May, June, September & October
Holidays at Lake Faak in the off-season – in any weather
The early and late seasons are the loveliest time for connoisseurs: quieter, more affordable, full of nature – and with a concrete plan for every day. That turns even a rainy day into an experience.
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The off-season at Lake Faak – the loveliest time for connoisseurs
Outside the main holidays, Lake Faak shows its most relaxed side: pleasant temperatures, quiet paths and the beach almost to yourself. Those who travel in May, June, September or October experience the "Caribbean of the Alps" without the high-season bustle – ideal for couples and anyone travelling flexibly around the weather.
In the early and late seasons a holiday at Lake Faak is not only quieter but also considerably more affordable than in high season – and the water stays pleasantly warm from early summer into autumn. On this page you will find an honest guide for every day: in sunshine as in rain.
Peace & nature
Clear air, autumn colours and room to breathe – away from the high-season bustle, the lake almost to yourself.
Gentler prices
In the shoulder season, two people stay in a double room with breakfast from just € 184 per night.
A plan for every day
A genuine fair- and bad-weather programme ensures that no holiday day is lost in the off-season.
Fair-weather programme
Cycling, hiking, the lake – an active holiday in the early & late season
Spring and autumn are considered the best time to be active at Lake Faak: pleasant temperatures instead of summer heat, clear views and quiet paths. Carinthia has one of the densest cycle-path networks in Austria – from the flat mountain-bike loop around Lake Faak to challenging climbs. E-bikes have a covered shelter with a charging station and a lockable room at the hotel.
Hikers can set off straight away: the Mittagskogel (2,145 m) rises just behind the hotel, and the Lake Faak circular walking trail leads all the way around the shore. And on warm days the lake itself beckons – with drinking-water quality and a water temperature of up to 28 degrees, it invites you to swim from early summer into autumn.
Active & Cycling at the lake
Bad-weather programme
How even a rainy day becomes an experience
In the off-season a rainy day is no lost day – quite the opposite. Around Lake Faak there are numerous indoor destinations a short distance away: from the KärntenTherme in Warmbad and show mines and museums to the climbing hall and adventure worlds. Many of them are discounted or free with a guest card.
We have put together the complete bad-weather programme with all destinations, distances and guest-card tips on a dedicated page for you.
To the bad-weather programmeThe quiet months
"When the bustle fades, the lake is almost yours alone – calm, clear and full of nature."Strandhotel Faak · Lake Faak
Relaxation & peace at the lake
Wellness begins by the water
The greatest relaxation in the off-season is the peace itself: a walk along the quiet shore, a book on the reserved lounger at the private beach, the view across the turquoise-green water to the mountains. Here you will find plenty of space to reconnect with yourself and leave all everyday cares behind.
If you long for warmth and water treatments, you can reach the KärntenTherme in Warmbad-Villach in next to no time – ideal especially for cooler autumn days. You will find all the details in our bad-weather programme.
KärntenTherme & indoor destinations
Families in the off-season
Family holidays outside the main holidays
Those who can travel with younger children or around the edges of the school holidays benefit doubly in the off-season: quieter days on the beach, more space and gentler prices. Children up to three years stay free, and staggered family rates apply for older children.
We have summarised everything about the family-friendly lake access, play opportunities and the offering for families on our family page for you.
Family holidays at the lakeAdded value included
The Erlebnis CARD – included for our guests
As our guest, you receive the regional Erlebnis CARD included. A strong argument especially in the off-season: many excursion destinations in the region are discounted or free with it – in sunshine as in rain.
Erlebnis CARD included
The regional guest card for the holiday region around Villach and Lake Faak – included for every guest with us. It brings numerous benefits at excursion destinations, pools and activities in the region. You will find all current services on villach.at.
Kärnten Card optional
In addition, there is the state-wide Kärnten Card with over 100 excursion destinations and many museums – including bad-weather destinations such as show mines, the reptile zoo and museums. Valid from spring to autumn, chargeable and available independently of the hotel.
In the article Erlebnis CARD at Lake Faak you will find all the benefits in detail – from guided hikes and discounts on mountain railways to active & nature tips around Lake Faak.
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More on the off-season & the weather at Lake Faak
All topics around the early and late seasons in detail – from the bad-weather programme and leisurely cycling to family holidays outside the main holidays.
Even when it rains – the bad-weather programme
Thermal spa, show mine, museums & more – many destinations discounted with the guest card. That turns even a rainy day into an experience.
Leisurely cycling & e-bike
Tours straight from the hotel, a covered shelter with a charging station and a lockable bike room – the best time to cycle in spring and autumn.
Family holidays in the off-season
Quieter, more affordable and more relaxed outside the main holidays – everything about holidays with children at Lake Faak.
Erlebnis CARD – experience it free
The regional guest card, included for our guests: guided hikes, mountain-railway discounts, leisure offers & more – all the benefits in the article.
Hiking & wellness in autumn
Autumn hikes around the lake and the Mittagskogel – plus relaxation in the quiet off-season.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions about the off-season at Lake Faak
When is the off-season at Lake Faak?
The early and late seasons at Lake Faak are mainly the months of May, June, September and October – outside the main holidays in high summer. The lakeside restaurant and the bathing season accompany you from May to October.
Why is a holiday in the early & late season worthwhile?
Because it is quieter, more affordable and closer to nature: pleasant temperatures, clear paths and the beach almost to yourself. In the shoulder season, two people stay in a double room with breakfast from just € 184 per night.
Can you still swim in Lake Faak in the off-season?
On warm days, yes. Lake Faak offers bathing fun in drinking-water quality and warms up in summer to up to 28 degrees. From early summer into autumn it invites you to swim – on cooler days the bad-weather programme is a good option.
What can you do when it rains?
Around Lake Faak there are numerous indoor destinations a short distance away – from the KärntenTherme in Warmbad and show mines and museums to the climbing hall. Many of them are discounted or free with a guest card. You will find all destinations in our bad-weather programme.
Every off-season night is a win
Secure your quiet days at the lake – at the guaranteed best price and with reserved beach loungers included. Ask about our offers for May, June, September and October and book directly with the hotel, no detour needed.
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