The most beautiful snack and picnic spots
Where does the snack taste particularly good? Exactly! In the great outdoors. Between mountain and lake, city and nature, the Villach region offers countless favourite places where you can forget everyday life. Whether high up with a panoramic view, in nature's fragrant herb garden or right by the water - a picnic here is a special experience. Our tips will guide you to places that offer unforgettable views and pure relaxation.
In the Dobratsch Nature Park
Numerous places along the hiking trails of Villach's local mountain, the Dobratsch, invite you to take a break. Particularly beautiful: a path leads from the Rosstratte car park to the "Gams- und Gipfelblick" viewing platform. In good weather, the view of the Gailtal valley is unobstructed. The sheltered area of the platform offers a place to enjoy the landscape even in windy or rainy weather.
At Jungfernsprung - view of Lake Ossiach
The Burgherrenrunde to Landskron Castle leads to the Jungfernsprung vantage point. Here the view opens up to the Gerlitzen Alpe and Lake Ossiach. The play of colours in the water and the wooden statue of the mermaid make this place something special.
Am Kanzianiberg - meadow by the little church
A circular route leads from Finkenstein around the Kanzianiberg. The Way of the Cross takes you to the little church, where a small meadow opens up with a view to the south. Wild herbs and flowers make this a pleasant resting place.
Tauern pond
The Tauern pond in the Ossiacher Tauern, accessible from Ossiach via a gravel road, is nestled between woods and meadows. It is a peaceful place for a break or a picnic and offers an idyllic natural backdrop.
Peterlewand Pavilion
The pavilion above the Peterlewand climbing garden in Bodensdorf offers a wide and particularly beautiful view of the eastern shore of the lake and towards Ossiach.
Reachable after a short but challenging hike.
Paraglider" viewing platform
Around 500 metres above Annenheim, directly on Bergsteig 1000 (only for experienced hikers), there is a lovely rest area with a view of Lake Ossiach at the flying field of the Carinthian flying schools.
Kurpark Bodensdorf
The Kurpark is located directly on Lake Ossiach. Benches and green spaces make it the perfect place for a short break. A stop at the Café Pavillon by the lake is highly recommended.
Seepark Annenheim
The Seepark in Annenheim right next to the Annenheim boat station offers open spaces and beautiful views of Lake Ossiach.
Free access to the lake
Take advantage of the larger free lake access points such as the Panoramabeach Faaker See, the Bodensdorf lake resort or the bikebeach St. Andrä for your next snack break.
Free lake access in the region