Location: Carinthia
Top Things to do in Carinthia
What to do and see in Carinthia, Austrian Alps: The Best Things to do
Carinthia (German: Kärnten, German pronunciation: [ˈkɛɐ̯ntn̩] ( listen), Slovene: Koroška, pronunciation (help·info), Serbo-Croatian: Koruška, Italian: Carinzia, Hungarian: Karintia, Czech: Korutany) is the southernmost Austrian state or Land. Situated within the Eastern Alps, it is noted for its mountains and lakes. The main language is German. Its regional dialects belong to the Southern Bavarian group. Carinthian Slovene dialects, which predominated in the southern part of the region up to the first half of the 20th century, are now spoken by a small minority.
Restaurants in Carinthia
1. Grossglockner High Alpine Road
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,565 reviews
One of Austria's top 3 destinations amidst the Alps The Grossglockner High Alpine Road is like an ornament of ribbons located between green mountain pastures, colourful flower meadows, rocky rubble, ice and show. It nestles up against hills, follows the course of the natural ground and fits the mountains like a glove. Whooshing waterfalls, the shrill whistling of marmots and the howling wind in the summit regions create an unforgettable high alpine soundscape. And then, all of a sudden, he appears: his majesty, the Grossglockner, the black mountain. Join us for a journey beyond compare up high to the perpetual ice of the glacier!
Reviewed By Rainbowtravelgirl - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
The roads are well-maintained thus the entrance fee is worth it. Mountain landscape is breathtaking and heavenly. One can make short stops spontaneously for clicking or snacks. Restaurants are in major hot spots.No boring moment because the weather was glorious: sunny and blue skies. It would have been otherwise had it rain. Serpentine roads. Water falls upon reaching the the top of Grosglockner !
2. Heinrich Harrer Museum
3. Minimundus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 836 reviews
Reviewed By rossa2303 - Klagenfurt, Austria
Great place for reremember history, geography and to see how great and marvelous structures and buildings human hands can make! ????♀️????♂️????♂️????♀️ Kids eyojed a lot! ???????????????? Some where beside visual sights there are also sound effects! Well marked signposts???? A lot places to rest.???? There is restorant, coffe and icecream place. Clean toilettes, with desinfection spray.???????? Tickets prices are solid. 2 adoults 2 kids = 40eur
4. Nockalmstrasse
5. Villach Alpine Road
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 355 reviews
Reviewed By R8396BZgaryh - Prague, Czech Republic
Enjoyed the drive up here very much. The road which normally cost 12 euros is free in the winter. The road was very snowy but still well maintained. Fantastic views on the way up and quite a few places to stop and enjoy them. Large car park at the end then a great walk with the dog for a couple of kilometres. Plenty of smaller slopes for the kids to enjoy the sledge. Great trip.
6. Lake Worthersee
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4.5 based on 890 reviews
Reviewed By thomas_lisbon - Vienna, Austria
Considered the Most beautiful lake in Austria with the best drinking water quality. All kinds of watersport activities from May to late September. Try to avoid the high season from July-August. Besy spots are Pörtschach and Velden and Dellach (for GTI) fans.
7. Nockberge
8. Naturpark Dobratsch
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By Rainbowtravelgirl - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
An unplanned first timer climb to the the summit on a changing weather after our lunch. Truly Austrian views as in " Sound of Music " as you hike. Halfway through the hiking, thick clouds hovered our way. Feeling like immersed in the cloud with a meter visibility walk. I almost give up.Perseverance paid -off after a 2.5 hours ascent. Upon reaching the top at 2167 meters, the clouds lifted up. The most beautiful, stunning panoramic 360 degrees views unfolded before my eyes. The clouds seemingly were beneath my feet. Wow, almost a ladder-away to heaven. Magical horizon where mountains curvatures added breathtaking views. There are 2 pilgrimages churches considered the highest in Austria's Eastern Alps. The German built Church " Maria am Stein " and Wendisch Chapel " Mariahimmelfart " (Assumption). A Cross on the highest point is a nice symbol. Cows and donkeys around. There is a restaurant with accommodation. Food is good. Next to it is a huge TV tower. Descending was awesome with blue skies, green, green hills, lakes at a distance, villach city from above. Just a lovely place for mountain hiking even for beginners. A good mountain shoes is advisable though. An entrance fee of 18. euro for our car to enter this park. This is a recommendable park when one is in Villach, Austria. Spend a day or even an overnight to experience nature's beauty from sunrise to sunset. A good weather is a plus factor. A bucket-list checked ! Hope to be back !
9. Automuseum TAF-TIMER
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4.5 based on 55 reviews
Visit the brand-new TAF-Timer car museum in Villach, the insider tip among the excursion destinations in Carinthia. Admire over 250 historical and current vehicles on more than 4000 square meters. Our museum is also ideal for groups as well as the perfect excursion destination for rainy days. In addition, the TAF-IN cafè offers snacks and drinks.
10. ATRIO Villach
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4.0 based on 313 reviews
Shopping "senza confini" The central theme behind a shopping center. ATRIO is located right at the intersection between Carinthia, Slovenia and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Here at the intersection of three countries, three languages and three cultures, ATRIO has developed into a platform for the people of these regions. The slogan "shopping senza confini" makes ATRIO the first themed shopping center in Austria and the Alps-Adriatic region. The phrase "senza confini" comes from Italian and means "without borders/limitless".
