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Holidays in South Carinthia

The land of the warmest bathing lakes in Europe is located in the very south of Austria. In southern Carinthia, every activity is an exciting challenge. Whether you want to try something new, overcome your personal limits or find complete peace and quiet

Whether on water, on land, above or below ground, beyond national borders or your own. The open lake landscape of southern Carinthia, nestled between the mystical Karawanks in the south and the wild and romantic Saualm in the north, offers the perfect space for this.

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Hike

From gentle hills to rugged peaks – here every mountain mood will find its sunny side. In the UNESCO Karawanken Global Geopark or on the wild and romantic Saualpe you can get closer to the sun and your best form. Numerous peaks and alpine pastures offer you limitless possibilities.

Ride a bike

Take a generous portion of the gentle landscape around the warmest bathing lakes and refine it with a pinch of the Karawanks panorama.

Voilà: The perfect cycling region is born. Whether you want to enjoy leisurely cycling, fast-paced road cycling or varied mountain biking.

Bathe

Nestled between the mystical Karawanks and the gentle Saualm, 7 ½ lakes in southern Carinthia with the most hours of sunshine in Austria invite you to swim, bathe, stand-up paddle, dive and row. Bubbling, refreshing, warm, smooth as glass or free-falling - the waters in southern Carinthia are so diverse.

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Slovenia

A trip to Slovenia ideally begins in southern Carinthia. From here you can quickly reach the beautiful landscapes and experience exciting adventures for the whole family. Perfect for unforgettable day trips!

winter

Winter in southern Carinthia: Petzen, Koralpe, Weinebene and Klippitztörl. Four ski areas that offer something for everyone - from family fun to challenging skiing. Enjoy snowshoe tours, cross-country skiing in the Pirkdorf cross-country arena and a variety of winter sports.

Active Card

Whether you're venturing up a climbing wall for the first time or cycling through the region - guided tours turn your vacation into an adventure. With the Aktiv Card, you can experience the region's exercise and activity programs for free. The best thing: The Aktiv Card is also valid as a ticket for all S-Bahn trains!

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