Activities in the Nassfeld Area in Rainy Weather
If the weather doesn't cooperate, you don't have to stay indoors all day. We offer a few tips on where to go even in the rain and spend a beautiful time with your loved ones.
1. Wellness Villach
Every age group will find something for themselves. Families with children will appreciate the water park with various pools and attractions, while couples and those seeking a tranquil atmosphere will enjoy the wellness and spa, offering massages, saunas, and other relaxation procedures. For those looking for a more active relaxation, there is a 25-meter swimming pool and fitness facilities. And for adrenaline enthusiasts, there are slides, water chutes, a wild river, and other surprises.
2. Aquarena Kotschach-Mauthen
An indoor swimming pool with thermal water and facilities for both children and adults. You can relax in the wellness area with a sauna world, steam baths, and relaxation rooms. You can also visit the local fitness center.
3. Terra Mystica mine in Bad Bleiberg
Embark on a journey underground with the longest miner's slide in Europe. After a 68-meter-long descent on the miner's slide (or via stairs/elevator), you will find yourself directly in the mountain's interior, where you can explore the history of mining from ancient times to modern mining techniques. After the tour, you can continue with a visit to the museum showcasing 700 years of mining history. The mine tour is complemented by various multimedia documents, and entertainment for children is also provided.
4. Museum
Gailtal Museum - located at Moderndorf Castle, this regional museum awaits you with more than 5000 exhibits. You'll find exhibitions dedicated to traditional crafts, the town's history, and cultural events.
1915 - 1918 Museum - inside the Kötschach-Mauthen town hall, you'll discover 600 m2 of historical documents, exhibits, photographs, and replicas of Alpine fortresses. The place takes you on a journey from Mount Ortler to the Adriatic Sea.
Carnic Alps Geopark - head to a place where animations and films bring to life the world from hundreds of millions of years ago. Experience how the Alps were formed or how dinosaurs once roamed this area.
5. Sports halls
- Flaschberger Bowling - head to Obervellach for some bowling fun. There are 2 bowling lanes with refreshment facilities available.
- Flaschberger Indoor Tennis Court - even on rainy days, you can enjoy a game of tennis. There are 2 indoor tennis courts, and for pleasant weather, 1 outdoor court is also available.
6. Culinary experiences
On a rainy day, you can also indulge in tasting local specialties. We offer a few tried-and-true suggestions where you won't go wrong.
Boutique Hotel and Restaurant Baerenwirt Hermagor - the restaurant offers specialties from Austrian and European cuisine. You can find it at Hauptstrasse 17, 9620 Hermagor. Prepare for an unforgettable gastronomic experience. Vegetarians and vegans can also enjoy themselves here.
Semmelrock Pastry and Bakery - excellent pastries, cakes, ice cream, pastries, and coffee in the center of Hermagor. "Where ovens heat up, ice cream freezes, and chocolate melts, the scent is indescribably seductive.
Ristorante Mari e Monti da Emanuela - an amazing restaurant offering exquisitely prepared traditional Italian dishes. Come and taste Italy in Austria - seafood, pasta, fish, excellent olive oil, wine, and bitter espresso. All made from fresh ingredients. Chefs from Tuscany prepare only what a true Italian would eat and drink at home.
Hotel Schloss Lerchenhof Hermagor - at Lerchenhof Castle, all dishes are prepared exclusively from fresh regional ingredients. They adhere to the "zero-kilometer philosophy," sourcing ingredients from more than 80 local producers for the preparation of gastronomic specialties.