{"id":3089,"date":"2017-08-23T11:59:11","date_gmt":"2017-08-23T09:59:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/villa-michel.designferienhaus.com\/design-ferienhaus-architektenvilla-mittelkaernten\/urlaub-mittelkaernten\/"},"modified":"2024-04-03T16:05:14","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T14:05:14","slug":"holidays-central-carinthia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/villa-michel.at\/en\/holidays-central-carinthia\/","title":{"rendered":"Region"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row el_class=&#8221;abstand-weniger&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2>Central Carinthia Holiday Region<\/h2>\n<h1>Your dream home in Carinthia<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner el_class=&#8221;spalte-links&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h6>Surrounded by castles and palaces &#8211; the picturesque region of Central Carinthia with its wide range of leisure activities is a wonderful place to live. Connoisseurs and active people get their money&#8217;s worth here<\/h6>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]Gentle hills, imposing mountains and palaces, as well as a pleasant, mild climate \u2013 All of this awaits you during your <strong>summer<\/strong>or <strong>winter  in Carinthia<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong> The colorful <strong>activity program<\/strong> in the picturesque <strong>Central Carinthia region<\/strong> appeals to big and small alike. Spend your <strong>winter getaway<\/strong> <strong>alpine skiing<\/strong> in the surrounding ski areas, such as the Simonh\u00f6he, or perhaps <strong>cross-country skiing<\/strong> and even<strong> ice skating<\/strong><strong>.<\/strong> During a <strong>summer in Central Carinthia<\/strong>, you will experience the pure joys of hiking &#8211; the numerous trails captivate with their naturalness and moderate climbs. <strong>Idyllic lakes<\/strong> invite you to take a refreshing dip. Take all the time in the world just for yourself \u2013 Our <a href=\"https:\/\/villa-michel.at\">Designer Holiday Home<\/a> Villa Michel is the ideal place to unwind and enjoy life at its best.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>A winter to amaze you<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=&#8221;1&#8243; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Skiing &amp; Snowboarding&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1487854766242-7f46fb6a-02bd&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Skiing in the sunny south of Austria<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<b>Flattnitz (Gl\u00f6dnitz) ski area<\/b> \u2013 45 minutes away<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>1,400 \u2013 1,840 m elevation<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>13 km piste, 1 gondola, 2 tows, 1 baby lift &amp; a magic carpet for children<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong>Children&#8217;s ski courses<\/strong> bookable for kids ages 3 and up<strong>  <\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Friendly<strong> ski huts <\/strong>to enjoy well-earned refreshments (also reachable on foot, snowshoes or touring skis)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Saualpe \u2013 <\/b>45 minutes away<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>1,650 \u2013 1,780 m elevation<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>2 tows &amp; winter paradise for children<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<b>Simonh\u00f6he \u2013 <\/b>50 minutes away<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div>Small family ski area at 990 \u2013 1,340 m elevation<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>7 tows, 1 baby lift<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>Austrian Ski Association training piste with modern floodlighting system<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Fairytale Forest Run &amp; Kids&#8217; Park<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Fun events (Kids&#8217; Saturday, Twilight Tobogganing,\u2026)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Ski areas in neighboring Styria<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ski Grebenzen \u2013 St. Lambrecht \u2013 40 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Kreischberg ski area \u2013 1 hour<\/li>\n<li>Turracher H\u00f6he ski area \u2013 1 hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;7584&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Other Ideas for Your Winter&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1487854766973-f8288a30-67de&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Snowshoeing, Ice Sports, Cross-Country and more.<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cross-country skiing for beginners &amp; experts: <\/strong>Ideal training conditions thanks to great snowmaking infrastructure, cross-country center in Flattnitz, full courses &amp; one-on-one coaching bookable (also during the Christmas- and school holidays)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Popular ski tours in Central Carinthia: <\/strong>Haidnerh\u00f6he in the direction of the Hirnkopfh\u00fctte, Wintertaler Summit Tour, Panorama Tour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Winter hiking &amp; snowshoeing: <\/strong>moonlight winter hikes when there&#8217;s a full moon, refreshments at the Hirnkopfh\u00fctte until midnight, guided tours bookable<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.evw.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ice skating<\/a> <strong>close to Micheldorf:<\/strong> ice rinks on the main square in St. Veit, L\u00e4ngsee, H\u00f6rzendorfersee, Althofen ice rink, Weiss-Radler-Stopp ice rink<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2930&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>A Magical Summer<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tta_accordion active_section=&#8221;false&#8221; collapsible_all=&#8221;true&#8221;][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Cycling, E-Biking &amp; Mountain Biking&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1487847432705-0f3b3fe8-a0e4&#8243;][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div><strong>Landscape of gentle hills <\/strong>with many castles and palaces, perfect for leisurely bike rides<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong>Clearly marked routes<\/strong> for pros and beginners<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Special<strong> theme routes<\/strong>, e.g. the &#8220;Water Tour&#8221; alongside streams &amp; lakes. Other themes include <strong>Culture, Energy, Enjoyment<\/strong> and even <strong>Tibet<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong>Professionally guided tours <\/strong>possible<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>Bicycle &amp; mountain E-bikes plus 4 tandem bikes (&#8220;Twizies&#8221;) available <strong>to rent <\/strong>(<strong>on the main square<\/strong> in St. Veit)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div><strong>Intermediate tours <\/strong>(distances out &amp; back)<strong>:<\/strong> Norischer Radweg (ca. 15 km), Transromanica Tour 5 via Maria W\u00f6rth \u2013 Klagenfurt \u2013 Friesach (64 km), G\u00f6rtschitztal Tour (48.9 km), Drau Tour (42 km), Neumarkt \u2013 St. Urban (ca. 70 km)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>Difficult tours (distances out &amp; back): Neumarkt Styria \u2013 St.Urban via Zirbitz &amp; Water Path (82 km)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2945&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Hiking for All Tastes&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1487847432781-973f4ad9-adc4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Hiking Tours in Central Carinthia<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div><strong>Four Mountains Path<\/strong>: Magdalensberg \u2013 Ulrichsberg \u2013 Veitsberg \u2013 Lorenziberg with many sightseeing attractions &amp; <strong>refreshment opportunities <\/strong>along the way, duration: ca. 3 \u2013 5 days<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong>Water Adventure Path<\/strong>: Impressive, centuries-old canyon, ca. 7.5 km. Out and back: about 4 hours<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong>Liebenfels Climbing Center<\/strong>: On the crags next to the Liebenfels ruins, 2,500 m<sup>2<\/sup>, ca. 70 m long &amp; 40 m high, practice rock-climbing area &amp; low-ropes course rated 1 \u2013 7, Highlight is a <strong>28 m-long swing, rock-climbing courses <\/strong>bookable for beginners and experienced climbers<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div><strong>Br\u00fcckl Bouldering &amp; Rock-Climbing Center<\/strong>: tower with 129 m<sup>2<\/sup> climbing area &amp; 10.5 m high, also a <strong>boulder box<\/strong> 75 m<sup>2<\/sup><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><strong>Seebichl-Kraig Climbing Center<\/strong>: overhanging marble wall in an old quarry, difficulty 5 \u2013 8+<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pilgrimage Paths &amp; Special Events<\/strong> featuring historical treasures, such as &#8220;Gurk Cathedral&#8221;, a museum honoring friend of the Dalai Lama Heinrich Harrer, Four-Mountain Run (50 km &amp; 2,500 vertical meters), Metnitz Dance of Death<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2948&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Other Active Opportunities&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1487848237132-eae04143-9db7&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h5>Golf, Water Sports,&#8230;<\/h5>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.golfstveit.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jacques Lemans Golf Club St. Veit-L\u00e4ngsee<\/a>: beautiful 18-hole course amid charming landscapes, driving range, putting green, practice bunker, golf school offering lessons &amp; sampler days, restaurant<\/li>\n<li><strong>Althofen Recreation Center<\/strong>: 58 m-long slide, wildwater canal, adventure pool, lap pool, beach volleyball .. about 8 km away<\/li>\n<li><strong>Outdoor pool in Strassburg<\/strong>: 2 pools and large sunbathing area, playground, restaurant etc. \u2013 ca. 15 km away<\/li>\n<li><strong>L\u00e4ngsee swimming beach<\/strong>: slide, diving platform, boat rentals etc. \u2013 ca. 18 km away<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adventure pool &amp; sauna facilities in St. Veit an der Glan<\/strong>: pool with wildwater canal, slides, diving area, lap pool, heated swimming pool, sauna facilities in the in- &amp; outdoor areas with selection of saunas, infrared cabin, playground etc. \u2013 ca. 22 km away<\/li>\n<li>Llama trekking in St. Oswald<\/li>\n<li><strong>Horseback riding<\/strong>: sampler courses, youth camps, carriage rides &amp; indoor riding arenas at businesses in the region<\/li>\n<li><strong>Action sports<\/strong>, such as quadding, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lazer.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Laser Tournament<\/a>,&#8230;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2951&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221;][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3>Day Trips &amp; Sightseeing<\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.burg-hochosterwitz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hochosterwitz Castle<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaernten.at\/sehenswertes\/museen\/heinrich-harrer-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Heinrich Harrer Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stift-stgeorgen.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stift St. Georgen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaernten.at\/sehenswertes\/ausflugsziele-mit-qualitaetszertifikat\/brauchtumsmuseum-metnitz\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Metnitztal Folk-Heritage Museum<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gurkthalbahn.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gurktalbahn &#8211; 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width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text] Surrounded by castles and palaces &#8211; the picturesque region of Central Carinthia with its wide range of leisure activities is a wonderful place to live. 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