“What are we doing today?”
If you ask yourself this question on holiday at the thermal spa hotel, don’t worry, we have more than just a few suggestions for you.
Head outdoors!
If you like to spend time in the fresh air and outdoors, we recommend going on a hike or bike tour in the Dobratsch Nature Park. If you want to go higher, you should set your sights on the summit of the Dobratsch, Villach’s local mountain. Want to go higher than that? Then we recommend a paragliding flight over the idyllic Carinthian lake landscape! Passionate golfers, tennis players, and climbers will also find numerous leisure activities in Villach – the winner can look forward to a refreshing aperitif afterwards!
Winter tip: A skiing excursion or ice skating is a great way to spend the day during the cold season. You can also enjoy a fantastic panorama and idyllic natural landscapes on the cross-country trails and winter hiking paths around Villach.
Head into the cool water!
In summer, an excursion to one of the numerous lakes around the Thermenhotel Karawankenhof is a must. You can reach the 10.5km² Lake Ossiach in 20 minutes by car and Lake Faak in 15 minutes. Both bathing lakes radiate the feeling of the Mediterranean and invite you to swim, pedal boat, and stand-up paddle.
Sightseeing highlights
If you are looking for more leisure tips for your holiday, we have some irresistible recommendations:
- At the eagle arena at Landskron Castle, you can learn all about birds of prey and owls in Europe and take part in flight demonstrations.
- You can reach the Terra Mystica & Montana mines for visitors in Bad Bleiberg via a 68-metre-long miners’ slide. Here you can get a glimpse of the miners’ lives back in the day, take a ride on the mine train, and learn interesting facts about mining methods.
- Fun with your family and animals await you at the Happ Reptile Zoo in the Klagenfurt region and at the Rosegg Castle, Zoo & Labyrinth in the Carnica Region Rosental, where you can observe graceful wild animals up close and try your luck in the labyrinth.
- The Pyramidenkogel tower at Lake Wörthersee is also called “Carinthia’s most beautiful lookout tower” and guarantees unforgettable views of the greens, whites, and blues of the Carinthian landscape.
