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Winter Holidays in Carinthia

Ski Holidays on the Gerlitzen

45 km of perfectly groomed pistes with 100% snow-making coverage await you just 150 meters from your apartment! The Gerlitzen ski area features runs with a full range of difficulty, 17 lifts and 15 km for freeriders – and panoramas that are magical! The friendly ski huts on the Gerlitzen are ideal for those refreshment breaks that are an indispensable part of each and every day of skiing in Austria. The Gerlitzen is also ideal for families and beginners. Thanks to a practice area and Schneebärenland, the youngsters will be transformed into true “pros” in practically no time at all.

Other ski areas less than 45 minutes away: Dreiländereck (32 km),  Kranjska Gora with  night piste (33 km), Tarvisio (39 km), Nassfeld (63 km) and Bad Kleinkirchheim (32 km).

Snowshoeing, Winter Hiking, Sledding

Away from the pistes you can also enjoy the beautiful side of winter. For example, taking a snowshoe hike in Dobratsch Nature Park (also guided) or on the Gerlitzen. Or on one of the seven winter hiking paths in the region. While sledding on the Dobratsch or in the Villach Alpen Arena. Skiing along one of the six cross-country trails, or ice skating. Or simply gazing out through the window of your apartment. From your balcony, you will have a direct view of Ossiacher See and the breathtaking winter landscapes of the Villach – Ossiacher See region. Yes, guests of Alpe Maritima Ossiacher See definitely have it good.

We have one more tip for you: Unique moments in nature are guaranteed during guided snowshoe hikes on the Dobratsch under a full moon as well as torchlight hikes guided by National Park rangers.

Summer Holidays between the Lakes and Mountains of Carinthia

Lake experiences on Ossiacher See

Ossiacher See reaches temperatures as high as 26°C during the summer months. Here, fans of all kinds of water sports – yachtsmen, windsurfers, stand-up paddlers, boaters, water skiers and wakeboarders, anglers and divers – discover a magical “playground”. And let’s not forget the sun worshipers who spend the day bathing by the lake, love nothing better than to dive into the refreshing water. You will also find schools for water sports along the lake, offering courses for practically everyone. The best thing about a holiday at Bergresort Gerlitzen by ALPS RESORTS? Lake Ossiach is only a few minutes' drive away from your holiday flat.

Dobratsch Nature Park, the Gerlitzen, the Ossiach Lake Trail and the Burgherren Runde. The hiking opportunities are many. And all of them are rewarding! The summer lifts on the Gerlitzen will carry you up to almost 2000 m above sea level (with the valley station approximately 150 m from the Alpe Maritima). The views from up there are vast, with all of Carinthia at your feet. Various hiking tours ranging from easy to challenging are possible on the Gerlitzen. The pram-friendly Kanzelrundweg, for example, is a very popular excursion destination for families.

Cycling and mountain biking

Ossiacher Seeradweg, Drau Radweg, Karnischer Radweg, challenging mountain bike trails, family bike paths… The region which surrounds Ossiacher See offers variety-packed and utterly enjoyable routes for (E-)bikers and cyclists. Good to know: Thanks to the Carinthia Erlebnis Card, which is automatically included as part of your stay, you can ride the bike shuttle for free whenever you wish … And what better way to refresh your tired legs than by jumping into the cool, wet water which is never far away during a summer holiday in Carinthia!

Adventure holidays in Carinthia

Would you like to use your holiday in Austria to see the world from a whole different perspective? In that case, why not discover this beautiful region from high in the air! The Gerlitzen is one of the most beautiful mountains for aviators in all of Austria. With a launch area for hang- and paragliders located right next to the mountain station of the Gerlitzen summit lift. Our reception will be happy to share additional information with you about flight schools and various providers.

If you have an intrepid spirit, you might also wish to explore the Adventure Park on the Gerlitzen, Carinthia’s biggest high-ropes center, the Fun Park with tubing and mountain go-karts, or spend a day at one of our practice rock-climbing areas including the Kanzianiberg, Arnoldstein and Peterlewand.

Guest Card | Erlebnis Card Villach

Are you going to be enjoying a holiday at our apartments on Ossiacher See between 1 July and 2 November? In that case, the Erlebnis Card Villach regional guest card is automatically included in the price. With this Sommercard tucked away in your back pocket, you have over 600 exciting holiday opportunities to choose from – including guided nature walks, hikes and city tours, fairytale hours for the kids and pure spa relaxation at the KärntenTherme.