Things to do in Carinthia
Area & Activities
The Old Forge is located in the splendid lower Carinthian landscape, in a quiet, secluded location. From here there are countless opportunities for leisure activities excursion destinations.
Outdoor Activities
Golfpark Klopeinersee (10km) - as well as other beautiful golf courses such as Golfplatz Seltenheim, Jaques Lemans Golfplatz Sankt Veit, Golfplatz Moosburg, Golfplatz Dellach, Golfplatz Velden
Unforgettable hikes in Carinthia’s mountains in Slovenia and Italy such as Hochobir, Petzen, Mittagskogel, Dobratsch
Drau-Cycle Path
Flow-Country-Trail Petzen for Mountain bikers (11,5km)
Walderlebniswelt Sankt Kanzian (Flying Fox, Treetop walk, Indoor Game House & more)
Riding Stables
In winter, ski areas can be reached at a distance of 25km such as Petzen, Koralpe, Gerlitzen, Turracher Höhe, Sankt Oswald, Kleinkirchheitm, Nassfeld, & more…!
Tennis courts to rent such as Sankt Kanzian & Völkermarkt
Water enthusiasts
Magnificent lakes all over Carinthia - in the immediate vicinity of the Klopeinersee and Turnersee
The famous and beautiful Wörthersee with public bathing beaches such as Loretto, Maiernigg and the Kropfitschbad
There is the possibility for fishers to fish 2km from the old Forge
Art & Culture
Unique museums such as Liaunig Museum in Neuhaus, Werner Berg Museum in Bleiburg, as well as all museums in Klagenfurt
For those interested in history, the Roman Celtic excavations on the Magdalensberg should not be missed
Vogelpark Turnersee – native and exotic bird species
Obir - Tropfsteinhöhlen in Bad Eisenkappel
Restaurants
Good to know
There are shops in town (supermarket) as well as in Völkermarkt (5km) and in Klagenfurt (25km)