The sophisticated holiday resort of Velden is in the western bay of Lake Woerthersee and is particularly famous for its castle. The picturesque scenery is often used as a location for film shoots. Many well-known personalities from society, television, sports and politics cavort at the numerous events around the lake.
Velden offers many shops, restaurants and bars as well as banks with ATMs, hairdressers, bike rentals and medical care.
In summer and winter, there are many sporting and cultural activities in the area.
Trips to Klagenfurt and Villach, as well as to Italy and Slovenia provide variety.
Seasonal-Highlights 2025
Iron Man 2025
Where: around Lake Woerthersee
When: 15th June
Music Stars at Lake Woerthersee 2025
Where: Bay of Klagenfurt
When: 04th July & 05th July
Pink Lake LGBTQ* Festival 2025
Where: Poertschach at Lake Woerthersee
When: 28th August – 31st August
Harley Meeting 2025
Where: around Lake Faaker See
When: 02nd September – 07th September
Open Water – Woerthersee Swim Austria 2025
Where: from Velden to Klagenfurt
When: 06th September
Advent in Velden 2025
Where: Velden
When: 29th November – 21st December