Worthersee

It lies there in all imaginable shades of green and blue – nestled south of the Alps in Carinthia, near the border with Italy and Slovenia, in summer up to 28 degrees warm – the unmistakable Worthersee!

Let yourself be inspired by the diverse possibilities here on the official tourism portal of the Worthersee region.

The Worthersee is your personal lifestyle arena all year round: gourmet restaurants, chilled lake terraces, cool events, trendy sports facilities and picturesque locations. A unique stage for your dream vacation.

Five Reasons to Visit Worthersee

# 1 winter hiking on Lake Wörthersee? Shame, right? “

No, seriously. And certainly not a meaningless marketing gag either. Hiking doesn’t always mean having to climb high mountains.

They are covered in snow several meters in winter anyway. Just as it doesn’t say that “Wörthersee” only stands for summer lifestyle and “dolce far niente”.

In winter, when the lake comes to rest, it becomes a backdrop from all sides. A picturesque winter hiking idyll opens up here. Wide paths, gentle hills, fantastic viewpoints on the sugared land, the golden rays of the sun and lots of routes, as long as they are free of ice and snow.

The view in winter from the Pyramidenkogel, the highest wooden observation tower in Europe, is impressive. The Seental Keutschach, a winter walk through Velden or the winter hike along the Pörtschach flower promenade are nice tips to take your soul for a walk.

Glittering forests and a gently sugared landscape are waiting to be enchanted. “Walking in a winter wonderland” – in a soft version – and lake view included.

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# 2 Is the SUP already wintered? Out with it and off to Lake Wörthersee!

Who says water sports are only a summer thing? Nobody. And as an ambitious paddler or kayaker, you use every opportunity to get on your board. You want to paddle all year round. And you are particularly drawn to the silence and tranquility of the lake in winter.

As long as the lake is free of ice and the weather conditions are right, nothing stands in the way. Frozen water in the form of snow is not enough for your two boards? You just don’t want to miss the lake with its special feeling.

And escape the hustle and bustle of the slopes. Wolfgang Winkler from the Velden Beach Club skis on his water skis all winter. On request, he also does this with experienced water sports enthusiasts.  www.strandclub.com/de-v/

Make sure you have the right equipment, general safety precautions, and weather conditions. Experienced paddlers know that this can quickly become dangerous, especially in winter!

# 3 no snow? World class! Off to the gravel bike.

Gravel bike? What’s this? Again a new trend, apparently. Yeah – and a pretty cool one! All die-hard gravel bikers of course also appreciate the winter months.

Especially when there is no snow, the all-terrain bike (a combination of racing bike with MTB tires) offers the perfect opportunity to discover nature.

Due to the slightly lower speed than with a racing bike, the wind is also a bit more bearable in the cold months. The touring radius remains almost the same.

From the Wörthersee there are a number of options for gravel bike routes. When the fog mystically drifts over Lake Wörthersee in winter, the best possible day’s program is probably to combine the bike tour with a short hike to a nearby vantage point.

With a change of clothes you can enjoy carefree moments in the bright sun – above the fog. After a short descent, it’s back to the sauna. Awesome, isn’t it?

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# 4 “Summer freshness” in winter version: wellness at the Wörthersee

A winter vacation would not be perfect without wellness and relaxation. The summer-sunset-dolce vita lifestyle on Lake Wörthersee is known to almost everyone. But is there also a winter version of “Sommerfrische”?

Wellness, winter hiking, looking for and finding peace and quiet – and still enjoying the lake in its quiet beauty? All of that at Lake Wörthersee.

The mystical-romantic atmosphere at the lake invites you to sweat passively after a little exercise. In selected wellness hotels on the lake you can relax and unwind, find peace and relaxation including a culinary pampering program. woerthersee.com/wellness

# 5 But from the lake to the mountain on two boards? Sure – with the free ski pass

When the yearning for alpine terrain and fun on the slopes on two boards comes up, then the surrounding ski areas are not too far away either.

And what could be nicer in winter than a short wellness break including the option to go skiing for a day?

From Villach’s local mountain, the Gerlitze, you can swing down comfortably and soak up the sun at the same time. Some businesses on Lake Wörthersee will surprise you with winter offers plus a free ski pass for the Gerlitze. Heart, what do you want more?

Highlight for the Börserl: Save with the Wörthersee Plus Card even in the cold season

With the free guest card there is free entry and discounts of up to 50% for excursion destinations around the Wörthersee, in Klagenfurt and in Central Carinthia. Every guest receives the Wörthersee Plus Card from the first night at check-in. (Validity period: November 02, 2020 to March 31, 2021)

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