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Summer Holiday at the Pressegger See
The Pressegger See is a real family destination, with good facilities around the lake, even for the little ones. In summer, you can relax on several beaches around the lake, swim in the lovely water but also renting a paddleboard, kayaks or canoe is possible, or take a surf lesson.
You will also find the Karnter Erlebnispark right on the lake. This adventure park is one big playground with several fun attractions. Prefer to go to the pool? An outdoor swimming pool is only a 5-minute drive away.
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Summer holiday at Nassfeld, Austria
Nassfeld is the perfect destination for holidaymakers who like to spend time in nature. The region is characterized by a varied mix of landscapes: mountains, valleys and crystal clear lakes fed by spring water from the Carnic Alps.
If you opt for a sporting holiday, you can use a large network of routes for hikers and mountain bikers. The dense network of hiking trails in Carinthia is suitable for all ages and fitness levels. For those who want to experience even more action on holiday, there is also the possibility to practice mountain sports including rock climbing.
Just a few kilometers away, you will find Italy which is definitely worth a day-trip. For the children there is plenty to do in the area, for example, visit one of the local organic farmers or spend your day at the Pressegger See.

What to do in the area
Gailtal
Enjoy the Pressegger See
A little to the east of Hermagor, about 10 minutes drive from your accommodation, you will find the Pressegger See. The locals call this lake the 'bathtub' of the Gailtal. The reason is the high temperature of the lake, in the summer it can run up to 28 degrees Celsius. The Pressegger See is situated at an altitude of 560 meters and is 55 hectares in size. Because the lake is not very deep, it is very suitable for holidaymakers. The Pressegger See is a real family destination, with good facilities around the lake, even for the little ones. In summer, you can relax on several beaches around the lake, swim in the lovely water but also renting a paddleboard, kayaks or canoe is possible, or take a surf lesson. You will also find the Karnter Erlebnispark right on the lake. This adventure park is one big playground with several fun attractions. Prefer to go to the pool? An outdoor swimming pool is only a 5-minute drive away.

Sledding at Kärtnten and more
The Millennium Expres also brings you up to the mountains in summer. Here is a sledding run (the longest in Carinthia) that takes you back to the middle station on the Tressdorfer Alm. A gorgeous panoramic view, grazing cows and green fields create a fantastic experience. The Aqua trail is also definitely worth a visit and fun for children.
If you are looking for even more adventure, there is a challenging outdoor park or take your mountain bike and cycle yourself down. From next summer, there is also a new bike trail available that will take you to the valley. In addition, the nearest golf course is only 5 minutes away.
Do not forget about the Garnitzenklamm in Gortschach (near Hermagor). This beautiful walk through a gorge is highly recommended for the summer. Please put your hiking shoes on, you will need them!
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