Your Winter in Carinthia
The sunny side of the Alps

Skiing, snow fun for the kids and 100 sunshine hours in winter make Carinthia a dream destination for all ages.

Welcome to the sunny side of the Alps! If you're heading to Carinthia for your winter holiday, good weather is almost guaranteed. After all, Austria's southernmost province has more sunshine hours in winter than any other Austrian ski destination (more than 100 to be precise!).

Carinthia's 24 ski resorts score with 800 km of slopes for both beginners and experienced skiers (and easy access to more in East Tirol) as well as tons of activities away from the pistes. Bringing the kids? You'll feel straight at home as the province is known to be particularly family-friendly, with mascots such as Heidi and life-size animals accompanying children taking their first turns. And if you just want to relax and unwind, that's ok too - Carinthia is a top wellness destination!

Spend your days skiing, skating or going for a swim in a heated outdoor pool, then indulge in the local Slow Food cuisine - that's what a winter holiday in Carinthia looks like!

Facts & Figures
Lifts285
Slopes800 km
Cross-country trails> 1,000 km
Winter hiking trailsxxx km
Altitude349 to 3,798 m above sea level
Highest PointGroßglockner 3,798 m

Skiing season:
5 December 2025 - 6 April 2026

Ski pass Carinthia & East Tirol
3-day pass from £ 161

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Sun & funa holiday destination for all ages
Why visit Carinthia

  • One province, 24 ski resorts - and endless winter fun

  • Home to the Großglockner, Austria's highest mountain (3,798 m)

  • More than 100 hours of sunshine in winter

  • Tons of winter activities away from the slopes, such as ice skating, winter hiking and snowshoeing

  • Strong focus on winter wellness

  • The world's first Slow Food Destination

  • Joint ski pass with East Tirol, giving access to 32 ski resorts, 845 km of slopes and 262 lifts

Learn more about the regionVisit Carinthia in Summer

FAQs

By plane:
Fly nonstop to Klagenfurt from the UK.

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

How to get to Carinthia

Carinthia is an excellent destination for a family winter holiday. 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.

Your family winter in Carinthia

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.

Buy the Kärntner Skipass

Experiences on the slopes

Skiing & Snowboarding

Carinthia has 24 ski resorts and 800 km of pistes, catering to all ages and skill levels. Take your pick and enjoy the run!

Freeriding

Go off-piste at Austria's highest peak, the Großglockner. 25 km² of freeride area just waiting to be explored in the Heiligenblut region.

Cross-Country Skiing

Carinthia has no shortage of cross-country trails. Explore national parks or the lake region on a gentle tour.

Experiences away from the slopes

Winter Wellness

Relax in Lake saunas and bathhouses on Lake Millstättersee, Wörthersee and Klopeinersee or take a dip in one of the heated outdoor pools.

Ice Skating

Carinthia is home to Europe’s largest natural ice surface, Lake Weissensee: 6.5 km² and a 25-km-long course around the lake await.

Snowshoeing

Work your muscles in a gentle way and enjoy your surroundings. Bad Kleinkirchheim, the Nockberge, Nassfeld & Hohe Tauern are particularly popular.

Culinary delights

Classic hut food or traditional local cuisine: In Carinthia, foodies get to enjoy the best of both worlds. The area is known for its down-to-earth dishes, think Kärntner Nudeln (Carinthian pasta pockets) or Reindling (yeast dough cake), but equally as a Slow Food region.

Carinthia for foodies

Insider's Tip

Nockberge Trail

Connecting the five ski resorts of Katschberg, Innerkrems, Turrach, Falkert, and Bad Kleinkirchheim/St. Oswald, the Nockberge Trail is suitable for ski tourers who are in good shape, but do not want to tackle high alpine sections. The 5 daily stages take up to 6 hours to complete each. Some of the steeper sections can be avoided by taking lifts and cable cars.

Luggage and shuttle services are available along the trail. You’ll sleep in top-notch wellness hotels instead of dormitories and enjoy excellent Alpine-Adriatic cuisine.   

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Get in touch

Visit Carinthia

Völkermarkter Ring 21

9020 Klagenfurt

Phone: +43463 3000

info@kaernten.at
https://www.visitcarinthia.at/
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