The clear, warm Wörthersee is nestled in the south of Austria, with a warm, sunny climate, similar to that of Lake Garda in Italy. Pörtschach has a beautiful setting on a small peninsula on the northern shore of Lake Wörthersee. The leafy village has a bustling main street with a selection of shops and cafés and an attractive tree-lined lakeside promenade. Take a stroll and admire the exclusive lakeside residences or take a refreshing dip in the warm lake waters at the fantastic resort lido, complete with giant waterslide. While the resort is a famous centre for top tennis tournaments, the lake itself is a playground for watersport fanatics, watch from the lakeside or have a go yourself! Also a superb choice for exploring Carinthia, the excellent ferry, train and bus links make it easy to visit the other villages around the lake as well as the many sights and attractions further afield.
Accommodation is also available in Velden at the west end of Lake Wörthersee, see Velden Resort Guide.Fact file
Transfer time: Ljubljana 2 hrs
Salzburg 3 hr 30 mins
Fly from: Dublin
More about the activities in Lake Wörthersee.
Important Information
Lake Wörthersee has no rep, you will be given a welcome pack and contact number on arrival.Getting About
Excellent public transport services around the lake including train, bus and ferry boat mean that all the resorts are well linked. The nearby cities of Klagenfurt and Villach are easily reached by train or bus.Discount Card
Carinthia card: This great value card offers extensive discounts and savings on local transport and visitor attractions in the region! · FREE boat cruise on the vintage MS Coretto or MS Lorelei· FREE travel on the lake ferry, which travels between many resorts on the lake
· FREE entry to the Pyramidenkogel viewing platform 905m high!
· FREE entry to 8 beaches around Lake Wörthersee · Reductions on local buses and trains · FREE use of many cable cars · FREE entrance into many public indoor and outdoor swimming complexes
for more information see www.kaerntencard.at Please note: Available locally. Cards valid for 1 week. Details subject to change.