Discover Sankt Georgen am Längsee

Sankt Georgen am Längsee offers you a variety of travel ideas within a compact thematic area, without every day of your holiday having to look the same: you can spend time at the natural bathing lake, discover historic ecclesiastical architecture, view art along a circular trail or experience Hochosterwitz Castle in a special way. When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday house, it is therefore worth deciding on your personal focus first. Would you mainly like to swim, explore culture, cycle or combine culinary enjoyment with excursions?

Water experiences at Lake Längsee

Lake Längsee is a natural bathing lake. At Längsee lido, stand-up paddleboards, boat rental and a bathing island are available. There is also a 101-metre-long slide and a 3-metre-high diving tower. Anyone who wants to organise a day of swimming with a variety of activities will find several specific options here that can be incorporated into their own daily plans.

At the same time, your stay can also be complemented by quieter cultural moments. This creates a flexible choice between water activities and sightseeing, without having to commit to just one type of holiday.

Abbey, art and Hochosterwitz Castle

St. Georgen Abbey at Lake Längsee looks back on more than 1,000 years of history. The abbey church dates from the 14th century and features a Gothic interior and an impressive Baroque high altar. This makes it a suitable destination for anyone who would like to learn more about historic interiors, ecclesiastical art and the development of a traditional abbey.

The Orientation Trail connects the St. Georgen abbey gardens in 16 stations.

Another way to experience art and landscape is the art trail around Hochosterwitz Castle. The trail follows a loop around the castle; along the route, seven sculptures and installations by sculptors Andres Klimbacher and Helmut Machhammer have been installed. The specific combination of trail and art makes this excursion a distinctive visitor experience, while the castle itself provides a historical focus.

Hochosterwitz Castle is located in the municipality of St. Georgen am Längsee and was built on a 150-metre-high limestone rock. It can be reached via 14 historically interesting castle gates or by a modern lift. You therefore have two explicitly named ways of approaching the castle: a route through the castle gates or a ride in the lift. Which option fits better into your day depends on your personal preferences and the time available.

Culinary enjoyment and cycling ideas in Taggenbrunn

Taggenbrunn complements the cultural side with a culinary experience. A boutique brunch is offered there on the last Sunday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Creative dishes made from regional ingredients and Taggenbrunn wines are served; the brunch takes place in the atmosphere of Taggenbrunn Castle. The fixed monthly date provides a specific reference point for planning your trip.

There is also a special idea for cycling enthusiasts: Taggenbrunn offers an e-bike experience ride through hills and vineyards. High-quality e-bikes can be rented, with each rental including a helmet and a bicycle lock. When choosing accommodation, such offers may be a reason to plan the trip more as a combination of landscapes, culinary enjoyment and active excursions.

Assess routes before your trip

The municipal hiking and cycling map provides brief information about the routes. QR codes can be used to display the respective route on a smartphone; alternatively, route details are available as a PDF. The map can also be explored in three dimensions. This allows you to view different routes in advance and decide what type of excursion suits your interests, without committing to just one activity.

When looking for a holiday apartment or holiday house, you can use these focuses as a guide: Lake Längsee stands for water and days spent swimming, the abbey and castles for history and culture, and Taggenbrunn for culinary enjoyment and e-bike experiences. This allows you to choose your accommodation based on the travel idea that appeals to you most in Sankt Georgen am Längsee.

Other places for orientation

If you would like to extend your search to other destinations, you will find the directly associated places here: Metnitz, Micheldorf, Weitensfeld im Gurktal, Eberstein, Guttaring, Althofen, Sankt Veit an der Glan and Launsdorf.

To the higher-level travel overview: Sankt Veit an der Glan.