Camping Ossiacher See – Holidays in idyllic Carinthia directly on Lake Ossiach, perfect for all those who want to spend a relaxing camping vacation in the mountains.
The lake is located in the middle of Carinthia and is easily accessible by car including roof tent or tent trailer.
Discover beautiful beaches, the idyllic landscape around the lake and great hiking tours to unique natural wonders such as waterfalls.
Find out here how you can spend a few great days camping at Lake Ossiach in Austria.
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Lake Ossiach: swimming, hiking, climbing & water sports
A trip to Lake Ossiach offers you a great camping vacation by the lake and the mountains right next to it.
There are mountains and waterfalls around the lake that invite you to go on long and extensive hiking tours.
There is also plenty of action and fun to be had with a visit to the climbing forest and the summer toboggan run.
Lake Ossiach is not just for swimming, but also offers a wide range of water sports activities.
You must have done these activities during your vacation at Lake Ossiach:
- swimming in Lake Ossiach
- Hike to the Finsterbach waterfalls
- Climbing in the Ossiacher See climbing forest
- Visit to the summer toboggan run
Location of Lake Ossiach in Austria
Lake Ossiach is located in the state of Carinthia.
The next largest town is Villach.
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First impression of Lake Ossiach
The nature around Lake Ossiach is beautiful and offers an idyllic panorama.
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Discover Lake Ossiach: bathing beaches, waterfall & climbing park
You’ve arrived at Lake Ossiach, packed your car, pitched your roof tent and now it’s time to explore the lake?
We have put together the best tips and attractions that you absolutely must do during your vacation at the lake.
Have fun experiencing the unique nature around Lake Ossiach! 
Steindorf lido: enjoy a day at the beach!
There are several lidos on Lake Ossiach where you can swim in the warm, clear water of the lake and enjoy the sun.
The Steindorf lido is particularly beautiful, located on the northern shore of the lake and beautifully nestled in nature.
The bathing beach boasts bathing jetties, a jetty and a “sun bed” right on the shore where you can relax.
On the large sunbathing lawn, you can find a lounger for the day in the middle to relax.
As the access to the lake is relatively shallow and flat, it is also suitable for children.
- swimming in the lake
- Sunbathing lawn
- Suitable for families
Ossiacher See summer toboggan run: fun for the whole family
Would you like to experience action during your vacation at Lake Ossiach?
Then a trip to the summer toboggan run is an absolute recommendation: you can toboggan down the slope with a fantastic view of the lake and take the drag lift up the slope and enjoy the view.
The facility has two toboggan runs next to each other, so you can ride together and compete against each other in a race.
You can toboggan alone or in pairs, so the run is also suitable for families with small children.
The speed can be determined by the speed lever, so everyone can toboggan down the slope at their own pace and have fun!
- Summer toboggan run
- View of the lake
- Single and double-seater sledges
- Also suitable for families with small children
Finsterbach waterfalls: Hiking at the waterfall
To get to the Finsterbach waterfalls, you can hike up to the waterfalls via the waterfall trail.
The tour takes about 1 hour and is a challenging hike, but is still suitable for children.
On your tour, you will pass all three waterfalls and can enjoy the impressive natural surroundings while climbing 185 meters in altitude.
- Hike to the waterfalls
- Duration: 1 hour
- Altitude difference: 185 hm
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Ossiacher See climbing forest: climbing fun with a view
The climbing forest on Lake Ossiach is located in the middle of a beech forest and offers a stunning view of Lake Ossiach and gives you the opportunity to spend an active day in this special natural setting.
Seven varied courses await you, with something for everyone, whether you are a beginner, a child or an experienced climber.
- Climbing park right by the lake
- 7 courses
- Suitable for: Beginners, children and for experienced climbers
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Day trip to the Großglockner
A trip to the Grossglockner is perfect for a day trip, as it takes around two hours by car from Lake Millstatt to Austria’s highest mountain.
From the Großglockner you have a fabulous view over Austria.
You can drive up to the Grossglockner via the High Alpine Road.
Discover the nature around one of Austria’s most impressive mountains on wonderful hikes or walks.
Special highlight: the super cute marmots that live on the Großglockner and that you can see for yourself. 
Route to the Großglockner
It takes about two hours and twenty minutes by car from Lake Ossiach to the Grossglockner.
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Campsite on Lake Ossiach
When planning a camping vacation, it is of course important to find out about campsites and choose a campsite that meets your needs so that you can enjoy your vacation.
A central location, hygiene and activities on offer are particularly important.
We have already picked out two great campsites for you that are a good choice for your vacation at Lake Achensee!
Campsite recommendation on Lake Ossiach
The two best campsites on the Ossiacher are particularly impressive due to their central location, as they are right on the lake.
Camping & Holiday home Blasge
Here you will find an overview of important information about the campsite:
- 4.7 stars / 335 reviews
- Address: Fischerweg 6, 9551 Tschöran, Austria
- Phone: +43 664 4232006
Camping Kalkgruber
Here you will find an overview of important information about the campsite:
- 4.2 stars / 109 reviews
- Address: Alt-Ossiach 4, 9570 Alt-Ossiach, Austria
- Phone: +43 4243 527
Vacations at Lake Ossiach: best in summer!
The best time for a trip to Lake Ossiach is definitely in summer, between June and September there are wonderfully warm temperatures with an average temperature of around 19°C.
Weather conditions at a glance:
- Warmest months: June – September
- 82 hours of sunshine per month
- Average temperature in summer: 19°C
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Questions and answers about Lake Ossiach
Before every camping vacation, there are a few unanswered questions that need to be clarified in order to plan your vacation properly.
We have compiled the most important questions and their answers for you here.
What can you experience at Lake Ossiach?
On a vacation to Lake Ossiach, you can discover the nature around the lake while hiking, swimming in the lake, trying out water sports such as surfing and having fun with many other activities such as a visit to the climbing forest.
