Places to Explore

• Bad Bleiberg

  Carinthia's other major spa area (and many believe its best) is Bad Bleiberg. From here you have a splendid view of the imposing Dobratsch Mountain, which has supplied the region not only with thermal springs... (more)

• Egg am Faaker See

  With turquoise-green waters that seem almost Mediterranean, the Faaker See presents an idyllic setting for swimming and boating. Boating aficionados take to the lake in droves, with a rainbow of sails... (more)

• Feldkirchen

  Some relics of the ancient medieval wall that once surrounded Feldkirchen remain, although they are difficult to see; otherwise the town has a pleasant provincial Baroque look, with a shady central square... (more)

• Friesach

  The oldest settlement in Carinthia, romantic Friesach is great for wandering. You'll immediately find the Hauptplatz (main square), with its old town hall and gleaming, multicolor pastel facades, and as... (more)

• Gurk

• Hochosterwitz

• Klagenfurt

  Klagenfurt became the provincial capital in 1518, so most of the delightful sights you can see date from the 16th century or later. However, a group of attention-getting Carinthian architects have also... (more)

• Maria Wörth

  The spire of Maria Wörth's parish church reflected in the waters of the Wörther See is one of Austria's most photographed sights. This unpretentious little town is on a wooded peninsula jutting... (more)

• Ossiach

  Home of the Carinthian Summer Festival, Ossiach is overflowing with tourists during the high season. Ossiach has other attractions, including the 11th-century Stift Ossiach, a typical monastery with a... (more)

• Pörtschach

  Midway along the idyllic Wörther See is Pörtschach, known as the Hamptons of Austria because of its posh, relaxed elegance. You'll find dozens of places to stay and even more things to do under... (more)

• St. Veit an der Glan

  The capital of Carinthia until 1518, this old ducal city remains largely unchanged, with the town hall's Baroque facade and ancient patrician houses forming the main square. Be sure to walk into the arcaded... (more)

• Strassburg

  The seat of the Gurk bishopric until 1787, Strassburg is dominated by the episcopal palace, which houses small museums covering the history of the valley and of the diocese. The Gothic parish church, one... (more)

• Velden

  Velden, the largest resort on the lake, is at the western end of the Wörther See. The atmosphere here strives to retain its international chic. The fact that a casino has settled here says a lot about... (more)

• Villach

  Carinthia's "other" capital (Klagenfurt is the official one) sits astride the Drau River. The Romans may have been the first to bridge the river here to establish the settlement of Bilachium, from which... (more)

• Warmbad Villach

  On the southern outskirts of Villach lies Warmbad Villach, its name reflecting the hot mineral springs, believed to combat aging as well as a wide range of ailments. This remains one of the classic spa... (more)