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Events at Ossiacher See

Lake Ossiach is not only a place to enjoy and relax, but also a lively stage for culture, cuisine and customs. Numerous events throughout the year provide inspiring experiences and special encounters. Listen to the sounds of the internationally renowned Carinthian Summer, discover regional specialties and genuine crafts at the beef festival on the Ossiacher Tauern or stroll through the arts and crafts market right on the lakeshore, where creative unique pieces and lovingly crafted handicrafts await you.

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Carinthischer Sommer

Carinthischer Sommer

The Carinthian Summer is an international festival for music, literature and discourse in Carinthia. The festival stands for cosmopolitanism, cultural diversity and intellectual curiosity. It offers culture at the highest level and is accessible to all visitors.

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Craft market at lake Ossiacher See

Craft market at lake Ossiacher See

Heidi and Jean Luc Lenoble have been organising the largest and probably one of the most popular craft markets in Austria for more than 30 years. With participants from 10 countries, around 130 exhibitors and more than 40,000 visitors a year, the craft market in Ossiach is also one of the most important markets in Austria. Rating: Well worth seeing!

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Beef Festival Ossiacher Tauern

Beef Festival Ossiacher Tauern

Carinthia´s beef farmers invite you to the annual Carinthian Beef Festival; a fixture for culinary gourmets, where thousands of visitors enjoy the taste of excellent Carinthian Beef specialities. At the Ossiacher Tauern Estate, visitors can experience a variety of delicacies, from the traditional ’Tafelspitz’ (a boiled beef dish) to a grilled steak.

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Lake Ossiach Car-Free

Lake Ossiach Car-Free

You can explore all around Lake Ossiacher See on your bike, skateboard, roller skaters or on foot, all day long. The entire route is off-limits to motorised vehicles. The 27 km route is one-way, all around the lake, in a clockwise direction. For those who prefer a more leisurely pace, you can take the ship, Ossiacher See Schifffahrt, from one town to another.