Ferlach: Craftsmanship and Nature

Gunsmithing craftsmanship is a cultural highlight in Ferlach. Nature and water-related interests raise other questions: How long is the route through Tscheppaschlucht, how do Märchenwiese and Meerauge in Bodental differ, and is the water for swimming and fishing or for observing fish? These topics give you concrete starting points for planning your trip. Once you have decided which of them matter to you, you can search more specifically for a hotel in Ferlach.

Gunsmithing Craftsmanship and Hunting Museum

The Büchsenmacher- & Jagdmuseum is housed in Ferlach Castle, a building constructed in the 16th century. It presents gunsmithing craftsmanship and the myth of the hunt. The exhibits include historical weapons and numerous trophies of native and foreign animals from the Horten and Dr. Hellmuth Reichel collections. The exhibition may be expanded over time. The craft itself is based on collaboration between stock makers, engravers and gunsmiths. As a result, alongside the objects, the cooperation between several trades also comes into focus. For a cultural perspective, the themes can be distinguished: depictions of hunting and collection pieces on the one hand, and collaborative craftsmanship on the other.

Route and Waterfall in Tscheppaschlucht

The route through Tscheppaschlucht is 4.4 kilometres long. In the gorge, Tschaukofall plunges 26 metres and is a highlight. The two figures describe different aspects of the natural experience: one gives the length of the route, the other the height of the waterfall. This lets you consider the distance and the individual landscape feature separately when weighing your interests for your trip.

Märchenwiese and Meerauge in Bodental

Märchenwiese and Meerauge are both in Bodental, but their landscape features differ considerably. Märchenwiese is a romantic alpine meadow in the Bodental forest, ending at the sheer rock faces of the Karawanks. Meerauge, by contrast, is a kettle hole formed by a glacier during the Ice Age. It lies at an elevation of 1,052 metres; algae give the water its turquoise-blue colour. The comparison brings two different natural features into focus: the meadow in the forest, ending at the rock faces, and Meerauge’s Ice Age origins and striking water colour.

Swimming, Fishing and Fish Watching

The Reßnig recreation area invites visitors to swim and fish. If swimming is important to your plans, bear in mind that bathing conditions can vary seasonally. At Äschenrast on Waidischbach, small pools are available for observing fish, along with information boards. The two places have different focuses: Reßnig is for swimming and fishing, while Äschenrast is for fish watching and information.

To choose a focus for your trip, it helps to understand the difference: cultural topics revolve around craftsmanship, depictions of hunting and collection objects; at the natural sites, the focus is on route length, landscape features or water activities.

Discover more destinations: Unterbergen, Schiefling Am See, Reifnitz, Pörtschach Am Wörther See, Sankt Margareten Im Rosental, Plescherken, Höflein, Maria Saal.

Go to the regional travel overview: Klagenfurt-Land.