# Summer in Villach: a trip in the heat

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> Description: Summer in Carinthia is probably not only the loveliest season of the year, it also draws countless sun-seekers to the south of Austria. Because the hot temperatures and the Medite…

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*Summer in Carinthia is probably not only the loveliest season of the year, it also draws countless sun-seekers to the south of Austria. Because the hot temperatures and the Mediterranean flair leave those looking for relaxation wanting for nothing. 30 degrees and more are no rarity here in summer. But what can you do in such sweltering heat to cool off a little? We have put together the best tips for your summer in Villach.*

**Into the cool water**

The town of Villach is surrounded by numerous bathing lakes that guarantee water fun for the whole family. Whether it is the Faaker See, Ossiacher See, Silbersee or Magdalensee, young and old will find plenty of cooling off here as well as a varied range of leisure activities. From kayaking and stand-up paddling to water skiing, wakeboarding, surfing and fishing, there is something suitable for every water lover. That is how to enjoy summer in Villach.

**Finsterbach waterfalls**

Three waterfalls – one nature experience.

A trip to the Finsterbach waterfalls is not only an adventure for the whole family, but also a nature experience of a very special kind. You will find the waterfalls on the northern shore of the Ossiacher See, and especially for families and those seeking relaxation they are a real insider tip. On the way to the thundering waterfalls guests can enjoy peace and cooling off, listen to the mysterious rushing of the falls and enjoy wonderful viewpoints.

**Adventure walks for young and old**

On beautifully maintained hiking trails around Villach you will find entertaining adventure stations just waiting to be discovered by children. Near the Faaker See lie the Fuchsfährte and the barefoot trail “Woroun auf der Spur”. Another insider tip is the Burgherrenrunde. It starts right at the imposing Burg Landskron and leads through the idyllic and mysterious Tauernwald.

**Up high – cooling off guaranteed**

Anyone who wants to escape the heat for a few hours has only one option: flee upwards. Villach is surrounded by numerous mountains that invite you to go hiking or climbing. Whether it is the Mittagskogel, the Gerlitzen Alpe or the Nassfeld, hiking and climbing enthusiasts can choose between routes of widely varying levels of difficulty.

**The Terra Mystica show mines**

Here you will find two show mines united at one site. A 68 m long miners’ slide takes you into the interior of the mountain, straight to the station there where the two show mines divide. On foot you pass through seven mystical pits to reach a mine train. Or you simply ride the 2 km long mine railway to the Terra Montana. Especially worth a visit in summer in Villach.