Summer

Villages

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The Faak is the fifth largest lake in Carinthia, south of Villach and the Drava. The western shore is natural in many parts and overgrown reeds. The holiday resorts around the Faak are mostly attended by individual tourists and have a varied holiday tourist infrastructure with hotels, guest houses, inns, apartments and campsites. There are a number of restaurants and eateries, cafes, pubs and taverns.

Many different events take place including the ruins Finkenstein and probably the most frequented is the European Bike Week (former Harley Davidson convention) in the first week of September.

There are in addition to the bathing fun a huges sports variety: Surfing, Sailing, canoeing, rowing, electric and pedal boating (motorboats are forbidden) but also golfing, hiking, climbing Kanzianiberg, tennis, volleyball and cycling around the lake and in the mountains possible. The fish in the lake is possible all year round, but rather exercised in the off season. The "reinanke" is the main fish in Faak , but also, pike, catfish and carp are caught wild.

There are many excursions, such as a visit to the Monkey Mountain or a boat trip on the river Drava, and strolling in the nearby town of Villach is announced.

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Faak am See

The community Faak am See is located between Villach (5 km) and Klagenfurt (30 km) on the shores of Lake Faak. The location offers numerous entertainment options such as concerts, lake parties, folklore events, farmers' markets or the largest model railway in Europe.

Drobollach and Egg are just more places on Faak. The nearby area is ideal for excursions such as the cultural arena castle Finkenstein with numerous concerts and theater performances, the provincial capital Klagenfurt, the adventure spa Villach, the Eagles Air Show at Landskron Castle (7 km) or visit Velden and Slovenia.

Tourist Information Faak am See
Dietrichsteiner Straße 2
A- 9583 Faak am See, Österreich

Tel.: +43(0)4254 2110
Tel.: +43(0)4254 2185
Fax: +43(0)4254 2110 21

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Drobollach am See

kinderbeimbaden Drobollach is located at the northwest end of Lake Faak and is a small town with a breathtaking view of the crystal clear, turquoise water of Lake Faak and the surounding mountains with the Mittagskogel. Drobollach is a particularly family-friendly resort which offers a family adventure slide and a course with play stations.

Tourist Information Drobollach
Seeblickstraße 78
9580 Villach-Drobollach
Tel: +43 (0) 4242 / 205-2960
Fax: +43 (0) 4254/4515
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Open:
Easter to mid-June:
Monday to Friday 9 to 13 and 14 to 17 hours

Mid-June to mid-September:
Monday to Friday 9 to 13 and 14 to 18 hours
Saturday 10 to 12 and 14 to 18 hours
Sunday 14 to 18 hours

Mid-September to mid-October:
Monday to Friday 9 to 13 and 14 to 17 hours

Egg am See

On the northeast corner of Lake Faak is Egg. The hotels, inns, guest houses and apartments are nestled on the one hand at the lake and on the slopes of Mount Tabor and Wauberges on the other hand. Both are excellent hiking areas. Especially the view of the lake is breathtaking.

Maria Gail / St. Niklas

fussbad Halfway between Lake Faak and Villach is Mary Gail. The village of around 400 inhabitants, is situated at the confluence of the Gail, the largest tributary of the Drava.The place is known for its 1090 first mentioned sanctuary. "At Our Lady of the Gail" which is her late Gothic altar as one of the best in the country

In Maria Gail is a large stud farm, which has a good reputation even beyond the region as a riding center.

St. Nicholas in turn evolved from a ferry base, from where it passes through a valley called "Turkey" to Faak.

Oberaichwald, Latschach, Ledenitzen

Die Kulisse des Faaker Sees wird beherrscht vom Mittagskogel, einem Feslgiganten, der sich vom südöstlichen Seeufer erhebt. Zu seinen Füßen befinden sich Orte wie Latschach, Oberaichwald und Ledenitzen. Wer hier seinen Urlaub verbringt, hat die Wahl: Lenkt er seinen Schritt in Richtung Berg oder zu grenzenlosen Badespaß am Faaker See und Aichwaldsee.

The scenery of Lake Faak is dominated by Mittagskogel, a "Felsgiganten" which rises from the southeast shore. At his feet are places like Latschach, Oberaichwald and Ledenitzen. Those who spend their holidays have a choice: steer towards the mountain or to unlimited Fun at Faaker See and Aichwaldsee.

Finkenstein, Fürnitz-Gödersdorf

The attraction of Finkenstein is Kanzianiberg, the climbing area of carinthia. Directly on the "summit" towers the castle arena Finkenstein where every summer performances occur as part of the cultural festival stars of pop, classical and cabaret. Further west you find Gödersdorf Fürnitz recommend as a starting point for your explorations.

Wernberg

A striking eye-catcher in Wernberg is the same monastery, where you can spend some quiet holidays.

Who wants to know the suroundings should take the hiking trails or get on a bike or horse and use the riding trails. You get higher up when you take a walk into the Ossiacher Tauern.

Tourist Information Wernberg
Bundesstraße 11
A-9241 Wernberg, Austria

Tel: +43 (0) 4252 3000
Fax: +43 (0) 4252 3000-41