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Captivating mountains, blue lakes and gorgeous panoramas… the southern region of Carinthia is a great holiday destination and ideal place for the entire family. In addition to the appealing mountain landscape, there is a large number of opportunities for enjoying all kinds of sport. This region has the largest network of riding trails in Europe, with 1,400 km of riding paths, and those who love hiking can choose from a number of hiking routes. Bicyclists and mountain bikers have a number of bike and mountain bike routes at their disposal. The many lakes offer all kinds of swimming enjoyment (Carinthia has around 200 lakes for swimming!), which have a very pleasant temperature in summer (up to 28°C). Favourite holiday destinations include lakes such as the Millstätter See, Ossiacher See, Weissensee, Wörther See and Faaker See. The Carinthian landscape is dominated by mountains, a number of areas of which are also a national park. The Hohe Tauern is in the northwest, on the border with Tirol and Salzburgerland. This is the largest national park in Central Europe and a favourite spot for hikers and mountain climbers, due to the hundreds of kilometres of routes. You’ll discover a spectacular mountain landscape with mountain lakes, waterfalls, a glacier and unique flora and fauna. Another national park is the Nockberge, with the 35-kilometre-long Nockalmstraße. You’ll also have plenty of chances to go hiking, as well as the chance to explore a characteristic plant and wildlife preserve. Carinthia also has much to offer those who love winter sports. You will have five large ski areas at your disposal (such as Hohe Tauern or Nassfeld Ski Arena) as well as a number of smaller ski areas. Tip: If you want to visit a number of attractions in the summer, then the Kärnten Card is very useful. For only €34.00 (for children 6-15 years old: €14.00) more than 100 sights, museums, ‘panorama routes’ and boat trips are open to you.
Places of interest
- The Hohe Tauern National Park.
- For the children: Bios Erlebnisworld. You can discover the natural wonders of the Alps in this centre in the Hohe Tauern.
- Travel a panoramic car route to enjoy nature, such as the Villacher Alpenstrasse (a 16-kilometre-long toll road with beautiful views along the way).
- The Renaissance castle Schloss Porcia with cultural museum (Spittau an der Drau).
- Experience the Middle Ages in Burg Sommeregg and the Martyrs’ Museum (Seeboden).
- The former Benedictine cloister Stift Millstatt, one of the most important monuments of Roman architecture.
- The impressive pilgrimage church in Maria Saal, where, you will be able to admire frescoes and Roman treasures amongst others.
- Also make a boat trip on one of the lakes, the Weissensee or Millstätter See for example.
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