Destinations:
The Wörthersee, Keutschachersee, Hafnersee, Forstsee, Rauschelesee, the zoo Rosegg, the Pyramide Kogel, our mountain of the house the Kathreinkogel are immediate close-by. The Tscheppa canyon or the castle Hochosterwitz are easy accessable. We are also the perfect starting point for a journey to Italy or Slovenia. Spring awakening in Kärnten! Nordic-Walking through our forests or searching for „ Schwammerl“ - very popular in our Kärnten. Bicycle tours or walking, something for every season – swimming in the summer or you can spend Christmas or New Years Eve in our summer residence. You won’t regret. Something for everybody – here exists no boredom! We are pleased for your inquiry! At your arrival you will be coddled.
Events:
26th August 2006 Schieflinger village festival ** May until September Klangwelle Wörthersee - Veldener Bay, ** June until September Reifnitzer Countrymen Market – every Wednesday** 06th -10th September European Bike Week, Harley-Davidson-Meeting Wörthersee-Faakersee, ** 08th -10th September Veldener Wine Festival ** 17th September 2006 Harmonica Meeting in St. Egyden ** 31st December New Years Eve Party in the Casineum.
Award of the Ramsar Title:
The communities Keutschach and Schiefling in the Keutschacher lake valley with its various wetlands which go through the landscape fulfil the condition for the award of the international accepted title the description as the Ramsargebiet. The various landscapes with moors and lakes with their numerous rarities of flora and fauna were such a criterion for the award of the Ramsar title. Specific walking into this area is offered to our guests.
Ski:
The Gerlitzen-Alp is about 20 minutes by car apart. Cable lifts and chairlifts take you to the slopes. Furthermore you will find 200 km cross-country ski-tracks.