LAKE ENCOUNTERS® MOUNTAIN ENCOUNTERS® MOMENTS OF ENCOUNTER. A TIME WITH A VIEW. LAKE AND MOUNTAIN "Simply dip the oars into the water … and row", BAY DISCOVERY TOURS DINNER FOR 2 ON LAKE MILLSTÄTTER SEE A TIME FOR TWO Getting away. Leaving it all behind. Hiking across 1 A PICNIC ON THE BALCONY OF STARS 2 GARNET 3 HIKING TRAILS 1 4 Gottlieb Strobl advises his guests before they head It's 8 o'clock in the morning, and Gottlieb Strobl is waiting 2 Moonlight refl ects on the water, gentle waves lap against A rowing boat takes the guests to some hidden bays along ruby red treasure mountains to views of the Hohe When the sun sets over the lake, the time has come to Millstätter Alpe has always been a rich source of garnet. While the Millstätter See, Alpine Trail circles Lake ® across to the wooded southern shore of the lake at Schiller Beach for "his" bay hikers. Each of the timbered the planks of the raft. A butler serves a 7-course gala the undeveloped southern shore of Lake Millstätter See. Tauern, surrounded by the sounds and scents of take your seat on the "Balcony of Stars", a place high In the past, explorers and travellers often carried garnets Millstätter See in eight stages, the Alpe-Adria-Trail leads ENCOUNTERS – as was done by many a couple before over the boats that is set into the water holds two passengers. dinner on a festively set table, anticipating every need of The boat sways gently on the water, each stroke of the nature ... walking hand in hand through Garnet up above the lake with breathtaking views. The Mirnock with them as a talisman. It was believed that garnets from the Grossglockner past Lake Millstätter See to the course of time. Sensual moments, leading up to an During the approximately 1.5 hour long water tour the his exclusive guests. At sunset, a boat takes the guests to oar moving it further along. The boat builder, who built Gate on the Path of Love. The Sentiero dell’Amore farmers, whose farms are situated at the foot of mystical would protect from harm and strengthen the bonds of Adriatic Sea in 43 stages. They are connected by the Path AROUND LAKE MILLSTÄTTER SEE evening for two on an island in the lake! skilled boat builder has many interesting stories to tell Lake Milstätter See's most exclusive restaurant: a man- the boat with his own two hands, adapted each plank connects the Millstätter See Alpine Trail and the Mount Mirnock, have fi lled the picnic basket with home- love. In the 19th century they were known as "Bohemian of Love. about the lake, the fi sh and also about the cormorants made island of wood on the lake – only for two. perfectly to the "run" of Lake Millstätter See. Eff ortlessly, Alpe-Adria-Trail. made bacon and cold meats, cheese, curd cheese spread garnets" and adorned many a royal crown. Even today, The Sentiero dell'Amore is a section along the ridge which inhabit the southern shore of Lake Millstätter See. the boat glides across the water's surface. All that matters and oven fresh bread. There is also a bottle of elderberry garnet stones abound along the trails leading to Garnet of Millstätter Alpe. Both the Alpe-Adria-Trail and the now is what the senses perceive. After reaching the shore, juice, sparkling wine and, of course, the deliciously sweet Gate on the Millstätter Alpe. The mighty gateway, whose Millstätter See Alpine Trail do not predominantly cross 1. KÄRNTEN BADEHAUS the couple has the bay to itself. A perfect setting for a "Mirnockaugen" jam doughnuts. columns are fi lled with garnet rock, serves as a reminder alpine terrain. However, diff erences in altitude of up to Switch off , relax, do something good for yourself and your picnic of champagne and garnet ham. of Europe's largest garnet deposit. 2,000 m are possible. The stages require a walking time health. Everyone on holiday yearns to leave the stress of of 6 to 8 hours and are uniformly signposted. Each stage 3 everyday life behind. Badehaus Millstatt off ers fi nest lake leads along a defi ned route which can be followed in both wellness all year round and, with its green spa philosophy, Culinary landscapes. directions. A time for two tip: meets all modern-day sustainability criteria. All rooms are The Path of Love Sentiero dell'Amore, as well as all situated directly on Lake Millstätter See – guaranteeing Autumn feasting the other stages of the Millstätter See Alpine Trail are Picnic at the exclusive lake views. Here you can relax in the lake sauna Millstätter See Alpine Trail suitable for day trips. Along the way, rest stops and and swim all year round in a 35 degree warm infi nity pool. around Lake Millstätter See accommodation facilities alternate with view points and most beautiful spots Path of Love Sentiero dell´Amore. places of historical interest. Alpe-Adria-Trail LONG-DISTANCE HIKING YOUR ADVENTURE HOLIDAY AT LAKE MILSTÄTTER SEE! E N THE MOST BEAUTIFUL EXCURSION S DESTINATIONS millstättersee.com W LEGEND LAKE MILLSTÄTTER SEE. THE JUWEL OF CARINTHIA. Lake encounters® TRAVEL AND GENERAL INFORMATION 1 2 Mountain encounters® 3 1 3 8 ARRIVAL BY CAR: 4 2 Day trip destinations From the east: Süd Autobahn (A 2) Vienna – Graz – Klagenfurt – Villach –Spittal/Drau; or from Villach via Gegendtal valley to Radenthein/Döbriach MORE INFO: 5 – Lake Millstätter See Infocenter Millstätter See 6 9 5 2&4 From the south: Autostrada A23 Udine – Tarvisio – Villach – Spittal/Drau; Thomas-Morgenstern-Platz 1 6 Family and children 5 or from Villach via Gegendtal valley to Radenthein/Döbriach – A-9871 Seeboden am M. S. 7 1 Lake Millstätter See T: +43 (0) 4766/3700-0 7 From the west: Innsbruck – Felbertauernstrasse or Brenner Autobahn/ F: +43 (0) 4766/3700-209 Places of tranquillity 1 PORCIA CASTLE 7 SAGAMUNDO – THE HOUSE OF STORYTELLING 8 Pustertal Valley to Lienz – Oberdrauburg – Spittal/Drau – [email protected] 4 The second fl oor of the Renaissance Porcia Castle ... is located in the centre of the idyllic Carinthian lake Lake Millstätter See www.millstaettersee.com accommodates the award-winning Museum of Folk village of Döbriach on Lake Millstätter See. Be introduced From the north: Munich – Salzburg – Tauern Autobahn (A 10) towards Path of Love Sentiero dell´Amore Culture, while the Salamanca Cellar houses the only to over 30 local Carinthian fairy tales, myths and Spittal/Drau, exit Lake Millstätter See (N.B.: LEFT EXIT!) public gallery in Upper Carinthia. Various high-quality legends and get to know countless legendary fi gures Millstätter See Alpine Trail (MSH) cultural initiatives are based in Porcia Castle. Up-to-date and their stories, from the dragon of Klagenfurt to the TRAVELLING BY TRAIN: information about vernissages, concerts and readings can Lake Millstätter See mermaid and the VW Beetle of From the east: Vienna – Leoben – Klagenfurt – Villach – Spittal Alpe-Adria-Trail (AAT) be found at www.schloss-porcia.at local historian Matthias Maierbrugger – wrapped up in Lake Millstätter See humorous surprise eff ects, fi lms and audio presentations! Starting point of a stage From the south: Permanent replacement bus service Udine stazione of the Alpe-Adria-Trail ENSEMBLE PORCIA (Viale Europa Unita) – Villach bus terminal. Continue by train Villach main VIEW POINTS ALONG THE The Porcia Comedy Festival, once initiated by train station – Spittal/Millstätter See MILLSTÄTTER SEE ALPINE TRAIL GRANATIUM Starting point of a stage nonconformist Thomas Bernhard, is one of Austria's 8 From the west: Innsbruck-Schwarzach/St Veit — Spittal Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps Facebook “f” Logo CMYK / .eps The crown jewels which once adorned the heads of of the Millstätter See Alpine Trail Garnet Gate oldest summer festivals. From June to August, the Lake Millstätter See facebook.com/dermillstaettersee Europe's regents stemmed from the Millstätter Alpe and Inspired by the cubic architecture of the ancient Ro- Ensemble Porcia stages various classics of comedy. From the north: Munich - Salzburg - Spittal / Lake Millstätter See Dinner for 2 on Lake Millstätter See were refi ned in Bohemia. The granatium is a reminder of 3 mans and Greeks, this mighty portal on Millstätter Alpe Information and tickets: www.ensemble-porcia.at #millstättersee the times in which garnet trade played an important role 1. Kärnten Badehaus Millstätter See is a reminder of Europe's largest garnet deposit. TRAVELLING BY AIR: 1 in the Lake Millstätter See region. If you would like to gift Klagenfurt airport: approx. 80 km Jungfernsprung climbing wall 3 "Steinerner Tisch" 2 BONSAI MUSEUM a stone to your loved one, chances are you might fi nd one Salzburg airport: approx. 140 km Its massive marble base tells the story of the Hadischn The Bonsai Museum in Seeboden am M. S. is the largest at the mining site. 3 4 Ljubljana airport (Slovenia): approx. 140 km The bench in Lake Millstätter See Leit, legendary giants who once lived in these moun- of its kind in Europe. It holds approximately 3,000 unique 2&6 tains. bonsai – many of the exhibits are over 100 years old! The deepest point in the lake Visitors can also experience the magnifi cent 10.000 m2 FRESACH LEISURE PARK Bewachter Stein (Guarded Stone) 9 4 Zen garden, which was designed according to classic Looking for action? Then treat yourself to a trip to Fresach "Kleiner Schilfplatz": "time for two" In the same way a mountain protects its precious treas- Japanese traditions. Leisure Park. Go-karting, motocross, paintball and other 2 ures, a cube "guards" the most valuable treasure of the Lake Egelsee, a jewel of nature Radenthein Mountains – magnesite deposits.