Bad-weather programme at Lake Faak
Rain turns into adventure
A rainy day at Lake Faak is no lost holiday. A thermal spa, show mine, trampoline park, climbing hall & more – all within easy reach, many destinations free with the guest card.
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What to do at Lake Faak when it rains?
Clouds over the lake? We know the loveliest answers.
The forecast says rain – and straight away comes the worry that a holiday day might fall through. Not with us. Around Lake Faak and in Villach, excursion destinations await that are fun in any weather: steaming thermal-spa landscapes, a mine deep underground, the largest trampoline park in Austria and cosy Italian flair – just a short drive away.
Whether you are travelling as a couple or looking for indoor activities with children: we have gathered the best bad-weather tips for you, sorted by mood – with the approximate driving time from Faak and a note on where you can save with the guest card. That often turns a grey sky into the loveliest day of the trip. Tip for travellers with children: you will find even more ideas on our Family Holidays page.
Free excursions with the guest card
Category 1 · Activity
Action & indoor sport in Villach – for children too
Jump, climb, puzzle: in Villach a rainy day becomes an active highlight – ideal indoor activities with children and for sporty guests.
Villach Climbing Hall
Villach · 20 min2,000 m² of climbing and bouldering space, open all year round and perfectly suited to beginners too. With its own restaurant for a well-earned break after the ascent.
JUMP DOME trampoline park
Villach · 20 minAustria's largest trampoline park: 5,000 m² of indoor space with over 70 trampolines. This nearby trampoline park is ideal for active guests and families who want to really let off steam.
Escape Room Villach
Villach · 20 min"Team Mission" on Villach's main square with three exciting rooms. Solve puzzles together and escape – the perfect indoor experience for couples, friends and families.
Category 2 · Relax & discover
Thermal spa, animals & museums
When it pours outside, it's bathing weather indoors – or you can dive into the heated tropical house and into lovingly curated collections.
KärntenTherme Warmbad
Warmbad · 10 min · Erlebnis CARD: 2 hrs/day11,000 m² of thermal spa & wellness for swimming, sauna and relaxation – the nearest thermal spa. Tip: capacity is limited, so booking ahead is recommended.
Happ Reptile Zoo, Klagenfurt
Klagenfurt · 35 min · free with Kärnten CardA tropical experience in any weather: at its heart is the heated tropical house with over 1,000 animals – when it rains, you and the children are in exotic, family-friendly good hands there.
Mushroom & Doll Museum Treffen
Treffen · 25 min · free with guest cardTwo lovingly curated collections under one roof: the Elli Riehl doll world with over 400 figures and Austria's only mushroom museum. A charming journey of discovery for curious families.
Every day at the lake
"Sun or rain – at Lake Faak every day becomes an experience."Strandhotel Faak · Lake Faak
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Check availabilityCategory 3 · Discover
Underground, classic cars & cinema
From a mine deep underground to gleaming classic cars and the big cinema screen: here the weather outside makes no difference anyway.
Terra Mystica & Montana show mine
Bad Bleiberg · 25 min · free with Kärnten CardDeep underground – completely weatherproof: here a 68 m miner's slide, a real mine train and a multimedia journey into the world of mining await you.
Villach Vehicle Museum
Villach · 20 minOver 240 classic cars from 1927 to 1990 on 1,000 m² of indoor space. A gleaming journey through time for tech fans and everyone who loves beautiful cars.
Cineplexx Villach
Villach · 20 minThe latest cinema hits on the big screen – the cosy classic for a rainy afternoon or evening, whether as a couple or with the whole family.
Category 4 · Stroll & savour
Shopping & Italian flair
Shop with dry feet, let the children play or cross the border into Italy over pizza and espresso.
Atrio Villach
Villach · 20 minCarinthia's largest shopping centre, fully covered – shopping without an umbrella. For the little ones there is the "Planet Lollipop" indoor playground.
Tarvisio (Italy)
Italy · 30 minA touch of dolce vita just across the border: the year-round, covered market hall with leather and fashion, plus plenty of eateries for pizza, coffee and a relaxed Italian stroll.
Neukauf Centre Villach
Villach · 20 minEven more covered shopping pleasure in the heart of Villach – stroll, shop and stop for a café break, all without an umbrella.
All distances are given as approximate driving times from Faak. "Free/reduced with the card" applies depending on the guest card and season – you will find the details on site.
Use the cards cleverly
Save on the bad-weather programme with the guest card
A large share of these indoor destinations is free or discounted with the guest card – a strong argument especially when it rains. There are two cards: the regional Erlebnis CARD (free from your host, including 2 hours daily at the KärntenTherme) and the state-wide, chargeable Kärnten Card, with which, for example, the Terra Mystica show mine and the Happ Reptile Zoo are free.
That way you can plan your rainy-day excursions in Carinthia in a relaxed manner – and save real money in the process.
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Frequently asked questions about rainy days at Lake Faak
What can you do at Lake Faak when it rains?
Quite a lot: nearby you will find the KärntenTherme Warmbad (10 min), the Terra Mystica & Montana show mine underground (25 min), the Villach Climbing Hall, the JUMP DOME trampoline park, the Atrio Villach shopping centre, the Villach Vehicle Museum, the Happ Reptile Zoo in Klagenfurt and an Italian stroll in Tarvisio. That quickly turns a rainy day into a real adventure.
Which excursion destinations are free with the guest card?
That depends on the card. With the regional Erlebnis CARD you can use, among other things, 2 hours daily at the KärntenTherme. With the state-wide Kärnten Card, for example, the Terra Mystica & Montana show mine and the Happ Reptile Zoo are free, and the Mushroom & Doll Museum Treffen is free with the guest card. Which card applies and exactly what it includes you can read on the Off-season & guest cards page.
Are there indoor activities for children?
Yes, many. Especially popular are the JUMP DOME trampoline park with over 70 trampolines, the "Planet Lollipop" indoor playground at Atrio Villach, the tropical house of the Happ Reptile Zoo and the Elli Riehl doll world at the Mushroom & Doll Museum Treffen. The Villach Climbing Hall is also suitable for beginners and families. You will find more tips for travelling with children on our Family Holidays page.
Does Strandhotel Faak have its own thermal spa or indoor pool?
No, Strandhotel Faak does not have its own thermal spa or indoor pool. However, the KärntenTherme Warmbad with 11,000 m² is around a 10-minute drive away – with 2 hours daily included via the Erlebnis CARD.
How far is the nearest thermal spa from the hotel?
You can reach the KärntenTherme Warmbad with 11,000 m² of thermal spa & wellness in around 10 minutes from Faak. As capacity is limited, we recommend booking ahead. With the Erlebnis CARD, 2 hours daily are included.
Which bad-weather tips are suitable for couples?
For a relaxed day for two, the KärntenTherme is a good choice, as is a city stroll through Villach or Klagenfurt, solving puzzles together at Escape Room Villach or an Italian afternoon in Tarvisio with pizza and espresso.
Is there something active to do even when it rains?
Absolutely. If you want to be active in the rain, the Villach Climbing Hall (2,000 m², suitable for beginners too) and the JUMP DOME trampoline park (5,000 m² indoors) are ideal. As soon as it turns dry again, you will find suitable tours on our Active & Cycling page.
Travel weatherproof
Your rainy day becomes an experience
At Lake Faak, good spirits are guaranteed even when it rains. Secure your preferred dates directly with the hotel – at the guaranteed best price when you book direct.