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City break in Carinthia. Active leisure ideas for Carinthia - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Carinthia is perfect for family holidays, as the region is famous for its splendid nature, favorable climatic conditions and a huge selection of interesting places to stay. The region is rich in stalactite caves and mines that attract curious tourists like a magnet. One of the most beautiful caves is located in Grifften; fans of natural attractions will be interested in visiting the cave located in Eisenkappel.
Each city of Carinthia has its own unique historical monuments giving travelers a lot of impressions. Klagenfurt is the capital of the region; it has lots of historical objects, as well as … Open
The most important entertainment centers include Huttenberg with its old underground mines that are open to visitors and introduce the work of miners to foreign guests. The quite symbolic and extremely interesting facility is situated in Gurk; it is the Park of Gnomes. It will be interesting for both younger travelers and their parents; the park has a really cozy and mysterious atmosphere.
The highest concentration of entertainment options can be found at the capital of the region, the city of Klagenfurt. There is a great observatory in it and the picturesque park with numerous places to stay and a very interesting terrarium with a rich collection of reptiles. Most inquisitive tourists should definitely look into the local planetarium, as there are very informative events at the daytime. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
1. Going for a trip, you should definitely learn a few phrases in Austrian and take a phrasebook with you. Almost all the locals speak foreign languages, but prefer to communicate in their … Open
Travelers who visit Rozegg should definitely appreciate the beauty and solemnity of the local safari park. You can walk through its territory on foot or by car. The amazing park affects with diversity of landscapes and a rich collection of inhabitants. Several interesting entertainment centers are situated in Treffen. There is the famous Mushroom Forest; a walk around it would impress even those who don’t like to harvest mushrooms.
GMUND IN KARNTEN. The region can boast excellent national parks and numerous lakes, which have become a real symbol of Carinthia. Nockberge and Hohe Tauern parklands are considered the most picturesque; hikers enjoy the Nockberge Mountains too. Warmbad Villach spa resort, which was founded at mineral springs, is also situated in Carinthia. There are all conditions for a relaxing stay in it, as you can find a great wellness center and thermal pools here; younger guests would enjoy bright playgrounds and water rides.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Carinthia and surroundings

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Map of all parks
National and city parks around Carinthia
♥   Nature Park 'Dobersberg' , 27.5 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Landscape Park 'Spominski park Udin Boršt' , 48.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Landscape Park 'Logarska dolina' , 50.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   National Park 'Triglavski narodni park' , 50.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Landscape Park 'Topla' , 52.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all pret-parks
Amusement parks near Carinthia
♥   Amusement park 'Kärntner Erlebnispark' Hermagor, 57.4 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Wild und Erlebnispark' Mautern in Steiermark, 88.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Adventure Park Postojna' Postojna, 104.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Amusement park 'Erlebnispark Strasswalchen' Strasswalchen, 156.1 km from the center. On the map   Photo

Sites around Carinthia from our surveys on extreme Earth places

Blejski Grad

From the series “The Most Inaccessible Buildings in the World”
One of the most impregnable buildings in the world can be found in Slovenia. Here the old castle Bled is located on the summit 130-meter-high rock. Bled is one of the oldest castles in the country. The castle is located in the incredibly beautiful terrain, next to the lake of the same name. The rocky cliff, on whose summit Bled is located, literally hangs over the shores of the lake and is covered with the lush forest from all sides. Surprisingly, people built the castle in this difficult-to-access area more than a thousand years ago. The first mention of the castle date from 1004. … Read further

Minimundus

From the series “Famous Miniature Museums of Architectural Objects and Cities”
In Austria, the most interesting park of miniatures is to be found in the city of Klagenfurt. It covers an area of 26000 square meters and presents to the attention of visitors 150 mini-copies of outstanding world sights at a scale of 1:25. About half of park models are dedicated directly to Austria, except for the copies of architectural structures. There are incredibly beautiful canals and rivers, along which ships sail, as well as a railway with trains in the park. … Read further
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City break ideas for neighbours of Carinthia

Guide to your best city break in Carinthia - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Carinthia - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Carinthia?' disappears immediately.
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