Holidays are more than just hiking...
Golf and tennis, horseback riding and carriage rides, rafting and paragliding: Being active in Lungau isn’t exactly difficult. Nordic walking & signposted walking routes in Mauterndorf, St. Margarethen, St. Michael, Unternberg and Ramingstein. For the youngsters, the “Ponyalm” at the Pritzhütte – Katschberg is a popular attraction.
"... dreaming at the foot of dark forests, peaceful villages on a sunny lake..." (line from the Salzburg state anthem)
From Lungau in the south of SalzburgerLand, you will embark on your discovery tour of the entire province. Within barely an hour’s drive of St. Michael, you will find a wide variety of attractive excursion destinations which you simply have to visit. Culture and history, monuments and memorials, mountains and lakes, villages and cities, all united harmoniously in Salzburg province.
There is definitely no shortage of excursion destinations in Lungau, while Salzburger Land is home to countless other locations and attractions you simply must see, practically all of which are less than one hour’s drive from St. Michael: the World of Ice Giants in Werfen, for example, or the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. A day trip to Salzburg, the city of Mozart and home of the world-famous festival is likewise a must!
World of Ice Giants
from May - August
www.eisriesenwelt.at
Grossglockner High Alpine Road
from May - November
www.grossglockner.at
Velden and Wörthersee – guaranteed to be household names for all lovers of lakes and lifestyle. Where trends are made, styles are modeled and the modern lifestyle pulsates – without losing any of that sincere brand of Carinthian-style hospitality! Chic boutiques invite you to enjoy extraordinary shopping experiences, while street-side cafés and restaurants are the “icing on the cake”. The Who’s Who don’t just gather for special events, but especially in and around Casino Velden.Party animals celebrate on the “Fun Mile” in front of the casino as well as in the stylish bars and pubs.
The other Carinthian lakes are also quick and easy to reach from Lungau via the autobahn. A nice change of pace from the mountains: Stroll along the lake promenades, take a ride on a pedal boat, enjoy coffee and ice cream in a cozy café: Carinthia always puts on its most appealing face for guests.
The lake closest to Lungau is Millstättersee. Though also the Ossiachersee, Faakersee and Klopeiner See promise a rewarding day (or days) bathing at the lake.
Casino Velden
Open year-round
www.casinos.at
Millstättersee
www.millstaettersee.com
Ossiachersee
www.ossiachersee.cc
Faaker See
www.faakersee.net
Klopeiner See
www.klopeinersee.at
In Lungau, people buy regional. Here in the region, we are proud of the products from our local farming and food producers and processors. Do your shopping at one of the small farm shops and on markets, where you can pick up many a precious art or craft item.
Whenever you are in the mood to sit down at a small café or cozy outdoor restaurant, you will have no shortage of choices either. Treat yourself to coffee and cake, refresh yourself with cool drinks and raise your wine glasses to toast yet another wonderful vacation day.
Lungauer Markets
www.lungau.at
Hiking maps, a lakes folder, bike maps and the Lungau Card brochure: All of these contain recommendations for your excursions, sporting activities and recreational experiences.
Bike paths at valley elevations open up all kinds of possibilities for cyclists on trekking bikes as well as E-bikes.
In Salzburger Land, you will find countless other places and attractions you simply have to see.
info@liftplatzl.at
