Schlosshotel Velden

Velden in Austria - Recreational Activities for all Season!

Staying at the Falkensteiner Schloss Hotel Velden is one of life’s truly great travel experiences. Just a few hours drive away from Vienna, Milan, Munich, Salzburg and other major European cities, the fairy tale castle is an enchanting luxury retreat for discerning guests.

The Austrian Riviera, as the Wörthersee region is often called, is known for its drinking water quality in Europe and offers a host of water sports, fine dining opportunities and cultural highlights. With a variety of activities, including golf, riding, climbing, hiking and skiing, Carinthia, Austria’s most southern province, is an ideal destination at any time of the year.

Sailing and Surfing on Lake Woerthersee

With its crystal-clear, turquoise water Lake Woerthersee is an Eldorado for water lovers and is perfect for swimming, diving, sailing, rowing and surfing or exploring the lake on a leisurely boat trip. For more adventurous guests we can also arrange white-water rafting, canyoning or water-skiing.

Casino Velden - All in!
Only a short walk from the Schloss Hotel, the casino is the place to see and be seen and impresses guests with its enticing gaming areas, bars, restaurants and upmarket conference facilities.

Blumenpromenade - Poertschach am Woerthersee
Enjoy the rich profusion of flowers as you stroll along the newly plastered Blumenpromenade along Lake Woerthersee.

Wallfahrtskirche Maria Woerth
The world-famous pilgrimage church of Maria Woerth rises up on a peninsula on the southern shores of Lake Woerthersee. A church dedicated to the Virgin Mary was built on this site at the end of the 9th century. Later, the relics of Saints Primus and Felizian were brought to Maria Woerth from Rome.

House of Archaeology – Kathreinkogel
Walk back in time to the Roman age! Excavation site from the third century with a museum. Lovely view towards Lake Woerthersee and Rosental. The 772-metre Kathreinkogel rises up sharply from the valley between the river Drau and the western bay of the Wörthersee and was first settled in the 7th century BC.

Museums

Carinthia has an abundance of museums and galleries that offer something for every taste. Especially recommended are the Carinthian Museum of Modern Art in Klagenfurt, which brings together modern and contemporary art, and the Galerie Walker at Ebenau castle.

Also Worth Seeing…

Klagenfurt – the Capital
How about a stroll through the old city centre? From old curiosity shops to designer boutiques, you’ll find everything your shopper’s heart could desire. Nor does the excitement subside in the evening. Parties in Klagenfurt last until the early hours of the morning. And there’s a bar or restaurant for every musical taste.

Carnica Region Rosental
The Rosental is a region in southern Carinthia that is especially popular with hikers. Austria is at its most beautiful here, with gentle alpine meadows and hills, and crystal-clear wild streams. The region also offers cultural, sports and culinary highlights.