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Carinthia: the sunny side of the Alps


Mountains, lakes, lush greenery and plenty of sunshine — Mother Nature knew what she was doing when she created Austria’s southernmost province, Carinthia. And this summer, it’s easier than ever to immerse yourself in its wonders


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With Ryanair now flying nonstop from London Stansted to Klagen- furt on Mondays and Fridays, one of the sunniest places in the Alps is less than two hours away from the UK. Carinthia sits in the Eastern Alps


and shares a border with Italy and Slovenia. Te province is known for its picturesque landscapes and more than 200 lakes, setting the stage for outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and an extensive array of watersports. But that’s just part of its appeal. Carinthia is also well-known for its slow food scene and Medi- terranean vibe. Leave


your busy


everyday life behind and embrace the locals’ joie de vivre.


A playground for hikers and bikers Hikers are spoiled for choice in Carinthia. Te famous Alpe-Adria- Trail is 466 miles long and leads from Austria’s highest mountain, the


Getting to Carinthia: Ryanair takes you


to Klagenfurt from London-Stansted in less than two hours!


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atic Sea in 43 stages (luggage trans- port is available). Love walking by the water? Te 34-mile Circular Trail around Lake Wörthersee comes with stunning lake and mountain views. And then there’s the Slow Trails, which are often close to the lakes and a maximum of around six miles long, perfect for leisurely days and families. Bikers can look forward to 1,800


miles of trails. Te longest one, the Carinthia Lake Loop, covers 260 miles and takes you to 20 lakes (be sure to pack your swimwear for spontaneous dips into the water). Addicted to mountain biking? Try the new Flow Country Trail in Bad Kleinkirchheim, the longest of its kind in Austria (almost 10 miles in total). And if you’d rather e-bike, the beautiful Drau Cycle Path has count- less viewpoints, restaurants and rental stations along the way.


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Lakes, rivers and watersports Carinthia’s crystal-clear lakes welcome swimmers and watersports fans with temperatures of up to 28C in the summer. Explore the prov- ince’s most famous lake, Wörthersee, on a paddleboard or from a rowing boat, jump into Austria’s highest bathing lake, the Weissensee, for


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a refreshing swim, or dine on the water at Lake Millstätter See. Want to take paddling to the next level? Carinthia’s longest river, the Drau, winds its way through the province, inviting visitors to explore it by kayak, canoe or paddleboard along the Drau Paddle Route.


Slow food and regional cuisine Finally, let’s talk about food! Carin- thia is known as the heart of the Slow Food Movement. Its tradi- tional recipes have been passed on from generation to generation for decades and the many family-run restaurants invite you to sample them all. With most of the ingredi- ents seasonal and sourced locally, Carinthia’s signature dishes are not only tasty and healthy but come with a reduced carbon-footprint, too. Regional


food artisans are happy


to show you the magic behind the scenes. And if you’re looking for a more hands-on experience, try a bread baking, beer making or herb tasting workshop.


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