Carinthia’s ski areas have a southern flair.

High-alpine ski areas draw skiers to Carinthia: Ankogel, Gerlitzen, Heiligenblut, Innerkrems, Bad Kleinkirchheim, Petzen and Turrach. The Mölltal Glacier ski season is considered the longest in Austria. Ski holidays here can begin as early as late September and continue until early May. The slopes are impeccably groomed. With magnificent powder snow and breathtaking mountain scenery, you soon leave everyday life behind.

Carinthia is a holiday paradise surrounded by especially captivating nature. Sometimes you may even spot a snow hare or an alpine marmot. A summer holiday in Carinthia also brings unforgettable experiences.

Lake Weißensee invites you to go rafting, surfing, diving and canyoning. Paragliders are drawn here too, and tandem flights are very popular. Other activities include jogging, climbing and Nordic walking. The athletically ambitious train in Carinthia’s picture-perfect landscape for marathons or triathlons, or on the tennis court—with or without a coach. Golfers are tempted by power golfing—in 4 countries in 1 day! Slovenia’s high-ropes courses are very close by and are among the most beautiful in Europe. Mountain bikers, too, have long discovered Carinthia’s breathtaking landscape for spectacular bike tours.

Carinthia lies in Austria’s far south, bringing many hours of sunshine and a mild climate. The Carinthian lakes invite you to enjoy a summer holiday on the beach. Carinthia has many lakes: Faaker See, Keutschacher See, Klopeiner See, Mittstettersee, Presseggersee, Silbersee, Weißensee and the famous Wörthersee. Thanks to their sun-drenched location, Carinthia’s lakes offer pleasantly mild swimming temperatures. Wörthersee is considered the warmest Alpine lake. Prominent guests also spend their holidays here.

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