Wörthersee
442 - 900 meters
Vacation at the Wörthersee
The Wörthersee lies in the centre of Carinthia.
In the center of Carinthia lies the region Wörthersee, near the border with Italy and Slovenia.
Shielded by the Northern Alps, the south-western location ensures a pleasant and almost Mediterranean climate.
Entirely dependent on the time of the year the mountains are covered with a beautiful white, or you lie on a mattress on the lake.
The water temperature here reaches 27 degrees in the summer in an outside temperature of no less than 35 degrees.
The beautiful lake has a length of 17 kilometers, is known for its clear water, and is a real appeal for watersports enthusiasts.
Villages Region |
Ski Resorts Region |
 Keutschach am See |
Gerlitzen (± 20 km) |
| Krumpendorf am Wörthersee |
Dreiländereck - Arnoldstein (± 35 km) |
| Maria Wörth |
Bad Kleinkirchheim (± 46 km) |
| Moosburg |
Kranjska Gora (± 40 km) |
| Pörtschach am Wörthersee |
Tarvisio (± 45 km) |
| Schiefling am See |
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| Techelsberg am Wörthersee |
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| Velden am Wörthersee |
Mountain Sports
Of course the water sports here are huge, yet the region also offers enormous opportunities for practicing various forms of mountaineering.
Numerous hiking and mountain bike routes, but also climbing, paragliding, canyoning, rafting, and much more.
Water Sports
The Wörthersee is a lake, where nearly all types of water sports are offered.
Even the passive water sports are possible here. Enjoy a ride at one of the many tour boats on the lake.
Princes of Liechtenstein.
The Wörthersee offers yet another unique opportunity.
Take a visit to the princes of Liechtenstein.
Because they invite you to come to their castle.
Visit the zoo of the princes, which includes bisons, Nadus, Vicunjas, cheeky Berber monkeys and native animals.
Finally castle Rosegg offers you a journey into the past, and some celebrities have gone before you, like Amadeus Mozart and Empress Elisabeth of Austria (known as Sissi).
Winter sports Gerlitzen
Tourist information office
Wörthersee Tourismus, Villacher Straße 19 9220 Velden
Telephone: +43 (0)4274 38288 17
Email: freidl@woerthersee.com
Internet: http://www.woerthersee.com
