Carinthia

Destinations

• Castle Velden

  0 km

  

  

  Countries:	Austria
  Category:	Hotels

  Ein Schloss am Wörthersee (A Castle by Lake Woerthersee) - The bright yellow castle became known worldwide in the early 1990s as the setting of the famous Austrian TV series. After a complete refurbishment, it was reopened in May 2007, appears light, jaunty, wonderfully fresh. Almost as soon as it was opened, Gault Millau rated the Schlossstern Restaurant with 17 points and named the Auriga Spa Austria’s Best Spa 2008. Four special treatments incorporate the changing energies of the lunar cycle.

  Address:

  Schloss Velden, Schlosspark 1, 9220 Velden, Austria

  Contact:

  Roland Paar, Hotel Director
  Tel.: +43–(0)4274–52000 0 Fax: +43–(0)4274–52000 0
  E-Mail: info.velden@capellahotels.com

  Parking:

  Parking available right by the hotel.

  Opening hours:

  Open year-round. Seespitz Beach Club open daily from 07:00 to 22:30 hrs.

  Good to know:

  In summer, guests can enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of the Beach Club right on the banks of Lake Wörthersee.

  Further information:

  www.capellaschlossveldenhotel.at

• Kärntner Golf Club Dellach

  8 km

  

  

  Countries:	Austria
  Category:	Golf courses

  Beautifully located right on the shores of Lake Wörthersee, the golf club is regarded as one of the most challenging in the country. The fairways are narrow to start with. Differences in elevation and the venerable trees call for considerable skill. The quiet, isolated fairways then pass through the idyllic, hilly terrain of the Dellach Forest. From the 10th hole, a magnificent panorama opens up before the golfer. The Golf Club Dellach is host of many international golfing championships.

  Address:

  Kärntner Golf Club Dellach, Golfstrasse 3, 9082 Maria Wörth, Austria

  Contact:

  Ronald Krach, Club Manager
  Tel.: +43–(0)4273–2515 Fax: +43–(0)4273–2515
  E-Mail: office@kgcdellach.at

  Parking:

  Parking available right by the golf club.

  Opening hours:

  An 18-hole course open from April - October; office open each day from 08:00 - 18:00 hrs; daily tee-off times by arrangement (please book in advance).

  Course:

  An 18-hole course (par 71).

  Handicap:

  An 18-hole course (par 71).

  Greenfee:

  An 18-hole course (par 71).

  Golf Pro:

  Matthias Geppel

  Good to know:

  Founded in 1927, KGC Dellach is the oldest golf club in Carinthia and one of the most historic in the country.

  Further information:

  www.kgcdellach.at

• Castle Rosegg

  19 km

  

  

  Countries:	Austria
  Category:	Sightseeing

  Prince Orsini-Rosenberg built the castle for his Italian love, Madame Lucrezia, in 1772, adding Italian flair to Carinthia for her. Owned by the Liechtenstein family since 1831, lime-tree avenues and flower-filled gardens surrounde the castle. Life-size wax figures of Elisabeth, Empress of Austria, Napoleon and the castle's masters tell the convoluted story of the castle. Over 3000 hornbeams have been planted between the castle and the zoo to create Austria's largest garden labyrinth.

  Address:

  Schloss Rosegg, 9232 Schloss Rosegg 1, Austria

  Contact:

  Prince Emanuel von Liechtenstein, owner; Richard Petritz, manager
  Tel.: +43–(0)4274–3009 Fax: +43–(0)4274–3009
  E-Mail: info@rosegg.at

  Parking:

  Parking available right by the castle.

  Opening hours:

  Rosegg Castle and Labyrinth: May - October, open from 10:00 - 18:00 hrs; closed Mondays; open daily during July and August.

  Good to know:

  At the end of the Hornbeam Labyrinth, a huge corn circle is cut into the adjoining field each year in July - it is readily visible from the viewing point in the Zoo, high above.

  Further information:

  www.rosegg.at

• Villa Verdin

  72 km

  

  

  Countries:	Austria
  Category:	Food & drink

  The walls glow in strong red, and the tiles on the fairy-tale gables of this former castle shimmer pink and blue. At the centre of the green park lies the Villa Verdin - an artists' house, hippyish retreat and bistro right on the shores of Lake Millstatt. A random collection of old mirrors, Moroccan lamps, nostalgic furniture and collectors’ items. A pink dinghy rocks on the shallow waves. The lake-side terrace is a place to relax and enjoy being with friends.

  Address:

  Villa Verdin, Seestraße 69, 9872 Millstatt am See, Austria

  Contact:

  Gianni Mangini, host
  Tel.: +43–(0)699–1218 1093 Fax: +43–(0)699–1218 1093
  E-Mail: holiday@villaverdin.at

  Parking:

  Parking available right by the hotel.

  Opening hours:

  Mid-July - mid-September from 12:00 - 00:00 hrs; October - June: Wed. - Fri. from 17:00 - 00:00 hrs; Saturday from 12:00 - 00:00 hrs; Sunday from 12:00 - 18:00 hrs; closed Monday and Tuesday.

  Good to know:

  The sailing and water sports school is just next door.

  Further information:

  www.villaverdin.at

• Restaurant Kleinsasserhof

  89 km

  

  

  Countries:	Austria
  Category:	Food & drink

  Brightly coloured torches, stone elephants, installation artwork, a massage zone with a leather-covered door. A wooden pontoon surrounds the swimming biotope. The atmosphere in the Kleinsasserhof relaxes and sooths. In their fairytale forest around the old farmhouse, Waltraud and Josef Gasser welcome their guests with heartfelt hospitality. Josef collects art, antiques, rarities and obscure items. The home-made food and unusual menus are recommended by Gault Millau.

  Address:

  Restaurant Kleinsasserhof, Kleinsass 3, 9800 Spittal / Drau, Austria

  Contact:

  Waltraud und Josef Gasser, hosts
  Tel.: +43–(0)4762–2292 Fax: +43–(0)4762–2292
  E-Mail: walli.josef@kleinsasserhof.at

  Parking:

  Parking available right by the hotel.

  Opening hours:

  Open Thur. - Sun. from 18:00 hrs; also open for lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Mon. - Wed. closed.

  Good to know:

  Can only be reached via a poorly surfaced road - but it's worth the detour.

  Further information:

  www.kleinsasserhof.at

• Gmünd Artists' Community

  112 km

  

  

  Countries:	Austria
  Category:	Sightseeing

  A town dominated by art. Every summer, international artists and special artistic events enliven this small medieval town. Its studios, workshops, galleries and exhibitions in the centuries-old houses and castles on the mountainside offer a lively and fascinating mix of events. A programme of music, theatre and literature completes the cultural spectacle each summer. In the street cafés in narrow streets and historic squares, visitors can enjoy the town's creative vibrancy.

  Address:

  Künstlerstadt Gmünd, 9853 Gmünd, Austria

  Contact:

  Josef Jury, Mayor
  Tel.: +43–(0)4732–2215 Fax: +43–(0)4732–2215
  E-Mail: gmuend@ktn.gde.at

  Parking:

  Parking available in town.

  Good to know:

  As you leave the town, look out for the "Church of the Holy Trinity", the only church in the world to have a road going through it.

  Further information:

  www.stadt-gmuend.at

• Nockalmroad

  131 km

  

  

  Countries:	Austria
  Category:	Scenic

  This narrow mountain road winds through the Nockbergs National Park with 52 bends over its 35 km. In the summer months, the tops of the mountains glow with the bright pink of the mountain blossoms. The round shapes of the Nockbergs mountains are unique in the Alps. The road offers plenty of tourist sights. In the Karlbad spa, the waters from the Karl spring are fed into larchwood vats, following a centuries-old tradition. Hot stones heat the water to 40°C - the steam is healing and revitalising.

  Address:

  Nockalmstrasse

  Opening hours:

  Open May - October, depending on conditions in the street.

  Good to know:

  Prices: Daypass € 14.00 per car. Information on the many tourist events is available from the box office; no motorcycles allowed from 18:00 - 08:00 hrs.

  Further information:

  www.nockalmstrasse.at

• Thermal Roman Spa

  207 km

  

  

  Countries:	Austria
  Category:	Health & spa

  The spa terraces nestle perfectly into the mountain-side. The modern thermal complex, with its light and airy rooms and its cave-like wellness centres stretches over three levels. Infusions of chocolate, honey or ice are available in 13 saunas. Some 30 years after its first opening, the spa was facelifted by the German architects Behnisch. The rectilinear design aims to counter the flood of stimuli of everyday life. The culture of Roman baths meets an alpine wellness concept of the 21st century.

  Address:

  Thermal Römerbad, Dorfstrasse 74, 9546 Bad Kleinkirchheim, Austria

  Contact:

  Rudolf Egger, Director
  Tel.: +43–(0)4240–8282 0 Fax: +43–(0)4240–8282 0
  E-Mail: thermen@ski-thermen.com

  Parking:

  Parking available right by the house.

  Opening hours:

  Open year-round; daily from 12:00 - 20:00 hrs; end of May to mid-September: daily from 10:00 - 21:00 hrs.

  Good to know:

  Admission charges: Adults: 2–hour ticket € 10.00 / day ticket € 15.00; children under 6 free. Speik cosmetic products are extremely popular. Their active ingredients come from the alpine plant of the same name, which can only be found in the Nockbergs mountains.

  Further information:

  www.thermen.badkleinkirchheim.at

• Palace Hotel Leonstain

  252 km

  

  

  Countries:	Austria
  Category:	Food & drink

  The castle has been owned by the Neuscheller family since 1910. Since then, they've brought new life to the Schlosshotel with a stunning, new design. The atmosphere is bright and glittering - between centuries-old walls, the picturesque courtyard is freshened by a summer breeze. The Restaurant LEON is youthful, creative, different. The unusual menu offers the best fish creations and trend-setting dishes. Unusual furniture and cool design make the private beach club an absolute hot-spot.

  Address:

  Hotel Schloss Leonstain, Leonstainerstrasse 1, 9210 Pörtschach am Wörthersee, Austria

  Contact:

  Christoph Neuscheller, host
  Tel.: +43–(0)4272–2816 Fax: +43–(0)4272–2816
  E-Mail: info@leonstain.at

  Parking:

  Parking available right by the house.

  Opening hours:

  May - October; Restaurant LEON open daily from 19:00 - 23:00 hrs. Beach Club open daily from June - August, from 09:00 - 21:00 hrs.

  Good to know:

  Regulars moor their boats at the Beach Club before enjoying an evening cocktail and dinner.

  Further information:

  www.leonstain.at