A selection of attractions in this area:

10 lakes suitable for swimming, water sports and fishing. An animal park with live as well as stuffed animals. A fish farm that sells fresh fish specialities. Nockberge National Park with a scenic alpine toll road and countless hiking and biking trails. Thermal baths, spa treatments and 100kms of ski pistes in the famous ski resort of Bad Kleinkirchheim. 6 other ski resorts. Hochosterwitz Castle and the ruins of Landskron Castle with a panoramic restaurant right on the castle walls, eagle shows and a monkey forest. Mini Mundus – miniatures of world famous buildings. The historic little town of Gmünd. Maltatal valley with a dam built high up in the mountains and the highest waterfall in Carinthia. The Dobratsch mountain with a scenic toll road and a viewing platform high above a valley. Dramatic Raggaschlucht gorge walking trail. The Gerlitzen mountain, where you can not only have a fantastic skiing session but also fly a tandem paraglider above a lake and see the town of Villach from above. Großglockner, the highest mountain in Austria (a glacier). Triglav National Park and Soca Valley just across the border in Slovenia. A day trip to Venice. In summer, no visitor should miss a one-day trip to the picturesque Slovenian seaside town of Piran (2.5hrs by car). Bike and e-bike rentals. Tennis courts. Golf courses. And much, much more.