Discover Flattach

Flattach combines high-alpine experiences with natural history and insights into the region’s past. The Mölltal Glacier, the Raggaschlucht gorge, the parish church and the “drunter&drüber” themed trail each offer a completely different focus. This allows you to plan your trip according to your family’s interests: with winter sports, a hike through an impressive gorge or an excursion combining geology, mining and alpine farming.

Glacier experiences in winter and summer

The Mölltal Glacier is Carinthia’s only glacier ski area and reaches an elevation of 3,122 m. For a trip focused on snow and winter sports, this altitude is a defining feature of Flattach. The glacier has a total of nine lifts, including the Glacier Express as well as gondola and chair lifts.

The glacier also remains a specific destination for excursions in summer: a 20-minute walk leads to the Mölltal Glacier’s 6-seater jet at an elevation of 3,122 m. Those choosing a holiday apartment in Flattach can therefore distinguish between a trip featuring a wintry skiing experience and a summer mountain excursion. The Flattach Snow Experience Land also has a family-friendly ski slope with a platter lift and a perfectly groomed piste that is particularly suitable for children and beginners.

Raggaschlucht Gorge: experience and understand nature

The Raggaschlucht gorge is around 800 m long and up to 200 m deep. The hike begins at a large free car park in the Schmelzhütten district. At 12 stations, visitors receive information about the geological history of the gorge and the formation of the Alps. The trail thus connects the landscape itself with accessible points of reference for anyone who would like to learn more about its formation.

The history of the Raggaschlucht gorge extends beyond today’s visitor experience. It was first opened to visitors in 1882 and officially declared a natural monument in 1978. For planning your day, this is an opportunity for an excursion in which physical activity and natural history go hand in hand, without the trip having to focus exclusively on winter sports.

Culture and regional history

There are also opportunities for quieter discoveries in the village itself. Flattach parish church has a polygonal choir that is Gothic in substance. Its nave was remodelled in the mid-18th century and extended in 1796. Those interested in sacred architecture and the region’s historical development will find here a different way to discover the area than on a mountain or gorge hike.

On the Grossfragant, the “drunter&drüber” themed trail informs visitors of all ages about ore mining, working conditions and the long-standing tradition of alpine farming. This trail offers a substantive contrast to the natural experiences at the glacier and in the Raggaschlucht gorge, especially for families who want to combine different interests.

Choose the right accommodation according to your travel plans

When searching for a holiday apartment in Flattach, it is worth first deciding on the desired mix of activities. In winter, the focus can be on the Mölltal Glacier or the family-friendly ski slope. In summer, the Raggaschlucht gorge, the glacier trail to the 6-seater jet, the themed trail and the parish church offer different ideas for day trips. This means you are not choosing based on a general idea of the holiday destination, but according to which experiences should define your trip.

More places for your search

If you would like to extend your selection beyond Flattach, you will find further places here for orientation: Sankt Oswald, Napplach, Sappl, Söbriach, Rennweg Am Katschberg, Lendorf, Bad Kleinkirchheim and Baldramsdorf.

To the overarching travel overview: Spittal An Der Drau.