Excursions around Lake Weissensee

Adventures in your holiday in Carinthia

Nature Park educational trail: Have fun and experience something new around the Weissensee Nature Park. Booking in case of bad weather by (prior) appointment. (Weissensee Information Office, phone: +43 (0)4713/2220)

Bavarian curling on the Weissensee asphalt track.
In bad weather, and upon request (Weissensee Information Office, phone: +43 (0)4713/2220

City trips - Excursion tips for your holiday

Hermagor (23 km)

A lovely small city that is always worth the trip. Stop at cafés and pastry shops. Enjoy sport at the ninepins alley and the Flaschberger tennis hall (phone: +43 (4282) 2020).

Gailtal Local History Museum in the Schloss Möderndorf castle near Hermagor, phone: +43 (4282) 3060.

Spittal/Drau (47 km)

Schloss Porcia and its local history museum is always worth a visit; phone: +43 (4762) 5650 220.

Shopping centre with Cineplexx cinema near the railway station; phone: +43 (4762) 46555.

Lienz (50 km)

A lovely old town with Italian charm invites you to stroll and shop. See a movie at the Cine-X cinema; phone: +43 (4852) 67111. Lienz is great for anyone interested in culture. Why not visit Schloss Bruck; phone: +43 (4852) 62580.

Villach (70 km)

Great shopping in Carinthia’s largest shopping city, Atrio. The Villach city centre has easy-going, pedestrian-only areas that are great for walking. See Villach art and culture at the Villach City Museum, phone: +43 (4242) 2053535.

Tarvisio/Italy (70 km)

This city just across the border has a beautiful market featuring jeans and leather goods. The popular market is great no matter what the weather is like thanks to its beautiful wooden construction! Open daily year-round.

Indoor pools:

Kurhotel Weissbriach (indoor hotel pool) - 9622 Weissbriach (10 km away), phone: +43 (4286) 210220
Aquarena Kötschach Mauthen - 9640 Kötschach (44 km away), phone: +43 (4715) 567
Drautalperle - 9800 Spittal an der Drau (47 km away), phone: +43 (4762) 5650310
Kärnten Badehaus Millstätter See - 9872 Millstatt (48 km away), phone: +43 (4766) 26360
Dolomiten Bad Lienz - 9900 Lienz (50 km away), phone: +43 (4852) 63820
Kärnten Therme - 9504 Warmbad Villach (65 km away), phone: +43 (4242) 30010
Kathrein Therme – 9546 Bad Kleinkirchheim (73 km away), phone: +43 (4240) 81 100
Römerbad – 9546 Bad Kleinkirchheim (73 km away), phone: +43 (4240) 82 82 201

More attractions nearby:

Mining Museum, 9671 Greifenburg/Gnoppnitz (13 km away), phone: +43 (4712) 8704
Climbing park Greifenburg, 9671 Greifenburg (13 km away), phone: +43 (664) 121 28 99
Pfarrstadel Irschen House of Herbs, 9773 Irschen (27 km away), phone: +43 (4710) 23772
Roman Museum Teurnia, 9811 Lendorf (38 km away), phone: +43 (4762) 33807
Baldramsdorf Carinthian Crafts Museum, 9805 Baldramsdorf (42 km away), phone: +43 (4762) 7140
Tressdorfer Alm dairy, 9620 Sonnenalpe Nassfeld (42 km away), phone: +43 (4285) 8181
Carinthian Fishery Museum at Millstätter See, 9871 Seeboden (45 km away), phone: +43 (4762) 81669
Bonsai Museum, 9871 Seeboden (45 km away), phone: +43 (4762) 81947
Europe’s largest torture museum at Burg Sommeregg, 9871 Seeboden (48 km away), phone: +43 (4762) 81391
Terra Mystica & Terra Montana, 9531 Bleiberg-Nötsch (49 km away), phone: +43 (4244) 2255
Porsche and Auto Museum Helmut Pfeifhofer, 9853 Gmünd (54 km away), phone: +43 (4732) 2471
Gmünd City Tower Gallery, 9853 Gmünd (54 km away), phone: +43 (4732) 221524
Sagamundo – House of Tales, 9873 Döbriach/Millstätter See (58 km away), phone: +43 (4246) 76666
Feld am See Alpen Wildlife Park/petting zoo; indoor fish museum and grizzly world,
Villach Auto Museum, 9500 Villach (70 km away), phone: +43 (4242) 25530
Nockalm Reptile Zoo, 9564 Patergassen (77 km away), phone: +43 (4275) 231
Pankratium Gmünd (55 km away), phone: +43 (0)4732-31144

„My favourite trail is the "Naggler Alm Runde". If you are lucky you can even see a chamois swimming through the lake in the morning.“

Wolfgang Wernitznig

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Events & Leisure Activities at Lake Weissensee

Lake Weissensee weekly market

craftworks and agricultural products. At the car park behind Weissensee-Haus in Techendorf, 9 am - 12 noon. The wearing of mouth and nose protection is mandatory.

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 |

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 € 59,- children (up to 14) € 29,- Booking: please always by Wednesday4 pm at Weissensee Information, phone +43(0)4713/22 20

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 01 to September 23, 2021 and upon agreement. You may have a rest in one of the regional alpine taverns along the route. The participation is free for holders ofWeissensee guest cards.

Help the reed – together for a healthy lakeshore

Meeting point: 9.40 a.m. at Konditorei Holzer – nature park bus stop. Registration by the previous day 4 p.m. required, phone +43(0) 4713-2220. Costs: free. Get a Carinthian snack for every support.

Fossils – Feeling very close to the ancient oceans

The nature park lake Weissensee - a geologic variety amidst the Gailtal valley Alps. With our experienced nature park ranger Robert, you follow the traces of ancient rocks proving the presence of living beings in long gone seas. On your way to Alm hinterm Brunn you'll encounter impressive rock faces with puzzle stones of dinosaur bones and fossilized shells marking the eventful geological history. Details: These moments are possible thanks to our ranger. You'll start with our nature park ranger from Weißensee Information and hike to Alm hinterm Brunn (rest). Enjoy nature's beauty and stunning views to lake Weissensee and the surrounding mountain scenery. (round hike - way back is steep) Time: 10.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. Meeting point: Weissensee Information Duration: about 4 hrs, 340 m difference in altitude Equipment: mountain boots, weather-proof clothes and provisions Costs: adults 14,-- €, children € 8,-- (9-14 years) Weissensee guest card and Adventure Pass mobile+. Number of participants: at least 4, max. 15 pers. Registration: by Tuesday 4 p.m. at Weissensee Information phone +43(0)4713/2220.

concert

Duo-concert at the Protestant church with organ/harpsichord and recorder (Helga Jantscher). Beginning 8.30 p.m. Fee € 18,--, reduction with guest cards.

Slow Fish at Lake Weissensee

Wild fish fishing and preparation from nose to tail for hobby chefs instructed by Toque chef Hannes Müller Wild fish in the shoals of Lake Weissensee are not so easy to catch. Wild fish fishing is special in every respect: limited, sustainable and of outstanding quality. This also explains the surprise that Toque chef Hannes Müller from the gourmet hotel "Die Forelle" has in store for you at his Slow Fish Workshop. Even if the probability of getting a real Weissensee wild fish like the whitefishes into the net is high, the fish can also come from the near-natural fish farm to the kitchen. There, the chef will show you the most diverse ways of preparing (wild) fish. Skin-fried, slow-cooked, poached or marinated raw – all parts of the fish are always processed in the best possible way without leaving any waste. The hobby chefs can enjoy a finger food sample of all the cooking methods in the kitchen. What is included: Cooking tips and tricks for preparing fish Finger food sample from the cooking workshop Natural juices Start: 01 pm | Duration: 2 hours | Maximum: 10 participations

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. 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 cards Number of participants: at least 4 people, max. 15 Registration: by the previous day 4 p.m. at Weissensee Information: +43 (0)4713 2220

Raft concert of Traditional Band Weissensee.

Raft concert by Traditional Band Weissensee. From Neusach (Neusacherhof) to Techendorf. At 10 a.m.

“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 all Weissensee guest cards Number of participants: at least 4 people max. 15 tration: by 4 p.m. the previous day at Weissensee Information: +43 (0)4713 2220.

Help the reed – together for a healthy lakeshore

Meeting point: 9.40 a.m. at Konditorei Holzer – nature park bus stop. Registration by the previous day 4 p.m. required, phone +43(0) 4713-2220. Costs: free. Get a Carinthian snack for every support.

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.

Fish watching for kids

Family Fish Watching. Meet at 8.30 am at Weissensee Information. Registration by Tuesday 4 pm calling +43 (0)4713 2220. Costs: adults 14,-- €, children up to 14 € 8,-- with all Weissensee guest cards.

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.

Alpine Church Anniversary on mountain pasture Bodenalm near

Alpine Church Anniversary at Hermagorer Bodenalm. Church service: 11.30 a.m. at Tscherniheim church, then music entertainment and alpine culinary delicacies at Hermagorer Bodenalm.

EXPERIENCING NATURE. The emerald eye of the Alps

EXPERIENCING NATURE. THE EMERALD EYE OF THE ALPS AT NATURE PARK WEISSENSEE. 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 all Weissensee guest cards. There and back by the gently mobile nature park bus possible.

Duo-concert

Duo-concert at the Protestant church with trumpet (Robert Koizar) and recorder (Siegfried J. Koch). Beginning 8.30 p.m. Fee € 18,--, reduction with Weissensee guest cards.

Fossils – Feeling very close to the ancient oceans

The nature park lake Weissensee - a geologic variety amidst the Gailtal valley Alps. With our experienced nature park ranger Robert, you follow the traces of ancient rocks proving the presence of living beings in long gone seas. On your way to Alm hinterm Brunn you'll encounter impressive rock faces with puzzle stones of dinosaur bones and fossilized shells marking the eventful geological history. Details: These moments are possible thanks to our ranger. You'll start with our nature park ranger from Weißensee Information and hike to Alm hinterm Brunn (rest). Enjoy nature's beauty and stunning views to lake Weissensee and the surrounding mountain scenery. (round hike - way back is steep) Time: 10.30 a.m. - 2.30 p.m. Meeting point: Weissensee Information Duration: about 4 hrs, 340 m difference in altitude Equipment: mountain boots, weather-proof clothes and provisions Costs: adults 14,-- €, children € 8,-- (9-14 years) Weissensee guest card and Adventure Pass mobile+. Number of participants: at least 4, max. 15 pers. Registration: by Tuesday 4 p.m. at Weissensee Information phone +43(0)4713/2220.

Concert of the Traditional Band Weissensee

Concert by Traditional Band Weissensee. Beginning 8.30 p.m. in front of Weissensee Haus Techendorf/Süd.

Concert of the Traditional Band Weissensee

Concert by Traditional Band Weissensee. Beginning 8.30 p.m. in front of Weissensee Haus Techendorf/Süd.

Slow Fish at Lake Weissensee

Wild fish fishing and preparation from nose to tail for hobby chefs instructed by Toque chef Hannes Müller Wild fish in the shoals of Lake Weissensee are not so easy to catch. Wild fish fishing is special in every respect: limited, sustainable and of outstanding quality. This also explains the surprise that Toque chef Hannes Müller from the gourmet hotel "Die Forelle" has in store for you at his Slow Fish Workshop. Even if the probability of getting a real Weissensee wild fish like the whitefishes into the net is high, the fish can also come from the near-natural fish farm to the kitchen. There, the chef will show you the most diverse ways of preparing (wild) fish. Skin-fried, slow-cooked, poached or marinated raw – all parts of the fish are always processed in the best possible way without leaving any waste. The hobby chefs can enjoy a finger food sample of all the cooking methods in the kitchen. What is included: Cooking tips and tricks for preparing fish Finger food sample from the cooking workshop Natural juices Start: 01 pm | Duration: 2 hours | Maximum: 10 participations

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. 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 cards Number of participants: at least 4 people, max. 15 Registration: by the previous day 4 p.m. at Weissensee Information: +43 (0)4713 2220

Concert

Midsummerfeeling. Live concert by the Carinthian Lake Boys. Camping Müller, start 8 pm.

“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 all Weissensee guest cards Number of participants: at least 4 people max. 15 tration: by 4 p.m. the previous day at Weissensee Information: +43 (0)4713 2220.

Help the reed – together for a healthy lakeshore

Meeting point: 9.40 a.m. at Konditorei Holzer – nature park bus stop. Registration by the previous day 4 p.m. required, phone +43(0) 4713-2220. Costs: free. Get a Carinthian snack for every support.

Fish watching for kids

Family Fish Watching. Meet at 8.30 am at Weissensee Information. Registration by Tuesday 4 pm calling +43 (0)4713 2220. Costs: adults 14,-- €, children up to 14 € 8,-- with all Weissensee guest cards.

Batnight – night of bats at the nature park Weissensee

Explore the fascinating world of bats together with a bat expert of Arge NATURSCHUTZ and our nature park rangers. Join us in this discovery trip and learn interesting facts about the nature park Weissensee and its very special inhabitants. With torches and bat – detectors, which make the ultrasonic sounds of the bats audible for humans, we go on excursion. Participants get insights into the scientific work with bats too. The batnight intends to call attention to the endangerment of bats and should help us to overcome fears of contacts. Meeting point: Weissensee Information Time: 8 p.m. Duration: 2-3 hours Equipment: sturdy shoes, weatherproof clothes, snack and drinks Costs: € 14 for adults, € 8 for children with all Weissensee guest cards Number of participants: at least 4, max. 15 Registration: by Tuesday 4 p.m. at Weissensee Info, phone +43(0)4713/2220 Does not take place in case of bad weather!

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Hours of operation

Monday to Friday (working days)
8.30 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 18.00 hrs

Saturday

9.00 - 12.30 and 16.00 - 18.00 hrs

Sunday

10.00 - 12.30 and 16.00 - 18.00 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?

Monday

25°

Tuesday

23°

Wednesday

25°
Weissensee Webcam

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