Summer holidays

For many of our visitors, summer holidays are the most beautiful time of the year, filled with lots of highlights that make them happy. From exciting adventures in the Nockberge Biosphere Park to water fun

at Lake Millstättersee and epicurean delights with 5-course menus and summer cocktails on our terrace, the Bad Kleinkirchheim region is the perfect place to enjoy summer in all its facets.

Please note that the Kärntnerhof Glüxrad‘l exclusively spins in the summer season!

Wheel of fortune in a hotel in Carinthia

Summer enjoyment

between mountain and lake

Here you look forward to impressive mountain landscapes with wonderuf views, bathing lakes nearby offering blissfully refreshing dips as well as two thermal spas in the village center. In the UNESCO Biosphere Park you will experience pure hiking pleasure, mountain biking fun for all skill levels as well as diverse nature experiences in the magical landscape of the Carinthian Nockberge Mountains. Furthermore, our guests enjoy a number of holiday advantages in the region of Bad Kleinkirchheim - Millstättersee - Nockberge.

Magic Moments

in the Nockberge Mountains

Holidaymakers wishing to immerse themselves in the silence of nature can do so with the ‘Magic Moments’ program allowing them to enjoy up close the magnificence of protected areas. Accompanied by experienced guides, visitors get the chance to watch rare animal species, discover native plants and their beneficial effects or get a taste of the region’s culinary highlights. Those looking for a way to embrace Carinthia’s unique landscape with all the senses are in the best of hands with the Natur-Aktiv hosts in Carinthia.

Please find here more details about the programs and how to book them.

Golf holidays in the south

Tee-off in Carinthia

Set in the stunning surroundings of the Nockberge Biosphere Park, the 18-hole championship course Kaiserburg in Bad Kleinkirchheim offers an exciting game on one of Carinthia’s highest altitude courses. Beautiful alpine panorama, magnificent old trees and sunny location combine to make your golf holidays in Carinthia truly unforgettable. Recognized as one of the best golf courses in Austria, it received the "Top of the mountains" Award in 2005.

As a nock/golf partner, we can offer our guests a 10% discount on golf accessories and e-carts.

Here you will find all other golf information about golf schools, golf tournaments, etc.

To golf offers

Golf in Carinthia

More golf courses

Ten golf courses within a short drive and therefore only a few strokes away from each other are a major benefit for golfers in Carinthia. During their summer holidays, visitors can also pay a visit to a selection of nearby courses, all of which offer beautiful terrain and impeccable fairways, such as the GC Millstätter See, GC Wolfsberg in southern Carinthia or courses in Slovenia and Italy.

Minigolf

Ready for 18 miniature holes located right by the Hotel Kärntnerhof? Or do you rather aim high on our golf course in Bad Kleinkirchheim?

Water skiing

Big fun on the water

Looking for an activity to cool off in the summer? Water skiing on the Carinthian lakes provides an action-packed alternative to swimming laps, which could get a bit boring in the long run. Experienced water skiers can enjoy their time on the waters of the Carinthian lakes in total comfort. There are many water ski schools available for first time skiers who would like to give this exciting sport a try. Just 16 km from Bad Kleinkircheim, Lake Millstättersee is a favorite terrain for all kinds of water sports. Located about 36 km from Bad Kleinkirchheim, you will find Lake Ossiacher See. Here you can go water skiing, surfing, sailing or wake boarding.

Paragliding

Fly with the birds

Take to the skies and let the wind take you on the ride of your life with a paragliding experience. Get a bird’s eye view of the breathtaking Carinthian landscape for long-lasting memories.

Carinthia is home to some of the best flight areas in Europe, whether for haul flight specialists, panorama gliders or tandem flights: Carinthia has a lot in store for paragliding enthusiasts including good weather conditions from April through October, a well established infrastructure and numerous barrier-free landing areas.

For beginners

and experienced fliers

This way paragliding is fun! Both beginners and the more experienced fliers will enjoy the thrill of free-flying in safety on the southern side of the Alps. Find lots of perfect flying spots around Bad Kleinkirchheim that take you up high.

Holidays at the lake

Active in the mountain-lakes landscape of Carinthia

Swimming fun and lake experiences in Carinthia. The province of lakes has long been a favorite among swimming lovers and nature enthusiasts,

offering variety in abundance to enjoy the refreshing water to the fullest. Some 1,200 lakes, including mountain, marsh and bathing lakes, invite to swim, do water sports or regenerate.

From the mountain to the lake

Water experiences

The harmonious interplay of mountains and lakes amid a glorious scenery attracts countless visitors to enjoy their summer holidays in Carinthia each year. The waters of Carinthia’s lakes sparkle attractively with color shadings that range from a Caribbean turquoise to a dark sky blue. Water pure enough to drink and bathtub temperatures of up to 25-degree Celsius delight not only active holidaymakers and families with children but also those in search of a peaceful break.

Sports schools at the lakes score with action-packed offers including wake boarding, water skiing, crazy banana, tubing and panoramic flights. Lake enthusiasts will discover the most idyllic spots while hiking the unspoiled shorelines, canoeing or stand-up paddle boarding.

Lake Millstätter See boasts the largest water volume of all Carinthian lakes and enjoys a fabulous location nestled between the Nockberge mountains, Hohe Tauern and Wolfsbergrücken. Water temperatures reach a pleasantly warm 26 degrees in summer. Many idyllic spots and bays are the ideal place to cool off, relax and have a picnic. The lakeside lidos Ferndorf, Sittlinger, Tschinder, or Parkbad Döbriach await active holidaymakers with countless leisure options while the lakeshore promenade attracts with children’s playground, yacht harbor and a barrier-free access to the lake at the Fischerpark. Make yourself comfortable and enjoy a balmy summer evening with magnificent views of the lake over a cocktail at Charly's Seelounge.

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Sunset

Sittlinger lido

Located just 15 minutes by car from our hotel, the Sittlinger lido in Döbriach at Lake Millstättersee featuring some 10,000 square meters of natural sunbathing lawn, restaurant and shady trees invites to spend times at the water’s edge. Guests that have booked five nights or more directly with us enjoy free entry to the lido. The water playground is a family favorite with plenty to do. Explore Lake Millstättersee by boat, test your balance with stand-up boarding or feel the thrill when speeding across the lake on water skis or tubes.

Our tip: Treat yourself to the best sundaes ever at the restaurant’s terrace!

Water fun at Lake Brennsee

Lake Brennsee – also known as Feldsee, lies between Mirnock and Wöllaner Nock in the Carinthian Nockberge mountains. Due to its manageable size, the emerald green lake with water clean enough to drink, is especially popular with families. The lake is a magnet for summer fun with plenty of water sports activities, whether it’s kayaking, surfing and sailing (taster) courses and many more, making holidays in the Millstätter See - Bad Kleinkirchheim - Nockberge region particularly varied. Don’t forget to test Sportschule Krainer’s veritable plethora of offers.

Tip:

Get tickets for Lake Millstättersee and Lake Ossiachersee at discounted rates with the Kärnten Card!

Boat cruises

on Carinthia's lakes

Boat tours and ‘adventure’ cruises are a great and comfortable way of getting to know Carinthia’s many lakes from their most beautiful side. Available from April to October on the lakes Millstättersee, Ossiachersee, Wörthersee and Weißensee.