Carinthia’s nature arena. Peak of highlights.
Perfect pistes and relaxing thermal spas, embedded in one of the most beautiful and diverse cultivated landscapes in the Alpine region: you will find all this around Villach, the town on the Drava river, where even nature’s heart overflows.
Where the Glockner’s ice fields shine: this is not only the beginning of the home country according to the Carinthian anthem; also the three highest ski areas of Carinthia are enthroned here with the 3, 798 metres high Grossglockner, Austria’s highest peak, towering up amidst them.
Europe’s family-friendliest valleys – the Lieser/Malta Valleys, located between two national parks – and the skiing paradise of Innerkrems are totally geared towards families.
Family-holidays in the snow. No matter if cross- country skiing, snowshoe-walking or snowboarding- here are possibilities for everybody. And for the ones, who like it romantic: a tour in an one horse-sleigh. For professionals and beginning: the Bodental offers perfect conditions. Skiing -schools and ski rental are available.
When the Christ child comes to Carinthia in winter, you will most probably meet it around Lake Millstätter See: on the ski slopes, at the atmospheric Advent markets, on the crosscountry trails and in the rustic mountain lodges, when on a winter walk along the shores of the lake or on a snowshoe tour, at ease with yourself and nature.
The skiing and snowboard area Petzen is an insider tip especially for families. Other wellknown skiing areas are easy accesible. The region is also a paradise for cross-country skiers as well as for people who love to go winter walking.
