Discover Sittersdorf

Sittersdorf combines nature experiences, historic traces and a vibrant wine tradition. The approximately 1.7-hectare Sonnegger See, the hike across the Sittersdorfer Berg and the Jegartkogel, as well as the town’s special history offer a range of ideas for your days on holiday. Those looking for a holiday apartment in Sittersdorf can therefore tailor their stay to their own interests: with excursions into the countryside, cultural discoveries or a cycling tour through the lake district.

Hiking with views of the Karawanken region

The hike to the Sittersdorfer Berg and Jegartkogel starts at the Schwarz farmstead, locally known as “Volina”. The trail leads through a pine forest to a scenic, rocky ridge. Along the way, you pass the “Reitluckn” cave; rocky formations and open woodland sections alternate as well. The route reaches the Jegartkogel and opens up views of the Steiner Alps, the Hochobir, the Klein Obir, the Jauntal valley and the Hohe Tauern. This allows a stay in Sittersdorf to be complemented by a dedicated hiking day featuring changing landscapes.

Churches and historic routes

The town’s history is also reflected in several buildings. The parish church of St. Philippen ob Sonnegg/Št. Lipš has a Romanesque structure at its core and was extended in the Baroque period. The parish church of Sittersdorf/Žitara vas has a Romanesque-Gothic structure at its core and is surrounded by a wall and a Romanesque charnel house dating from the mid-12th century. The Chapel of Saint Helena in Sittersdorf was first mentioned in 1154.

Another historic trace is the road through Sittersdorf. It was part of the Salt and Iron Road, which led from Völkermarkt via Eberndorf and Sittersdorf to Eisenkappel and over the Seebergsattel pass. Those interested in regional history can connect these links with the churches in the town without limiting their stay to a single excursion destination.

Lake, wine and memorable days on holiday

At Sonnegger See, the leisure pool offers a large sunbathing lawn, a water slide and a restaurant. This creates another opportunity for a relaxing day trip. Since 2006, the Acoustic Lakeside Festival has also been an established tradition there. Sittersdorf’s wine-growing tradition dates back centuries and has been revived in more recent times. Historically, Sittersdorf was the only place in Carinthia where the “Sittersdorfer Rötel” wine was cultivated. At the annual wine festival held in September, you can sample wines from local vintners, including Zweigelt, Chardonnay and Cabernet.

Active excursions around Sittersdorf

For a longer cycling tour, the family-friendly full-day 6 Lakes Tour is a good choice. It leads around and back via Lake Klopeiner See, Kleinsee, Turnersee, Gösselsdorfer See, Sonnegger See and Pirkdorfer See and is around 54 km long. When planning your holiday apartment, you can therefore consider whether you would like to focus on hikes, cycling tours, days of swimming or cultural sightseeing. The Vellach near Sittersdorf is also known as a fly-fishing paradise, appealing to visitors who would like to combine this particular interest with their trip.

Discover other places

If you would like to compare Sittersdorf with other destinations in the surrounding area, you can also find Steinerberg, Feistritz Ob Bleiburg, Hart, Sankt Primus, Gösselsdorf, Miklauzhof, Völkermarkt and Seelach here.

To the higher-level travel overview: Völkermarkt.