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    Carinthia

    Carinthia is probably Austria's best kept secret: a beautiful province with over 200 splendid lakes that speckle a landscape marked by high peaks and gouged valleys. Perfect slopes and great snow conditions for skiing trips, plus top spa and wellness hotels for summer retreats, make this province an Austrian paradise in any season.

    The rugged beauty of Carinthia is widely overlooked. Hundreds of splendid lakes speckle a landscape marked by high peaks and gouged valleys, most notably the Grossglockner, Austria's tallest mountain. The nearby Pasterze glacier can be reached by funicular railway.

    Carinthia is a great destination to visit in the summer – many villages host summer festivals, complete with folk music and performers from nearby Italy and Slovenia. The walled villages of Friesach and Gmund are a treat, as is the impressive hilltop fortress in Hochosterwitz.

    Klagenfurt, Carinthia's capital, is ideally located near Wörthersee lake, one of Europe’s largest and warmest Alpine lakes.

    Hiking enthusiasts are in for a treat with stunning natural landscapes, a mild climate, and ideal trails at every altitude. Whether you're looking for a leisurely stroll or a challenging hike, you'll find well-marked routes that promise unforgettable nature experiences. The crown jewel of Carinthian hiking is the Alpe-Adria Trail, which spans 43 stages and over 750 km / 466 miles, starting from the Grossglockner in Carinthia, passing through Slovenia, and finishing at the Adriatic Sea near Trieste.

    • Hiking near Ossiacher lake (Villach)
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    • Lake Wörthersee / Wörthersee
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    • Porcia Castle
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    • Golfclub Dellach
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    • Relax in the thermal spa: KärntenTherme Warmbad-Villach
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    • Hiking tour Ossiachberg
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    • The Nock Mountains / Carinthia, Austria
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    • Grossglockner High Alpine Road
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    • Lake Wörthersee / Wörthersee
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    Experience Carinthia at its Best

    • Aerial view of Klagenfurt
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      Klagenfurt

      Klagenfurt is ideally located on Lake Wörthersee, one of Europe’s largest and warmest Alpine lakes. The city’s Mediterranean climate ensures pleasant summer days, sunny winters, colourful autumns, and mild springs.
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    • Porcia Castle
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      Carinthia: Architectural Highlights

      No Austrian province has more water than Carinthia. It is thus no surprise that an architectural tour of the region invariably leads to a lake: in this case Lake Wörthersee.
      An architectural round trip of Carinthia
    • Alpe Adria Trail / Carinthia, Austria
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      Hiking the Alpe Adria Trail in Carinthia

      Long distance pleasure hike from the majestic Großglockner mountain through Carinthia and Italy to the azure sea of Slovenia.
      An unforgettable cross-border hike
    • Gailtal Valley - Biohotel Daberer
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      Experience Carinthia. Savour the cautiousness.

      Fine craftsmanship and heartfelt regionality are the core essence for the extraordinary experience of pleasure that is Carinthia.
      Explore culinary Carinthia
    • Kayaking on the Drau Paddel Path, Carinthia / Drau
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      Why time on the Water is in Carinthia’s DNA

      Canoe, kayak and bike along the water: Carinthia's Drau Paddel Path allows outdoor enthusiasts to experience nature first-hand.
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