Golf, tennis and padel, yoga on the jetty, running loops from the front door and fishing on five lakes – plenty to try out, often free with the Aktiv Card.
25 placessorted by distance from our house
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Golf, tennis & archery 9
Golfpark Klopeinersee-Südkärnten3.9 km · 11 min by bike · 6 min by carJust a few minutes from our house, between the Klopeiner See and the Turnersee, lies the Golfpark Klopeinersee-Südkärnten – an 18-hole panoramic course with views of the Karawanks.Free with Aktiv Card
Just a few minutes from our house, between the Klopeiner See and the Turnersee, lies the Golfpark Klopeinersee-Südkärnten – an 18-hole panoramic course with views of the Karawanks. Thanks to its mild, sunny location it is considered the course with the longest playing season in Carinthia. Besides the championship course there is a driving range with covered bays as well as putting, pitching and chipping greens where you can practise your short game in peace.
Never held a club before? Then the free golf taster session with the Aktiv Card is just the thing: equipment and course fee are included, and adults and children aged 10 and over can take part. And if you already play, you can cycle to the first tee in a quarter of an hour.
Playable almost all year round, according to the club; office staffed throughout our season (May–September)
At a glance
18 holes, par 72
Driving range with covered bays, putting, pitching and chipping green
Golf school and pro shop
Golf taster session free with the Aktiv Card (July/August)
Am Golfpark 7, 9122 Grabelsdorf · Tel. +43 4239 3800
Our tip
Book a tee time, especially in July and August.
September is the most pleasant time for golf – warm but not hot.
Golf taster session at Golfpark Klopeinersee4 km · 11 min by bike · 6 min by carTry teeing off for yourself: at the golf taster session at Golfpark Klopeinersee-Südkärnten in Grabelsdorf, a golf pro shows you grip, stance and swing in an hour and a half; then you try it out on the driving range and the putting green.Free with Aktiv Card
Try teeing off for yourself: at the golf taster session at Golfpark Klopeinersee-Südkärnten in Grabelsdorf, a golf pro shows you grip, stance and swing in an hour and a half; then you try it out on the driving range and the putting green. Rental clubs and the course fee are included with the Aktiv Card. Suitable for adults and children from 10, no previous experience needed. Wear trainers and comfortable sportswear; the meeting point is at the clubhouse.
May–October (Wed), July/August also Mon · Wednesdays 10:00–11:30 (May–October), in July and August also Mondays
At a glance
Free with the Aktiv Card, rental equipment included
Register by 14:00 the day before, tel. +43 4239 3800
Meeting point: Golfpark, Am Golfpark 7, 9122 Grabelsdorf
Our tip
Places are limited – in high season, sign up on the day you arrive.
Afterwards, a break on the terrace of the club restaurant with a view over the course is well worth it.
Tennis courts at Hotel Mori on the Kleinsee4 km · 12 min by bike · 5 min by carRight on the Kleinsee, between St. Kanzian and Seelach, the Golf-Tennis-Wellnesshotel Mori runs the largest tennis facility in the area: 15 outdoor clay courts, three indoor courts with a granulated carpet surface, plus practice walls and mini courts.
Right on the Kleinsee, between St. Kanzian and Seelach, the Golf-Tennis-Wellnesshotel Mori runs the largest tennis facility in the area: 15 outdoor clay courts, three indoor courts with a granulated carpet surface, plus practice walls and mini courts. The outdoor courts are included for hotel guests; indoor hours can also be booked by outside guests. Bring your racket and sports shoes – if it rains, you can move indoors.
Tennis taster at Hotel Mori4 km · 12 min by bike · 5 min by carAt the Aktiv Card tennis taster session, an experienced tennis guide takes you step by step through the basics on the courts of Hotel Mori on the Kleinsee – forehand, backhand, first rallies.Free with Aktiv Card
At the Aktiv Card tennis taster session, an experienced tennis guide takes you step by step through the basics on the courts of Hotel Mori on the Kleinsee – forehand, backhand, first rallies. Rackets and balls are provided; you only need sportswear and trainers. Suitable for beginners and families; children aged 4 and over take part accompanied by an adult.
July–August, Tuesdays 9:00–10:00
At a glance
Meeting point: reception, Hotel Mori, Kleinseeweg 20, St. Kanzian
Duration 1 hour, 9:00–10:00
Children from age 4 accompanied by an adult
Free with the Aktiv Card, register by 16:00 the day before
Our tip
Register in good time – places in the group are limited.
Archery taster at the Wildensteiner Wasserfall9.3 km · 36 min by bike · 15 min by carBy the Wildensteiner Wasserfall in Gallizien you can try archery under the guidance of Daniel, master archer and state-certified coach of the Archery Club Carinthia.Free with Aktiv Card
By the Wildensteiner Wasserfall in Gallizien you can try archery under the guidance of Daniel, master archer and state-certified coach of the Archery Club Carinthia. No previous experience is needed: you shoot with a barebow at targets, and the equipment is provided. A session lasts an hour and a half and is meant for families with children aged 10 and over. In bad weather the group moves to another location.
June–October on Saturdays, July/August also on Tuesdays · Saturdays 10:00–11:30 (June–October), in July and August also Tuesdays 17:00–18:30
At a glance
Aktiv Card: free, arrow fee €3 per person (as of 2026)
Meeting point: car park in front of the Wildensteiner Wasserfall, Wildenstein 54, 9132 Gallizien
Aged 10 and over, equipment included
Our tip
Sign up by 16:00 the day before (Archery Club Carinthia, +43 664 5511113).
The walk up to the waterfall takes only 15–20 minutes and fits nicely before or after the archery.
Padel tennis in Bad Eisenkappel (Aktiv Card)16 km · 58 min by bike · 20 min by carPadel is a mix of tennis and squash, played in doubles on a glass-walled court.Free with Aktiv Card
Padel is a mix of tennis and squash, played in doubles on a glass-walled court. On Carinthia’s first padel court, at the Bad Eisenkappel tennis club, a team of coaches spends an hour showing you the rules and strokes, and then you get straight to playing yourself. No previous experience is needed, and children can join in from the age of five. Bring sports shoes and something to drink.
July–September, Tuesdays 10:00–11:00
At a glance
Free with the Aktiv Card; balls (can of 3) €6 (as of 2026)
Meeting point: TC Bad Eisenkappel, Vellach 10
Tuesdays 10:00–11:00 in summer
From age 5, no previous experience needed
Our tip
Book by 16:00 the day before – places are limited.
Tennis courts at the Völkermarkt sports centre16 km · 49 min by bike · 17 min by carAt the municipal sports centre in Völkermarkt, next to the stadium and the athletics ground, the VST Völkermarkt (tennis section) looks after four clay courts.
At the municipal sports centre in Völkermarkt, next to the stadium and the athletics ground, the VST Völkermarkt (tennis section) looks after four clay courts. Holiday guests can also play by the hour – book the court by phone with the club beforehand. An easy, inexpensive option for a quick match, perhaps combined with a stroll through Völkermarkt’s old town.
May–September
At a glance
4 clay courts, VST Völkermarkt / tennis section
Price 2026: €9 per hour
Booking via VST Völkermarkt, tennis section – contact through the Völkermarkt town council
Bogensportarena Velden54 km · 48 min by carAbove Velden am Wörthersee, a 3D archery course leads about 3.8 km through woods and meadows.Discount with Kärnten Card
Above Velden am Wörthersee, a 3D archery course leads about 3.8 km through woods and meadows. Along the way, 32 life-size model animals serve as targets, which you shoot at with bow and arrow from marked pegs. If you don’t have your own equipment, you can hire a bow and arrows on site and get a short introduction – so beginners and families with children manage well too. Allow about three hours for one round as a pair.
The starting point is the Gasthof Thomann on the Thomannweg, where you can also park (car park P2 only) and stop for food after your round. At weekends it opens from 10:00; on weekdays rental equipment is available only with a phone reservation. Sturdy shoes are sensible, as the path is steep in places and slippery after rain; long trousers protect against ticks.
Sat & Sun from 10:00, Mon–Fri by reservation
At a glance
32 3D targets over 3.8 km
Sat/Sun from 10:00, Mon–Fri rental only with reservation, equipment handed out until 14:00
Round €12, youths €8, children under 8 free, rental equipment €14 (as of 2026)
Parking only in P2 at the Gasthof Thomann
Our tip
Reserve the rental equipment in advance by phone on +43 664 130 39 01.
Start by 14:00 at the latest – no equipment is issued after that.
Kärnten Card: 20% off rental equipment incl. a short introduction
Tennis & padelseveral places in the regionThere’s no need to miss out on your match on holiday.
There’s no need to miss out on your match on holiday. Around the Klopeiner See there are plenty of well-kept clay courts, especially at the sports hotels by the lake – some with indoor courts too, so you can play even on a rainy day. Whether non-residents can hire courts by the hour varies from place to place; a quick phone call or a question at the tourist information is the fastest way to find out.
For beginners and children, the tennis taster sessions with the Aktiv Card are free in summer – rackets and balls are provided, and children from the age of four can join in if accompanied by an adult. Curious about something new? Bad Eisenkappel has Carinthia’s first padel court, and there too you can try this trendy sport free of charge with the Aktiv Card.
Outdoor May to September; indoor all year
At a glance
Plenty of clay courts at hotels on the Klopeiner See, some with indoor courts
Tennis taster sessions with the Aktiv Card (July/August), children from 4
Padel at TC Bad Eisenkappel – Carinthia’s first padel court
Our tip
To hire a court, ask the St. Kanzian tourist information: +43 4239 2222.
Three-lakes run from the front doorfrom the houseThis running loop starts right outside the front door and links the three lakes of the municipality: first you run to the Turnersee, then along quiet side roads and farm tracks north to the small Kleinsee, surrounded by woods, and on over to the Klopeiner See.
This running loop starts right outside the front door and links the three lakes of the municipality: first you run to the Turnersee, then along quiet side roads and farm tracks north to the small Kleinsee, surrounded by woods, and on over to the Klopeiner See. After a stretch along the shore, you head back through the villages to St. Primus. The terrain is gently rolling, and the paths are mostly tarmacked or well surfaced.
Depending on the route you choose, the whole loop is around 14 kilometres, more if you add a lap of the Klopeiner See. You can shorten it at any time, for example to just the Turnersee. It is our own route idea, not a signposted running course – a running app or offline map helps with finding your way. Some sections run along roads without a pavement.
All year
At a glance
Length approx. 14 km, our own route – shorten as you like
Start and finish: Apartments Jernej, St. Primus
Not signposted, our own route idea
Surface: tarmac, farm tracks and lakeside paths
Our tip
In high summer run early in the morning, when the lakeside paths are still empty and the temperatures pleasant.
Put an offline map on your phone, as the route is not marked.
Rise & Shine Yoga on the Turnersee1.3 km · 17 min on foot · 3 min by bikeEarly on Monday mornings, yoga teacher Anja leads an hour of yoga right on the jetty of Camping Breznik on the Turnersee.Free with Aktiv Card
Early on Monday mornings, yoga teacher Anja leads an hour of yoga right on the jetty of Camping Breznik on the Turnersee. The exercises gently stretch and strengthen, train balance and coordination and draw your attention to your breathing. The session is meant for all levels, and you don’t need any previous experience. Bring comfortable sportswear and a mat or a beach towel. Children aged 12 and over can join in when accompanied by an adult.
Mid-June to mid-September · Mondays 8:00–9:00
At a glance
Free with the Aktiv Card (as of 2026)
Meeting point: jetty of Camping Breznik, Unternarrach 21
Lasts 1 hour, for all levels
Children aged 12 and over when accompanied
Our tip
Sign up by 21:00 the day before, and check in briefly at the campsite reception before the start.
Gymstar Gym St. Kanzian3.9 km · 11 min by bike · 5 min by carIf you don’t want to miss your workout on holiday, you’ll find a modern gym in St. Kanzian on the Seenweg with more than 40 strength and cardio machines on over 500 m².Discount with Aktiv Card
If you don’t want to miss your workout on holiday, you’ll find a modern gym in St. Kanzian on the Seenweg with more than 40 strength and cardio machines on over 500 m². The gym is open 365 days a year from 6:00 to 23:00, and you get in with a QR code via the Gymstar app. Guests can buy a day pass, and with the Aktiv Card Südkärnten it is cheaper.
All year
At a glance
Seenweg 4, 9122 St. Kanzian
Daily 6:00–23:00, public holidays included
Day pass €9.90 (as of 2026)
Aktiv Card: 20% off day and 2-week tickets, age 14 and over
Our tip
Download the Gymstar app in advance and buy your ticket with the code “Tourismus20” – then the Aktiv Card discount applies.
Running loop on the Klopeiner See promenade4 km · 12 min by bike · 5 min by carThe Klopeiner See is one of the few Carinthian lakes whose shore is publicly accessible all the way round – a continuous lakeside promenade of around 5.3 kilometres runs along the water.
The Klopeiner See is one of the few Carinthian lakes whose shore is publicly accessible all the way round – a continuous lakeside promenade of around 5.3 kilometres runs along the water. The loop is almost flat and mostly surfaced, which makes it just as good for an easy run as for a walk with a pushchair. The north shore at Klopein and Seelach is livelier, with lidos, cafés and restaurants; the south shore is quieter and more natural.
The nicest time to run is early in the morning: the promenade is almost empty then, the air still cool and the lake usually as smooth as a mirror. A lap takes about 30 to 35 minutes at a relaxed running pace, or around an hour and a quarter on foot. If you like, add a second lap or jump straight into the water afterwards at one of the freely accessible spots on the shore.
All year (at its best May–September, early in the morning)
At a glance
Loop approx. 5.3 km, almost flat
Mostly surfaced, suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs
Entire lakeshore publicly accessible
Free, open all year round
Our tip
Start before 8:00 and in summer you’ll have the promenade almost to yourself.
Pack your swimming things in your running backpack: there are free spots on the south shore for cooling off after your run.
Calisthenics at the Fitness Beach4.5 km · 14 min by bike · 5 min by carCalisthenics is strength training using your own body weight.Free with Aktiv Card
Calisthenics is strength training using your own body weight. In a one-hour try-out at the Fitness Beach in the Sportstrandbad Süd, the trainers Marvin or Stefan show you basic exercises such as push-ups, pull-ups and handstands and give you tips on how to keep training on your own afterwards. You don’t need any previous experience; the session is recommended from age 12. Bring comfortable sportswear and something to drink – afterwards the lake is right there to cool off.
July to early September, Wednesdays 17:00–18:00
At a glance
Free with the Aktiv Card
From age 12, no previous experience needed
Meeting point: Fitness Beach on the south shore (Sportstrandbad Süd)
Our tip
Don’t forget to register by 16:00 the day before on +43 650 29 23 333.
Wake-up yoga at the Fitness Beach4.5 km · 14 min by bike · 5 min by carOn Friday mornings, yoga teacher Anja leads an hour of yoga at the Fitness Beach in the Sportstrandbad Süd with a view across the Klopeiner See: gentle stretching, strengthening, balance exercises and conscious breathing.Free with Aktiv Card
On Friday mornings, yoga teacher Anja leads an hour of yoga at the Fitness Beach in the Sportstrandbad Süd with a view across the Klopeiner See: gentle stretching, strengthening, balance exercises and conscious breathing. The session is meant for all fitness levels, and you don’t need any previous experience. Bring sportswear and a mat or a large beach towel – afterwards you can jump straight into the lake. With the Aktiv Card, taking part is free.
Mid-June to mid-September, Fridays 8:00–9:00
At a glance
Free with the Aktiv Card
Children aged 12 and over accompanied by an adult
Meeting point: Fitness Beach, Sportstrandbad Süd on the Klopeiner See
Our tip
Register by 21:00 the day before; at short notice you can also sign up directly on site.
Zumba at the Fitness Beach4.5 km · 14 min by bike · 5 min by carZumba is a dance workout to Latin American music, with steps from salsa and merengue plus elements of aerobics and interval training.Free with Aktiv Card
Zumba is a dance workout to Latin American music, with steps from salsa and merengue plus elements of aerobics and interval training. In summer there is an hour of Zumba every Monday evening at the Fitness Beach in the Sportstrandbad Süd on the Klopeiner See. No previous experience is needed. Children aged 6 and over may join in with an adult. Bring sportswear and something to drink.
July–August, Mondays 18:30–19:30
At a glance
Meeting point: Fitness Beach, Sportstrandbad Süd on the south shore of the Klopeiner See
Free with the Aktiv Card, register by 16:00 the day before
Children aged 6 and over, accompanied by an adult
Our tip
Register by 16:00 the day before, for example at the tourist office or online via the Aktiv Card.
Afterwards you can cool off straight away in the lake, so bring your swimming things.
Fitness Beach, yoga & Gymstarseveral places in the regionKeeping fit is twice the fun on holiday – especially with a lake view.Free with Aktiv Card
Keeping fit is twice the fun on holiday – especially with a lake view. On the south shore of the Klopeiner See, at the Sportstrandbad Süd, you’ll find the Fitness Beach. In summer it hosts free classes for Aktiv Card holders: wake-up yoga on Friday mornings, sweaty Zumba on Monday evenings, or calisthenics, strength training with your own body weight. At the Turnersee, Rise & Shine yoga on Mondays gets the day off to a relaxed start – only about ten minutes’ walk from us.
From early September, “Vitalbaden” at the Klopeiner See offers something special: breathing exercises, a refreshing dip in the clear lake water and a warming round of tea. If you prefer training on machines, the Gymstar fitness studio in St. Kanzian has well-equipped workout areas – at a reduced rate with the Aktiv Card.
Classes from June; studio all year
At a glance
Fitness Beach on the south shore of the Klopeiner See (Sportstrandbad Süd)
Free with the Aktiv Card: Zumba, calisthenics, wake-up yoga, Rise & Shine yoga at the Turnersee, Vitalbaden (from September)
Gymstar St. Kanzian, Seenweg 4: reduced rate with the Aktiv Card
Our tip
Book classes by the day before in the “Mein Südkärnten” app.
Running & walkingseveral places in the regionIt’s worth packing your running shoes! Right outside our front door, quiet paths lead through meadows and woods around the Turnersee – perfect for a morning run before the day by the pool begins.
It’s worth packing your running shoes! Right outside our front door, quiet paths lead through meadows and woods around the Turnersee – perfect for a morning run before the day by the pool begins. A classic is the loop around the Klopeiner See: Austria’s only continuous lakeside promenade is about 5.3 kilometres long, flat and varied.
If you’d like to combine running with discovery, head for the hills between the Klopeiner See and Grabelsdorf: on the archaeological Gracarca heritage trail you follow traces of settlement more than 3,000 years old – with the Aktiv Card also as a free guided hike. The well-signposted paths of the municipality of St. Kanzian link the lakes, so you can extend your run as far as you like – and afterwards the lake is waiting for a refreshing plunge.
All year, at its best May to September
At a glance
Klopeiner See lakeside promenade: approx. 5.3 km, flat
Gracarca heritage trail: more than 3,000 years of settlement history
3-Lakes Loop (approx. 18 km) as a long running loop
Our tip
In July and August start early – afterwards the lakes are the perfect way to cool off.
Fishing on the Kleinsee3.9 km · 12 min by bike · 5 min by carThe Kleinsee lies between Seelach and Stein, just a stone’s throw north of the Klopeiner See, yet it is quite different: a quiet lake fringed by reeds and woodland, with no swimming facilities, and up to 15 metres deep.
The Kleinsee lies between Seelach and Stein, just a stone’s throw north of the Klopeiner See, yet it is quite different: a quiet lake fringed by reeds and woodland, with no swimming facilities, and up to 15 metres deep. If you want to cast your line in peace, this is the place. You fish from the shore or from a rowing boat; there are no motorboats.
To fish you need the official Carinthian fishing licence (available to visitors as a guest fishing licence, Fischergastkarte) plus a day or week permit for the lake. The municipality of St. Kanzian publishes where to get them every spring; permits and rental boats are usually also available from businesses right on the lake in Seelach. Bring official ID, and ask about closed seasons and minimum sizes when you buy your permit.
1 April – 15 November
At a glance
Quiet woodland lake, up to 15 m deep
Rowing boats, no motorboats
Lake permit plus Carinthian (guest) fishing licence required
Fishing season 1 April to 15 November
Our tip
The lake is at its quietest early in the morning and towards evening.
Check in advance with the tourist office or the St. Kanzian municipal office where permits and boats are available this year.
Fishing on the Klopeiner See4.7 km · 15 min by bike · 6 min by carThe Klopeiner See is not just a lake for swimming but also a well-stocked fishing water.
The Klopeiner See is not just a lake for swimming but also a well-stocked fishing water. Among the fish that live here are mirror and common carp, pike, zander, wels catfish, tench, eel, whitefish (Reinanke) and perch. You fish from the shore or from a rowing boat; combustion and electric motors are banned on the lake, as are live bait fish.
The permit is issued by the municipality of St. Kanzian, at the municipal office at Klopeiner Straße 5 (Mon–Fri mornings) and at other outlets. It is only valid together with the official Carinthian fishing licence or guest fishing licence, which you also get when you buy the permit. Bring official ID. Children aged 7 to 9 may fish with one rod free of charge when accompanied by an adult with a fishing licence.
1 April – 15 November
At a glance
Season 1 April to 15 November
Rowing boats only, no motors
Permits: municipal office, Klopeiner Straße 5, Mon–Fri 8:00–12:00
Carinthian (guest) fishing licence also required
Our tip
In July and August it’s best to fish early in the morning, before the swimmers arrive.
Ask for the information sheet with catch limits and minimum sizes when you buy your permit.
Fishing on the Sonnegger See9.2 km · 37 min by bike · 11 min by carThe Sonnegger See in the municipality of Sittersdorf is a small lake, dammed in 1966, with views of the Karawanks.
The Sonnegger See in the municipality of Sittersdorf is a small lake, dammed in 1966, with views of the Karawanks. In summer it is above all a quiet swimming lake with a sunbathing lawn, and fishing is permitted as well. Pike and perch are among the fish here; the water is at most around 4.5 metres deep.
You can get the fishing permit at the Sittersdorf municipal office or at the café right by the lake. The bathing area is open daily from May to September, 8:00 to 18:00; if you want to fish undisturbed, find a spot away from the lawn. There is parking by the lake. A walk round the lake takes only a few minutes, so fishing combines easily with a family day at the lake.
May – September
At a glance
Reservoir, created 1966, max. approx. 4.5 m deep
Pike and perch
Fishing permit: Sittersdorf municipality or the café by the lake
Bathing season May–September, 8:00–18:00
Our tip
When you buy your permit, ask about the current rules and fishing times.
You should also carry the Carinthian (guest) fishing licence.
Fishing on the Gösselsdorfer See10 km · 26 min by bike · 11 min by carThe Gösselsdorfer See near Eberndorf is a shallow, warm moor lake in a protected landscape area.
Please check dates and times with the organiser before you go.
The Gösselsdorfer See near Eberndorf is a shallow, warm moor lake in a protected landscape area. It is three to five metres deep and covered with large fields of water lilies. Here you can catch carp, tench, pike, wels catfish, perch and various coarse fish. You fish from the shore or from a boat, and night fishing is allowed. The 24-hour guest licence is available at the Gasthof Wallerwirt in Gösselsdorf – you don’t need to stay there – which also hires out boats. Because of the water lilies you’ll need sturdy tackle.
Max. 2 rods, 1 fish kept per day, unhooking mat compulsory
Carp from 4 kg and common carp may not be kept
Our tip
Note the closed seasons (pike until 30 April, carp 16 May–30 June, wels catfish 15 May–15 July) and check prices and current rules with the Wallerwirt beforehand (+43 4236 2238).
Please check dates and times with the organiser before you go.
The Vellach rises near the Slovenian border and is Austria’s southernmost river. Its fishing stretches are about 29 km long and designated as a fly-fishing water of the Carinthian Fishing Association (Kärntner Fischereivereinigung). The clear mountain water is home mainly to grayling as well as brown and rainbow trout. Fishing is with artificial flies only; jigs, barbed hooks and other baits are prohibited. Licences for the middle and lower reaches are available from the municipality of Bad Eisenkappel and at the Pension Wutte in St. Primus.
May–September (observe closed seasons)
At a glance
Fly-fishing water, approx. 29 km of fishing stretch
Artificial flies only, barbless
Grayling, brown and rainbow trout
Licence information: Pension Wutte, St. Primus, tel. 04239/2869
Our tip
When you buy your licence, ask about the current closed seasons and daily catch limits.
Besides the licence you need a valid Carinthian fishing card or guest fishing card.
Fishing on the Völkermarkter Stausee15 km · 47 min by bike · 15 min by carOn the left bank of the dammed Drava, the Kommunalgesellschaft Völkermarkt has managed fishing beats 11 and 13 since 2022 – together around 12.4 kilometres of water, from the Drava bridge three kilometres upstream and below the dam down to the middle of the …
On the left bank of the dammed Drava, the Kommunalgesellschaft Völkermarkt has managed fishing beats 11 and 13 since 2022 – together around 12.4 kilometres of water, from the Drava bridge three kilometres upstream and below the dam down to the middle of the Lorenzibach. In the calm, wide reservoir you can catch carp, wels catfish, pike and zander, as well as bream, tench, perch, barbel, trout and sterlet. You fish from the bank; a few quiet hours in the morning or evening are typical here.
You need two documents: a Carinthian fishing licence – for holidaymakers there is the time-limited guest fishing licence – and the fishing permit for the beat. You can get the permit from the Kommunalgesellschaft at Hauptplatz 2, from Miki’s Angelshop in Völkermarkt, from Stauseecamping Kuess in Edling (May to October) or from the Gasthof Jagerwirt in St. Ruprecht. The exact conditions are printed on the permit.
All year (observe closed seasons)
At a glance
Beats 11 and 13, approx. 12.4 km of the left Drava bank
Carp, wels catfish, pike, zander, trout, perch and more
Fishingseveral places in the regionTight lines! The lakes around St. Kanzian are a lovely spot for anglers.
Tight lines! The lakes around St. Kanzian are a lovely spot for anglers. On the Klopeiner See, the municipality of St. Kanzian issues the fishing licence: you can get guest permits at the municipal office (Monday to Friday mornings) on presenting official ID. In addition, guests in Carinthia need an official visitor’s fishing card (Fischergastkarte). To protect the lake there are clear rules: no motorboats, no echo sounders, an unhooking mat is compulsory, and no more than two fish may be taken per day.
Recreational fishing with a licence is also possible on the Turnersee, only about ten minutes’ walk from the house – around ten species of fish live here, including carp, and even the rare noble crayfish. The quiet Kleinsee is home to pike, zander and carp. It’s best to ask locally about licences and current regulations – we’re happy to help.
Klopeiner See 1 April to 15 November
At a glance
Klopeiner See: guest permits at the St. Kanzian municipal office, Klopeiner Straße 5, Mon–Fri 8:00–12:00
An official Carinthian visitor’s fishing card is also required
Rules on the Klopeiner See: no motorboats or echo sounders, unhooking mat compulsory, max. 2 fish per day
Turnersee: approx. 10 fish species, carp, noble crayfish present
Kleinsee: pike, zander, carp
Our tip
Check prices and regulations each year on kanzian.at.
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