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.
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.
The small town of Malborghetto-Valbruna is located in a valley in the Alps, giving it breathtaking views of the mountains. It is known for being a foodie spot, with its various regional flavors and delicious wine. Spending a holiday in this beautiful town will make you feel far away from the modern world.
Found within the Hohe Tauern National Park, Stappitzer See is an alpine lake from the last glacial period. Regarded as a resting place for a wide range of species of birds such as western yellow wagtail, little grebe, Eurasian crag martin, Alpine swift and black-throated loon, the lake was declared a Special Protection Area in 2008.
In the museum, natural phenomena are prepared in such an exciting and interactive way that a visit also delights children.
One of the largest chunks of Alps in Austria is the Gailtal Alps, located in East Tyrol and a part of the Southern Limestone Alps. Flanked on either sides by the Gail valley and the Drava River, this mountain range is at a height of 2,770 meters (9,090 feet) from sea level and has the highest peak in the area. The lake of Weißensee can be found in the middle of the mountain lake and is famed as the highest lake in Austria for swimming and bathing.
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.
Mölltaler Gletscher is an alpine jewel tucked away in Carinthia, Austria's southernmost state. The ice-draped skiing area lies close to Flattach and is the sole glacier skiing region of the state. The highest ski runs are perched at a height of 2800 meters (9186.25 feet) and offer some unmatched skiing adventure to adventure seekers. Its skiing slopes feature varying difficulty levels, thus attracting seasoned and novice skiers alike. A well-build funicular takes skiers to the starting point and covers some serene vistas and pristine lakes on its way. The powdery snow-drenched slopes, high altitudes and an artificially created snow carpet, snowboarders and skiers are promised an exhilarating experience in this white-washed ski resort.