Camino de Santiago Taster Package
On the Carinthian Way of St. James from Villach to Oberdrauburg
about 95km
6
Days
DESCRIPTION:
Discover the Carinthian Way of St. James on a delightful pilgrimage through the picturesque Drava Valley. This introductory package takes you on five varied stages from Villach to Oberdrauburg and offers the perfect introduction to the world of pilgrimage. Look forward to breathtaking natural landscapes, historic churches, charming towns, and the warm hospitality of Carinthia. The carefully selected accommodations make this journey a perfect combination of activity, relaxation, enjoyment, and inspiring moments along the way.
SERVICES:
- 5 nights in hotels & guesthouses with 3-star standard
- Rich breakfast buffet included
- Service hotline (7 days a week)
GETTING THERE:
Bookable from 1 person
PRICE:
Season 1:
01.05.-30.06.2026
01.09.-31.10.2026
€ 444 per person in a double room
€ 539, - per person in a single room
Season 2:
01.07.-31.08.2026
€ 484 per person in a double room
€ 574, - per person in a single room
Prices include all taxes, excluding tourist tax of approximately €3,00 per person per night, which is payable directly at the accommodation.
Other:
Return journey:
The return journey to Villach can be made by train from Oberdrauburg.
Parking spaces:
Parking at the hotel costs approximately €15 per day. Public parking garage costs approximately €5 per day. Free parking is available in a public, unguarded parking lot.
Print offerDay 1: Individual arrival
Individual arrival in Villach and check-in at the hotel. If you arrive early, we recommend exploring Villach's charming old town and enjoying a drink in the main square.
Also visit St. Jakob Church – a free tower tour is included with the Villach Adventure Card.
Villach St. Jakob (c) Michael Stabentheiner
Day 2: Villach - Paternion, approx. 30 km
The first stage of the Way of St. James leads from Villach along the Drava, the largest river in the Southern Alps, through the diverse landscape of the lower Drava Valley. Forests, meadows, and small villages alternate along the way. Paternion is an ideal stopover for pilgrims heading towards Upper Carinthia.
Pilgrimage along the Drava River (c) Günther Jagoutz
Day 3: Paternion - Spittal an der Drau, approx. 24 km
This stage leads through the upper Drava Valley and offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. Pilgrims travel along quiet paths and through well-kept villages to Spittal an der Drau. The town is known for the magnificent Renaissance Porcia Castle and its role as a gateway to Upper Carinthia.
Porcia Castle in Spittal an der Drau (c) Auer
Day 4: Spittal an der Drau – Sachsenburg, approx. 23 km
From Spittal, the Way of St. James continues along the Drava River through an open cultural landscape. Small churches, historic wayside crosses, traditional farmhouses, and the well-known Roman archaeological site of Teurnia line the route. Sachsenburg, once an important trading center on the Drava, welcomes pilgrims with its historic town center and long regional history.
Roman excavations, St. Peter i. Holz (c) Monika Gschwandner Elkins
Day 5: Sachsenburg - Berg/Oberdrauburg approx. 31 km
The final stage leads through the upper Drava Valley towards Oberdrauburg. Passing Berg im Drautal, an impressive panorama of the Gailtal Alps and the Kreuzeck Group opens up. Oberdrauburg forms an atmospheric endpoint of the Carinthian Way of St. James and also marks the border to East Tyrol.
Carinthian Way of St. James signage (c) Monika Gschwandner Elkins
Day 6: Departure
Individual departure after breakfast and return to Villach.
Berg i. Drautal, Parish Church (c) Monika Gschwandner Elkins
