VELOVISTA GRANDE PACKAGE with all the highlights
25.04. – 03.05.2026
9
Days
DESCRIPTION:
Experience the great Cycling and enjoyment events Velovista 2026 Explore the most beautiful sections of the Carinthian Lake District and book the Velovista Grande Package (April 25 - May 3, 2026) with 8 nights' accommodation and a unique program of activities. Discover Lake Wörthersee, the Rosental Valley, Klagenfurt, Lake Faaker See, and Lake Ossiacher See on guided stages – along well-maintained cycle paths and safe roads. The tour begins with a car-free day around Lake Wörthersee, followed by cycling tours to Spittal, through the Carinthian Lake District, and along the Alpe-Adria Cycle Path to the border triangle of Austria, Switzerland, and Italy. The tour concludes with a car-free day at Lake Ossiacher See. Each stage offers culinary, cultural, and regional highlights, promising a unique cycling experience.
SERVICES:
- 8 nights in hotels of the chosen category, either 3-star or 4-star (3x in Pörtschach, 3x in Klagenfurt, 2x at Faaker See/Villach)
- Rich breakfast buffet included
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel until 18 p.m. (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
- Guided bike tours on safe roads, tour guide included
- Velovista supporting program included
- Free public parking is available in Pörtschach for the duration of the trip.
- Service hotline (7 days a week)
- Bus shuttle from Pörtschach to Spittal/Drau (including bicycle) on April 27, 2026
- Entry to the KärntenTherme in Villach on May 1, 2026
- Visit to the ski jump in Planica on May 2nd, 2026
- Bus shuttle from Planica back to Lake Faaker See (including bike) on May 2nd, 2026
- Bad weather shuttle service
- Bike service
GETTING THERE:
Bookable from 1 person
PRICE:
Category B:
hotels with 3* star level
€ 719, - per person in a double room
25.04. – 03.05.2026
Single room supplement Cat. B: € 240,-
Category A:
hotels with 4* star level
€ 879, - per person in a double room
25.04. – 03.05.2026
Single room supplement Cat. A: € 420,-
Prices all taxes, excl. tourism tax in the amount of approximately € 3,00 per person and night, this is to be paid directly at the hotel.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES:
Additional night at Lake Faak/Villach:
Category B:
€ 75 per person in a double room
€ 110,- in a single room
Category A:
€ 95 per person in a double room
€ 125,- in a single room
Rental bikes (including delivery, luggage rack bag and service)
Trekking bike: € 129
E-Bike: € 249,-
Return transfer:
Convenient return transfer from Lake Faak to Pörtschach by minibus including hotel pick-up: €45 per person including bike.
Parking spaces:
Parking fees may apply at the hotel or in public parking areas for the duration of your trip. These are not included in the price and must be paid on site.
Print offerDay 1, April 25.04th: Arrival in Pörtschach am Wörthersee
Individual arrival in Pörtschach am Wörthersee and check-in at your hotel.
Enjoy the first Velovista atmosphere at tonight's welcome evening.
Pörtschach am Wörthersee © Gert Perauer
Day 2, April 26.04th: Wörthersee car-free - The big Velovista kick-off, approx. 40 km
Velovista 2026 kicks off spectacularly with a major highlight – a car-free day at Lake Wörthersee. The roads around the turquoise lake are closed to cars and belong exclusively to cyclists and skaters. Starting in Pörtschach, participants will cycle together around Carinthia's largest lake, with numerous cafes and restaurants along the route inviting them to stop for refreshments.
Overnight stay in Pörtschach.
Highlights: Live music at Monte Carlo Square in Pörtschach am Wörthersee
Wörthersee Cycle Path (c) Gert Perauer
Day 3, April 27.04th: Spittal/Drau - Villach - Pörtschach, 68 km
The second stage begins with a bus shuttle to Spittal an der Drau. From there, you cycle along the idyllic Drau Cycle Path to Villach, where a culinary break awaits. Refreshed, the route continues via Velden along Lake Wörthersee back to Pörtschach.
Overnight stay in Pörtschach
Today's highlights: Bus shuttle to Spittal/Drau, lunch at the Brauhof in Villach with musical accompaniment and Villach beer
Drauradweg Bridge©Austria Advertising
Day 4, April 28.04th: Pörtschach - Seental - Klagenfurt, approx. 50 km
The next leg of the journey follows the northern shore of Lake Wörthersee, passing through Velden and into the picturesque Seental valley. Here, four idyllic bathing lakes follow one another in quick succession: Hafnersee, Keutschacher See, Baßgeigensee, and Rauschelesee. Your destination for the day is the state capital, Klagenfurt, where you will spend your next night.
Overnight stay in Klagenfurt
Highlights: Lunch break at the Keutschacher See lido, guided city tour of Klagenfurt bookable as an add-on.
Klagenfurt Lindwurm (c) Franz Gerdl
Day 5, April 29.04: Klagenfurt Basin - Ferlach - Klagenfurt, approx. 65km
This varied bike tour starts right by the famous Lindwurm (dragon) in Klagenfurt's old town and initially leads along the Glan River to southern Carinthia. The route continues along the Drau Cycle Path to the traditional gunsmithing town of Ferlach, where a relaxing break awaits. After a short climb, you'll reach the center of Klagenfurt again via Maria Rain.
Overnight stay in Klagenfurt
Highlights: Grilled specialties at the Gasthof Plasch in Ferlach, Velovista-Radlercity at Neuer Platz in Klagenfurt, Slow Food Heuriger
Drau Cycle Path (c) Carinthia Advertisement
Day 6 April 30.04th: Klagenfurt - St.Veit/Glan – Klagenfurt, approx. 67 km
Today's varied circular tour leads into the historically rich heart of Carinthia. You'll cycle north along the Friesach cycle path, passing Maria Saal Cathedral with views of Taggenbrunn Castle and Tanzenberg Palace. A lunch break is planned near the imposing Hochosterwitz Castle. The route then continues via St. Veit an der Glan towards Moosburg and back to Klagenfurt.
Overnight stay in Klagenfurt
Highlights: Rest stop at the Brunnerhof wine tavern near Hochosterwitz Castle
Hochosterwitz Castle (c)August Zoebl
Day 7, May 01.05st: Klagenfurt - Faaker See, approx. 62 km
A change of location is imminent: the destination is the vibrant turquoise Faaker See. You'll cycle along the Klagenfurt Lend Canal to the Wörthersee and continue south until you reach the Drau Cycle Path at the Maria Rain pilgrimage church. Following the Drau River, you'll pass through the Rosental valley and Rosegg to reach your destination for the day at Faaker See.
Overnight stay at Lake Faak/Villach.
Highlights: Lunch break at the Rosental holiday village, free entry to the Carinthia Thermal Spa in Warmbad Villach
KärntenTherme Warmbad Villach (c) Daniel Waschnig
Day 8: May 02.05nd: Faaker See – Tarvisio – Planica, approx. 46 km
Today's ride takes an international turn as we explore the border region of three countries. The Alpe-Adria Cycle Path leads us across the border into Italy. Shortly before Tarvisio, the idyllic route continues towards Slovenia and into the picturesque Triglav National Park. Our destination for the day is Planica, right next to the world's largest ski jumping hills. Cycle buses will then take you comfortably back to Lake Faak.
Overnight stay at Lake Faak/Villach
Highlights: Visit to the world's largest ski jumping hills in Planica, Slovenia, return bus shuttle
Alpe Adria cycle path near Tarvisio (c) Kärnten Radreisen
Day 9: 03.05.: Ossiacher See car-free, round trip approx. 56 km and departure
The grand finale of Velovista is the car-free day at Lake Ossiach. From Lake Faak, you'll cycle along the Drau Cycle Path via Villach to Lake Ossiach, which today belongs exclusively to cyclists. You'll then circumnavigate the lake clockwise on the traffic-free lakeside roads before returning to Lake Faak, bringing Velovista 2026 to a festive close.
Individual departure or booked return transfer to Pörtschach
Highlights: Lunch break at the Ossiach lido, Velovista closing event in Egg am Faaker See
Ossiacher See Carinthian Lake Loop (c) Region Villach, Gert Perauer
Day 10: 04.05.: Departure
When booking an extra night, enjoy a relaxed, individual departure after breakfast or a booked return transfer to Pörtschach.
Bike break at Lake Faaker (c) Gert Perauer
