Around the Gailtal.
Would you like to inhale even more of that Alps-Adriatic feeling? The Gailtal lies at the heart of this uniquely beautiful region - and the Alpen Adria Hotel is the ideal starting point for a varied vacation!
Klagenfurt - the city on Lake Wörthersee
The distance from the hotel to the Carinthian capital of Klagenfurt is 76.3 km or 52 minutes by car!
Klagenfurt is located directly between the Karawanken mountains and Lake Wörthersee. The provincial capital of Carinthia is situated at approx. 450 m above sea level in the Klagenfurt basin!
Klagenfurt is Austria's No. 1 sports city! There are over 200 sports clubs for a wide variety of sports! Whether summer or winter. From tennis and inline skating to cycling, swimming, cross-country skiing and ice skating, you can do everything in the great outdoors.
More information about Klagenfurt can be found here!
Sights and excursion destinations in Klagenfurt
This is located directly in front of the town hall and is the actual center of Klagenfurt. In 2008, Neuer Platz was redesigned and modernized according to the plans of the renowned architect Boris Podrecca! The Lindwurm is also located on Neuer Platz!
Fantastic colors, numerous details and an interesting story behind the pictures make a visit to the Fox Chapel unforgettable! Prof. Ernst Fuchs spent 20 years designing the St. Egid parish church!
The Landhaus was built by Hans Freymann and Johann Anton Verda. Worth seeing is the coat of arms hall with 665 coats of arms of the Carinthian provincial estates, governors, vice-governors and provincial administrators!
Web: https://landesmuseum.ktn.gv.at
Always worth a visit:
The castle was built in 1652 by Count Johann Andrä von Rosenberg as a pleasure palace with extensive gardens! In 1708, after a fire, the castle was rebuilt in a simple form and the Maria Loretto Chapel was rebuilt!
In Minimundus - the small world on Lake Wörthersee, around 140 of the most beautiful models of buildings from all over the world are presented on a scale of 1:25! And if technically possible, all models are made with original materials (marble, truff, lava basalt…).
Minimundus is a company of "Rettet das Kind - Kärnten". All net proceeds are used to help children in need!
Web: www.minimundus.at
Austria's largest reptile zoo with its own dinosaur garden offers a fascinating world of crocodiles, tortoises and snakes! There is also an insectarium with tarantulas, scorpions, aquariums with Wörthersee fish and much more!
Web: www.reptilienzoo.at
Grado - a seaside resort for the whole family
The distance from the Alpen Adria Hotel to the town of Grado is 176 km, a maximum of two hours by car!
The seaside resort of Grado is very popular with families with children. The fine sandy, shallow beach and shallow water up to 50m from the shore make it the perfect vacation destination for families!
Further information about Grado can be found here!
By the way: Just a few kilometers from Grado is one of the most beautiful cities of the former Austro-Hungarian monarchy: The port city of Trieste on the Adriatic Sea right on the border with Slovenia is recommended for a day trip! The oldest part of the city has been renovated and offers numerous museums, art, literature and science!
Tarvisio - a landscape to fall in love with
The distance from the hotel to the town of Tarvisio is 35.7 km and 30 minutes by car!
Tarvisio is one of the most beautiful and wildest landscapes in the Alps. The 24,000 hectares of forest provide a protected habitat for countless plant and animal species!
The Tarviso market is also very well known. Even in the 1950s, when there was still a shortage of goods in Austria, the Tarviso market was visited by countless Carinthians. Later on
Hungarians, Slovaks, Czechs and Poles come to Tarvisio for shopping!
Winter sports also play a major role in Tarvisio. There are numerous cross-country ski trails, alpine slopes and a ski jumping stadium. The Alpine Ski World Cup was held in Tarvisio in 2007, 2009 and 2011!
More information about Tarvisio can be found here!
In this town of 4,683 inhabitants, many peoples who lived in the region left their mark. For example, some interesting routes lead to Aquileia with the Roman remains of Cividale, the capital of the Lombard Empire!
Shopping in the Alps-Adriatic region
Shopping excursions in our region - Gailtal, Carinthia or Friuli - make every heart beat faster, whether culinary delicacies, luxury brands, market flair with "bargaining obligation" or outlet stores. You will find what you are looking for in the surroundings of the Alpen Adria Hotel!
Gailtal region
available at the hotel or from the bacon farmers in our region
www.gailtalerspeck.at
available from the Gailtal alpine dairies
www.almkaese.at
available at the hotel or directly from the Segner apiary
www.segner.at
The farmers' market takes place in Hermagor on Saturday mornings from 9.00 - 12.00 (weekly or every 14 days). Numerous farmers market their quality products on Wulfeniaplatz, in front of the town hall, and look forward to your visit!
Shopping in Hermagor
Our small district capital Hermagor is always available for a shopping spree in between - and afterwards for coffee and sweets at the Kandolf or Semmelrock confectionery.
"Don't rush from supermarket to supermarket, treat yourself to a shopping experience at the Edelgreißler!" Here you will find affordable luxury that is waiting to be discovered together with Herwig Ertl. Wine, cheese, chocolate, oils, vinegar, pickles, fashion and much more ...
9640 Kötschach-Mauthen
Hauptplatz 19
Tel.: +43(0)4715/246
Web: www.herwig-ertl.at
The pedestrian zone with its southern flair offers one or two highlights with its main square, small streets and alleyways.
Shopping in Villach
83 attractive stores and restaurants on 28,000 m2 of retail space, 2,000 extra-wide free parking spaces and exceptional architecture both inside and out. Austria's first themed shopping center with a consistent presentation of the three-country concept.
Kärntner Straße 34
9500 Villach
Web: www.atrio.at/de
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm
Shopping in Klagenfurt
On three sales levels, 120 specialist stores from the areas of fashion, electronics, health, care, sport, services, food and gastronomy offer covered shopping in a pleasant, light-flooded atmosphere. 900 inexpensive parking spaces are available.
Heuplatz 5
9020 Klagenfurt
Tel: +43(0)463/51209-0
Web: www.city-arkaden-klagenfurt.at
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 9am-7.30pm; Sat 9am-6pm
The City Arkaden offers lavish promotions and exciting events all year round.
Here you can get Adidas branded goods up to 50 percent cheaper, with even more discount on individual special offers.
Adi-Dassler-Gasse 6
9073 Viktring-Klagenfurt
+43(0)463/2848251
Shopping in Italy
"The" northern Italian clothing market with an almost oriental flair is not far from the Alpen Adria Hotel in the Nassfeld Hermagor Carinthia region. Bargaining is a must here!
Centro Commerciale Friuli
The shopping center in Tavagnacco near Udine has long been a must-visit destination on a shopping trip to Italy. The almost 10,000 square meter "Carrefour" hypermarket with all its Italian specialties is a particular highlight.
Via Nazionale 127
33010 Tavagnacco
Web: www.centrofriuli.it
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday and Saturday 09.00 to 20.30, Friday 09.00 to 21.00, Sunday 09.00 to 20.00
In 90 stores in the village-like outlet center, you can choose from clothing, accessories, household items and cosmetics directly from the manufacturer and enjoy savings of 20 to 70 percent on the usual retail prices. There's also plenty to eat and drink.
Aiello del Friuli, Udine
Tel: +39(0)432/837810
Web: www.palmanovaoutlet.it/en/home
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 10.00 to 20.00
Exclusive clothing market with many well-known brands from Hugo Boss to Max Mara, Zegna and Armani. Sorelle Ramonda" sells fashion, shoes and sporting goods, while "Pitarello" is the largest shoe store just outside Udine.
Via Nazionale 135
33010 Tavagnacco (Udine)
Web: www.arteni.it/it/
Opening hours: Monday 15.00 to 19.30, Tuesday to Friday 09.15 to12.30 and 15.00 to 19.30, Saturday 09.15 to 19.30
Large shopping center near the exhibition grounds and the soccer stadium. Offers elegant stores and the well-known department store "Coin".
Via Cotonificio 22
33100 Torreano di Martignacco (Udine)
Tel: +39(0)432/544568
Web: www.cittafiera.it
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday and Saturday 09.00 to 21.00, Friday 09.00 to 22.00, Sunday 10.00 to 20.00 (except in summer)
Almost directly on the way to Grado is an outlet center for real brand fetishists: the Sell-in-Outlet in San Giorgio di Nogaro advertises bargain offers from Prada, Dolce&Gabbana, Burburry and others.
How to get there: Take the highway to Palmanova, direction Venice. Exit at Porpetto - San Giorgio di Nogaro. The outlet center is located on Via Palmanova.
Via Palmanova 43
San Giorgio di Nogaro
Tel: +39(0)431/621470
Web: www.sellin-outlet.it
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 to 13.00 and 14.30 to 19.00
Cuddly soft, pure cashmere knitwear can be found just over an hour from the Austrian border in San Martino on the western side of the Tagliamento. Classic and modern cuts of cashmere goods are sold here directly from the factory and primarily for women. Very friendly: The factory outlet is run by Karin Zamolo, an Austrian by birth, who is always happy to receive a visit from fellow countrymen. How to get there: Freeway exit Udine Nord, on the SS13 exit Via Tabina, then through Valvasone, after one kilometer you are in San Martino al Tagliamento.
Gruppo 90 sas
Via XXIV maggio, 33
33072 CASARSA della Deliza
Tel. 39 0434 869759
Tel. 39 338 5890278
Tel. 39 338 2455187
Email: info (at) gruppo90. it
Web: www.gruppo90.it
Via Svevo is home to the largest shopping center in Trieste. 120 stores on 100,000 m2, 5.5 million visitors a year, varied entertainment program, mega supermarket "IperCoop" with a great range of food. Well signposted directions.
Via Svevo 14
34100 Trieste
Tel: +39(0)40/637448
Web: www.torrideuropa.com
Opening hours: Monday 12.00 to 21.00, Tuesday to Saturday 09.00 to 21.00, Sunday 10.00 to 21.00
Presseggersee 2
9620 Presseggersee bei Hermagor
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