authentic exhibits in the entire Europe....

Travellers with children as well as animal lovers of all ages will definitely enjoy a trip to the Alpine Game Reserve in Feld am See, just half an hour from our apartments. On the 11 hectares interwoven with trails accessible even for strollers, you can see various...

If you are drawn to the beauty and tranquillity of nature, you can head to the Tiebelquellen springs. A beautiful, circular hiking trail of less than ten kilometres lies about 17 kilometres from the apartment. This well-marked circuit leads through Millstätter See,...

The following experience is probably not for everyone, but if you are not afraid of reptiles, Reptilienzoo Nockalm is a very interesting place to visit. There are countless venomous and non-venomous snakes, reptiles, lizards of all kinds, frogs, some spiders and two...

Families with small children will appreciate this tip for a trip. On the opposite shore of Lake Ossiach is the Familywald theme park - Family Forest. Right in the middle of the beech forest, you will find more than 1,000 m² of nets and attractions - paths, houses,...

If you enjoy hikes that reward you with breathtaking views of the surrounding area, the Taborhöhe lookout is the place to go. There's a nice circular hiking trail leading up to the top, but you can also conquer it by bike or even by car (there's a spacious parking...

If you are one of those who are fascinated by the space and are always eager to learn more and more about it, you can make a stop at the nearby Kanzelhöhe Solar and Stellar Observatory. Located at the top of Gerlitzen, it focuses on daily observations of solar...

If you are looking for active fun in nature with a touch of adrenaline, we have a place for you to entertain young and old, individuals and the whole family - the Adventure Park high on Gerlitzen Mountain. Here you will find a forest rope centre with four different...

If you fancy a bit of excitement, you can take the kids to the Gerlitzen Kanzelbahn Funpark. You can take a cable car up to the top, which can also transport your bikes without any problems. There are plenty of fun and adventurous activities waiting for you there: a...

Are you tempted to try archery? Head to the 3D Bogenparcour Maltatal, where you can take on the role of your favourite archers - be it Legolas or Robin Hood - in a beautiful natural park. Once you’ve been properly trained in the ins and outs of archery, you will...

If you like peace, quiet and nature, you can head to the bonsai museum in Seeboden by Lake Millstatt, 40 minutes away from the apartment. You will find more than 15,000 m² of Japanese gardens, making this the largest museum of its kind in Europe. This beautiful area...

If you want to inject a little exotic flair into your holiday, head to Austria's largest reptile zoo - Reptilienzoo Happ. On four square kilometres, Austria's most species-rich reptile zoo will offer you an array of venomous, dangerous and interesting reptiles from...

History enthusiasts can take a trip to the impressive ruins of Glanegg, situated on a steep hillside in the middle of a sunny valley. After Hochosterwitz and Landskron Fortress, it is the third largest military complex in Carinthia. The castle was first mentioned in...

Put on your hiking boots and get ready for a hike with enchanting views all around. About an hour’s drive away, on the border between Austria and Slovenia, lies the beautiful mountain peak of Trupejevo Poldne. With its height of 1,931 metres above sea level, it offers...

Are you looking for a trip tip that will help you release your kids' excess energy? Just 37 minutes from the apartment, you will find the Jump Dome Klagenfurt. With 5,000 m², this trampoline park is the largest of its kind in the whole of Austria. And it's not just...

About 5 kilometres from our apartment lies one of Austria’s most impressive castles, Hochosterwitz Castle. You can take a trip there from April to October, when it is open to the public. It is a very interesting place with a rich history, archaeological findings in...

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 everyone....

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 worry, they...

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, and...

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 through the...

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,...

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 to...

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 machine...

The Alpe-Adria-Trail takes you from the Grossglockner to the sea. It winds its 750 kilometres through three countries - Italy, Slovenia and Austria. Of course, you don't have to walk the entire route, you can choose a section you like, put on your sturdy footwear and...

What's more pleasant in summer than a dip in the water? If you prefer natural swimming pools, then one awaits you in Vorderberg, about 40 minutes' drive from our apartment. This bathing experience is a downright oasis of calm, decorated with reed beds and blossoming...

Who didn't love treasure hunting when they were little? Thanks to many enthusiasts from all over the world, you don't have to give up this playful activity as an adult. Geocaching combines hiking, sport and play - take your GPS and go in search of a hidden object...

Come and visit a unique place in Carinthia - the border triangle! Dreiländereck is the place where the borders of Austria, Italy and Slovenia meet. Situated in the mountains, you can enjoy beautiful nature and breathtaking views of the Karawanky and Julian Alps or the...

The former mining town of Bad Bleiberg is nowadays a place for relaxation and wellness. It lies at the foot of the Dobratsch Nature Park - and it is from the mountains that thermal springs with healing powers spout. Thanks to their unique microclimate, the local...

The Tscheppa Gorge will offer you a unique natural experience. A plethora of rare flowers await you here, but above all the elemental beauty of the water, breathtaking lagoons of blue-green water, deep ravines and steep cliffs. It's best to arrive right at the start...

Magdalensberg is an archaeological site on the grounds of a former Celtic settlement, on which over the course of history a Roman merchant settlement was built, which grew into the political, administrative, religious and economic centre of Noricum - and this...

The historical roots of Albeck Castle date back to the 10th century, when it was built on the steep mountain slope of the Gurk River. In 1680 it was demolished and 2 kilometres further on, a late Baroque chateau bearing the same name was built from the stones of the...

One of the most impressive castles in Carinthia is certainly Liebenfels, towering majestically on a rocky hill. It offers beautiful views of the Karawanken Mountains or the Carnic Alps. The roots of this castle date back to the 1300s. It had fallen into disrepair for...

Lovers of the past should not miss a trip to Taggenbrunn Castle, which is about 40 minutes' drive from our apartment. The roots of Central Carinthia, where the castle is located, date back to the Noric settlements around Magdalensberg, which were later conquered by...

Add some adventure and sport to your holiday and try your hand at archery in Liebenfels. The complex is situated in the middle of nature, interwoven with woods and water. The footpath will take you alongside gurgling streams, through beautiful forests, past majestic...

Head to the Drautalperle sports and adventure pool if you want to cool off in the summer but also have a bit of fun! The 5,600 m² water world with water temperatures from 28 to 35 °C guarantees fun for young and old alike. Inside, there's a sports pool, an adventure...