Outdoor Activities in Klagenfurt

From sunrise to sunset, let's discover the best spots for outdoor activities in Klagenfurt:

1. Lindwurmbrunnen And Neuerplatz

   4.5 (289 Votes)
   

   Landmark, Statue, Cafe, Restaurant

   The fountain at this square is fit to put all other fountains to shame. It’s Klagenfurt’s main landmark – the Lindworm, a giant dragon about to be slain by Hercules. While the dragon fountain was established in the 16th century, the Hercules statue wasn’t added until the 17th. Check out the various coat of arms on the base of the fountain. When you’re done admiring...Read more

2. Landhaus

   4.4 (281 Votes)
   

   Food And Drinks, Restaurant, Entertainment, Tower

   Right in the middle of Klagenfurt, this beautiful courtyard-building supplies enough intrigue and entertainment to take up an entire day. The Italian style structure is newly renovated – everything looks fresh. Today, it is the seat of the local assembly, but there’s plenty for a tourist to do. The main highlights are: The restaurant on the ground floor – great beer and great...Read more

3. Europa Park

   4.7 (241 Votes)
   

   Outdoors, Beach, Park, Cafe

   On the east bank of Worthersee Lake, right next to Minimundus, there’s a lovely green space that mixes all the fun of beaches, meadows and forest within itself – Europa Park. At 22 acres, it’s once of Austria’s largest parks. It’s a great place for: Picnics, strolling, chess, people watching and selfies-taking. In spring, the flowers are beautiful. There’s a...Read more

4. Kreuzbergl

   

   Church, Museum, Trail, View Point

   This is Klagenfurt’s ‘backyard mountain’. It’s a hill that rises about 571 metres above sea level and is criss-crossed with innumerable hiking trails. You’ll come across some picturesque small ponds, pretty woodland, and meadows. Get a map of the hill off the Internet or from the local tourist office and check out the following highlights: The Kreuzbergl Church &n...Read more

5. Maria Loretto Castle

   4.5 (130 Votes)
   

   Hotel, Bar, View Point, Food And Drinks

   A restaurant really has to be something special to qualify as a tourist attraction. Well, seeing that this one pulled out all the stops – set in a 17th century castle; terrace restaurant; a magnificent view of the lake at sunset – it qualified. The castle is such a romantic venue that at a chapel at its foot, by the lake, you can actually arrange for your own wedding. There is also ...Read more

6. Minimundus

   4.6 (17 Votes)
   

   Landmark, Theme Park

   The Minimundus is a unique theme park featuring the miniature models of over 150 landmarks from over 40 countries sprawling around the lush green park. So, now you can visit all those landmarks that you so long wished to visit at one place and what is more stunning is that all the models look exactly the same with all the intricacies, minus the magnanimous height. The Statue of Liberty, Tajmaha...Read more

7. Worthersee

   4.7 (340 Votes)
   

   Museum, Water Body, Zoo, View Point

   Carinthia’s biggest lake and Austria’s favourite water resort is only a 3-hour drive from Klagengfurt. In summers, the lake’s warm waters draw tens of thousands of tourists and vacationers from within and without the country. The scenery around the lake is spectacular. Boat tours and water based fun are only the beginning. Incredible panoramic roads and cable car rides; quaint...Read more

8. Reptilienzoo Happ

   4.2 (182 Votes)
   

   Outdoors, Wildlife Sanctuary , Zoo

   Crocs, tortoises, snakes, spiders and scorpions – everything that creepy or crawly or wet and not an insect is here. The zoo has over 1000 animals of which a really ridiculous number are snakes. You get to put an Anaconda around your neck too if you want… not that we’re recommending it. There’s also a Dinosaur garden. In an aquarium, you get to see piranhas. Educational...Read more

9. Sak Sportpark Welzenegg

   4
   Irnigstraße 4, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria
   Stadium

10. Sepp-puschnig-halle

    4.1 (1 Vote)
    9020 Klagenfurt, Austria
    Stadium