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Fish ecologist

Mag. Martin Müller

Fish ecologist

Mag. Martin Müller

I don't think what I do is for nothing, but keep it all "for the fish".

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Mountainbikeguide

Wolfgang Wernitznig

Mountainbikeguide

Wolfgang Wernitznig

I run the outdoor agency WeissenseeAktiv on the lake Weissensee and I am the first contact for almost every sport at Weissensee.

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Boat builder

Michael Winkler

Boat builder

Michael Winkler

Wood is life: You can smell it, feel it and shape it individually ...

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Chef

Christine Schwarzenbacher

Chef

Christine Schwarzenbacher

The older I get, the more I appreciate and admire our beautiful valley ...

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Horse Riding Guide

Anna-Lena Rupitsch

Horse Riding Guide

Anna-Lena Rupitsch

All trails around Lake Weissensee are best explored from the back of a horse ...

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Welcome on the lake Weissensee

Recreation at the cleanest lake in Carinthia

Relax in the healing climate of Lake Weissensee in Carinthia. It is no coincidence that the region was awarded the "European Prize for Tourism and Environment" and recently declared a nature park.

"Gentle winter tourism" &"Active summer in a healthy climate" are the philosophies of the Weissensee region - in the southwest of Carinthia. Here you will experience summer and winter holidays in unique variety.

Activities at Lake Weissensee

What can I do at Lake Weissensee?

Upcoming events in the region

Events & Leisure Activities at Lake Weissensee

Crayfish meets species protection

Crayfish meets species protection. Start: 11 a.m. / duration about 5 hrs. Price: € 29,-/adult and € 18,-/child (with tasting of lake Weissensee fish specialties) Limited to max. 5 persons! Meeting point: Fischhaus in Neusach 106. Registration: Mag. Martin Müller | phone: +43(0) 676 501 36 74 |

Lake Weissensee weekly market

craftworks and agricultural products. At the car park behind Weissensee-Haus in Techendorf, 9 am - 12 noon.

“Watching the starry sky”

The starry sky has always exercised great fascination on the man. In the nature park Weissensee the landscape is not illuminated by electric light. Hikes in powerful full moon nights and mystic new moon nights with trained nature park rangers will fascinate you. With nature park ranger Robert Röbl you start from the car park in Praditz towards Mühlbichl. The ranger will give you basic information about the correct behaviour in the woods at night-time, the nature park and finally you will enjoy the starry sky and the stunning panoramic views. Meeting point: 8 p.m., car park Praditz Duration: about 3-4 hours Equipment: weather-proof clothes, sturdy shoes, headlamp Costs: adults 14,--€, children € 8,- with lake Weissensee guest card or Adventure Pass mobile+. Number of participants: at least 4 people Registration: by 4 p.m. the previous day at Weissensee Information: +43 (0)4713 2220.

Nature and religion in harmony

At Gosariawiese at lake Weissensee’s eastern shore, about 20 minutes from the car park. Beginning: 11 a.m. By boat from Techendorf/bridge – Dolomitenblick about 9 a.m. Solemn church service by Mag. Ernst Windbichler – priest of Spittal – referring to the topic „Water is more than H2O“. Music programme by Sängerrunde Zlan. In case of bad weather the event will not take place.

Pleasure tour at Nature Park lake Weissensee

Pleasure Tour in the Nature Park Lake Weissensee. A silent a prudent hike with the wildlife ethologist over the soft, moss-covered forest floor. He will take you on a walk following the traces in Nature Park lake Weissensee. Experience nature very closely and enjoy the famous fish from lake Weissensee on the raft. Starting point: Neusach, reversement, village square Beginning / Duration: 9am – 1pm / 4 hours Price / Service: Adults € 55,- children (up to 14) € 27,- Booking: please always by Wednesday 5 pm at Weissensee Information, phone +43(0)4713/22 20

“Watching the starry sky”

The starry sky has always exercised great fascination on the man. In the nature park Weissensee the landscape is not illuminated by electric light. Hikes in powerful full moon nights and mystic new moon nights with trained nature park rangers will fascinate you. With nature park ranger Robert Röbl you start from the car park in Praditz towards Mühlbichl. The ranger will give you basic information about the correct behaviour in the woods at night-time, the nature park and finally you will enjoy the starry sky and the stunning panoramic views. Meeting point: 8 p.m., car park Praditz Duration: about 3-4 hours Equipment: weather-proof clothes, sturdy shoes, headlamp Costs: adults 14,--€, children € 8,- with lake Weissensee guest card or Adventure Pass mobile+. Number of participants: at least 4 people Registration: by 4 p.m. the previous day at Weissensee Information: +43 (0)4713 2220.

Following the Tracks of Forest Glass

On Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nature park ranger Robert Röbl is available at the archaeological site Tscherniheim (near Hermagorer Bodenalm). At this archaeological excavation of an old glass kiln you learn more about origin and life around the forest glass. The nature park ranger will answer your questions about 255 years of history, a relic from a period of rise and decline of glass production of highest quality. The nature park ranger informs also about flora and fauna of the nature park, the habitats and the measures to protect the landscape. Dates: on Thursdays from July 02 to September 24, 2020 and upon agreement. You may have a rest in one of the regional alpine taverns along the route. The participation is free for holders of Weissensee guest card and Adventure Pass mobile+ and residents! Day tour.

Chorkonzert der Singgemeinschaft Weissensee

Concert by Singgemeinschaft Weissensee. At 8.30 p.m. at the Protestant church in Techendorf. Entrance fee: € 10,-

Concert

Concert - Duo Ovocutters in an exceptional and inspiring occupation – accordion and cembalo, playing exciting and rare literature for two ancient keyboard instruments as well as modern compositions. At 8.30 p.m. at Weissensee Haus. Entrance fee: € 10,- with guest card or Adventure Pass mobile+, without € 12,-.

Back to the Roots – (Out)living in the Nature Park Weissensee

(Out)living in the Nature Park Weissensee. Meet at 9 am at Weissensee Information, duration 9 am -2.30 p.m. Costs adults € 25,- children (9-14 J.) € 15,-. Registration: by the previous day 4 p.m. at Weissensee Information: +43 (0)4713 2220. At least 4 participants.

Oldies’ Night by lake Weissensee fire brigade

Oldies’ Night by lake Weissensee fire brigade - Hits of the 60s, 70s and 80s. Come with us to a time when everything was a little easier and less complicated. Beginning: 8.30 pm at the event area next to Weissensee cable car.

EXPERIENCING NATURE. The emerald eye of the Alps

Meet at 9.30 a.m. at Weissensee Information. Registration by the previous day 4 p.m. calling +43(0)4713 2220. Costs: adults € 14,- children up to 14 € 8,- with Adventure Pass Mobile+ or lake Weissensee guest card. There and back by the gently mobile nature park bus possible.

Concert of the Traditional Band Weissensee

Concert by Traditional Band Weissensee. Beginning 8.30 p.m. in front of Weissensee Haus Techendorf/Süd. In case of bad weather inside.

“Watching the starry sky”

The starry sky has always exercised great fascination on the man. In the nature park Weissensee the landscape is not illuminated by electric light. Hikes in powerful full moon nights and mystic new moon nights with trained nature park rangers will fascinate you. With nature park ranger Robert Röbl you start from the car park in Praditz towards Mühlbichl. The ranger will give you basic information about the correct behaviour in the woods at night-time, the nature park and finally you will enjoy the starry sky and the stunning panoramic views. Meeting point: 8 p.m., car park Praditz Duration: about 3-4 hours Equipment: weather-proof clothes, sturdy shoes, headlamp Costs: adults 14,--€, children € 8,- with lake Weissensee guest card or Adventure Pass mobile+. Number of participants: at least 4 people Registration: by 4 p.m. the previous day at Weissensee Information: +43 (0)4713 2220.

Adventure Trekking Tour with animals (horses, ponies, dogs)

With nature park ranger Robert Röbl you will take care of the animals and prepare a hike across the nature park. The hike focuses on the farm animal husbandry at lake Weissensee. Who nibbled on the fir cone? During our hike across the landscape we will discover some interesting traces of wild animals. Dates: Fridays, July 17 and 31, August 14 and 28, 2020 Time: 09 a.m. – noon Meeting point: car park Praditz Duration: about 3 hours Equipment: weather-proof clothes and provisions Costs: adults 14,-- €, children € 8,-- for holders of Weissensee guest card and Adventure Pass mobile+. Number of participants: at least 4 people, max. 15 Registration: by the previous day 4 p.m. at Weissensee Information: +43 (0)4713 2220

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Weissensee Info

Hours of operation

Monday to Friday (working days)
8.30 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 17.00 hrs

Fronleichnam 11.6.2020
8.30 - 12.00 hrs
Upcoming Events

You will find an overview of upcoming events on our events page.
Weissensee Gastronomy

Regional and Alpe Adria Cuisine in Carinthia

Culinary delights are very important in the Weissensee Nature Park and there are numerous culinary highlights.
What's the weather like?

Saturday

18°

Sunday

17°

Monday

15°
Weissensee Webcam

Here you can see the cleanest lake of Carinthia and its unique surroundings. To the webcams
Weissensee Social

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