Top Rated Attractions in Millstatt

Located in Villach commune of Feld am See, Afritzer See is a picturesque lake. The lake was divided into two smaller parts due to a rock fall in the adjacent mountain range and are connected to each other by Talwasserscheide. Today the lake is a very popular bathing and fishing area and is also one of the cleanest beaches in the town. Local families are often spotted near the lake for a nice dip during a warm summer day.

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.

Stift Millstatt is a former monastery of the Benedictine order which was founded in the 11th Century. For hundreds of years it was considered a center for religion and culture in the upper regions of the Carinthian province. Now, only the monastery church is still active while the cloister of the monastery itself has been transformed into a museum. Along with displays of the Benedictine and Jesuit history of the monastery itself, it also has exhibits of artifacts dating back to the Neolithic Age and Bronze Age. There is a beer garden on the grounds of the former monastery where you can get refreshments.

Granattor is a symbolic, scenic gate, standing in the middle of wilderness. Also known as a symbol of love and peace, the gate can accessed via a long but very scenic hike along the Millstätter See region. The trail leads through the landmark, which is very famous among visitors who want to click photographs.

With an ivory facade, tall towers, and bright, turquoise-shingled roof, Schloss Heroldeck is an architectural achievement of the early 20th century. Once serving as an industrialist's home, the castle was used by the Third Reich and eventually the Allies during World War 2. Today, it serves as a scenic retreat center for visitors.