The striking geographical cornerstone of the region around the Wellness and Connoisseur Hotel Karnerhof is created by four mountains. One of these is the Gerlitzen, which soars directly on the northern shores of Lake Ossiacher. You really have to go the 'Glatze' ('baldy'), so-called by the locals due to its bare peak. It's more convenient to take the Kanzel train, which takes you to Mittelstation. From there, take the four-seater lift to the "Scheitel" at 1911 metres sea level. What from below looks like a medium-sized hill-top, emerges - once you get to the top - as a veritable hiking paradise. If you got there by train, then how about a walk back to the shores of the lake? On the route into the valley you'll come across a lot of many mountain bikers puffing and panting; they discovered the Gerlitzen for themselves long ago - as did the orienteers, who regularly hold their competitions on the mountain. The Gerlitzen is also popular with paragliders, who hold the mountain in high regard due to its good thermal lifts. If you'd like to give it a go - the Grabner'sche flying school, which is situated at Lake Ossiacher, offers tandem flights. Thrills, coupled with unique views of the Central Carinthia lake area, are guaranteed!

The Villach Alps are a former ski region. You can get to 1732 metres, by car and from there a limitless hiking paradise unfolds in front of you with a really breathtaking panoramic view. On clear days you can even see the Großglockner, at 3798m, Austria's tallest mountain. Hobby botanists should pay a visit to the Alpine garden which brings the most beautiful flowers of the Southern Alps into one area.
The border triangle makes up the border to Italy and Slovenia. This mountain can also be reached by the modern chairlift. If you are holidaying in the region in autumn, you can even take part in Tour 3. On the second Sunday in September (09/09.) Austrians, Slovenians and Italians hike from their countries in a star-shaped formation to the summit of the mountain. There is then a real Alpine feast day celebration, with culinary specialities from the Alpe-Adria region.

The most southerly bathing lake in the region is Lake Faaker, in the middle of which is a charming island with a hotel. None of the Carinthian waterways glisten more cerulean under the sun's rays. Lake Faaker has made its mark as a family paradise.

The landmark mountain in the region around Lake Faaker is called Mittagskogel and is 2143 metres tall. Symmetrically shaped with impressive rocky flanks jutting off to the north and the north-west, it makes a classic setting for a photo. There are two variants on offer for hikers to ascend: the east side (starting point Bertahütte: 1567 m) and the south west side.

Soaring high above Lake Faaker on a mighty cliff are the ruins of Finkenstein castle. Saved by the owner of the castle, Mr. Satran, before it decayed, music and cabaret festivals now take place in the restored arena. It really is a unique experience when the sun goes down glowing red in the west behind the arena, while you listen to the sounds of stars such as Rainhard May, Montserrat Caballé or the theatrical outpourings from Otto Schenk.

In Austria, Villach is associated with the Villach carnival and Villach feast day celebrations. In actual fact there a lot to be said about the city on the River Drau and especially about its inhabitants. Here they know - while they eagerly work in the day-time - how to really party. In winter this is evident in the carnival meetings; the equivalent in summer is the feast day celebrations, which transform the city on the first week-end in August to a unique entertaining area. About 200,000 people swarm the city every year. This feast day celebration is a part of Villach feast week, the largest tradition event in Austria.

Villach Warmbad / Lake Faaker / Lake Ossiacher have much to offer. The region is made up of 10 boroughs, which are all worth a visit. Arriach for instance, the geographic hub of Carinthia, has centuries old farms which are connected via a farm trail. Wernberg has a monastery which is worth a visit. It is almost as if St. Magdalene's Lake, a genuine jewel of nature, was created for a bathing excursion. You should pay a visit to Treffen especially the Elli-Riehl puppet museum and to Egg on Lake Faaker, which is probably one of the most photographed wayside shrines in the world.

From chic to cosy: typical Carinthian hospitality has it all: whether you want a holiday that is active and sporting or relaxing and peaceful, every holiday wish will come true in Velden. A holiday by the water on the sunny side of the Alps. Legendary TV series, celebrity meetings, parties and the famous casino, not to mention impressive villas and high-quality hotels. This elegant holiday destination on the west bank of Lake Wörthersee also has lots to offer nature lovers, hobby sportspeople or those who simply want tranquillity. Its location, set on a sunny bay, surrounded by the Carinthian mountain landscape is guarantee for a holiday with lots of variety.

The Wellness and Connoisseur Hotel Karnerhof is situated in the border triangle between Carinthia, Slovenia and Italy. All the cultural areas such as Ljubljana, Bled, Udine and also can be visited on a day trip; you can even get to Venice in 2 ½ hours.

Jazz over Villach has already got a good name for itself amongst fans of Jazz. Stars such as Dave Brubeck have already graced the Genottehöhe.

Conjuring, juggling, acrobatics on stilts and general merriment. Around 150 performers from all over the world are invited to a giant show in the city centre of Villach.

Villach feast day celebration is admittedly the largest traditional event in Austria; around 200,000 people pack into the city in the first week-end in August. The feast day celebration is an integral part of Villach's traditional week.

Finkenstein Castle stands in solitary splendour high above Lake Faaker; the owner of the castle today has been organising music and cabaret events for almost 20 years. Amongst them, Al Bano Carrisi, the Nock Alps quintet, the young tenors, Randy Crawford and many more.

Along with Bregenz and Salzburg the Carinthian summer festival is one of the three main cultural festivals in Austria. There are two different centres for events - the baroque collegiate church in Ossiach and the modern Congress Centre in Villach.