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Water in Carinthian lakes is clean enough to drink, it comes gushing out of healing springs and bubbles up in the spas enriched with valuable minerals from the depths of the earth.
The joy of lakes on the southern balcony of the Alps
In Austria’s sunny south more than 200 warm swimming lakes, most of them pure enough to drink, invite you to take a swim. Joyful living and relaxed enjoyment come naturally here. Sparkling water, a mild, almost Mediterranean climate and the glorious mountain and lake landscape nestling in the Alps-Adriatic region, which shares borders with Italy and Slovenia, form a perfect setting for being active, relaxing and enjoying life.
The joy of lakes on the southern balcony of the alps
In Austria’s sunny south, there are more than 200 invitingly warm swimming lakes, most of them pure enough to drink. Joyful living and relaxed enjoyment come easily here. Glittering water, a mild southerly climate and the wonderful landscape of mountains and lakes form the perfect setting for activity, relaxation and enjoyment. Carinthia’s most attractive lake saunas add to the well-being experience, even when the temperatures are not all that summery!
Architectural wellness highlight: The new KärntenTherme
What would winter be without a sauna and hot thermal water? Definitely not winter in Carinthia. This year a very special temple of wellness is enjoying its first winter season: The completely newly built KärntenTherme in Warmbad-Villach is setting new standards.
Winter wellness in Carinthia: Relax with a mountain panorama
Warming up nicely again after an active day in the snow and relaxing at the same time – an important part of intensive winter enjoyment. Carinthia offers a wealth of choice with its thermal springs, spas and lake swimming pools. There are two brand new exceptional oases of wellness: the KärntenTherme in Warmbad-Villach and the first Carinthian bath house on Lake Millstätter See.
Families discover sunny moments of happiness in Carinthia!
They are the moments that families find moving, amazing and full of sheer enjoyment. Moments you would like to hold on to forever. On a relaxed summer holiday in Carinthia. With Kärnten Family – on the sunny southern side of the Alps!
Cycling and mountain biking
between lakes and mountains.
If you want to get into gear, you’ll find that Carinthia is first-class for cycling in spring, summer and autumn.
Bathing and watersports
In summer Carinthia is the region of lakes. The lakes glow turquoise blue and the water is warm. Children play on the shores, couples take romantic strolls and active types let off steam swimming, waterskiing or surfing.
The fascination of hiking.
Alpe-Adria-Trail: From the Grossglockner to the sea.
From summer 2012 the nature paradise of Carinthia will be enticing hikers to take an inspiring journey of discovery on the new Alpe Adria Trail. This leads for 750 kilometres, from the perpetual ice in Carinthia through Slovenia to the Italian Adriatic.
