Portschach Guide & Reviews Holiday Rentals, Chalets & Apartments, Holiday Homes - Lake Wörthersee
Lake Wörthersee is the largest lake in Catinthia and is surrounded by the stunning Salzkammergul mountain range. It has been attracting tourists for generations and is a fantastic destination for relaxing and exploring this stunning part of Austria.
Portschach is one of it's main resorts, full of musical heritage, and is a cosy, family friendly town on a small peninsula and just 15km from the Carinthian capital of Klagenfurt making for very short transfer times.
The town is very busy throughout the year and has excellent amenities including some fantastic spas and wellness facilities in the local hotels.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 15+ |
| Beach | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Distance to lake | Lakeside |
| Nearest airport | Klagenfurt (21km) |
| Nearest train station | Klagenfurt (15km) |
Featured Portschach Holiday Rentals Accommodation
Accommodation in Portschach
There are plenty of options when choosing where to stay in Portschach from excellent family hotels to private holiday rentals - lakeside chalets or apartments to rent.
Most of the accommodation in Portschach is within walking distance to the centre where there is a good selection of bars and restaurants.
| Activities | |
|---|---|
| Mountain biking & hiking trails | ✔ |
| Tennis | ✔ |
| Watersports | ✔ |
| Spa & wellness | ✔ |
| Golf | ✔ |
Things to see and do
- Klagenfurt is Austria's sixth largest city and is full of museums, stately homes and castles on its outskirts
- Tour the Burg Hochosterwitz castle built around 1570
- Explore Maria Worth which is home to the Marienkirche, a medieval gothic-style church and is the most photographed building in Austria
- Take the funicular up to 2200m on the Reißeck Bergbahnen for stunning views of the lakes & mountains
Our view on Portschach
We think Portschach is a beautiful lakeside resort and packed with activities throuhout the year for all the family.
A great spot to use as a base for exploring the other wonderful valleys, lakes and mountains of the Carinthian lake district...
