Carinthia, the sunny south side of the Alps, is a special travel destination in autumn. While the temperatures remain pleasantly mild, the Carinthian autumn combines everything that makes vacation unforgettable: bathing in summer warm lakes, hiking in a golden backdrop, bike tours in the sunshine, culinary discoveries – and above all conscious breaks, strengthen body and mind. At almost 30 degrees next weekend, Carinthia provides the best conditions for spontaneous people who want to quickly enjoy a spontaneous summer vacation feeling.
Summer goes into extra time
The Carinthian lakes are still pleasantly warm in autumn and invite you to a refreshing jump into the water or a tour with the stand up paddle. The Wörthersee captivates with current water temperatures by 21 degrees, the Klopeiner See with around 22 degrees. Thermes such as the Römerbad or Therme St. Kathrin in Bad Kleinkirchheim and the Carinthia Therme in Villach ensure cooler days. The bath houses are particularly atmospheric at the lakes-on Lake Millstatt, Lake Wörthersee or Klopeiner-with infinity pools, saunas and direct view of the mountains.
Hiking between mountains and lakes
Hiking in Carinthia means diversity – from majestic alpine peaks to gentle crests to glittering lakes. Long hiking trails such as the Alpe-Adria Trail with 43 stages and around 750 kilometers through Austria, Slovenia and Italy or the demanding Tauernhöhenweg guarantee impressive natural experiences. Tours in nature reserves are also unique, for example to the Pasterze in the Hohe Tauern National Park, through the Swiss pine forests of the Biosphere Park Nockberge or to the species -rich Sablatnigmoor. 14 summer mountain railways make it easier to climb and open panoramic views. For enjoyable hikes near the lake, the Slow trails are ideal – two to ten kilometers long, a maximum of 300 meters of altitude, which can be mastered in under three hours.
Cycling with pleasure
Cyclists of every condition find varied routes in Carinthia. The Drau Cycle Path or the rounds along the Carinthian Lakes, which still invite you to a jump into the warm water, are as attractive as sporting challenges: about the 150 mountain bike kilometers around the Weißensee or the longest Flow-Country-Trail Europe in Bad Kleinkirchheim. Rad -friendly accommodations with a sauna and massage complete the active vacation day perfectly.
Time out in Carinthian
The Carinthian autumn stands for serenity, calm and mindfulness. Here is time for a friendly chat with the locals, for a cozy breakfast with a courtyard milk at the holiday farm or for a walk on the lake shore. Guests can pause, take a deep breath and let the warm autumn sun work. Shipping, yoga offers or relaxed walks around the lakes and alpine pastures invite you to experience the landscape in its own rhythm.
Culinary & slow food
Autumn is also culinary high season. Wild and mushroom dishes shape the menus in traditional inns as well as in hood food restaurants. Enjoyment and culinary delights are also at the center of numerous current events: The days of the Alpe Adria Kitchen in Klagenfurt will take place until Sunday, the Indian Summer Festival in Velden will take place from 19 to September 21st and on Sunday the Maltschacher See invites you to the 4th culinary autumn. In the three Carinthian Slow Food Travel Regions – Gailtal/Lesachtal, Middle Carinthia and Lavant Valley – guests can also experience producers directly: baking bread, making cheese, tasting a carinthian cheese noodle or tasting fresh honey. Authentic enjoyment is the focus here.
Further events on the subject of cuisine are available on: https://www.kaernten.at/kulinarik/feste-und-veranstaltungen/
Carinthia Card & Extra advantages
Many of the over 120 attractions of the Carinthia Card can still be experienced in autumn – from mountain railways to shipping. In the post -season, guests also benefit from particularly attractive conditions.
Autumn in Carinthia means: warm lakes, sunny days, culinary experiences, relaxed encounters and the proverbial serenity of the south. Summer has no hurry here – and guests can consciously take the time.
All information to extend the summer with pleasure is available:
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