Bad weather? Dripstone caves and mines, museums and a planetarium, indoor play halls, saunas and thermal baths – all indoors.
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Caves & mines 5
Obir-Tropfsteinhöhlen & Bad Eisenkappel15 km · 52 min by bike · 17 min by carDeep inside the Hochobir lies a natural wonder: the Obir-Tropfsteinhöhlen (show caves), a natural monument of the UNESCO Global Geopark Karawanken.Free with Kärnten Card
Deep inside the Hochobir lies a natural wonder: the Obir-Tropfsteinhöhlen (show caves), a natural monument of the UNESCO Global Geopark Karawanken. The stalactites and stalagmites here are “alive” – they are still growing today, drop by drop. The caves were discovered by miners who once dug for lead and zinc inside the Obir.
A visit is a little adventure: from the ticket office on the main square of the bilingual spa town of Bad Eisenkappel/Železna Kapla, a cave bus takes you up a narrow mountain road to the entrance. Underground, a circuit of around 800 m leads through the halls, with light, sound and multimedia effects bringing the natural spectacle to life. A guided tour takes around an hour and a half in total. Inside the mountain the temperature stays at around 8 °C all year round – be sure to bring a warm jacket even in high summer! A perfect outing for hot days and rainy days alike.
Open May to September, guided tours only
At a glance
Natural monument in the UNESCO Global Geopark Karawanken
Underground circuit approx. 800 m, guided tour approx. 1.5 h
Constant temperature of approx. 8 °C
Access by cave bus from the ticket office on the main square in Bad Eisenkappel
No admission for children under 4
Reservations: +43 4238 8239
Our tip
Be sure to book in advance – places are limited.
Bring a warm jacket and closed shoes.
Combine with the Trögerner Klamm or a stroll through Bad Eisenkappel.
Check current times and prices on hoehlen.at.
Kärnten Card: Free admission once a day including the guided tour, cave bus €5 extra (normal price €31)
Griffener Tropfsteinhöhle25 km · 25 min by carBeneath the Griffner Schlossberg lies one of the most colourful show caves in Austria.Discount with Aktiv Card
Beneath the Griffner Schlossberg lies one of the most colourful show caves in Austria. It was rediscovered in the last months of the war in 1945 during a search for air-raid shelters and has been open to visitors since 1956. On the guided tour of about 40 minutes you see reddish and yellowish stalactites and stalagmites; at the end, a multimedia journey takes you through the history of the earth. The entrance is opposite the parish church in the town centre.
In the cave, archaeologists found hearths, stone tools and bones of cave bear, giant deer and woolly rhinoceros – people used the site more than 20,000 years ago. The temperature stays at about 8 °C all year, making the cave a good destination for hot days and rainy days. Take a jacket and sturdy shoes. Children usually find the tour exciting.
May–September (a few extra dates in October)
At a glance
Length 485 m, tour approx. 40 minutes
Constant approx. 8 °C
Finds: cave bear, giant deer, woolly rhinoceros, stone tools
Season May–September (May only Sat/Sun/public holidays, September Wed–Sun, 10:00–15:00 each day), as of 2026
20% discount with the Aktiv Card, as of 2026
Our tip
Combine your visit with a short climb up the Griffner Schlossberg to the “Jauntalblick” viewing platform.
Outside opening hours, tours can be booked by phone (+43 4233 2029).
Bergwerk unter der Petzen (Podzemlje Pece, Mežica)36 km · 38 min by carAn adventure you will hardly find anywhere else: riding a mountain bike right through a mountain! In the former lead and zinc mine of Mežica, directly below the Petzen on the Slovenian side, guided tours lead through the old tunnels.
An adventure you will hardly find anywhere else: riding a mountain bike right through a mountain! In the former lead and zinc mine of Mežica, directly below the Petzen on the Slovenian side, guided tours lead through the old tunnels. With a helmet and head torch you cycle several kilometres underground. The whole tour takes about two and a half hours.
Inside the mountain the temperature stays at around 10 °C all year – so warm clothing is a must even in high summer. Helmets and lamps can be hired; the standard tour is suitable for participants aged about 10 and over. If you prefer something calmer, explore the tunnels on foot, by mine train or by kayak on underground waters. The mine is part of the UNESCO Global Geopark Karawanken.
All year, by advance booking only
At a glance
Former lead and zinc mine of Mežica under the Petzen
Underground bike tour of several kilometres, approx. 2.5 h in total
Kayaking in the mine – Podzemlje Pece36 km · 38 min by carBeneath the Petzen lies the former lead and zinc mine of Mežica, today the show mine Podzemlje Pece.
Beneath the Petzen lies the former lead and zinc mine of Mežica, today the show mine Podzemlje Pece. Part of the old tunnels is flooded – and that is exactly where you paddle a kayak through the inside of the mountain. Kitted out with helmet, headlamp and neoprene gear, you set off in a small group with a guide, first on foot into the tunnel, then for about an hour on the water through narrow passages and underground lakes.
The whole tour takes about four hours, including briefing and changing. Inside the mountain it is cool and damp all year round; a basic level of fitness helps, and you shouldn’t be claustrophobic. The tour only runs if booked in advance, with at least two participants. The meeting point is the visitor centre at Glančnik in Mežica, where the mine train and the tunnel biking also start.
All year, advance booking required (Tue–Sun)
At a glance
Duration approx. 4 h, about 1 hour of it in the kayak
From age 10 and approx. 150 cm tall (according to Geopark Karawanken)
Advance booking only, min. 2 people
Temperature in the tunnel around 10 °C
Our tip
Bring warm underwear, a change of clothes and a towel – the equipment is provided.
In summer book a few days ahead, as the groups are small.
Terra Mystica & Terra Montana show mines89 km · 1 h 15 min by carIn Bad Bleiberg near Villach, lead and zinc were mined for almost 2,000 years until the mine closed in 1993.Free with Kärnten Card
In Bad Bleiberg near Villach, lead and zinc were mined for almost 2,000 years until the mine closed in 1993. Today, on the Terra Mystica tour, you slide into the mountain on the 68-metre miners’ slide, experience multimedia shows on the earth’s history in the tunnels and return to daylight by mine train and a 49-metre shaft lift. The tour takes about an hour and a half.
The Terra Montana (Tue and Fri) takes you two kilometres further into the mountain by mine train, where original mining machines at 14 stations show the miners’ everyday working life – it is better suited to children aged about 8 and over. It is 8 °C in the tunnels all year round, so bring a warm jacket and sturdy shoes. By law, children under 4 are not allowed in, and dogs are not permitted.
Palm Sunday–October, November–April Sat 14:00 only
At a glance
Miners’ slide 68 m, constant +8 °C in the tunnels
Terra Mystica tour approx. 1.5 h, Terra Montana approx. 2 h
July/Aug hourly 10:00–15:00, May/June/Sep/Oct 11:00 and 13:00
Admission only from age 4; free with the Kärnten Card
Our tip
On rainy days it gets very busy and reservations are not possible – try to come for the first tour.
The mining museum and the cartoon museum Terra Humoristika are included in the admission.
Kärnten Card: Free admission once a day to one of the two show mines
Geopark-Informationszentrum Bad Eisenkappel15 km · 52 min by bike · 17 min by carOn the main square of Bad Eisenkappel, the UNESCO Global Geopark Karawanken runs its hiking and information centre; in July 2026 the redesigned information centre opened together with the Geopark gallery on the Vellach promenade.
Please check the opening times with the venue before you go.
On the main square of Bad Eisenkappel, the UNESCO Global Geopark Karawanken runs its hiking and information centre; in July 2026 the redesigned information centre opened together with the Geopark gallery on the Vellach promenade. Here you can get information on geology, hiking trails and guided tours in the geopark on both sides of the border. A good stop before or after the Obir-Tropfsteinhöhlen or a hike in the Vellach valley.
All year (ask for opening hours)
At a glance
Hauptplatz 7, 9135 Bad Eisenkappel · Tel. +43 4238 8239-15
New information centre since July 2026
Geopark gallery on the Vellach promenade
Our tip
Opening hours are not published – give them a quick call beforehand or write to wandern@geopark-karawanken.at.
Bezirksheimatmuseum Völkermarkt15 km · 47 min by bike · 15 min by carThe Bezirksheimatmuseum, usually just called the town museum in Völkermarkt, stands in the Faschinggasse, a few steps from the main square and the Old Town Hall.Free with Kärnten Card
Photo: Neithan90, Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The Bezirksheimatmuseum, usually just called the town museum in Völkermarkt, stands in the Faschinggasse, a few steps from the main square and the Old Town Hall. On around 600 m² over two floors it tells the story of the town and the district: Celtic and Roman finds from the area, Gothic religious art, traditional costumes, old furniture and historic postcards. The Slovenian influences and the shifting borders of the region are also a theme.
The focus is on the Carinthian plebiscite of 1920 and the border fighting after the First World War. Frescoes by Hermann Heller show scenes from the plebiscite, and a separate exhibition is devoted to the Austrian State Treaty of 1955. The museum holds the Carinthian quality certificate for visitor attractions. About an hour is enough for a visit. It suits a rainy day or a stroll through Völkermarkt’s old town.
Early May to end of October
At a glance
Faschinggasse 1, by the main square of Völkermarkt
Early May to end of October: Tue–Fri 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–16:00, Sat 9:00–12:00; closed Sun, Mon and public holidays
Focus on the 1920 plebiscite, plus archaeology, religious art and folk culture
Around 600 m² of exhibition space on two floors
Group tours by appointment, tel. +43 4232 2571-39
Our tip
With the Kärnten Card admission is free, but a guided tour is not included.
The opening hours come from older information. Give them a quick call before your visit.
Afterwards, the Bürgerlustpark with its view over the Völkermarkter Stausee is well worth a visit.
Kärnten Card: Free admission once a day (without guided tour), saving €5
Pilgermuseum Globasnitz/Globasnica16 km · 52 min by bike · 17 min by carIn the centre of Globasnitz, the Archäologisches Pilgermuseum (archaeological pilgrims’ museum) of kärnten.museum shows finds from the nearby Hemmaberg.Discount with Aktiv CardFree with Kärnten Card
In the centre of Globasnitz, the Archäologisches Pilgermuseum (archaeological pilgrims’ museum) of kärnten.museum shows finds from the nearby Hemmaberg. During the Migration Period (approx. 400–600 AD) one of the most important early Christian pilgrimage sanctuaries in the Eastern Alps stood there, with several churches and mosaic floors. There are also grave finds from an Ostrogothic cemetery and pieces from the Roman settlement of Iuenna, which gave the Jauntal its name. An hour or so is enough for the exhibition, which makes a good choice for a rainy day.
With the family rally “Geheimnis Iuenna” (The Secret of Iuenna), children and teenagers can explore the museum on their own or with their parents; anyone who finds the secret word gets a small prize. It combines nicely with a climb up the Hemmaberg (842 m): at the top you can see the excavated church foundations and mosaics, and next to them the pilgrimage church and the Rosalienquelle spring. Bring good footwear for the way up.
May–September, Tue–Sat 10:00–16:00
At a glance
Open May–September, Tue–Sat 10:00–16:00 (last admission 15:30)
Admission adults €8, reduced €6, under 18 free, family €14 (as of 2026)
Finds from the early Christian pilgrimage sanctuary on the Hemmaberg, Ostrogothic cemetery, Roman Iuenna
Family rally “Geheimnis Iuenna” for children
Our tip
Visit the museum first and climb the Hemmaberg afterwards – the excavations at the top make much more sense that way.
With the Aktiv Card Südkärnten adults pay half price.
Geo.Dom on the Petzen24 km · 29 min by carThe Geo.Dom is the visitor centre of the UNESCO Global Geopark Karawanken and stands at about 1,700 m by the top station of the Petzen cable car, in the building below the panoramic restaurant “oben”.
The Geo.Dom is the visitor centre of the UNESCO Global Geopark Karawanken and stands at about 1,700 m by the top station of the Petzen cable car, in the building below the panoramic restaurant “oben”. The exhibition is about the geological history of the Karawanks, which is visible here across national borders. Children and teenagers particularly like the “NatureGame” in the viewing lounge, where an AI turns you into a plant for the virtual geopark garden, and the VR headsets with 3D experiences.
The special exhibition shows petrified trunks, roots and leaves from the Petrified Forest of Lesbos and uses them to explain climate change. About an hour is enough for a visit; it combines well with a hike on the summit plateau, or makes a good plan B if the weather turns up top. You take the cable car up from the valley station in Unterort (Feistritz ob Bleiburg).
Late June–September (July/August daily)
At a glance
Visitor centre of the UNESCO Global Geopark Karawanken, Petzen top station (approx. 1,700 m)
July and August daily 10:00–16:00, plus selected days in June and September
Admission €5, children up to 6 free (as of 2026); cable car ticket extra
NatureGame, VR headsets, special exhibition on the Petrified Forest of Lesbos
Group tours on request
Our tip
Check the opening days in June and September in advance on the Geopark or Petzen website – there are only a few.
Pack a warm jacket: up top it is noticeably cooler than by the lake, even in high summer.
The CineCity in Klagenfurt is the largest cinema in Carinthia. Eight screens show current films, some in 3D, with VIP and premium seats, plus a children’s cinema and regular screenings in the original language. Just the thing for a rainy holiday day or an evening in town. You can buy tickets online as e-tickets. The bowling arena is in the same place, so you can easily combine the two.
All year
At a glance
8 screens, 3D, VIP/premium seats
Heidemarie-Hatheyer-Platz 1, 9020 Klagenfurt
850 free parking spaces in front of the building and in the underground car park
Children’s cinema and films in the original language
Our tip
In its “Last Chance” series the CineCity shows family films and blockbusters one last time, on Sundays at reduced prices.
The Stadttheater on Theaterplatz is Carinthia’s state theatre. The Viennese firm Fellner & Helmer built the house, which opened in 1910 as a jubilee theatre for the 60th anniversary of Emperor Franz Joseph’s reign. The façade is neoclassical, the interior strongly shaped by Art Nouveau. In 1998 Günther Domenig added a modern extension at the back.
The programme includes opera, operetta, musicals and drama, plus concerts by the Carinthian Symphony Orchestra and plays for children – over 200 performances per season. The season runs from September to June, with a summer break in July and August. For guests in September, an evening at the theatre is a nice addition to a day in Klagenfurt. In summer, too, the façade and the theatre park are worth a look when you are out in the old town.
September – June (summer break July/August)
At a glance
Opened in 1910, architects Fellner & Helmer
Opera, operetta, musicals, drama, concerts
Season September to June, summer break July/August
Box office tel. +43 463 54064
Our tip
For performances in September, it is best to book tickets online in advance.
In summer you can only see the building from outside – plan it as a photo stop on your old-town stroll.
Wappensaal in the Landhaus Klagenfurt30 km · 35 min by carThe Landhaus on the Alter Platz is a 16th-century Renaissance building, and the Carinthian state parliament still meets here today.Free with Kärnten Card
The Landhaus on the Alter Platz is a 16th-century Renaissance building, and the Carinthian state parliament still meets here today. After a fire in 1723, Josef Ferdinand Fromiller, Carinthia’s best-known Baroque painter, redesigned the Großer Wappensaal (great hall of arms). Its walls are covered with more than 665 coats of arms of the Carinthian estates, the noble families and dignitaries who had a say in running the land at the time. There are also murals of historical scenes and a large ceiling fresco. The hall is also home to the Fürstenstein (Prince’s Stone), one of the oldest legal monuments in Europe.
In the entrance area, the interactive exhibition “Tor zur Demokratie” (Gateway to Democracy) is aimed mainly at young visitors. About half an hour is enough for the hall itself. That makes it a good choice for a rainy day or an easy add-on to a stroll through Klagenfurt’s old town. On a guided tour you also get to see the Kleiner Wappensaal with murals by Fromiller, where the state parliament still meets today, the plenary chamber with frescoes by Switbert Lobisser, and the Kolig Hall (Koligsaal).
All year (closed 24 December–6 January)
At a glance
1 April–26 October Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00, 27 October–31 March Tue–Fri 10:00–16:00; closed 24 December 2026–6 January 2027
Special openings on the Advent Sundays (29 November and 6, 13 and 20 December 2026)
Admission adults €7, reduced €5, under 18 free, family €12, guided tour €4 per person (as of 2026)
Landhaushof 1 in the old town, Heiligengeistplatz bus stop nearby
Our tip
Take the bus to Heiligengeistplatz, where almost all city buses stop. From there it is just a few minutes’ walk to the Landhaus.
With the Kärnten Card admission is free. Guided tour dates are listed in the kärnten.museum online calendar.
Minimundus indoor adventure world & 4D cinema39 km · 36 min by carWhen it rains in southern Carinthia, the indoor area of Minimundus in Klagenfurt is a good plan B for families.
When it rains in southern Carinthia, the indoor area of Minimundus in Klagenfurt is a good plan B for families. Across around 1,500 m² on two floors you will find a 4D cinema, a model railway layout, interactive globes, an ISS station with live images of the Earth from space, a Mini Cooper ride, a cartoon station for drawing your own comics, a big slide and a 270-degree video box on the Titanic. Many of the stations are meant to be tried out, so children and teenagers are kept well occupied.
The indoor area belongs to the miniature park and is included in the same ticket. So a visit is easy to split: when the showers stop, head outside to the roughly 150 models of famous buildings at a scale of 1:25. Allow two to three hours for both together. The building is step-free via lift and ramp, and there is free parking right in front of the entrance. The restaurant has a large sun terrace.
Late March to early November (closed in winter)
At a glance
Indoor area approx. 1,500 m² on 2 floors
4D cinema, model railway, ISS station, slide, Titanic video box
July and August Thu–Mon 9:00–20:00, Tue and Wed until 22:00
Lift and ramp, free parking at the entrance
Ticket office closes one hour before closing time
Our tip
On rainy days many families come at once. In the morning, right after opening at 9:00, it is usually quieter.
On the long Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in July and August, the illuminated outdoor models make a lovely end to the day.
Miniversum – Klagenfurt Planetarium40 km · 38 min by carRight next to Minimundus in Klagenfurt’s Europapark stands the planetarium, which was renovated in 2026, renamed Miniversum and reopened in July 2026.
Right next to Minimundus in Klagenfurt’s Europapark stands the planetarium, which was renovated in 2026, renamed Miniversum and reopened in July 2026. Under the dome, new digital projection technology shows the starry sky, planets and journeys through space; the shows last about half an hour and are in German. There is room for around 80 visitors.
The Miniversum is a good choice for a rainy day with school-age children, ideally combined with Minimundus or a walk in the Europapark. You get tickets and combined tickets at the Minimundus ticket office, where the fixed show times are also posted. Seats cannot be reserved; be at the entrance 5 to 10 minutes before the start, as nobody is let in once the show has begun.
All year, shows according to the programme (website)
At a glance
Newly renovated, reopened in July 2026
Shows approx. 30 minutes, in German
Around 80 seats, free seating
Tickets at the Minimundus ticket office, Villacher Straße 241
Our tip
Allow time for the short walk from the Minimundus ticket office to the planetarium – latecomers are not let in.
Outside the summer season, check the show times on the website beforehand.
Indoor play centre Klopeiner See4.4 km · 13 min by bike · 7 min by carThe indoor play centre (Indoor-Spielehaus) belongs to the Walderlebniswelt near St. Kanzian and is the alternative when the weather doesn’t play along.Discount with Aktiv Card
The indoor play centre (Indoor-Spielehaus) belongs to the Walderlebniswelt near St. Kanzian and is the alternative when the weather doesn’t play along. On around 500 m², children can let off steam in the softball arena, on the roller slide, climbing elements, trampolines and on the football pitch; the very youngest have their own separate toddler area. You can also book the VR attraction “Yullbe Go”. Two to three hours is about right for a visit.
Admission to the play centre is included in the Walderlebniswelt ticket, so on fine days you can combine indoors and outdoors. In the adjoining restaurant parents can eat and drink in peace and watch their children on screens. Pack non-slip socks and a water bottle for the children.
June–mid-Sep daily 10:00–18:00, then Fri–Sun; open in winter with a break 24 Dec–1 Jan
At a glance
Around 500 m² of indoor play area with toddler area
Admission included in the Walderlebniswelt ticket
Reduced with the Aktiv Card: July/August 10% off, May, June, September and October 20% off (as of 2026)
Schulstraße 8, 9122 St. Kanzian
Our tip
On rainy days it often gets busy from midday – if you can, come right at opening time at 10:00.
Check the current opening days on the website, especially in the low season – from the end of September it is only open Fri–Sun.
Bad Eisenkappel bouldering hall16 km · 58 min by bike · 20 min by carIn the tennis centre in Bad Eisenkappel there is a small bouldering hall: you climb without a rope, low enough to jump down onto the mats, and the routes range from easy to challenging, so even small children can join in.
In the tennis centre in Bad Eisenkappel there is a small bouldering hall: you climb without a rope, low enough to jump down onto the mats, and the routes range from easy to challenging, so even small children can join in. It’s a good alternative when the weather isn’t right for the climbing crag or a mountain hike. Fixed opening hours are not published – call the tourist office beforehand. Bring sportswear and clean trainers or climbing shoes.
All year, times by phone (+43 4238 8702)
At a glance
In the Bad Eisenkappel tennis centre
All year, times on request only
Tourist office: +43 4238 8702
Our tip
Before you set off, check by phone whether the hall is open and whether rental shoes are available.
CineCity Bowling Arena Klagenfurt24 km · 27 min by carAt the CineCity on the eastern edge of Klagenfurt there are 20 bowling lanes with Spark technology: while you play, animated graphics and games run across the lanes.
At the CineCity on the eastern edge of Klagenfurt there are 20 bowling lanes with Spark technology: while you play, animated graphics and games run across the lanes. Children love it too. A good plan for a rainy day or an evening with family or friends, and easy to combine with a trip to the cinema. Book your lanes online in advance – evenings and weekends are often busy.
All year
At a glance
20 lanes with Spark projection technology
Heidemarie-Hatheyer-Platz 1, 9020 Klagenfurt
Usually Tue–Sat 14:00–23:00, Sun and public holidays 14:00–22:00 – best to book lanes
Free parking right by the centre
Our tip
On Sundays there is family bowling at reduced prices. Check with the centre beforehand.
Play Planet at the Südpark Klagenfurt29 km · 34 min by carIn the Südpark shopping centre on the southern edge of Klagenfurt you’ll find the small games arcade Play Planet.
In the Südpark shopping centre on the southern edge of Klagenfurt you’ll find the small games arcade Play Planet. Older children compete at the air hockey table, on the “Super Bikes 3” motorbike simulator or at the Nerf shooting machine, while the little ones ride a submarine, digger or train. That is plenty for an hour of variety on a rainy day, for example combined with some shopping or a visit to Klagenfurt.
All year
At a glance
Südpark 1, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Mon–Fri 9:00–18:30, Sat 9:00–17:00, closed Sundays/public holidays
Coin-operated machines and children’s rides
Our tip
Bring change or coins – you pay per game.
The shopping centre is closed on Sundays, so plan your visit for a weekday or Saturday.
JUMP DOME Klagenfurt30 km · 34 min by carThe JUMP DOME on the edge of Klagenfurt is a trampoline hall with more than 5,000 m² of space.Free with Kärnten Card
The JUMP DOME on the edge of Klagenfurt is a trampoline hall with more than 5,000 m² of space. In the free-jump area you bounce on lots of connected trampolines, and there is also a Ninja Warrior course, wall running, wave trampolines, a balancing area and a jump tower with a landing in the foam pit. Children up to 8 have their own Kids Playground with soft play and a slide.
Expect one to two hours of jumping – it’s more tiring than it looks, so bring comfortable sports clothes and something to drink. The non-slip JUMP DOME socks are compulsory; you buy them on your first visit and reuse them afterwards. A café area invites you to take a break, and parking is free.
All year
At a glance
More than 5,000 m² of trampoline and play area
Open daily, e.g. Sat 9:00–20:00, Mon–Thu 10:00–19:00
Kids Playground for ages 0–8
Magazingasse 14, 9020 Klagenfurt
Our tip
On rainy days it fills up quickly – best to come right at opening time.
Bring the socks from your first visit – other grip socks are not accepted.
Kärnten Card: 60 min of jumping time free twice per season, then €3 off single admission
EKO Kartbahn Rosental (indoor electric karting)42 km · 50 min by carIn a hall in the Bären industrial park in Feistritz im Rosental, a 450-metre indoor kart track winds through four sections of the building.Discount with Kärnten Card
In a hall in the Bären industrial park in Feistritz im Rosental, a 450-metre indoor kart track winds through four sections of the building. You drive quiet electric karts with no exhaust fumes, with up to eleven karts on the track at once. You can book free practice in sessions of 10, 20 or 30 minutes, or a race package with practice laps followed by a race – also available as a children’s race.
Children aged 4 and over ride in a two-seater together with an adult, and the youngest have their own track; children can drive on their own once they are 1.35 m tall. Because the track doesn’t depend on the weather and is open until 22:00, it is a good choice for a rainy day or an evening out. Reserve a 30-minute slot online and arrive at least 20 minutes early. Minors without a parent or guardian present need a signed liability waiver.
All year
At a glance
Track length 450 m, electric karts
Mon–Thu 16:00–22:00, Fri–Sun and public holidays 12:00–22:00; July/August daily 12:00–22:00
Two-seaters for children aged 4 and over with an adult
Payment on site only (cash, debit card, credit card)
Our tip
Two-seaters cannot be booked online, only by phone (+43 676 4211880).
Wear closed shoes and tie back long hair.
Kärnten Card: 10% off the race package (8 min practice, 20 min race)
Indoor karting & laser tag Wolfsberg (Kartsport Friesacher)45 km · 39 min by carIn a hall on the industrial estate in Wolfsberg, Kartsport Friesacher runs an indoor karting track, plus a laser tag arena and steel-tip darts.
In a hall on the industrial estate in Wolfsberg, Kartsport Friesacher runs an indoor karting track, plus a laser tag arena and steel-tip darts. Depending on the package, you drive a short practice session or a mini race with qualifying, with electronic timing. For children aged 4 to 8 there are special mini karts which they drive only among themselves – so the little ones get their turn safely too.
Laser tag is played in 15-minute rounds and can be combined with a kart session as a combo package; allow one to two hours for a visit. Because everything takes place indoors, the hall is a good plan B for a rainy day on holiday in the Lavanttal, and combines well with a stroll through Wolfsberg’s old town.
All year
At a glance
Indoor karting, laser tag and steel-tip darts under one roof
Mini karts for children aged 4 to 8
Laser tag in 15-minute rounds, online booking only
Auenfischerstraße 95, 9431 Wolfsberg
Our tip
Book kart times and especially laser tag online in advance, as groups and parties often take up the track.
The opening hours are not fixed on the website – give them a quick ring first (+43 660 4740341).
The Alpine Club’s indoor climbing centre in Wolfsberg is one of the largest in Carinthia. You can rope-climb and boulder there; hire equipment (rope, harness, climbing shoes, belay set) is available on site, and there are special rates for children up to 14 and for families. A good choice for a rainy day – however, the website gives no opening hours for June to August, so in high summer be sure to phone ahead.
Day spa at Hotel Mori4 km · 12 min by bike · 5 min by carHotel Mori on the Kleinsee also opens its spa area of around 1,000 m² to guests who are not staying there.
Hotel Mori on the Kleinsee also opens its spa area of around 1,000 m² to guests who are not staying there. You can just use the pool area with its indoor and outdoor pools, or also the saunas and relaxation rooms, with a breakfast buffet or a light lunch if you wish. A good idea for a rainy day or a quiet afternoon outside the high season.
Hotel season (roughly April to October)
At a glance
Indoor and outdoor pool, saunas, relaxation rooms
Pool entry €12 (children from 3 years €6), spa & pool incl. sauna towel €39 (as of 2026)
Packages with breakfast or lunch can be booked
Kleinseeweg 20, St. Kanzian
Our tip
Call ahead (+43 4239 2800-0) to check whether day guests are being admitted on the day you have in mind.
Kärntner Badehaus on the Klopeiner See5.7 km · 17 min by bike · 6 min by carThe Kärntner Badehaus on the Ostuferstraße is a public sauna house right next to the lido on the Klopeiner See.
The Kärntner Badehaus on the Ostuferstraße is a public sauna house right next to the lido on the Klopeiner See. There are several saunas, including a bio sauna and a Swiss stone pine sauna, a brine steam bath, a snow sauna for cooling off and a lake sauna, plus a heated outdoor infinity pool. The whole house is textile-free, and entry is from age 16 only. Ideal for a cool evening or a rainy day.
All year, 10:00–21:00
At a glance
Daily 10:00–21:00, all year round
Ostuferstraße 22, 9122 St. Kanzian
Entry from age 16, textile-free
Day ticket as well as 3- and 4-hour tickets
Our tip
From 1 May to 15 September you may only go into the lake wearing swimwear.
Day spa at the Vivea health hotel in Bad Eisenkappel16 km · 56 min by bike · 19 min by carThe Vivea Gesundheitshotel in Bad Eisenkappel, the former spa centre, also opens its wellness area to day guests.
The Vivea Gesundheitshotel in Bad Eisenkappel, the former spa centre, also opens its wellness area to day guests. You can swim in the outdoor pool, heated all year round, and in the indoor pool, relax in the whirlpool and, from early afternoon, move on to the sauna area with a Finnish sauna, a Swiss stone pine bio sauna, a brine sauna, an aroma steam bath and an infrared cabin. Relaxation rooms and a pond in the garden round things off.
As the number of day guests is limited, register in advance by phone or e-mail. You can hire a bathrobe and towels against a deposit, but it is more convenient to bring your own. Lunch or dinner in the hotel restaurant can be booked as an extra. A good plan for a rainy day, and easy to combine with a walk along the Vellach promenade in the village.
Indoor and outdoor pool St. Veit an der Glan37 km · 41 min by carThe municipal indoor and outdoor pool in St. Veit an der Glan is a good choice for rainy days and for families planning a whole day at the pool.
The municipal indoor and outdoor pool in St. Veit an der Glan is a good choice for rainy days and for families planning a whole day at the pool. Indoors there is a sports pool, warm pools with massage jets and a separate children’s area, plus a sauna area, relaxation rooms and a restaurant. The indoor pool is open all year: in summer daily from 9:00 to 20:00, from October to April until 22:00.
From May to September the outdoor pool is open too: with a sports pool and a non-swimmers’ pool, a leisure pool with an island, children’s slides and a slide and diving area with a 65-metre slide and a speed slide. Expect to spend half a day to a whole day. On weekdays during term time the indoor pool is often booked for swimming lessons, so it is worth ringing ahead. Parking is free.
All year (outdoor pool May–September; closed for a few weeks in autumn for maintenance)
At a glance
Indoor pool all year, daily 9:00–20:00 (May–Sep), 9:00–22:00 (Oct–Apr)
Outdoor pool May–September with 65 m slide and speed slide
Sauna area, children’s area, restaurant
Annual maintenance closure usually mid-September to early October
Our tip
On weekdays, ring ahead (+43 4212 33160), as swimming lessons may take up the indoor pool.
KärntenTherme Warmbad-Villach75 km · 58 min by carThe KärntenTherme in Warmbad-Villach is the largest thermal spa in Carinthia and is fed with thermal water from its own springs.
The KärntenTherme in Warmbad-Villach is the largest thermal spa in Carinthia and is fed with thermal water from its own springs. In the fun area you’ll find tube slides, the Crazy River, an outdoor water playground and a baby zone, plus a 25-metre sports pool, outdoor pools and relaxation pools. Adults aged 16 and over can add the sauna world with hammam and a rooftop whirlpool.
The spa is ideal for a rainy day with children – allow half a day to a whole day. You drive along the motorway past Klagenfurt to Villach; Villach-Warmbad railway station is close by. There is a self-service restaurant on site; it’s best to bring your own bath towels and bathrobe.
All year
At a glance
Fun area daily 9:00–22:00, sauna 10:00–21:30
Day ticket adults from €33, children 4–12 from €17.90 (as of 2026)
Slides, Crazy River, baby zone, 25 m sports pool
Sauna world from age 16
Our tip
On rainy days in high season it gets busy from midday, so it’s best to arrive when it opens.
By train you reach the Villach Warmbad stop, from where it’s only a few minutes’ walk.
At the Kurzentrum Warmbad-Villach you bathe directly above the spring. The thermal water, at 25 to 29 °C, rises at the foot of the Dobratsch through the gravel floor of the pool and fizzes against your skin in tiny bubbles. The pool measures 25 by 15 metres, and thanks to the natural inflow all the water is replaced about every three hours. The Romans already used the springs of Warmbad.
For a thermal bath the water is on the fresh side. It is ideal for calm swimming and relaxing, and less so for children who want to splash about. For families and on rainy days, the neighbouring KärntenTherme with slides and a sauna area is the better choice. Allow two to three hours, plus a drive of around an hour on the motorway. Bring your own swimwear and flip-flops.
All year
At a glance
Water temperature 25–29 °C, spring bubbles up in the pool
Pool 25 × 15 m, water replaced approx. every 3 hours
Opening hours Mon–Fri 8:00–19:30, Sat/Sun 8:00–16:30 (as of 2026)
Kurzentrum pool desk: +43 4242 3001 1290
Our tip
Ask at the pool desk beforehand about the current day rate – it is not published online.
If you’d like it warmer, combine your visit with the KärntenTherme right next door.
Maibachl – thermal spring in the woods (Warmbad Villach)76 km · 1 h by carAt the foot of the Dobratsch, in the woods above Warmbad Villach, the Maibachl emerges as a natural overflow of the Warmbad thermal springs.
At the foot of the Dobratsch, in the woods above Warmbad Villach, the Maibachl emerges as a natural overflow of the Warmbad thermal springs. The water, at around 28 to 29 °C, collects in two small pools about a metre deep that bathers have dammed up with stones – you sit or float, with nothing but forest all around. The Maibachl has been a protected natural monument since 2005.
The spring only flows at times, though: mainly when the snow melts on the Dobratsch in spring and after prolonged heavy rain; in summer the stream bed is often dry. So before you set off, ask at the Hotel Warmbaderhof whether there is water at the moment. From the car park at the Warmbad spa centre it is about a ten-minute walk. There are no changing rooms or other facilities – a simple, free nature experience for the curious and for thermal-bath fans.
Irregular, mainly during the spring snowmelt and after heavy rain
At a glance
Water temperature approx. 28–29 °C
Two spring pools, approx. 1–1.2 m deep
Natural monument since 2005
Free admission, no facilities
Our tip
Ring the Hotel Warmbaderhof beforehand to check whether the Maibachl is flowing.
Bring a towel, water shoes and warm clothes for afterwards.
Book-swap phone box (St. Kanzian)4.8 km · 15 min by bike · 7 min by carIn the centre of St. Kanzian, on the corner of Kirchweg and Klopeiner Straße right next to the Kirchenwirt, stands an old telephone box that is now an open bookcase.
Please check the opening times with the venue before you go.
In the centre of St. Kanzian, on the corner of Kirchweg and Klopeiner Straße right next to the Kirchenwirt, stands an old telephone box that is now an open bookcase. You can leave a holiday book you have finished and take another one. It costs nothing and you don’t need to sign up. Good for a quick stop if you are in the village anyway.
All year
At a glance
Open around the clock, free
Kirchweg, by the Kirchenwirt, 9122 St. Kanzian
Swap books: bring one, take one
Our tip
What’s on the shelves is a matter of luck. Expect mostly German-language books.
Südpark Klagenfurt29 km · 34 min by carThe Südpark in the south of Klagenfurt is the shopping centre for a rainy day or bigger shopping trips: around 70 shops, from fashion (including H&M, New Yorker, Fussl) to opticians and electronics, plus a large Billa Plus supermarket and six places to eat.
The Südpark in the south of Klagenfurt is the shopping centre for a rainy day or bigger shopping trips: around 70 shops, from fashion (including H&M, New Yorker, Fussl) to opticians and electronics, plus a large Billa Plus supermarket and six places to eat. For children there is a play corner on the first floor, and on the first Wednesday of the month at 15:30 there is a free Punch-and-Judy show (Kasperltheater). You can park in the underground car park or on the parking deck.
All year, closed on Sundays and public holidays
At a glance
Mon–Fri 9:00–18:30, Sat 9:00–17:00, closed on Sundays and public holidays
Billa Plus: Mon–Fri 7:15–19:30, Sat 7:15–18:00
Around 70 shops and 6 places to eat
Free Wi-Fi, children’s play area, baby-changing room, EV charging stations
Our tip
It is closed on Sundays and public holidays – plan your rainy-day shopping for a weekday or Saturday.
Parking is free, possibly with a time limit – check the signs at the entrance.
The shopping centre on the Heuplatz lies right on the edge of Klagenfurt’s old town. Under one roof you will find fashion, shoes, a chemist’s, electronics and several cafés and restaurants. On a rainy day a shopping trip here combines well with a walk to the Alter Platz and the Lindwurm fountain. Dogs are welcome, and toilets and entrances are step-free.
All year, closed on Sundays
At a glance
Heuplatz 5, 9020 Klagenfurt
Mon–Fri 9:00–19:30, Sat 9:00–18:00, closed on Sundays
Around 900 parking spaces in the building
Our tip
Park here and continue on foot into the old town – the town centre starts right next door.
ATRIO Villach76 km · 59 min by carATRIO in the Villach district of Warmbad is one of the largest shopping centres in Carinthia – a good option for a rainy day, or for some shopping combined with a visit to Villach.
ATRIO in the Villach district of Warmbad is one of the largest shopping centres in Carinthia – a good option for a rainy day, or for some shopping combined with a visit to Villach. Under one roof you’ll find a large Interspar, fashion and shoe shops, chemists and 14 restaurants and cafés. Allow two to three hours for a relaxed shop; parking is free in around 2,000 wide spaces.
All year, closed Sundays and public holidays
At a glance
Mon–Fri 9:00–19:30, Sat 9:00–18:00, closed Sun
Kärntner Straße 34, 9500 Villach
14 restaurants and cafés; shops include Interspar, H&M, TK Maxx, dm
Approx. 2,000 free parking spaces
Our tip
It is closed on Sundays – plan your shopping day for a weekday or Saturday.
Combines well with a visit to Villach’s old town or the Therme Warmbad spa right next door.
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