Spring is here and the long weekends in May offer the perfect opportunity to discover the beauty of Carinthia on a short vacation. Carinthia attracts with a variety of activities and events for every taste.
The statistics from Kärnten Werbe show an increase in the number of overnight stays in the previous season from 2013 to 2023 by over 20%. Activities such as swimming, hiking and cycling are particularly popular, with 43% of guests citing cycling as an important part of their holiday.
The “Carinthian Cycling Spring” offers ideal conditions for cyclists, especially along the Drava Cycle Path and the “Carinthian Lake Loop”. Mountain bikers have 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.Games, the Mostbaren, the Küchenkult and the Gailtaler Speckfest invite you to experience the Carinthian Alpine-Adriatic cuisine. The journey will also be an experience: Due to tunnel renovation work on the A10, the Großglockner High Alpine Road offers an exciting alternative option with a special rate for the arrival and departure days. The Kärnten Card gives guests access to over 120 sights that are open from the beginning of May. It can be printed out before the start of your holiday or used digitally via the Kärnten Card app.
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