Whether looking for an active holiday or simply a place to relax, Carinthia has something just for you...

Holidays and Carinthia are inseparably joined. Where elsewhere snow is still lying on the ground, the flowers in Carinthia are already blooming, and watersport fans are already making their way to its many lakes.

Limitless enjoyment is the order of the day here.

Austria's most southerly federal state has more hours of sunshine and warmer lakes than any other - it is simply the place to be for all lovers of the water. www.wasserreich.at is full of tips for making the most of the water in Carinthia. 

Walkers, too, can enjoy the many wonderful routes there are to be found amongst some of the highest and most beautiful mountains in the Alps.

One traditional autumn harvest festival follows the other, with many traditional delicacies waiting to be sampled: fruit juice, cheese, bacon and polenta are just some of the delicious foods on offer.