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Activities

"Around the lake, there are countless opportunities"

Activities

"Around the lake, there are countless opportunities"

Activities

"Around the lake, there are countless opportunities"

Activities

"Around the lake, there are countless opportunities"

Activities

"Around the lake, there are countless opportunities"

Aktivitäten

Summer
Included services at Draxlhof
  • Bicycle storage, free city bikes
  • Private beach, restroom at the beach, table tennis, playground, sun loungers and umbrellas, rowboats, stand-up paddleboards, 2 changing cabins, seating areas, gas grill for a cozy barbecue evening
  • Sauna for a cold, rainy day
Weissensee Premium Card
  • Discounted arrival and departure with the station shuttle to and from Greifenburg station. Trains from 7:54 AM to 8:04 PM are serviced.
Free of charge
Swimming
Enjoy sunny days by the crystal-clear water at our spacious private beach.
Hiking
More than 200 km of marked hiking trails promise a variety of experiences – from leisurely walks around the lake to alpine pastures with breathtaking views that quickly make everyday life fade into the background.
Experience the unique combination of water, mountains, forests, and Carinthian culture during your hiking vacation at Lake Weissensee.
Biking

The landscape of the Weissensee Nature Park is perfect for a mountain biking vacation for all ages, catering to both ambitious riders and e-bike enthusiasts alike.

With 160 km of trails, you’ll find 13 marked routes offering ideal conditions for all skill levels, from natural mountain paths to challenging single tracks.

Three spectacular MTB trails from the Naggler Alm offer the perfect adrenaline rush.
The three MTB trails at Weissensee
  • MTB-Weissensee Single Trail: Length 2,700 m, elevation difference 370 m
  • MTB-Naggl Trail: Length 5,100 m, elevation difference 380 m
  • MTB-Trail Panorama: Length 3,200 m, elevation difference 376 m
Rental Stations
INTERSPORT Alpensport
+43 4713 25943
Arlbergerhof
+43 4713-2280
Fishing
Make yourself comfortable at the 6.5 km², fjord-like, and largely unspoiled Weissensee. Here, you can fish without territorial boundaries from May 10 to November 20. With lake depths ranging from 5 m to 99 m, you can catch 22 different fish species.
We are happy to offer you the following:
  • We will arrange the fishing permit for you in advance.
  • Free rowboat (please register in advance)
  • Storage option (lockers)
  • Power connection in the boathouse
  • Freezing Facility
Horseback riding & carriage rides
Discover the beauty of the Weissensee Nature Park on horseback or during a carriage ride around the lake. Riding lessons for beginners and advanced riders are offered at the Rupitsch Horse Farm and the Tschabitscher Adventure Farm. Children can learn to handle horses in a playful way on the riding arena, while experienced riders can enjoy obstacle course riding and guided trail rides through the Weissensee Nature Park.
Horseback Riding Contacts
Anna-Lena Rupitsch
+43 664 1619 933
Erlebnishof Tschabitscher
+43 4713 2358
Carriage Rides Contact
Gästehaus Nemast
+43 664 7382 9744
Pferdekutschenfahrten Winkler
+43 676 6083045
Diving
Lake Weissensee is one of the most beautiful diving areas in the Alpine region, with visibility of up to 20 meters being common. The unique underwater landscape is shaped by submerged forests, steep drop-offs, and encounters with various fish species.
From introductory courses and full-day diving excursions to ice diving in winter – there’s something for everyone.
Tauchsport Yachtdiver
+43 664 460 40 80
Lake Weissensee offers many other summer activities such as diving, sailing, horseback riding, and more...
(You can find more information here)
As our guest, you will receive the PREMIUM CARD, allowing you to use the Weissensee boat service, the cable car, and the Nature Park bus free of charge throughout your entire stay.
Winter
Winter at Lake Weissensee offers a dreamlike setting for numerous activities such as ice skating, skiing, cross-country skiing, and sledding. The family ski area with its 6 km of slopes is perfect for young children and families who prefer the charming atmosphere of a smaller ski resort.
Europe's largest natural ice surface provides unique ice skating experiences, and international events make Lake Weissensee a magnet for winter sports enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Included Services at Draxlhof
  • Sleds and ice stock equipment free of charge
  • Ski room for your ski equipment as well as a ski boot dryer
  • Sauna
Weissensee Premium Card
  • Free arrival and departure with the station shuttle to and from Greifenburg station. Trains from 07:54 AM to 08:04 PM are serviced.
Free of charge
  • Weissensee Nature Park Bus
  • Weissensee Cable Car Free Skiing from January 5, 2025, to January 2, 2025
  • Ice skating and cross-country skiing (whole season)
Skiing
In the southwest of Lake Weissensee, you and your family will find the perfect combination of child-friendly slopes, the unparalleled mountain-lake panorama, and many details that make a family vacation in southern Carinthia so special. The family ski area, with its 6 km of slopes, is ideal for small children and families who prefer the charming atmosphere of a smaller ski resort.
As our guest, you will receive the PREMIUM CARD, which allows you to ski for free in the family ski area during your entire stay from January 5, 2025, to February 1, 2025.
Ice skating

It’s an experience you won’t find anywhere else in Europe. The frozen Weissensee, with its ice layer up to 40 cm thick stretching almost to the horizon, offers an almost limitless playground for ice skaters.

Surrounded by the winter mountain panorama, endurance ice skaters will find an extraordinary natural landscape on the 25-kilometer circuit, with fascinating impressions at every step. Europe’s largest groomed natural ice surface, spanning 6.5 km², magically attracts ice sports enthusiasts and recreational skaters from near and far.

Cross-country skiing
A network of around 40 km of classic and skating cross-country trails runs through the sun-drenched and fog-free Weissensee Valley. In one of the most beautiful cross-country skiing regions of Carinthia, you'll find all trail options, each leading through the breathtaking scenery of the lake and mountain world.
Informationen zu weiteren Aktivitäten wie Fatbiken, Schneeschuhwandern, Eistauchen, Pferdeschlittenfahrt und vieles mehr finden Sie hier.
Weissensee Premium Card
For the entire stay: Free boat rides, free mountain railway access in summer, free ice skating and cross-country skiing, free skiing at selected times, as well as the entire range of local public transportation.
We are a partner establishment!

DRAXL HOF

APARTMENT•HOTEL•WEISSENSEE

Neusach 10
A-9762 Weissensee
Österreich

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