Gailtal & Nassfeld

Dates and facts from Carinthia's Natural Arena

The term “Carinthia’s Natural Arena“ is not an expression that can be found on a map. Geographically, the Natural Arena is clearly defined, and covers the Gailtal, Gitsch and Lesachtal valleys, the crystal clear lake Weissensee and the Nassfeld-Hermagor region.

In both winter and summer this region, which lies in south-western Carinthia right on the frontier with Italy, is considered the most varied and diverse area for holidaying in the Alps:

• Over 1,000 km of marked trails from 600m up to 2,800m
• Numerous secured climbs in the Carnic and Gailtaler Alps, rock climbing practice areas for adults and children
• 26 themed trails like geo-trails, water experience path, mill trails, peace trails, long distance trails (Carinthian Altitude Trail / KHW 403)
• Lake Weissensee and lake Pressegger See bathing lakes (up to 28°C) of drinking water quality, natural bathing pools, indoor pools
• Steamer trips and cableways
• 150 km of cycle tracks and 800 km of mountain bike trails (crossing frontiers)
• Numerous farmed alpine pastures with cheese dairies (Gailtaler Almkäse – EU protected)
• Adventures in the Alps – the best holiday region in the Alps for the easily available adventure - Over 52 different adventure experiences: Canyoning, rafting,  Huckepack cycle tour, 5 peak flight, panning for gold, fairy tale ride, 1st Carinthian experience park, Mega Dive – biggest swing in the Alps, and much more
• Attractive Spring and Autumn packages
• Culinary festivals like the Gailtal Bacon Festival (Gailtaler Speck bacon – EU protected), Cheese Festival (Gailtaler Almkäse cheese – EU protected), Polenta Festival, award-winning restaurants
• Fit and active with sailing, surfing, diving, water-skiing, tennis, riding, running, fishing, etc.