Weissensee Ski Resort

In Family Ski Resort Weissensee it's not hectic activity that determines what happens, but enjoyable carving on family-friendly descents. The four-seater chair lift and a total of four t-bar lifts provide access to the manageable ski area.

With three kilometres, the family run is the longest in the ski area and is also suitable for beginners who have not been skiing for long. In addition, the Seewiese descent and the descent from the Sonnenlift at the Naggleralm are also classified as easy. On the other hand, experienced skiers will get their money's worth on the 2.5 kilometre medium-difficulty FIS downhill run.

The hit for the little skiers is the Kinder-Skiwelt Weissensee with children's ski school. Here the little ones are well looked after and modern ascent aids are provided with a plate lift and a magic carpet. A ski carousel and a child-friendly lounge complete the offer. The local ski school also offers individual and group courses for adults.

For all those who would like to experience even more during a longer stay: From Weissensee there is a direct connection to the nearby ski area Hermagor-Nassfeld, the largest in Carinthia.

• Bergbahnstüberl: The small family business is located directly at the valley station of the chair lift. A beautiful panoramic terrace and the rich menu ensure the well-being of the guests.
   
• Tschatschaleria: The rustic restaurant at the Seewiesenlift spoils its visitors in summer and winter with numerous delicacies and daily changing menus. People also like to meet here for après-ski.

With three kilometres, the family run is the longest in the ski area and is ideal for beginners and for warming up for other slopes.

In summer, Lake Weissensee is one of the most popular and clearest lakes for swimming. In winter it becomes the largest natural ice surface in Europe and a true skating paradise. The wonderful scenery amidst the snow-covered mountain world makes skating here a very special experience. An ice master guarantees best conditions on the up to 40 centimeter thick ice layer, which is also used for Ice stick shooting, Ice hockey games or Ice speed skating. The unique surroundings also attract horse-drawn sleighs or walkers on ice.

Or how about a toboggan run before you start your way home? From the Nagger-Alm, the four-kilometre-long natural run leads down into the valley.

Besides the possibilities on the mountain, you can meet for après-ski in the village of Techendorf-Süd. Whether in the Senso e Vita, the Café In & Go or in Schuler´s Weinstube - on the search for a cosy location for the long-awaited "Jagatee" one will not be disappointed at Lake Weissensee.

The Weissensee region of enjoyment has a lot to offer culinarians. Directly in the skiing area you should not miss a visit to the Almgasthaus Naggler. In the selection of products, regionality is a top priority and special emphasis is placed on organic and Fairtrade seals. This gives the typical Austrian delicacies a very special touch. How about a blackberry marré and a homemade ´imonade or a cup of coffee made from the finest Arabica beans?

With the car:
If you arrive by car from the north, take the Tauernautobahn A10. At the Spittal junction continue towards Lienz before you follow the signs from Greifenburg to Weissensee. There are plenty of parking spaces directly at the mountain railway station.

With public transport:
Also a journey with bus and train to the ski area is problem-free. The German and Austrian Federal Railway will take you to the Greifenburg-Weissensee railway station. With the free ski bus you can get from all places around Lake Weissensee to the valley station of the mountain railway.