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Carinthia Beaches

Carinthia, located in Austria, is home to several unique beaches. Stadtwerke Strandbad Klagenfurt is known for its natural beauty and amenities, but can get crowded. Finsterbach Wasserfälle offers serene waterfalls and a hiking trail. Jungfernsprung features the highest waterfall in the Mölltal Valley and a picturesque beach. Lake Faak is ideal for water activities and has convenient amenities.

Promenadenbad in Pörtschach is a clean beach with a charming small island. A complete list of beaches in Carinthia can be found in our guide below.

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Top Beaches in Carinthia

Stadtwerke Strandbad Klagenfurt
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TOP-TIER BEACH
Carinthia
Stadtwerke Strandbad Klagenfurt

Stadtwerke Strandbad Klagenfurt is a popular beach located in Austria. It is known for its natural beauty, including its clean water and scenic sunset...

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Finsterbach Wasserfälle
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TOP-TIER BEACH
Carinthia
Finsterbach Wasserfälle

Finsterbach Wasserfälle is a picturesque natural attraction located in Sattendorf, on the north shore of Lake Ossiach in Austria. Notably, the locatio...

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Jungfernsprung
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Carinthia
Jungfernsprung

Jungfernsprung, located in Heiligenblut am Großglockner, Austria, is a stunning natural attraction featuring the highest waterfall in the Mölltal Vall...

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Lake Faak
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Carinthia
Lake Faak

Lake Faak, located in the city of Villach in Carinthia, Austria, is a stunningly picturesque destination that attracts numerous tourists each year. Th...

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Promenadenbad The Municipality Pörtschach
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Carinthia
Promenadenbad The Municipality Pörtschach

Promenadenbad is a popular beach located in the Municipality of Pörtschach. Known for its clean environment, it is a favorite among visitors who appre...

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Lake Klopein
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Carinthia
Lake Klopein

Lake Klopein, also known as Strand Lake Klopein or Lake Klopeiner See, is a public beach situated on the northern shore of the lake in Carinthia, Aust...

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Lake Ossiach
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Carinthia
Lake Ossiach

Lake Ossiach is a popular destination located in Kärnten. Known for its stunning natural beauty, the lake is surrounded by picturesque mountains, offe...

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Parkbad Krumpendorf
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Carinthia
Parkbad Krumpendorf

Parkbad Krumpendorf is a well-known beach and park area situated on the Wörthersee Lake in Krumpendorf am Wörthersee. Renowned for its attractive gree...

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Strandbad Hermagor
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Carinthia
Strandbad Hermagor

Strandbad Hermagor-Pressegger See, also known as Strandbad Presseggen, is a popular beach situated in the southern region of Carinthia, Austria. The b...

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Aqua Trail
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Carinthia
Aqua Trail

Aqua Trail is a picturesque beach located at a unique geographical point where one can stand with one foot in Italy and the other in Austria. The beac...

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Millstätter Strandbad
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Carinthia
Millstätter Strandbad

Millstätter Strandbad is a popular beach located by a lake. It is known for its natural beauty, with changing weather patterns that often result in st...

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Strandbad Faak Am See
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Carinthia
Strandbad Faak Am See

Strandbad Faak Am See is a charming beach located at the lake, offering a picturesque view of the surrounding mountains. The beach is known for its cl...

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Weissensee
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Carinthia
Weissensee

Weissensee, also known as Strandbad Weissensee, is a beach and bathing lake located in Berlin, Germany, approximately 15 minutes away from Alexanderpl...

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Rauschelesee
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Carinthia
Rauschelesee

Rauschelesee is a picturesque beach located near a small lake. The beach is known for its warm water, making it an ideal spot for families. The natura...

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Strandbad Loretto
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Carinthia
Strandbad Loretto

Strandbad Loretto is a picturesque beach situated in Klagenfurt, Austria, on a small peninsula in the eastern bay of Lake Wörthersee. Adjacent to Schl...

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Strandbad Velden
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Carinthia
Strandbad Velden

Strandbad Velden is a popular beach located on the shores of Lake Wörthersee. It is a great place for everyone, including families, to spend a day swi...

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Gemeindestrandbad Ossiach
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Carinthia
Gemeindestrandbad Ossiach

Gemeindestrandbad Ossiach is a beautiful beach located by the Ossiach-See in Carinthia, Austria. It is a popular destination, visited by hundreds of t...

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Strandbad Krainz
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Carinthia
Strandbad Krainz

Strandbad Krainz is a picturesque beach situated in Unterburg on the eastern shore of Klopeiner See. It is known for its stunning setting and warm wat...

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Best Time to Visit Carinthia

The best time to visit Carinthia in Austria is during the summer months, from June to August. With warm temperatures and pleasant weather, this is the perfect time to enjoy swimming in the crystal-clear lakes and spending time on the beautiful beaches. The water temperature is ideal for a refreshing dip, and the surrounding nature offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking. Whether you're exploring the picturesque towns or indulging in the local cuisine, summer in Carinthia provides a delightful experience for travelers seeking relaxation and adventure in a stunning alpine setting.
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Leutschach
Leutschach Beaches
Millstatt
Millstatt Beaches
Klagenfurt
Klagenfurt Beaches
Bodensdorf
Bodensdorf Beaches
Kötschach
Kötschach Beaches
Ossiach
Ossiach Beaches
Flattach
Flattach Beaches
Tröpolach
Tröpolach Beaches
Villach
Villach Beaches
Weissensee
Weissensee Beaches
Heiligenblut
Heiligenblut Beaches
Faak am See
Faak am See Beaches
Sonnenalpe Nassfeld
Sonnenalpe Nassfeld Beaches
Pörtschach am Wörthersee
Pörtschach am Wörthersee Beaches
Seeboden
Seeboden Beaches
Sankt Kanzian
Sankt Kanzian Beaches
Turracher Hohe
Turracher Hohe Beaches
Bad Kleinkirchheim
Bad Kleinkirchheim Beaches
Mallnitz
Mallnitz Beaches
Krumpendorf am Wörthersee
Krumpendorf am Wörthersee Beaches
Hermagor
Hermagor Beaches
Velden am Wörthersee
Velden am Wörthersee Beaches

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Strandbad Längsee
Strandbad Längsee
Strandbad Maiernigg
Strandbad Maiernigg
Maibachl Villach Warmbad
Maibachl Villach Warmbad
Strandbad Schiefling
Strandbad Schiefling
Erlebnisbad Obervellach
Erlebnisbad Obervellach
Forstsee
Forstsee
Pressegger See
Pressegger See
Schluga Seebad
Schluga Seebad