• Adventschifffahrt Engerlschiff in Velden am Wörthersee in winterlicher Stimmung mit winterlich gefärbtem Himmel.
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  • Kirche Maria Wörth im Winter.
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  • Schneeschuhwandern im Bodental in der Region Carnica Rosental.
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  • Erholung im beheiztem Außenpool vom Hotel Schloss Seefels mit Blick zu den Karawanken.
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Welcome to Lake Wörthersee!

Nestled between rolling hills, glistening forests and the majestic Alps lies Lake Wörthersee. In summer it is turquoise blue and up to 28 degrees, in autumn a sea of gold and red, and in winter an enchanting paradise full of peace, magic and winter glamour.

Here, in the south of Carinthia - just a stone's throw from Italy and Slovenia - joie de vivre, nature and enjoyment come together to create a year-round holiday experience. When the lake is reflected in frosty silver, fairy lights light up the towns and the scent of punch wafts through the alleyways, a quieter but no less fascinating time begins at Lake Wörthersee.

Whether festive Advent magic, active winter days, enjoyable autumn moments or the longing for the next summer - Lake Wörthersee is a stage for special moments at any time of year. Look forward to stylish lakeside terraces, first-class cuisine, cool events, casual sports activities and plenty of inspiration for your very own lifestyle holiday.

 

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Wörthersee INFOMATERIAL

Advent on Lake Wörthersee All Advent markets at a glance

Along the wintry shores of Lake Wörthersee, extraordinary Advent markets invite you to enjoy special moments - each one a lovingly staged winter wonderland with its own character. The speciality: With the Advent boat trip, you can connect several of these atmospheric places and enjoy Advent as a real lake experience.

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Engelstadt Wörthersee: Velden

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Silent Advent Pörtschach

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Romantic Maria Wörth

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Advent on the Pyramidenkogel

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Advent magic in the Rosental

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Advent magic on Lake Wörthersee

All Advent highlights & information at a glance

Excursions, recommendations and useful information This is how your lake vacation becomes an experience

Lots of things that make life beautiful.

Find here some inspirations for your next stays at the Wörthersee.

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Activities and inspirations Your lifestyle arena in the south of Austria

Experience and discover around Lake Wörthersee

Top excursion destinations

Lake Wörthersee offers plenty of great excursion destinations and attractions for all ages and all weathers in the surrounding area.

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Pleasure & lifestyle on Lake Wörthersee

Discover stylish beach bars, trendy rooftops and gourmet restaurants with great lake views - perfect for relaxed drinks, fine cuisine and sociable flair.

 

Discover now - your pleasure hotspots

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Relaxation between lake & mountain

Wellness & Spa

Treat yourself to some time out at Lake Wörthersee - where relaxation and enjoyment are a matter of course. Whether it's the day spa with lake view, heated outdoor pool, panoramic relaxation room or luxurious treatments: Here you will find pure well-being all year round. And if you are looking for the tranquillity of nature, you will find it in the nearby Rosental valley - with alpine sauna experiences and charming retreats between meadows, forests and mountains.
Wellness between turquoise-blue water and the gentle Karawanken mountains - for body, mind and soul.

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Namaste at the lake

Yoga retreats and events in autumn

Autumn yoga directly at the beautiful Wörthersee! Here you can enjoy the tranquility of nature, reduce stress and find your inner balance. Our special events and retreats allow you to dive deep into the world of yoga and relax in inspiring surroundings. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced yogi, our events are suitable for all levels. Immerse yourself in the magic of autumn on Lake Wörthersee with Namaste am See.

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Die außergewöhnliche Platzdichte rund um Österreichs bekanntesten See macht den Wörthersee zur perfekten Golfdestination – sowohl für einen spontanen Abschlag im Urlaub als auch für passionierte Golferinnen und Golfer. Die drei Partneranlagen bieten Qualität auf höchstem Niveau.

Golfen mit Seeblick – das ganze Jahr am Wörthersee — Learn more
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Deceleration at the Wörthersee

Slow Trails

Along the four Slow Trails on Lake Wörthersee you will find active relaxation as well as four different themes.

Learn more

© (c) Martin Hofmann / Wörthersee Tourismus GmbH / 2019
Alle Infos zum Radfahren an Österreichs beliebtestem Badesee!

Rennrad, E-Bike, Mountainbike oder lässig mit Fixie? Radfahren am Wörthersee ist etwas ganz Besonderes. Denn einerseits bietet der beliebteste Badesee Österreichs ein unverwechselbares, mediterranes Flair mit milden Temperaturen.

Radfahren in der Region Wörthersee-Rosental — Learn more
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Lifestyle & Events at Lake Wörthersee

After-work drinks, pop-up dinners and concerts right on the water - enjoy pleasure, sport, culture & stylish flair in a fantastic setting.

Discover the event calendar - find your favorite event!

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Discover the Wörthersee-Rosental region

Experience map

The top excursion destinations and sights in the fun overview map at a glance.

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Gentle hills and rugged giants.

Hiking in the Wörthersee-Rosental region

Take your soul for a walk over gentle hills, satisfy your longing for exercise in the majestic Karawanken mountains and recharge your batteries in style!

© (c) Franz Gerdl

Experience the pure Wörthersee feeling

Beach Clubs & Seaside Restaurants Water sports Lifestyle & top events

SEEkunst on Lake Wörthersee

Pörtschach has always been more than just a place on the lake - it has been a stage, a retreat and a source of inspiration.

With SEEKUNST PÖRTSCHACH, we are opening a new chapter:
A multi-year cultural project with a clear vision.

We combine tradition and innovation, nature and art, guests and locals - in our own way.

Find out more

Culinary delights between lake & mountain Moments of pleasure at Lake Wörthersee & in the Rosental Valley

Taste Wörthersee - The best culinary experiences around the lake!

All culinary offers at a glance!

Discover the Taste Wörthersee gourmet menu and find the best culinary hotspots around Lake Wörthersee! Whether it's a relaxed beach bar cocktail, regional specialties, vegan highlights or exclusive gourmet experiences - your perfect moment of indulgence awaits you here. With a total of 16 toques and one Michelin star, Lake Wörthersee is one of Austria's culinary hotspots.

Discover & enjoy now!

Top events - experience, celebrate, enjoy From culinary delights to culture, yoga to crime thrillers - a whole year full of highlights

© (c) Katharina Schüler | Yoga am Seerosensteg
Events in fall and winter

Yoga & relaxation

Find inner peace and relaxation at our yoga retreats at Lake Wörthersee in fall and winter. Enjoy mindful yoga sessions, guided meditations and relaxing wellness moments in a magical natural setting. Immerse yourself in a world of serenity and recharge your batteries!

Our yoga offer

May 29 to 31, 2026: an unforgettable yoga weekend with top international teachers

NAMASTE AM SEE - Yoga festival on Lake Wörthersee 2026

Immerse yourself in the world of yoga at the NAMASTE AM SEE Festival 2026! Look forward to more than 36 workshops with renowned teachers and practice in dreamlike locations right on the lakeshore, enjoy the diverse supporting program with shiatsu treatments, aromatic oil therapies and an ecstatic dance session. Secure your ticket now and be part of this unique event!

Secure your discounted blind ticket now and be part of it!

62 km. 1,800 metres altitude. One night. Your challenge.

Wörthersee EXTREM - The winter ultimate challenge

Ready for an adventure away from your comfort zone?
Start at midnight at the Kurpark in Velden and run around Lake Wörthersee - 62 km and 1,800 metres in altitude through a winter landscape, in snow, storms or cold.
With warm refreshment stations, catering, pacemakers and a finisher medal, this night will be your personal highlight.
Show stamina, experience pure nature and become part of the Wörthersee Extreme community!

All information about the Wörthersee Extreme

7-26 OCTOBER 2026: PURE EXCITEMENT AT THE LAKE

KRIMIFEST AM WÖRTHERSEE - literature, crime scenes & thrills

Ten days full of crime thriller highlights: Readings, talks and book premieres with top authors at extraordinary locations around Lake Wörthersee. Experience exciting stories in an autumnal lakeside atmosphere and secure your place at this unique literary festival.

DISCOVER THE PROGRAMME & SECURE YOUR TICKETS NOW!

August 24-30, 2026: a festival week full of Pride, party and community

PINK LAKE FESTIVAL - LGBTQ Festival at Lake Wörthersee

Experience seven days of variety with spectacular main events (Almdudler Almrausch Party, Boat Cruise Party, Club Night) and colorful side events. Enjoy exclusive premium content from Monday, discover the region at pop-up experiences and secure your one-way ticket for Almdudler Almrausch Party or Club Night now - while stocks last!

More info

Perfectly prepared for your holiday on Lake Wörthersee Arrive, check in, feel good

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Additional flight connections to Klagenfurt and Graz

Summer 2025: New travel options

From spring 2025, getting here will be even easier! Eurowings is offering new direct flights to Klagenfurt from cities such as Düsseldorf, Hanover, Hamburg and Cologne. This will make it even easier for our guests from Germany to start their vacation.

There are direct flights from Berlin to Graz, and from there you can reach us with a shuttle service in just 1.5 hours - at a price starting at 160 euros. Ljubljana Airport is also an attractive option: you can reach us at Lake Wörthersee from there in just 50 minutes.

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New: Your digital vacation companion at Lake Wörthersee & in the Rosental!

Have you already booked your vacation in the Wörthersee Rosental region? Perfect! As a guest, you get exclusive access to our digital service. This means you are well informed before your arrival, can discover experiences, take advantage of benefits and look forward to your time out in a relaxed manner.

Log in now & prepare your vacation perfectly!

Quality companies

The Carinthian Seal of Quality is YOUR guarantee for excellent hosts - in the truest sense of the word. This is because all businesses undergo a corresponding evaluation process for the coveted seal of quality.

Firstly, existing awards from various platforms are taken into account. Secondly, the businesses are regularly inspected. Thirdly, periodic consultations and further training ensure that the quality promise to guests is kept in the long term.

 

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From Graz to Carinthia in just 45 minutes on the Koralm railway

Fast & comfortable - the new Koralm railway

Wörthersee, here we come!
Thanks to the new Koralm railway, you can reach Lake Wörthersee quickly, cheaply and in an environmentally friendly way - in just 45 minutes from Graz, with tickets from just €9.90.
Ideal for spontaneous excursions, weekend trips or relaxing holidays without a car.

All Koralmbahn information

ÖBB timetable

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Relaxing overnight stay in Wörthersee-Rosental

Find & book accommodation

Whether hotel, guesthouse, holiday flat or farm - find the right accommodation now and secure your place on your lake holiday easily and conveniently. 🌿

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Die Wörthersee Plus Card bringt Gäste gratis auf Schiene.

Mit der Wörthersee Plus Card genießen alle Gäste das gratis Mobilitätsangebot in Kooperation mit der S-Bahn Kärnten.

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News from the region

New promotional campaign at Lake Wörthersee

“Leb Ich” – A lake. New energy.

With “Leb Ich”, Wörthersee-Rosental Tourism, in collaboration with the Creative Activation Agency -stoff-, tells an emotional story about the region’s unique energy. The film combines real-life experiences of nature around Lake Wörthersee with modern AI animations.

At the centre of the story is Roberta, a humanoid robot who arrives at the lake, exhausted by the demands of everyday life. Surrounded by nature, through movement and by the water’s edge, she begins, step by step, to recharge and draw fresh energy – until, in the end, her true self is revealed: a person who has rediscovered herself here.

The story symbolises the experience of many people who need a break from their hectic everyday lives – and can recharge their batteries at Lake Wörthersee.

At Lake Wörthersee, the moment begins when we can breathe deeply once more.
Between the lake, nature and exercise, space is created to let go, gather new energy and, step by step, rediscover oneself.

“Leb Ich” – The new Wörthersee campaign film

The new trailer is here – experience Roberta’s story and discover the region from a new perspective.

‘Leb Ich’ – The new Wörthersee campaign film

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Wir, die Tourismusregion Wörthersee-Rosental, haben uns etwas ganz Besonderes ausgedacht: Einen Trailer für eine Serie, die es (noch!) nicht gibt. Inspiriert von der legendären 90er-Jahre-TV-Serie „Ein Schloss am Wörthersee“ entstand unter der Regie von Patrick R. Neubäck ein aufwendiger Trailer mit hochkarätigem Cast, darunter Manuel Rubey, Julian Waldner, Michael Pink, Sarah Jung, Reinhard Nowak, Alena Gerber und Anna Strigl. Das Projekt wurde von einer umfassenden Produktionskampagne begleitet, die die Region Wörthersee-Rosental ins Rampenlicht rückt.

Was als außergewöhnlicher PR-Stunt begann, entwickelte sich schnell zu einem vollen Erfolg. Aufgrund der enormen Resonanz arbeitet unser Team bereits an der Umsetzung einer sechsteiligen Miniserie. Diese kreative Kommunikationskampagne wurde nicht nur zu einem Highlight der Filmbranche, sondern auch beim renommierten Golden Drum Festival in Portorož, einem der bedeutendsten Werbefestivals Europas, mit Gold ausgezeichnet.

Die Serie, die es (noch!) nicht gibt – Am Wörthersee der Trailer — Learn more
Colors of Wörthersee

Stories from the Wörthersee-Rosental region

The colors of the Wörthersee-Rosental region are diverse. Get to know our protagonists and their stories from their homeland. Immerse yourself in the wealth of possibilities and be inspired for your time at Lake Wörthersee.

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We keep you informed with our newsletter before and during yourvacation at Lake Wörtherseewith the most important information about our region.

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Job the Lake

Working where others go on vacation

Job the Lake brings motivated people and top employers in the region together in the middle of the dreamlike backdrop of Lake Wörthersee. The platform offers current job vacancies in the hotel, catering, leisure and events sectors - ideal for anyone who is not just looking for a job, but also a lifestyle.

A real plus: many companies provide accommodation for their employees. Those who work in the region can not only live by the lake, but also become part of the SEEBUDDY community - with benefits such as free entry to 11 lidos, a stylish Wörthersee bathing towel and discounts on many leisure activities.

Jump into the cool water after work, do yoga on the jetty at sunset or enjoy festivals - Job the Lake combines career opportunities with the region's unmistakable lifestyle. In addition, the Carinthia Tourism Academy offers targeted further training to help you develop personally and professionally.

Job the Lake is more than just a job exchange - it is the gateway to a life full of prospects, joie de vivre and the Wörthersee feeling.

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The big plus for all guests of the region.

Many discounts with our excursion destination partners, the same service providers, gastronomy and infrastructure partners.

More info here!

Events There is always something going on around Lake Wörthersee

Lake Wörthersee

  • Kärntner Tourismustag 2026 - read more
    Kärnten Werbung
    17.11.2026
    Kärntner Tourismustag 2026
    Velden am Wörthersee
  • 4. Fellnasen Advent in der Engelstadt - read more
    Fellnasen Advent
    20.11.2026
    4. Fellnasen Advent in der Engelstadt
    Velden am Wörthersee
  • 23. Veldener Advent - read more
    Veldener Advent
    20.11.2026
    23. Veldener Advent
    Velden am Wörthersee
  • Engerlschifffahrt mit der 'Santa Lucia' - read more
    Velden Schifffahrt
    20.11.2026
    Engerlschifffahrt mit der 'Santa Lucia'
    Velden am Wörthersee
  • Großer Krampusumzug in Pörtschach - read more
    Krampuslauf
    20.11.2026
    Großer Krampusumzug in Pörtschach
    Pörtschach am Wörthersee
  • Romantic Advent in Maria Wörth - read more
    Romantischer Kirchenadvent in Maria Wörth
    21.11.2026
    Romantic Advent in Maria Wörth
    Maria Wörth
  • Stiller Kunstadvent in Pörtschach - read more
    Stiller Advent in Pörtschach
    21.11.2026
    Stiller Kunstadvent in Pörtschach
  • Alpaca treks with Isabella Schuschu in Maria Wörth - read more
    Alpaka
    21.11.2026
    Alpaca treks with Isabella Schuschu in Maria Wörth
    Maria Wörth
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  • ABGESAGT - Kreisky - Rosental Rož Festival - read more
    Kreisky
    08.11.2026
    ABGESAGT - Kreisky - Rosental Rož Festival
    Feistritz im Rosental
  • Ginverkostung in der Destillerie Brenngeist - read more
    Ginverkostung
    08.11.2026
    Ginverkostung in der Destillerie Brenngeist
    Ferlach
  • Hatha Yoga für Anfänger - read more
    Yoga
    09.11.2026
    Hatha Yoga für Anfänger
    Unterbergen
  • Kino CINGELC: Der Dolmetscher - read more
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    09.11.2026
    Kino CINGELC: Der Dolmetscher
    Ferlach
  • Alpaka Spaziergang im Bodental - read more
    Alpaka Spazoergang WInter
    10.11.2026
    Alpaka Spaziergang im Bodental
    Unterbergen
  • Martinimarkt Ferlach - read more
    Süße Lederhose zum Umhängen HK
    11.11.2026
    Martinimarkt Ferlach
    Ferlach
  • Martinsfest am Eggerhof - read more
    Eggerhof
    11.11.2026
    Martinsfest am Eggerhof
    Strau
  • Martinsfest - read more
    Martini
    11.11.2026
    Martinsfest
    Ludmannsdorf
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