Suggested Activities near the Pension Karlsdorfer Hof 

   

• Badehaus Millstätter See - Bringing the Millstätter See indoors, the bathhouse offers year-round enjoyment. Located directly on the lake and with generously sized windows along the waterfront, the bath house amenities include saunas, massages, a spa area and an infinity pool which is headed to 35° C.

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• Golfanlage Millstätter See - An 18-hole golf course located on a sunny high plateau directly above Millstätter See, the first 9 holes run through hilly terrain and is therefore physically a little challenging and include numerous view of Millstätter See. The second 9 holes run through a flat area surrounded by the picturesque mountain backdrop. It has been the site of the PGA European Challenge Tour many times and the sunny location guarantees golfing from March to November.

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• Porsche Museum – The only private Porsche museum in Europe showcases the entire range of Porsche designs, from the Austro-Daimler, to the Steyr and Volkswagen. The archives include video and stock photos providing a wealth of information in the field of Porsche technology.

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• Drautalperle – Offering bathing fun and wellness for the entire family with an area of 5,600 m2, it features a sports pool, a children’s area and a 65-meter-long water slide and is located in Spittal. The wellness area offers five saunas, a steam bath and a solarium, among other things.

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• Millstatt Monastery - Built in 1077 and open year-round, the monastery is a venue for concerts as well as for artistic and cultural events. From May to October, the monastery participates in the Millstatt music weeks and features international performers.

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• Ice skating on Weissensee – Located only 40 km from Millstätter See, Weissensee is Europe’s largest frozen and groomed natural ice surface. Weissensee offers one of the most beautiful and dependable open-air skating areas in the area and usually is traversable as early as January. Ice sportsmen enjoy the frozen lake, which is up to 40 cm thick, but also horse-drawn carriages and winter hikers enjoy the stunning setting.

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• Bonsai Museum - One of Europe's largest and oldest, the Bonsai Museum in Seeboden features nearly 3,000 unique bonsai many of them more than 100 years old. The center also includes a 10,000 m² Zen garden, which was designed according to classic Japanese traditions.

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• Schloss Porcia & Folk culture – The Porcia Castle in Spittal, one of the most beautiful Renaissance-Palazzo outside of Italy, houses the museum of culture and is among the largest museums within the alpine region. The Porcia Gallery also presents their unique exhibits in the castle. The Porcia Castle Comedy Festival features stage plays and relaxed jazz evenings. 

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• Sommeregg castle - The largest torture museum in Central Europe is open from April to October and features more than 100 exhibits. For the first three weeks in August, the castle in Seeboden hosts their Medieval Festival which features a handcraft market, 70 performers and knights showcase their horse-riding and jousting skills.

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• Granatium – In the old mining town of Radenthein, one can search for garnets on the garnet-prospecting grounds. Open every day from May to October, adults and kids can use a hammer and chisel and the stones you find can then be fashioned into jewelry or other souvenirs, either by yourself or a professional. 

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• SAGAMUNDO - A fairy tale world at Millstätter See takes visitors on a journey through legends, fairytales and myths relating to the region. Located on three stories, Sagamundo offers a multimedia interactive "playground" where visitors can uncover hidden potential, unfold buried creativity and rediscover childlike wonder.