Winter
Nassfeld – 110 km of pistes
Carinthia’s largest ski area and Austria’s sunniest, with around 850 hours of winter sun. The ski bus takes you from Rattendorf to the slopes.
- 110 km of pistes
- December–April
Things to do - Days out around Nassfeld and Hermagor.
A few reasons to come to the Gail Valley – in winter and in summer. All of them are a short trip from our apartments.
Winter · views
The Millennium Express
Austria’s longest cableway: 6,001 metres from Tröpolach up to Madritsche at 1,919 m. Worth the ride for the view alone, even if you don’t ski.
- 6 km by cableway
- up to 1,919 m
Summer
Pressegger See
One of Carinthia’s warmest lakes: up to 28 °C, drinking-water clean, with shallow shores that suit children.
- up to 28 °C
- May–September
Where to stay
Summer · by bike
The Gailtal cycle path
The flat Gailtal cycle path follows the River Gail right past Rattendorf and joins the Alpe-Adria cycle path at Villach. Ride to Hermagor for lunch or keep going towards Villach.
- flat route
- May–October
Summer · on foot
Garnitzenklamm gorge
A 4.5-kilometre gorge of waterfalls in the Carnic Alps near Hermagor. Allow about two and a half hours for the walk – and if you’ve still got the legs, carry on up to the Gartnerkofel.
- 4.5 km
- about 2.5 hours
Where to stay
Looking for a base for your days out?
Pick a house that puts the mountains and the lake within easy reach.