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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.

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

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.

Orgelmusik

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

„Sax meets Organ“

Concert with saxophone and organ at the Protestant church in Techendorf. Beginning: 8.30 p.m. Entrance fee: € 10,- with guest card or Adventure Pass mobile+, without € 12,-.

Fish watching for kids

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 lake Weissensee guest card or Adventure Pass mobile+.

21th Lake Weissensee Handcraft Market.

100 exhibitors from various nations display their works along the “Road of Art” next to the cable car lower station in Techendorf. Varied supporting programme. From 2-8 pm. Free entrance!

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.

21th Lake Weissensee Handcraft Market.

100 exhibitors from various nations display their works along the “Road of Art” next to the cable car lower station in Techendorf. Varied supporting programme. From 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Free entrance!

Alpine Festival at E.T. Compton Hütte

Alpine Festival at E.T. Compton Hütte. Beginning 11 a.m.

21th Lake Weissensee Handcraft Market.

100 exhibitors from various nations display their works along the “Road of Art” next to the cable car lower station in Techendorf. Varied supporting programme. From 10 a.m.-6 p,m. Free entrance!

Raft concert by Traditional Band Weissensee

Raft concert by Traditional Band Weissensee. From Oberdorf to Techendorf. Departure from Seecamping Müller at 8 p.m..

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) Dates: on Wednesdays July 29, August 19, September 02, September 16 and October 07, 2020 Time: 9.30 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.

“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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Hours of operation

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

Saturday
9.00 - 12.30 hrs and 16.00 - 18.00 hrs
Sunday
10.00 - 12.30 hrs and 16.00 - 18.00 hrs
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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.
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Monday

21°

Tuesday

22°

Wednesday

21°
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