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Villach

Welcome to Villach, Austria’s hidden gem! Nestled between mountains and lakes, this charming town boasts a vibrant old town with colorful facades and cozy cafés. Explore the stunning Drau River, soak in the thermal spas, or hike up to the panoramic views of the Alps. With its lively festivals and friendly locals, Villach is a delightful adventure waiting for you!

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Outdoor4.8/5

Naturpark Dobratsch

Discover the stunning Naturpark Dobratsch, where adventure meets tranquility! Nestled just outside Villach, this natural gem boasts breathtaking mountain views, lush forests, and lovely hiking trails for all skill levels. Keep your eyes peeled for playful wildlife as you explore! Don’t forget your camera for those Insta-worthy panoramas. Nature lovers, rejoice—Dobratsch is your playground!

Landmark4.7/5

Gerlitzen observation deck

The Gerlitzen observation deck in Treffen am Ossiacher See offers breathtaking panoramic views of the Alps and tranquil Osiacher Lake, making it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and photographers alike.

Cafe$$$4.5/5

Racer's

Nestled in Villach, Racer's offers a unique blend of thrilling motorsport experiences and vibrant atmosphere, making it an iconic destination for adrenaline enthusiasts and social gatherings alike.

Eat$$5/5

Café Glück

Café Glück in Villach offers a charming blend of vintage ambience and delightful pastries, making it the perfect spot to unwind while savoring Austria's rich coffee culture in a picturesque setting.

Eat$$$4/5

Marché Wörthersee

Eat4.8/5

Dolce Vita

Stays

Stay$$$$4.65/5

Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden

A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, right at the shore of Lake Wörthersee and just steps away from the casino, Schlosshotel Velden includes an award-winning spa (open all year long), an indoor pool, and a spacious garden with an outdoor pool. In summer, the Beach Club features private lake access. Free WiFi is available in the entire hotel. Overlooking the town and the lake, the 3,600 m² Acquapura Spa features exclusive saunas, a steam room, and a wide selection of massages and beauty treatments which use Pharmos Natur, Skin Experience & Beauty Secret by Dr. Peter Durnig and the hotel's own natural cosmetics line Slow.Sense. The Falkensteiner Schlosshotel Velden also has a modern gym with views of the lake. The Acquapura SPA & Slow.Living includes a range of individual and effective treatments as well as varied retreats. Combining historic character with modern design, the spacious rooms come with a flat-screen TV, a minibar, and a bed-side touch panel. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer panoramic views. The half-board arrangement includes breakfast and a daily changing 4-course dinner menu at the "Salons Restaurant & Atelier" restaurant. Guests can relax at the elegant Schloss Bar with its walk-in wine cellar. Tea, coffee, and juices are offered in the library which includes a selection of international books, newspapers, and magazines. A personal assistant is provided as a contact for all requests before and during the stay. Day trips and car rentals can be arranged at the tour desk. On arrival, children and teens receive a surprise gift. The hotel also provides a business centre, garage parking, and a private marina for up to 15 yachts.

Stay$$$$4.4/5

Hotel Warmbaderhof

Surrounded by a 20-hectare natural park, this 5-star hotel next to the KärntenTherme Thermal Spa in Warmbad-Villach offers a large, private spa area with a sauna world, a thermal indoor pool, and a thermal outdoor pool (heated throughout the year). It also has a café and pastry shop serving Austrian and seasonal dishes. The Hotel Warmbaderhof’s spacious, individually furnished rooms feature a balcony or terrace with views of the park or the Karawanken Mountains, a minibar, a flat-screen satellite TV, and a safe. A spa bag with bathrobes, towels, and slippers is provided in every room. The activity and exercise programme at the Hotel Warmbaderhof includes Nordic walking, Pilates, stretching, yoga, Qi Gong, aqua gymnastics, flex walk and guests also have free access via a heated walkway to the KärntenTherme Thermal Spa. There is also a beauty department and a therapy department with health care and prevention programmes. The restaurant also serves diet menus, light and vital cuisine. On Sundays, guests can enjoy a brunch buffet, and weekly dance evenings with live music are held in the ParkLounge bar, where the afternoon tea is served as well. Hiking and running trails as well as cross-country ski runs can be accessed on site. Guests receive a discount on green fees of various partner golf courses, and the Finkenstein Golf Course is just 3 km away. Guests enjoy free and exclusive admission to the unique Thermal Urquellbecken spa every day from 07:00 to 08:00. The Sportpark Warmbad includes 10 outdoor and 3 indoor tennis courts and a Golf Academy with a driving range, putting green, and pitching green. Guests can practice there free of charge. The hotel is 3 km from the centre of Villach, and only a 15-minute drive from the Italian border.

Stay$$$$4.4/5

Hotel Karawankenhof

This modern 4-star hotel in Warmbad Villach is directly connected to the Kärnten Therme thermal spa, which offers free admission to guests. The spacious rooms and apartments are air-conditioned and have a balcony or terrace. Free Wi-Fi is available. Hotel Karawankenhof’s bright and elegant rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar, a safe, and a bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer. A spa bag with bathrobes, slippers and towels is provided. Apartments also have a kitchen. The restaurant serves dishes from the Alps and Adriatic region. Dinner can be booked in addition and includes a multi-course menu (vegetarian options also available). Dinner time: 6:30–9:00 p.m. Children can spend their time in the Croco Club under the supervision of the experienced entertainment staff. The garden includes a sun terrace, and free private parking is available on site. Guests of the Karawankenhof can access sports pool in the KärntenTherme daily from 08:00 in the morning, which is 1 hour before external guestst. Entry to all other areas (FIT, FUN & SPA) is included daily from 09:00 in the morning. This includes an indoor pool, a heated outdoor pool, and a wide range of saunas, hot tubs and steam baths. There is also a direct connection to the health therapy section. The access to the KärntenTherme spa is included from check-in at 15:00 afternoon, until check-out at 11:00 in the morning. Guests arriving with children can borrow free of charge equipment such as baby monitor, buggy, bottle warmer and baby backpack. Those with a business schedule have conference facilities at their disposal. Hiking and cycling trails, as well as cross-country ski runs, start at the doorstep. The centre of Villach is just a 5-minute drive or bus ride away. Lake Wörth is a 15-minute drive away, and in winter, the Gerlitzen Ski Area can be reached in a 30-minute drive.

Stay$$$$4.25/5

Hotel City Villach

Only steps away from Villach Train Station, this 4-star hotel is just 300 metres from the Congress Centre and a short walk from the Old Town. It offers a sauna and free Wi-Fi. All rooms at Hotel City feature an LCD flat-screen TV with a laptop connection, a minibar, and a tea/coffee maker. Air conditioning is available in all rooms and public areas. The daily breakfast buffet includes organic dishes and products from local farms. Free limited parking is available on site (subject to availability). The City Hotel’s parking garage can be used at an additional cost.

Stay$$$$4.2/5

Hotel Moserhof

Hotel Moserhof is just 300 metres from Lake Millstatt and offers a modern spa centre with an indoor swimming pool, a swimming pond, panoramic lake views, and a restaurant serving Carinthian specialities and homemade dishes. Spittal an der Drau is 2.5 km away. The spa area includes 4 different saunas, an infrared cabin, and a relaxation room with a south-faing terrace, a reading corner, and panoramic views. Various massages can be booked. Guests of the Moserhof can enjoy a rich breakfast providing freshly squeezed juices, a selection of teas, and homemade jams. Meals are served either on the terrace, in the garden, or the restaurant. Guided hiking tours can be arranged, and a golf course is 1 km away. In winter, the skiing resorts of Katschberg and Bad Kleinkirchheim are a 30-minute drive away, and skiing resort Goldeck a 15-minute drive away. A free ski bus to Goldeck is available.

Stay4.3/5

Hotel Seestuben - Villach/St. Leonharder See

Stay4.2/5

Gasthof Pension Waldhof

Things To Do
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5/5

2 h

Villach Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Alps above, Italy and Slovenia around the corner — Villach mixes three cultures into one walkable riddle. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Villach on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Breathe easy in the Schillerpark and its famous relief map • Visit the Evangelische Kirche by the Drau river • Work the crowd on the Hauptplatz, Villach's lively main square Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Carinthia's friendliest city, now in game form.

$5.73

2 h

Villach - Private Walking Tour

During this walking tour, you will get to see some of the most popular tourist attractions of Villach along with a local- professional guide who will be exclusively with you. The walking tour would last for about two hours and can be customized accordingly to your taste and preferences. The tour timings are flexible and can be amended depending upon availability. In case of any special request, please do let us know and we would try our best to accommodate accordingly.

$398.81

2 h

Magic Christmas Private Tour in Kitzbuhel

How does Kitzbuhel celebrate Advent and Christmas? How many Christmas markets are in Kitzbuhel? Discover a wide variety of Austrian traditions and customs, which include a wide range of seasonal products, including the traditional Glühwein. The Christmas and Advent special times brings magic to Kitzbuhel Old Town. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places and markets. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the streets which you can feel only this time of the year! You will experience Austria from a different perspective: filled with holiday lights illuminating the Christmas Markets. The most wonderful time of the year is even better at the oldest and most glamorous Austrian ski resort!

$1,159.43

5/5

1 h 30 mins

Paragliding Hike & Fly Experience Stubai near Innsbruck

Fulfill your dream of flying! You can see a particularly beautiful part of the Tyrolean mountains from above and feel pure adrenaline during the tandem paragliding. Tandem Paragliding is the top experience in the Stubai Valley in Tyrol for those who want to have fun. You're flying with a state-certified pilot. Flight experience since 1989. With us you feel safe as we provide you with carefully tested safety equipment. We have been flying since 1989 and are tandem flight professionals. You will receive your individual flight diploma and a video from us after the fantastic tandem flight. Look forward to this experience because you experience the feeling of freedom and you are in nature. This tandem paragliding experience is sure to stay in your best memories!

$172.02

2 h

Private Magic Christmas Tour in Villach

How does Villach celebrate Christmas? How many Christmas markets are in Villach? Discover a wide variety of Austrian traditions and customs, which include a wide range of seasonal products, including the traditional Glühwein. The Christmas and Advent special times brings magic to Villach Old Town. Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most beautifully decorated places and markets. You will feel spellbound with the charming atmosphere in the streets which you can feel only this time of the year! You will experience Carinthia from a different perspective: filled with holiday lights illuminating the Christmas Markets. The most wonderful time of the year is even better at Villach!

$1,159.43

4.5/5

3 h

Traditional Alpine and Austrian Cooking Class in Rankweil

Learning to cook traditional Alpine cuisine—is a memorable experience for any food lover in Austria. With a local, home chef you’ll prepare seasonal and locally sourced dishes during a private cooking class. Birgit lives in a rural region in the west of Austria bordered by Switzerland and Lichtenstein, with her two lovely boys. Discover how to bring out fresh flavors as your host provides handy tips and easy-to-remember instructions. Then share the meal you helped prepare, and discover more about Austrian culture and cuisine. • Learn to cook seasonal, authentic Alpine dishes in Rankweil, a town in Austria • Private session instructed by a home chef • Practice time-honored Austrian cooking methods and techniques • The fruits, vegetables, herbs, eggs and honey used in your meal are from Birgit’s home garden In the summer months (weather permitting) you can opt for a barbeque meal in Birgit’s beautiful garden, where you will grill vegetables, meat on a special grill, outdoors.

$139.00

6 h

Action-packed canyoning in the Kobelache

Our canyoning action tours in the Kobelache are ideal as a continuation of the basic level and for sporty beginners. As an intermediate entry level, canyoning pro in the Kobelache is perfect for anyone who wants more and also serves as preparation for our advanced and expert gorge tours, canyoning camps and worldwide canyoning trips. Our special safety briefings, instructions and training accompany you all day, just like with the beginner canyoning basic. That's why you can start with the pro level as your first canyoning tour in Vorarlberg. Also ideal as an idea or surprise for a bachelor party.

$182.34

2 h

Feldkirch Family Adventure Private Walking Tour

Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only. Embark on a heroic Feldkirch family adventure, where the wonders of nature, breathtaking panoramas, and a journey through history await your courageous exploration. Capture precious moments amidst wildlife encounters, panoramic vistas, and immersive cultural experiences, fostering cherished memories that will unite your family. Join us on the Feldkirch Family Walking Tour, where each step is an opportunity to uncover the city’s hidden gems and create lasting connections with your loved ones. Experience an unforgettable journey that ignites the spirit of discovery and fosters a love for exploration in the hearts of every family member

$497.49

2 h

Alpbach Wonders and Delights : Private Family Walking Adventure

Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only Embark on a heroic Private Family Walking Tour in Alpbach, where each step unveils Alpine wonders and Tyrolean delights. Begin your journey at the Raiffeisenbank Alpbachtal, blending tradition and modern flair. Marvel at the tales within the centuries-old walls of St. Oswald Catholic Church. Immerse in the breathtaking beauty of Alpbachtal, where every step becomes a scenic stroll filled with family memories. Explore the cultural heart of Alpbach at Congress Centrum, adding vibrant hues to your tour. Traverse the quaint village of Dörfl, where Tyrolean charm meets idyllic landscapes. Your family adventure awaits – become the hero of your Alpbach story. Purchase your tickets now and create unforgettable family moments!

$420.08

2 h

Ehrwald : Snowshoe Hiking Tour near Zugspitze

Enjoy this Winter Hiking Tour in unique Landscape near Germany highest Mountain. Chances of watching Wild Animals near untouched Forest. We will provide highest security standards, and instruct you into this Wintersport. All our Guides are professional educated and experienced

$90.60

4.7/5

3 h

Rafting in Salzach with a state-certified raft guide

Action, fun and pure adrenaline are guaranteed in this activity. Equipped with the most modern and tested equipment, we experience the Salzach from its liveliest side together. A state-certified raft guide ensures safety on every boat.

$97.48

5/5

1 h 30 mins

The Best Paragliding Tandem Flights in Zell am See Kaprun

With tandem paragliding you experience the pure art of flying together with us professional tandem pilots. If you come as a couple or a group we will make sure that you can fly together or in just a few rounds. People think it is scary but they always say: "that was not scary at all! this was the most beautiful experience of my life!" We have many, many ways to tailor the flight exactly to your wishes. Of course on a good sunny day soaring high above the mountains like eagles do is an extra spice we can offer. But even the tranquil glide down the mountain is spectacular and unforgettable. Adrenaline junkies can also be serviced with more action than they hope for.

$227.07

5/5

City and Mountain Bike Tour in Salzburg

We offer bike tours around the Salzburg with a Guide. You can also book rental-bikes only. Discover what Salzburg has to offer - from Sound of Music locations that only the locals know about - far away from touristic hot spots - to the lush countryside around Salzburg

$228.22

5/5

3 h

Canyoning for Kids and Families in Füssen, Germany

From the age of 7 the little adventurers can participate at our specialized kids trip. You will not be mixed with adult groups: the children and parents stay among themselves to enjoy the miracles and big fun that nature offers us in the form of a fantastic river with emerald green pools!

$88.30

3 h

Whitewater Kayak Tour on the Ötztaler Ache

Immerse yourself in the white water of the Ötztaler Ache! On our whitewater kayak tour you will sit in your own boat, steer yourself and be accompanied by professionals. In small groups of a maximum of five participants : inside per guide, you will experience with us a unique whitewater adventure on one of the most famous wild rivers in the world. In contrast to the usual rafting here, everything is up to you in a whitewater kayak – you set the direction and decide on the line selection and the overall demand of the tour. If you choose the actionline or think kayaking would be easy and you just have to drift down, then adrenaline is guaranteed! If, on the other hand, you maneuver skilfully past obstacles, waves and rollers, you will always have time to perceive the surroundings and nature and discover the Ötztal in a very special way.

$108.95

3 h

Tandem Kayak Trip with Pro Kayaker

Experience the thrill of pure tandem kayaking trips through the impressive whitewater landscape of the Ötztaler Ache and Imster Gorge. Accompanied by an experienced kayak professional, you will share the boat and master the exciting rapids up close. With a paddle time of about 90 minutes, you will feel the dynamics of the white water up close while being safely looked after by their team. The day begins at their base in Oetz, where you will receive the appropriate equipment before a shuttle takes you to the boarding point. Let the adrenaline kick begin.

$286.70

5/5

4 h 30 mins

Canyoning Tour Garmisch Partenkirchen

- Real adventure in the Alps: Our tours lead through impressive gorges - Small groups – great experience: Thanks to small group sizes, our guides can respond individually to each participant and offer a personal, safe adventure. - Professional, passionate guides: Our state-certified guides are not only highly trained, they are passionate about what they do. - More than just adrenaline: yes, it’s about action – but also about experiencing nature intensively, pushing personal boundaries and creating shared memories. - Top equipment & highest safety standards: We use high-quality equipment and work according to strict safety guidelines – for an all-round safe feeling. - Local & sustainable: We are committed to nature and respect for the region. Our tours are sustainable

$125.00

2 h

Alpbach Love Odyssey : Private Romantic Wanderlust in the Alps

Skip the crowds—this is a private tour for your group only Embark on a love odyssey with our Romantic Wanderlust in the Alps, where every step unfolds a chapter of romance. Stroll hand in hand through the historic serenity of St. Oswald Catholic Church, feel the musical serenity at Musikkapelle, and let the pristine beauty of Alpbachtal be the canvas for your intimate moments. Wander the art-filled Skulpturenweg, where sculptures tell silent love tales, adding an artistic touch to your romantic escapade. Explore historic spots with timeless love tales like St. Oswald Catholic Church. Become the hero of your love story amidst the picturesque Alps. Let Alpbach be the backdrop to your unforgettable romantic adventure!

$420.08

7 h

Mountain bike course for beginners in Götzens

Would you like to improve your skills so that you can finally be on single trails? Have you bought a new bike and aren't that familiar with it yet, or have you not been on the bike for a long time and now want to get going again? Then you are exactly right with us! As part of our technique course, we will show you all the necessary things for better bike control so that you are well prepared for your future MTB adventures.

$143.35

2 h

Creative Painting Workshop in the Creative Stable Design your artwork

In a former cowshed with mountain views and animal company, you design your own artwork – with professional accompaniment, high-quality materials and a lot of heart. Everyone goes home with a unique work and a smile.