What does a vacation look like, really all can enjoy? In Carinthia the answer is: inclusive, barrier -free and sustainable. For 3 years now, the Arge Nature experience Carinthia has been relying on extensive accessible nature experiences, certified companies and excursion destinations as well as strong partnerships. With the project “Tourism for everyone” as well as the active participation of the Carinthia advertising in the EU project PLACES this commitment is consistently further developed.
Accessibility as a central quality feature
A total of 21 accommodation companies, 6 campsites, 19 catering businesses as well as t w10 excursion destinations and 9 natural experiences with the quality seal “Öziv tested” becoming, many of them can face recertification by 2026. The basis for this is a criteria catalog developed by the ÖzIV federal association, which ensures a consistently high quality.
We are very pleased that we with our team of barrier -free expert: Inside Öziv Access, we can contribute to the fact that tourist offers in Carinthia can also be used well and barrier -free for people with disabilities, “says Rudolf Kravanja, President of the Federal Association of the Federal Association, and adds:” In any case, the state of Carinthia takes a pioneer in barrier -free tourism. “
As an appreciation for the commitment of the companies, the Carinthia advertising provides part of the EU funding for a professional photo shoot for recertification. By the end of summer, all of these accommodation companies will be able to fall back on a comprehensive photo archive in order to be able to present the barrier -free units even better.
“Accessibility in tourism is not a niche issue, but a social necessity – it affects older people, families with young children as well as people with disabilities,” emphasizes Klaus EhrenbrandtnerManaging Director of Carinthia Advertising. “We have been dealing intensively on this topic for many years and have recognized early on that an inclusive offer is a clear quality advantage- for our guests as well as for the local population. The numerous positive feedback from other federal states and from our partners at home and abroad show us that we are in a leading position here in Carinthia.”
Places: Carinthia connects European
As part of the cross -border Interreg-Project Places Working the Carinthia advertising together with partners from Italy and Austria on innovative solutions for inclusive tourism. At a transnational meeting in Klagenfurt, successful examples such as the barrier -free Pyramidenkogelthe Skywalk and the GeoLehrpfad am Dobratsch Presented-all ÖziV-certified.
An offer for guests and locals
The barrier -free offers are not only available to our holiday guests, but also the Carinthian population. An interactive card on the Carinthian advertising website offers a simple overview of the entire offer. In addition, the barrier -free bookable ensures ahnhofshuttle For comfortable mobility on site.
“All of these measures underline that the Carinthia advertising as well as the providers of tourist offers and infrastructure take the topic of accessibility seriously and ensure the necessary accessibility standards sustainably”, ÖzIV President Rudolf Kravanja and GF of the Carinthia, Klaus Ehrenbrandtner, stated.
A goal that connects
Carinthia proves: Sustainable and inclusive tourism is feasible – when destinations, companies and institutions pull together together. The future of travel is barrier -free – and can already be experienced in Carinthia.
About the ÖziV
The ÖZIV has been active as a nationwide disability association since 1962 and represents around 22,000 members. The association is committed to offers such as support coaching, work assistance and access for an inclusive society and supports people with disabilities to improve their living and working conditions sustainably.