Located in the central Alps near Drava valley is the Millstatter See or the Millstatter Lake of Carinthia. This water body is a huge fishing spot and bathing area for families during the war season. Boating and sport fishing is very common apart from the swimming at the shore of the lake. Rich in fish population like zander, carp, tench, pike, roach, rudd and many others, this lake gets its name from Millstatt, the market town in the northern area.
Goldgräberdorf Heiligenblut is a unique attraction, for it is one of the few villages in the Alps that is completely connected to its gold mining past. Learn all about its history dating back to the 16th century at this expansive open-air museum and even live like the pioneers. The village allows visitors to pan for gold just the early settlers in the region, under the guidance of professionals of course.
With plenty of hiking to do in the summer and skiing in the winter, Lienzer Bergbahnen - Zettersfeld safely takes visitors to and from the Dolomite mountains. With bright, verdant colors in summer and vistas of pristine white in the winter, the panorama when traveling aboard this ride is out of this world.
Located in the central Alps near Drava valley is the Millstatter See or the Millstatter Lake of Carinthia. This water body is a huge fishing spot and bathing area for families during the war season. Boating and sport fishing is very common apart from the swimming at the shore of the lake. Rich in fish population like zander, carp, tench, pike, roach, rudd and many others, this lake gets its name from Millstatt, the market town in the northern area.
Weissensee is a freshwater lake that is very popular in the township for bathing and several activities that take place here during summer and winter months. Four boats and one speedboat are the only water vehicles that operate in the lake and the water body comes under the protected zone of Austria. Located within the Gailtal Alps, it is the largest bathing lake at this height in the entire city and houses fish species such as pike, tench, perch, carp and trout. During winters, the lake freezes completely and many ice skating and skiing tournaments are held at this site.
A pleasant retreat in the summer season, Pressegger See is called "Bathtub of the Gailtal Valley" for its popular relaxing waters. Locals and tourists come from far and wide to experience the rich natural beauty of the lake and to indulge themselves in a cooling swim here. There are beaches on the southern and northern shores. The water remains warm throughout the year.
Strandbad Ertl is a recreation center located on the shores of Lake Millstatt. The center features a large swimming area for kids and adults. a restaurant, children's playground, paddle boats and plenty of benches and shaded sitting areas. Strandbad Ertl is a great place for a day of family fun and is definitely worth a visit when in the city.