365 Days of Adventure in Carinthia
The sunny side of the Alps

By plane:
Fly nonstop from London to Klagenfurt with Ryanair.

By train/bus:
Take a train to Klagenfurt, then continue by local train or bus to your final destination.

Carinthia is an ideal destination for a family holiday. It combines warm, swimmable lakes with mountains, sunshine, and loads of kid-friendly activities all in a compact region. Families can spend relaxed days swimming and paddleboarding, or cycling around lakes like Wörthersee or Klopeiner See, then head into the mountains for easy hikes, cable car rides, and panoramic viewpoints that even younger kids can enjoy. There are adventure parks, alpine roller coasters, boat trips, a wildlife park, and family-oriented beaches with playgrounds and shallow swimming areas, plus plenty of ice cream stops along the way

In winter, it's all about snow sports. The Heidi Alm Bergresort in Falkert is an insider tip for travellers arriving with kids in tow. The popular figures from the children’s series of the same name promise a playful approach to learning in the snow. Children’s hotels, a children’s ski school, the Heidi Alm ski park, everything was designed with the little ones in mind here. The Katschberg region scores with the Katschi's Children's World, a kids slope with life-size animals. The Nocky Flitzer, a spectacular alpine roller coaster, is open all-year-round, including in winter.

Carinthia is an ideal summer destination for swimming, hiking, biking and outdoor adventures surrounded by mountains and lakes. More than 1,200 lakes – including some of Austria’s warmest swimming lakes – invite visitors to enjoy water sports, stand-up paddle boarding and relaxing lakeside holidays.

The region also offers hiking trails, mountain bike routes and scenic Alpine landscapes, from gentle family walks to challenging mountain tours around the Großglockner. Sunny weather, fresh mountain air and the Alpe-Adria cuisine make Carinthia perfect for active and relaxing summer holidays alike.

Carinthia is a paradise for hiking fans of all ages and skill levels. Here are some favourites:

Family-friendly hikes:

• Gamsgrubenweg
  An easy panoramic hike in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, stunning views from the nearby Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Haus restaurant.

• Malteiner Wasserspiele

  A 5 km long trail along the Malta River in the Malta valley, amidst picturesque streams and waterfalls.

• 3 Lakes Route Turrachersee

  Three different options, 30 minutes to 2 hours in length, with stunning views all along the way.

• Slow Trails

  Easy short-distance hikes along some of Carinthia's most stunning lakes, including Wörthersee, Klopeiner See and Millstätter See

For experienced hikers:

• Alpe Adria Trail

  750 km, 43 stages, 3 countries (Austria, Slovenia, Italy) - the ultimate long-distance challenge for hiking fans.

• Pyramidenkogel

  Enjoy a 360°-view over Carinthia's lakes and mountains from the 100-m-high wooden tower.

• Kitzelberg Lake Klopeiner See

  A viewing platform on top of the Kitzelberg mountain (686 m) in South Carinthia.

• Skywalk Gartnerkofel

  The Hohe Tauern mountain range with the Großglockner in the north, the Carnic Alps and Dolomites in the west, and the Julian Alps in the south - this is one of the most popular selfie spots in Nassfeld.

• Adlerhorst Aineck

  A new modern gondola takes you to the highest summit hut in the Katschberg region and its panoramic view at 2,222 m.

• Viewing platform Lake Zwergsee

  South of Lake Millstätter See with views of the lake, mountains and valleys.

Carinthia combines skiing, winter wellness and snowy outdoor experiences with plenty of sunshine during the colder months. Visitors can enjoy skiing and snowboarding across 31 ski resorts in Carinthia and East Tirol, as well as winter hiking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing surrounded by Alpine scenery.

Warm spa experiences, frozen lakes and traditional mountain huts create a relaxed winter atmosphere, while the region’s sunny southern location offers more sunshine hours than many areas north of the Alps.

The Kärntner Skipass includes 31 ski resorts in Carinthia and East Tirol, 845 km of slopes, 262 lifts and 204 days of skiing. It is available for 1.5 days and up to a whole season and can be bought at ticket offices in each of the ski resorts or online.

• Best for: Lake holidays, hiking, biking, skiing and relaxing outdoor adventures

• Best time to visit: Year-round, with swimming lakes and mountain activities in summer and skiing and winter wellness in the colder months

• Ideal trip length: 4–7 days for an active and relaxing holiday surrounded by lakes and mountains

• Getting there: Easy access from the UK with direct flights from London Stansted to Klagenfurt, as well as train and car connections throughout the region

• Perfect for: Families, outdoor enthusiasts, wellness travellers and food lovers looking for sunny Alpine holidays

• Unique highlight: Carinthia combines warm lakes, Alpine scenery and Alpe-Adria cuisine in one destination

• Winter highlight: The joint ski pass with East Tirol gives access to 31 ski resorts and more than 800 km of slopes