Discover Sankt Georgen Am Längsee

Among the different suggestions are Lake Längsee, St. Georgen am Längsee Abbey, Hochosterwitz Castle and offerings in Taggenbrunn.

Lake Längsee and the lido

Lake Längsee is a natural bathing lake. The facilities at the Lake Längsee lido include a 101-metre-long slide and a 3-metre-high diving tower. There are also stand-up paddleboards, boat rentals and a bathing island. In addition to swimming, these give you several other specific options at the lido. The facilities listed may change after renovations; check the latest information before your visit.

When planning your time by the water, you can choose from the various activities: the slide and diving tower offer a different experience from stand-up paddleboards, boat rentals or the bathing island. This information describes the lido's facilities; whether they matter to your plans depends on what you want to do there.

Hochosterwitz Castle and the art trail

Hochosterwitz Castle is in the municipality of St. Georgen am Längsee and was built on a 150-metre-high limestone rock. You can reach it via 14 historically interesting castle gates or by a modern lift. When planning your visit, you can compare these two access options; check the access arrangements before your visit.

The art trail loops around the castle. Seven sculptures and installations by sculptors Andres Klimbacher and Helmut Machhammer are installed along the route. The trail thus combines a clearly defined route with outdoor artworks. If you are interested in contemporary art, the number of works also gives you a concrete idea of what you can see along the way.

Abbey, church and gardens

St. Georgen am Längsee Abbey has a history spanning more than 1,000 years. The abbey church dates back to the 14th century and features a Gothic interior and a Baroque high altar. These two stylistic elements give a visit to the church an architectural focus: the Gothic space and the Baroque altar belong to different eras, which you can experience together here.

The abbey gardens are also part of a named offering: the Path of Orientation connects the gardens of St. Georgen in 16 stations. The stations give the route a clear structure and offer another way to explore the abbey and its gardens. Together with the church's long history and architecture, they provide a distinct cultural focus for your stay.

Taggenbrunn: brunch and an e-bike experience

In the setting of Taggenbrunn Castle, Taggenbrunn offers a boutique brunch featuring creative dishes made with regional ingredients and Taggenbrunn wines. It takes place on the last Sunday of every month from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Check the date and reservation arrangements before you travel so you can fit the brunch into your plans.

Another offering is an e-bike experience through hills and vineyards. High-quality e-bikes are available for hire; each rental includes a helmet and a bicycle lock. If the ride is an option for your stay, check bike availability and booking conditions in advance. The brunch and e-bike experience are different ways to discover Taggenbrunn through food or activity.

Plan hiking and cycling routes

For navigating hiking and cycling routes, the municipal map provides brief information and QR codes. Scanning a QR code displays the corresponding route on your smartphone; route details are also available as a PDF. You can also explore the map in three dimensions. As digital map features may be updated, check the available route details before your tour. This lets you include the map in your plans and choose between the smartphone view, PDF information and the three-dimensional display.

Discover more destinations: Sand, Lölling Graben, Sadin, Eberstein, Flattnitz, Seebauer, Metnitz, Launsdorf

For the overview of the wider area: Sankt Veit An Der Glan.