22-10-2016, 10:57 PM
Places to visit on and around the Ossiachersee, Karnten (Carinthia) Austria.
Ossiachersee This See is situated in the South Western corner of Austria.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Ossiach
Landskron https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landskron_...Carinthia) This castle stands on the steep hill more or less behind Camping Berghof. Good views from up there over the See and Villach there is a Zoo and an Eagle Show. Nice restaurant too.
Gerlitzen http://www.gerlitzen.com/en/prices/price-list.html This is the mountain on the North side of the Ossiachersee and can reach the top by Cable Car and Chairlift. Again wonderful views over the whole area and worth a visit on a nice clear day. Opening times are governed by the weather, that is Snow.
Boat Trips. http://www.ossiachersee-schifffahrt.at/en/ This is a must I think to take a round trip of the See by Boat it is like a water taxi you can get on and off at all the stops around the See. Refreshments are served on board. Dogs and Bicycles can be taken with you too.
Villach Situated at the South Western corner of the See. This is a lovely City with an Old Town Centre to explore plus a huge indoor Shopping Centre names Atrio http://www.atrio.at/en/ at the other end of the city. This is what we call a wet day place to visit. But as it is not usually wet when we are there we do go when it is dry. Some lovely shops and my favourites are C&A and next door Adler clothing and Depot home deco and of course Tschibo's Coffee and good items of all sorts to buy, stock changing every week.. There is the biggest Superspar in the area and excellent variety of Food and Produce.
The Carpark underneath is the best bet with 2,000 Free Parking spaces which are extra wide at 2.70 metres. Afraid this is one of the very few places Dogs are not allowed.
You can visit a Caravan/Motor Home/Accessories Centre here http://www.falle.at/ Most of Staff speak English
directions to get there on their website.
Feldkirchen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feldkirche...C3%A4rnten Situated at the Eastern end of the See this is a super little friendly town wth a lovely market place and old town. Good selection of shops. For food Eurospar is our favourite but there is an Hofer (Aldi) in other countries and a Lidl. The other similar to Waitrose is Mercure. My favourite store is Nemo's for good clothing and Craft Shop.
Ossiach Very small Town with a few shops and lots of nice Restaurants. Places to visit are the the Stift (Abbey) and the Church is beautiful inside.
Shopping. Food shopping on the lake can be done at Hofer, Lidls at Western end Billa and Spa on the Northern side and Spa at Berghof Camping. They are all open on Sundays except, I think with a change of rules now not Hofer and Lidl's, not sure whether the ban came into force.
Mountain Passes All three of these are worth a visit as below. Leaflets on all three should be in Campsites Receptions. To drive to the Maltatal it is worth going via the Millstattersee rather than the A10.
Nockalmstrasse https://www.nockalmstrasse.at/na/en/nock...oadhttp://
http://www.biosphaerenparknockberge.at/e...-road.html
Villacherstrasse https://www.villacher-alpenstrasse.at/va/de/index
Porche Museum http://www.auto-museum.at and the Maltatal, you have to drive through part of Gmund to get along the valley to the Maltatal. http://www.kaerntencard.at/en/ausflugszi...road-95://
Worthersee This is the largest See in the Area and a visit not to be missed. Dip your hands in the See and it is warm fed by hot springs.
You can drive all around the See taking in the towns of Portschach https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%B6rts...B6rthersee where we always park the car in the Station Carpark walk across the road for a Cafe and Kuchen at Bakerei Weineroither, Then walk down to the See past the Parkhotel along the prom past the bandstand down to the spit and catch a Boat for a Rundfahrt (Circle around the See) Stopping off at Velden at the Western end for a walk around Designer Shops and Casino in much evidence here and then to Maria Werth part way up the South Side. Very picturesque Church and Chapel well worth walking up to for the ornate decoration inside. Plenty of nice Cafe's and Restaurant's here for Lunch.
Back on board and up to Klagenfurt the main town of Karnten (Carinthia) When the boat docks you can catch a bus into the City Centre or walk to the Canal (in Season) and catch the barge into the City. A very old City in the Centre and well worth a visit. Outside the City is a modern indoor shopping centre.
If arriving by car you can leave your car and P+R to the Centre on the Minimundus Carpark it use to be FOC but do not know a days. Minimundus is a Miniature Buildings Park and very interesting. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimundus
If driving around the See be sure to visit the Pyramidenkogel http://www.pyramidenkogel.info/ the wooden structure on top of the mountain on the Southern side of the See. Wonderful views from the top which can be reached by Lift or Stairs. If you are brave descend by the Shute.
Well worth taking photo's from every stage over the See or to the South the Karawanken Alps over which lies Slovenia.
Other Sees in the Area
Weissensee http://www.weissensee.com/en/the-lake/the-lake/ Lovely boat trip to far end of the See http://www.kaerntenerschifffart.at Lovely boat trip to far end of the See.
Millstattersee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millst%C3%A4tter_See
Slovenia-Lake Bled 1 hour 39 miles. Is in the Julian Alps very spectacular https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Bled.
Driving via the Karawankentunnel there keep to the back road after the Tunnel or you will have to pay for Vignette and drive to Bled. You can drive home. making it a day trip via the Wurzenpasse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wurzen_Pass calling in at the Ski town of Kranjska Gora https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kranjska_Gora
Italy Tavisio 49 minutes 30 miles. Is a bustling market town in the Province of Udine. Good Parking on right opposite the Market Square or through the town and go around the roundabout and take the parallel road and park at the back of the huge Leather Market, an Aladdin's Cave for all things Leather. We always buy from the shop on the small square adjacent to the market. Good prices and Friendly service. Wonderful Handbags.
Call in the Information Office and get details of the Lakes of Fucine Wonderful Picnic Area.
Other places to visit in Karnten
Gurk 58 mins 28 miles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurk,_Carinthia
Beautiful Cathedral in a very small town.
St Veit en der Glan 49 mins 21 miles, nice small town good parking.
Hochosterwitz Castle http://www.burg-hochosterwitz.com/en What a sight this is perched right on top of the Mountain you can walk up or take the Lift.
Magdalensberg Mountain The Gipfel House http://www.hotel-magdalensberg.at You drive up to the top plenty of parking and visit the wonderful hotel for food. Wonderful views over Klagenfurt to the Karawanken. Only buildings are the Church, Hotel and Chalet. Note It is OPEN ALL YEAR.
Recommended Farms to eat at http://www.buschenschank-koelbl.at and http://www.buschenschenke-ruppnig.com Exceptionally Reasonable prices on these two Farms where they can only serve what they produce on the their Farm and have a limited season. Eating inside Farmhouse or in the Farmyard/Garden. These above are two within the area of Ossiachersee. nearest one in Feldkirchen on the cycle route
A Discount Card to buy is available at http://www.kaerntencard.at or from your Campsite Reception.
Note I hope this Post will help Folks reading on here if they are thinking of visiting the Ossiachersee. There are many, many more places of interest we have visited but too many to list all on here. Contact me if you want to know more. I will now close the thread as it is for information only
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Ossiachersee This See is situated in the South Western corner of Austria.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Ossiach
Landskron https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landskron_...Carinthia) This castle stands on the steep hill more or less behind Camping Berghof. Good views from up there over the See and Villach there is a Zoo and an Eagle Show. Nice restaurant too.
Gerlitzen http://www.gerlitzen.com/en/prices/price-list.html This is the mountain on the North side of the Ossiachersee and can reach the top by Cable Car and Chairlift. Again wonderful views over the whole area and worth a visit on a nice clear day. Opening times are governed by the weather, that is Snow.
Boat Trips. http://www.ossiachersee-schifffahrt.at/en/ This is a must I think to take a round trip of the See by Boat it is like a water taxi you can get on and off at all the stops around the See. Refreshments are served on board. Dogs and Bicycles can be taken with you too.
Villach Situated at the South Western corner of the See. This is a lovely City with an Old Town Centre to explore plus a huge indoor Shopping Centre names Atrio http://www.atrio.at/en/ at the other end of the city. This is what we call a wet day place to visit. But as it is not usually wet when we are there we do go when it is dry. Some lovely shops and my favourites are C&A and next door Adler clothing and Depot home deco and of course Tschibo's Coffee and good items of all sorts to buy, stock changing every week.. There is the biggest Superspar in the area and excellent variety of Food and Produce.
The Carpark underneath is the best bet with 2,000 Free Parking spaces which are extra wide at 2.70 metres. Afraid this is one of the very few places Dogs are not allowed.
You can visit a Caravan/Motor Home/Accessories Centre here http://www.falle.at/ Most of Staff speak English
directions to get there on their website.
Feldkirchen https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Feldkirche...C3%A4rnten Situated at the Eastern end of the See this is a super little friendly town wth a lovely market place and old town. Good selection of shops. For food Eurospar is our favourite but there is an Hofer (Aldi) in other countries and a Lidl. The other similar to Waitrose is Mercure. My favourite store is Nemo's for good clothing and Craft Shop.
Ossiach Very small Town with a few shops and lots of nice Restaurants. Places to visit are the the Stift (Abbey) and the Church is beautiful inside.
Shopping. Food shopping on the lake can be done at Hofer, Lidls at Western end Billa and Spa on the Northern side and Spa at Berghof Camping. They are all open on Sundays except, I think with a change of rules now not Hofer and Lidl's, not sure whether the ban came into force.
Mountain Passes All three of these are worth a visit as below. Leaflets on all three should be in Campsites Receptions. To drive to the Maltatal it is worth going via the Millstattersee rather than the A10.
Nockalmstrasse https://www.nockalmstrasse.at/na/en/nock...oadhttp://
http://www.biosphaerenparknockberge.at/e...-road.html
Villacherstrasse https://www.villacher-alpenstrasse.at/va/de/index
Porche Museum http://www.auto-museum.at and the Maltatal, you have to drive through part of Gmund to get along the valley to the Maltatal. http://www.kaerntencard.at/en/ausflugszi...road-95://
Worthersee This is the largest See in the Area and a visit not to be missed. Dip your hands in the See and it is warm fed by hot springs.
You can drive all around the See taking in the towns of Portschach https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P%C3%B6rts...B6rthersee where we always park the car in the Station Carpark walk across the road for a Cafe and Kuchen at Bakerei Weineroither, Then walk down to the See past the Parkhotel along the prom past the bandstand down to the spit and catch a Boat for a Rundfahrt (Circle around the See) Stopping off at Velden at the Western end for a walk around Designer Shops and Casino in much evidence here and then to Maria Werth part way up the South Side. Very picturesque Church and Chapel well worth walking up to for the ornate decoration inside. Plenty of nice Cafe's and Restaurant's here for Lunch.
Back on board and up to Klagenfurt the main town of Karnten (Carinthia) When the boat docks you can catch a bus into the City Centre or walk to the Canal (in Season) and catch the barge into the City. A very old City in the Centre and well worth a visit. Outside the City is a modern indoor shopping centre.
If arriving by car you can leave your car and P+R to the Centre on the Minimundus Carpark it use to be FOC but do not know a days. Minimundus is a Miniature Buildings Park and very interesting. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minimundus
If driving around the See be sure to visit the Pyramidenkogel http://www.pyramidenkogel.info/ the wooden structure on top of the mountain on the Southern side of the See. Wonderful views from the top which can be reached by Lift or Stairs. If you are brave descend by the Shute.
Well worth taking photo's from every stage over the See or to the South the Karawanken Alps over which lies Slovenia.Other Sees in the Area
Weissensee http://www.weissensee.com/en/the-lake/the-lake/ Lovely boat trip to far end of the See http://www.kaerntenerschifffart.at Lovely boat trip to far end of the See.
Millstattersee https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Millst%C3%A4tter_See
Slovenia-Lake Bled 1 hour 39 miles. Is in the Julian Alps very spectacular https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Bled.
Driving via the Karawankentunnel there keep to the back road after the Tunnel or you will have to pay for Vignette and drive to Bled. You can drive home. making it a day trip via the Wurzenpasse https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wurzen_Pass calling in at the Ski town of Kranjska Gora https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kranjska_Gora
Italy Tavisio 49 minutes 30 miles. Is a bustling market town in the Province of Udine. Good Parking on right opposite the Market Square or through the town and go around the roundabout and take the parallel road and park at the back of the huge Leather Market, an Aladdin's Cave for all things Leather. We always buy from the shop on the small square adjacent to the market. Good prices and Friendly service. Wonderful Handbags.
Call in the Information Office and get details of the Lakes of Fucine Wonderful Picnic Area.
Other places to visit in Karnten
Gurk 58 mins 28 miles https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gurk,_Carinthia
Beautiful Cathedral in a very small town.
St Veit en der Glan 49 mins 21 miles, nice small town good parking.
Hochosterwitz Castle http://www.burg-hochosterwitz.com/en What a sight this is perched right on top of the Mountain you can walk up or take the Lift.
Magdalensberg Mountain The Gipfel House http://www.hotel-magdalensberg.at You drive up to the top plenty of parking and visit the wonderful hotel for food. Wonderful views over Klagenfurt to the Karawanken. Only buildings are the Church, Hotel and Chalet. Note It is OPEN ALL YEAR.
Recommended Farms to eat at http://www.buschenschank-koelbl.at and http://www.buschenschenke-ruppnig.com Exceptionally Reasonable prices on these two Farms where they can only serve what they produce on the their Farm and have a limited season. Eating inside Farmhouse or in the Farmyard/Garden. These above are two within the area of Ossiachersee. nearest one in Feldkirchen on the cycle route
A Discount Card to buy is available at http://www.kaerntencard.at or from your Campsite Reception.
Note I hope this Post will help Folks reading on here if they are thinking of visiting the Ossiachersee. There are many, many more places of interest we have visited but too many to list all on here. Contact me if you want to know more. I will now close the thread as it is for information only