Top sightseeing highlights in the Wörthersee-Rosental region
The world’s largest wooden observation tower on the Pyramidenkogel offers an unforgettable 360-degree view of Lake Wörthersee and the 4-lake valley of Keutschach. And the slide down for all the brave ones definitely is one to remember. For all those hungry for exercise, however, there are 441 steps to the top as a small sporty challenge – cheers to your calves!
Minimundus takes you around the world. In fact, around the world on a scale of 1:25. In the miniature park in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee – right next to the lake – you can discover the most beautiful buildings of the world. 159 models from 40 countries are waiting there for a mini world trip.
Aspiring climbers will be happy in the Adventure park Waldseilpark Tscheppaschlucht, Carinthia’s first and largest forest rope park with nine different skill courses. With a length of 300 meters, the “Tschepparutsche” is also one of the longest Flying Fox courses in Austria. You can also find other forest rope parks on the Pyramidenkogel and in Pörtschach. Pure adrenaline! On hot summer days, the wild and romantic Tscheppaschlucht canyon is a pleasant way to cool off. The thundering Tschaukofall is one of the highlights of this natural spectacle. The Meerauge in the idyllic Bodental valley is a must-have postcard picture in addition to its exciting origin and emerald green color.
A number of museums in Rosental open up journeys of discovery into historical times. Exciting stories for young and old can be found in the Historama, Austria’s second-largest museum for technology and transportation. The Rosental retro steam train hisses and puffs along with historic train sets between Ferlach and Weizelsdorf in summer and fall. In the Celtic world Frög, you feel like you’ve been taken back to prehistoric times. The EXPI in Gotschuchen is a house full of experiments and interactive stages. The gunsmith’s museum in Ferlach not only tells stories about the unique, traditional gunsmith’s guild, which is known far beyond the borders, but also about the long history of hunting.
The largest animal park in Carinthia, the Rosegg animal park, is located just 5 km from Velden am Wörthersee and has been an attraction for visitors for more than 50 years. On a long walk (in an area suitable for baby strollers), you can admire and observe around 300 animals and approx. 35 species. The animal park’s petting zoo and children’s playground are an absolute experience for children of all ages.
