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Experiences & excursions around Lake Faak
Swimming in the turquoise-green water, water sports against the mountain backdrop, cycling tours in every direction and excursion destinations from Villach to Italy – around Lake Faak every holiday day becomes a little experience. Here you'll find our favourite activities and excursions, with a tip for any weather.
Between mountain and lake
Your base for experiences at Lake Faak
Lake Faak is one of Carinthia's finest natural jewels – the "Caribbean of the Alps" with bright turquoise-green water, framed by the mountains around the Mittagskogel. From the southern shore, where Strandhotel Faak sits with its own private beach, you reach the water in minutes and the whole region almost as quickly.
In this article we answer the four questions our guests ask us most often: What can you do right by the lake? Which excursions are worthwhile? What to do in bad weather? And how do you get the most out of the guest cards?
Question 1 · Right by the lake
What Lake Faak activities are there right by the water?
From a relaxed bathing day to water sports: in summer Lake Faak is the heart of your holiday.
Swimming & water sports
Swimming, bathing & heading out onto the water
Lake Faak offers bathing fun in drinking-water quality and warms up in summer to up to 28 degrees. On the hotel's own, well-kept private beach you relax on the sunbathing lawn, and from the jetty you step straight into the water.
If you prefer something more active, head out onto the water: at Lake Faak you can surf, sail and canoe, or take a leisurely turn in a rowing, electric or pedal boat. If you'd like to stop for a bite after your active day, the lakeside restaurant at Lake Faak has a spot right by the water.
- Swimming & bathing in drinking-water quality, up to 28 degrees
- Surfing, sailing & canoeing
- Rowing, electric & pedal boat
- Private beach with reserved loungers right by the hotel
Question 2 · Excursions at Lake Faak
Which excursions around Lake Faak are worthwhile?
Its location between Villach, the mountains and the Italian border makes Lake Faak the ideal hub for excursions.
Mountains & culture
Just behind the hotel you can head up the Mittagskogel (2,145 m). Plus excursion destinations such as the Adler Arena at Landskron Castle, the Pyramidenkogel or Hochosterwitz Castle.
Tarvisio & Italy
Italian Tarvisio is just a stone's throw away – ideal for a day with southern flair, espresso and a shopping stroll across the border.
Many destinations are especially lovely to reach by bike – via the flat lap of the lake or the connection to the Drauradweg. You'll find all the tours, plus hiking, golf and horse riding in the region, on Active & Cycling at Lake Faak.
Days full of experiences at the lake
"A morning dip in the turquoise-green water, out on the boat at midday, an excursion into the mountains in the afternoon – and back to your own beach in the evening."Strandhotel Faak · Lake Faak
Question 3 · Lake Faak in bad weather
What can you do at Lake Faak in bad weather?
A rainy day here is no lost holiday day. Within easy reach await a large thermal spa, a show mine deep underground, a climbing hall and a trampoline park, plus museums and a shopping stroll – many destinations are discounted or free with the guest card.
To keep this article lean, we've gathered the finest indoor answers along with tips for children on a page of their own. You'll find all the ideas for grey hours under Even in the rain: excursion destinations & indoor tips.
Question 4 · Making clever use of the guest cards
How do I make the most of the guest cards?
Two cards make experiences and excursions cheaper – one regional, the other region-wide. With a little planning you get the most out of them.
Regional
Erlebnis CARD
A regional guest card issued depending on your host – depending on the season it includes many activities free or at a reduced price, ideal for spontaneous excursions in the nearer surroundings.
Region-wide
Kärnten Card
The region-wide, chargeable card with over 100 excursion destinations included free – among them many mountain, cultural and bad-weather destinations. Worthwhile if you're out and about a lot and also want to head to more distant destinations across Carinthia.
Which card suits your stay – and what each one includes – you can read in detail on Off-season & guest cards.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions about experiences & excursions at Lake Faak
What activities are there right by Lake Faak?
The lake offers bathing fun in drinking-water quality and up to 28 degrees – ideal for swimming and bathing. In addition there are water sports such as surfing, sailing and canoeing, as well as rowing, electric and pedal boating. For this, Strandhotel Faak has its own private beach right on the southern shore.
Which excursions around Lake Faak are worthwhile?
Popular choices are a stroll through Villach or Klagenfurt, a trip to Italian Tarvisio as well as mountains and culture such as the Mittagskogel or Hochosterwitz Castle. By bike you can reach many destinations via the lap of the lake and the Drauradweg.
What can you do at Lake Faak in bad weather?
Within easy reach await a thermal spa, a show mine, a climbing hall and a trampoline park as well as museums and a shopping stroll – many destinations discounted or free with the guest card.
Experiences right on the doorstep
Your holiday full of experiences at Lake Faak
Swimming on your own beach, water sports, cycling tours and excursions as far as Italy – with Strandhotel Faak as your base on the southern shore. Secure your spot, with a guaranteed best price when you book direct.