A winter holiday on the shores of Lake Millstätter See in Carinthia
Enjoy winter the active way
The region around Lake Millstätter See is wonderfully picturesque during the winter months, with a thick blanket of snow and ample opportunities for winter-based activities, from cross-country skiing to winter hiking and romantic rides in a horse-drawn sleigh. Tobogganing runs and ice rinks complete the offer. The region offers a large variety of activities, starting with a leisurely walk along the lake. Alternatively, head for the town of Millstatt straight from the hotel, admire its elegant villas from the time of the Habsburg empire, or take a stroll to the Waldbühne and enjoy the magnificent view of the lake.
Snowshoe and winter hiking in Carinthia
The snow crunching underfoot, the crystal-clear winter air, and the azure sky: When the natural setting around Lake Millstätter See embarks on its winter beauty sleep under a fresh blanket of snow, there is nothing better than winter hikes and snowshoe tours in the great outdoors. The mountains are also open for business during winter – the Goldeck “sports mountain” is just 15 minutes away and perfect for snowshoe tours. At higher altitudes, splendid ski pistes and opportunities for ski touring await, as well as beautiful routes for snowshoe tours. The Nockberge range is also wonderful for easy to intermediate winter hikes, thanks to its gently rounded peaks. Snowshoes make it easy to move across the snow-covered terrain and open up vistas that you wouldn’t be able to enjoy without them. And when you feel in need of a break, drop in at one of the many mountain inns for a hot drink and a hearty Austrian meal. To explore the snow-covered mountains off the beaten track, book a tour with a certified mountain guide.
Cross-country skiing
Depending on weather and snow conditions, there are several cross-country trails to choose from around Lake Millstätter See:
- Big Lap “in den Auen” (4.8 km length)
- Cross-country trail Baldramsdorf (10.8 km length)
- Cross-country trail Trefflinger Feld (4.7 km length)
- Cross-country trail Lendorf (2.3 km length)
- Cross-country trail Katschberg-Rennweg (8 km length)
- Cross-country trail Schönfeld – Innerkrems (26 km length) - ! Our insider tip!
Bad Kleinkirchheim is half an hour away and has several cross-country trails with snow-making facilities, thanks to its high-altitude location. Weather permitting, cross-country skiing here is possible from November way into spring.
Ice-skating & curling
Ice-skating on natural ice – an unforgettable experience on Lake Weissensee in Carinthia! Approx. 50 km from Millstatt, you can enjoy a skating session in an idyllic winter setting. Lake Weissensee is Europe’s largest natural, continuously frozen ice rink and has several perfectly groomed skating lanes on which you can glide across the ice.
If the weather doesn’t cooperate, you may also ice-skate on the large indoor rink in Spittal an der Drau. Tschierweg, Seeboden and Lieserbrücke also have ice-skating facilities that are subject to weather conditions.
Ride in a horse-drawn sleigh
A ride in a horse-drawn sleigh through the snow-covered landscape of the Millstatt Plateau is an unforgettable experience, not just for children and incurable romantics. Snuggle up under the warm covers in a horse-drawn carriage or sleigh and dash through the snow!
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Winter holiday in an enchanting landscape -
Lake Millstätter See is also beautiful in winter -
Hike through the snowy Carinthian landscape
Tobogganing
A fantastic winter experience: hurling down a prepared tobogganing run! The region around Lake Millstätter See has several natural tobogganing runs in store:
- Schwaigerhütte (4.2 km length)
- Alpengasthof Bergfried (1.9 km length)
- Pichlhütte (4 km length)
- Gasthof Thurnerhof (2.9 km length)
A tobogganing session is always also a winter hike, as you need to walk up to the starting point. And before you whizz down on your toboggan, replenish your energy levels in one of the mountain huts serving refreshments.
A winter holiday in Carinthia
Walk along cleared hiking paths, or cross glistening snow fields on snowshoes. Your winter holiday in Carinthia offers a wealth of opportunities for getting active, from skiing to ski touring, cross-country skiing, or atmospheric winter walks along the lake. The Seeglück Hotel Forelle team is looking forward to your non-binding inquiry!
