Spring is here and the long weekends in May offer the perfect opportunity to discover the beauty of Carinthia on a short break. Carinthia attracts with a variety of activities and events for every taste. The statistics from Carinthia Werbung show an increase in the number of overnight stays in the pre-season from 2013 to 2023 by over 20%. Activities such as swimming, hiking and cycling are particularly popular, with 43% of guests stating that cycling is an important part of their vacation. The "Carinthian Cycling Spring" offers ideal conditions for cyclists, especially along the Drava Cycle Path and the "Carinthia Lakes Loop". For mountain bikers, there are 3800 kilometers of legalized bike routes and numerous trails, including the world's longest flow country trail in Bad Kleinkirchheim. Hiking enthusiasts can build up their fitness on the slow trails and enjoy the diversity of Carinthia's landscape. Golfers will find their challenge on 12 golf courses, while tennis lovers can look forward to countless courts. Culinary events such as the See.Ess.Spiele, the Mostbarkeiten, the Küchenkult and the Gailtaler Speckfest invite you to experience the Carinthian Alps-Adriatic cuisine. The journey there is also an experience: Due to tunnel renovation work on the A10, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road offers an exciting alternative with a special rate for the day of arrival and departure. The Kärnten Card gives guests access to over 120 attractions that are open from the beginning of May. It can be printed out before the start of the holiday or used digitally via the Kärnten Card app.