Culture, cuisine & excursion destinations

A region steeped in history and tradition

The Southern Carinthia region – near the Slovenian border – is famous not only for its stunning natural landscapes, but also for its countless cultural activities. Music, choirs, and famous painters are just a few examples of Carinthia's rich cultural heritage.

Archaeological Pilgrim Museum Hemmaberg - Juenna

The new Hemmaberg-Juenna Archaeological Pilgrim Museum opens a gateway to the historical past of Globasnitz. In addition to the numerous finds uncovered during approximately 20 years of excavations at Hemmaberg, the Pilgrim Museum also features a replica of the recently discovered Ostrogothic burial ground.
www.museum-globasnitz.at

Werner Berg Gallery

Werner Berg is one of Austria's most important artists of the 20th century. His paintings, which draw on German Expressionism, provide insight into the soul of the southern Carinthian landscape and the people who live there.
www.wernerberg.museum

Museum Liaunig

The museum, with its impressive architecture, contains contemporary art and, as an interesting counterpoint, a collection of Akan gold objects.
www.museumliaunig.at

Abbey St. Paul

One of the most comprehensive art collections in Europe rightfully earns the Benedictine monastery the title "Treasure House of Carinthia." It is Austria's most important monastic book collection, featuring Austria's oldest book from the 5th century and Gutenberg's first printed work from around 1450.
www.stift-stpaul.at

Vogelpark Turnersee

Marvel at the diverse bird species at the Turnersee Bird Park in St. Primus. The collection of parakeets, parrots, amazons, macaws, cadavers, lorikeets, as well as birds of prey, waterfowl, hornbills, pheasants, and much more is unique.
www.vogelpark.at

Stalactite cave Obir

EIt is Austria's most colorful and largest stalactite cave. A unique natural spectacle, multivision, cave spirits, flowing water, thunder, and voices mark the journey into the mountain's interior.
www.hoehlen.at

Wildensteiner Waterfall

The Wildenstein Waterfall at the foot of the Hochobir is the highest free-flowing waterfall in Europe.
www.holidayregion.at/wildensteiner-wasserfall

Walderlebniswelt

The "Forest Adventure World" family destination offers 20,000 m² of nature-based recreational activities for children and parents. It includes a treetop walkway, an interactive nature experience and learning trail, a walk-in fox den, a climbing forest, as well as slides, swings, and a petting zoo.
www.walderlebniswelt.at/ 

Tourismusinfo

You can find all information on the website of the Klopeiner See - South Carinthia - Lavanttal tourism region.