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    Breakfast cruise on Lake Wörthersee

    Cruisebåt til kai ved Wörthersee, Kärnten, Østerrike

    We boarded the boat MS “Klagenfurt” at Metnitzstrand Park in Klagenfurt at 10:00, where a reserved table awaited us in the lounge. It was worth postponing breakfast and having it served on the water instead. The aroma of freshly baked rolls filled the lounge, which, along with cold cuts, juice and coffee, were served as […]

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    Hiking adventures in Mölltal

    Mölltal, Carinthia, Austria

    We were looking for outdoor adventures slightly off the beaten track, and hiking friends recommended Mölltal in Carinthia. The tip was a success, and we were rewarded with fantastic hiking adventures and outstanding views of the tremendous landscape. Stunning hikes Mölltal, a small valley northwest of Carinthia, is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and hikers […]

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    Castle Hochosterwitz

    Burg Hochosterwitz, Carinthia, Austria

    Already from a distance, the formidable medieval fortress gives a powerful impression. Even after driving up the last slopes from the surrounding plain and to the parking lot, the cliff with the castle looms well above you. To get to the castle you can choose between hiking uphill through the 14 castle gates or taking […]

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    Southern Carinthia – Wild, Wet & Wonderful

    Southern Carinthia, Austria

    Although the region we refer to, Southern Carinthia, is only about 45 x 15 kilometres in size, it offers a multitude of activities and sights. Compared to many other and more well-known regions of Austria, Southern Carinthia is mostly visited by Austrians, Slovenes and Italians, i.e. “locals”. Tourism is kept manageable and on a smaller […]

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    Weissensee – Hiking and cruising

    Weissensee, Carinthia, Austria

    The first thing we did was to get an overview and enjoy the first impressions of the Weissensee by taking a cruise on the lake. What immediately struck me when we got out on the water – was the silence. Too often, there is a lot of traffic noise around the lakes, but this time […]

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    Summit hike to Hochobir

    Summit hike to Hochobir, Carinthin, Austria

    Hochobir is a large freestanding mountain at 2139 meters / 7017 ft above sea level. The mountain is separated from the nearby peaks by deep valleys and rises almost 1800 m / 5900 ft above the Drau Valley in southern Carinthia. The starting point for the hike, Eisenkappeler Hütte, is located on the hillside in […]

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    Seebachtal – easy scenic hiking in the Austrian Alps

    Seebachtal, Carinthia, Austria

    Hiking in the Alps is not only about narrow and steep trails high up in the mountains. There are also plenty of great trails for those who simply want a leisurely hike or bring small children. Moreover, even though the walk takes you along a small gravel road in relatively flat terrain, the surrounding nature […]

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