Family vacation in winter

When the days gradually become shorter and the nights longer, the air cold and clear and it becomes mystically quiet around Lake Wörthersee, winter is just around the corner.

With the family in winter at Lake Wörthersee

In summer, almost everyone has already been to Lake Wörthersee at least once. The beautiful baths, the hustle and bustle on the streets of Velden and Pörtschach, as well as numerous excursion destinations for the whole family attract many tourists to the turquoise-blue lake. So the question arises, but what to do with the family in winter on Lake Wörthersee? When undoubtedly not all establishments are open and the lake is too cold for swimming?

This question is quickly answered, because the winter time holds numerous exciting offers for the whole family, which make this season an absolute insider tip!

A family vacation at the Wörthersee offers above all with the free of charge Winter Wörthersee Plus Card countless opportunities to visit many destinations, attractions and ski passes at greatly reduced prices or even free of charge.

Advent magic on Lake Wörthersee

The Advent season with the Advent magic is the prime example for a contemplative family vacation in the region of Lake Wörthersee. The 4 different Advent markets on Lake Wörthersee invite young and old to linger. With a unique, pre-Christmas children's program, the Velden Advent has been delighting big and small Advent visitors for years. The Advent market invites to wonder, dream and laugh and is at the same time a place of contemplation, silence and tradition. You can find the entire family program here.

Skiing and tobogganing vacations on Lake Wörthersee

Even outside the Advent season, the family at Lake Wörthersee will definitely not get bored. Because numerous skiing areas can be reached in just a short time. In addition, some businesses even offer free or discounted ski passes for their guests!

Time for strolling in the provincial capital Klagenfurt

The proximity to Klagenfurt offers winter guests additional exciting opportunities. How about a day of strolling together through the old town of Klagenfurt? Or why not visit the whole world with your family in one day! This is possible in Minimundus and absolutely worth a visit!

An absolute spectacle is also the Pyramidenkogel - the highest wooden lookout tower in the world! The beautiful view over the winter landscape at Lake Wörthersee makes the stress of everyday life fade away. A dream also for every child or teenager: because the 50m long slide through the tower is the most exciting way to leave the tower again!

You or your children have always wanted to spend some cuddly hours with a fluffy alpaca? Then come and visit the Wörthersee Alpacas! Here you can take part in a 2-hour hike with the woolly, friendly animals and learn interesting facts about alpacas and their use! Of course, there is also enough time to cuddle with the animals, feed them and take souvenir photos with them! A true winter experience for the whole family!

Family-friendly accommodations in winter at Lake Wörthersee:

There are numerous accommodations on Lake Wörthersee that are also open in winter. The following, for example, are particularly child-friendly: Seehotel Barry Memle, family hotel Villa Flora, Parkhotel Pörtschach, Werzer's Hotel Resort Pörtschach as well as Sager's Genussreich JOAINIG.

Further accommodations can be researched and booked directly via our booking platform.

And don't forget: the Winter Wörthersee Pluscard includes lots of reduced or free offers for a great winter experience on Lake Wörthersee! This is available free of charge at every establishment for their overnight guests!

So one thing can be concluded: a winter vacation in the Wörthersee region is an absolute insider tip for the whole family!