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Family skating with poles on frozen surface
Family skating with poles on frozen surface Winter hike with sled and dog in sunshine
Winter holiday at Hotel Löffele

Experiences without skis

In the Gitschtal and Nassfeld region, there are plenty of winter activities without skiing that will make your winter holiday unforgettable.

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Snowshoe hiking at sunset

Out and about without skis

Wonderful winter magic

  • 32 km long cross-country ski trail
  • Winter hiking paths
  • Illuminated toboggan run – sledding fun for all ages
  • Cozy gatherings at our Berggeisthütte mountain hut
  • Ice skating at Weissensee – Europe’s largest natural ice surface
  • Ice hockey, ice skating & curling in St. Lorenzen (December to February, daily from 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. with lighting)

  • Family curling game on natural ice
  • Winter hike with family at sunset
  • Friends playing in deep snow laughing
  • Ski tourers on untouched slope in sunlight
  • Family ice skating on frozen lake
Skaters on frozen lake in morning mist

Eldorado for ice skaters

Weissensee

The unique ice experience becomes reality at Weissensee in Carinthia. The 6.5 km² Weissensee is the largest consistently frozen and groomed natural ice surface in Europe.

From mid-December to early March, the 40 cm thick ice is perfect for ice skating, horse-drawn sleigh rides, or winter hiking.

  • Up to 25 km of ice skating loops, curling rinks and ice hockey arenas
  • 400-meter track for speed skaters
  • Free ski bus to Weissensee
  • Support fee of €5 for day guests aged 14 and over (season pass: €50)

Or maybe

Feeling like skiing?