Vacations in Villach – experience nature, lakes,
events and active vacations
Vacation themes
Villach is a versatile destination for a wide range of requirements: whether group trips, family vacations or business stays – the compact old town, central location and good infrastructure make the city particularly attractive. Business travelers appreciate the combination of a professional environment and recreational opportunities, while families and groups benefit from the varied leisure activities and proximity to nature.
The region offers a wide range of leisure activities in both summer and winter. While the warmer months are perfect for swimming, outdoor activities and relaxing hours in the city, winter attracts visitors with skiing, thermal spas and atmospheric winter landscapes. A vacation in Villach therefore combines relaxation, activity and enjoyment at any time of year.
Business & Recreation
Family vacation
Motorcycle vacation
Group travel
Culture in Villach
Winter vacation
Summer vacation
The Villach – Faaker See – Ossiacher See vacation region
The Villach region is worth a visit at any time of year. For summer and winter sports enthusiasts, for families, couples or singles, bikers, business and congress guests. Not forgetting travel groups, of course.
Badeseen mit Trinkwasserqualität, malerische Wanderwege, atemberaubende Berglandschaften im Sommer und Winter, spektakuläre Bike-Trails, klare Alpenluft, viele spannende Ausflugsziele und eine umfangreiche Auswahl an Hotels – das alles und noch viel mehr erwartet Sie in der Region Villach. Im Süden Österreichs, nahe Italien und Slowenien, ist unsere Region ein wahres Naturparadies für Aktivurlauber. Dazu erwartet Sie eine wunderschöne Altstadt mit südlichem Flair und reichlich Geschichte.
events
Villach offers a varied program of events all year round – from traditional festivals such as church day and carnival to cultural highlights and markets. Numerous smaller events and seasonal highlights such as Advent also make a stay here particularly varied.
Street art festival
Street art festival 2026 in Villach The popular Villach Street Art Festival will take place again this year – on July 3rd, 2025, starting at 10 am. Experience the magical…
Draupuls
Draupuls 2026 Draupuls is taking place again this year in Villach. Every Wednesday and Friday from 24 June to 11 September, visitors can experience a unique spectacle of light, water…
Villacher Kirchtag
Villacher Kirchtag The Kirchtag in Villach is the largest folk festival in Carinthia and attracts thousands of visitors from all over Austria and beyond every year. For one week at…
Villach Carnival
Villach Carnival 2026 A must for every carnival fan, and anyone who wants to become one!The Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm Villach is the ideal starting point for happy carnival days….
Crime Festival Carinthia
Crime festival Carinthia 2026 Fascination of crime From October 7 to 18, 2026, Carinthia will be transformed into a true paradise for crime fans for the seventh time. The Krimifest…
Bathing lakes
There are several bathing lakes around Villach that can be reached in just a few minutes from the city center – some of them are even easily accessible by public transport or bicycle.
Whether it’s the turquoise waters of Lake Faak, the wide range of water sports on Lake Ossiach or quieter natural spots such as Lake Magdalen and Lake Vassach – there is something for everyone. All lakes also boast excellent water quality, which is regularly checked.
Lake Vassach
Lake Magdalena
Silver Lake
Lake Faak
Holidays on Lake Faaker See – nature and relaxation in one of Austria’s most beautiful regions Anyone spending their holiday at Lake Faaker See will discover a true natural gem…
Lake Ossiach
Holidays at Lake Ossiach: a fascinating region in the heart of Carinthia On a holiday at Lake Ossiach, you can look forward to a fascinating region where crystal-clear water meets…
Cycle paths
Villach is located in the border triangle of Austria, Italy and Slovenia and is one of the most important starting points for cycle tours in Central Europe. Numerous international long-distance cycle routes, multi-day tours and leisurely circular routes pass through the town or start right here – with routes towards the Alps, Carinthian lakes or even as far as the Adriatic.
This makes Villach both a perfect starting point and an ideal stopover for cyclists who appreciate varied landscapes and well-developed paths.
Alps-Adriatic cycle path
Carinthian Lakes Loop
Drau cycle path
Hiking
Villach lies at the confluence of the Drau and Gail rivers, nestled between mountains and lakes – an ideal starting point for hikes of all kinds.
The offer ranges from relaxed walks along the river to family-friendly circular tours and challenging summit destinations such as Dobratsch or Gerlitzen Alpe. Well-known long-distance hiking trails such as the Alpe-Adria-Trail also run through the region, with many tours starting right in the city center.
Alps-Adriatic Trail
Excursion destinations & sights
There is a lot to discover around Villach: from the Japanese macaques on Affenberg Landskron to impressive bird of prey flight shows at the Landskron castle ruins to exciting experiences in the Terra Mystica show mines or a view from the highest church tower in Carinthia.
Whether in the city center or in the surrounding area – the most important sights and most popular excursion destinations offer a variety of experiences for young and old.
Affenberg Landskron
