Tips for trips

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 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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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 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....

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,...

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 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...

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 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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...