St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See

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St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See is a lake municipality in southern Carinthia, close to the Slovenian border. It includes the Klopeiner See, one of the warmest swimming lakes in the Alps, together with the nearby Turnersee, Kleinsee and a nature reserve.

The area is relaxed and family friendly, with beaches, boat rentals and gentle cycling. It has a Slovenian-speaking minority, so signs and traditions mix two cultures.

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Bedste rejsetidspunkt

June to early September is best for swimming, as the Klopeiner See can reach about 28°C in summer. May and September are good for cycling and walking. Winter is quiet.

Vælg en måned

Typisk vejr i januar

Dårligt

4° (føles som 1°) · ekstremer -12°–10°
-3° om natten
8 regnvejrsdage
5 solskinsdage
3 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lavt

Typisk vejr i februar

Dårligt

6° (føles som 3°) · ekstremer -11°–14°
-2° om natten
8 regnvejrsdage
7 solskinsdage
4 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lavt

Typisk vejr i marts

Dårligt

11° (føles som 8°) · ekstremer -6°–18°
1° om natten
10 regnvejrsdage
9 solskinsdage
6 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vejr i april

Udmærket

16° (føles som 13°) · ekstremer -1°–22°
5° om natten
13 regnvejrsdage
9 solskinsdage
6 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vejr i maj

Godt

20° (føles som 19°) · ekstremer 4°–26°
9° om natten
16 regnvejrsdage
8 solskinsdage
7 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vejr i juni

Godt

25° · ekstremer 8°–31°
14° om natten
16 regnvejrsdage
10 solskinsdage
8 solskinstimer om dagen
Behagelig luftfugtighed
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · højt

Typisk vejr i juli

Godt

27° (føles som 28°) · ekstremer 10°–33°
15° om natten
17 regnvejrsdage
11 solskinsdage
9 solskinstimer om dagen
Behagelig luftfugtighed
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · højt

Typisk vejr i august

Godt

27° · ekstremer 10°–34°
15° om natten
16 regnvejrsdage
12 solskinsdage
8 solskinstimer om dagen
Behagelig luftfugtighed
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · højt

Typisk vejr i september

Godt

22° (føles som 21°) · ekstremer 5°–28°
11° om natten
13 regnvejrsdage
9 solskinsdage
6 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vejr i oktober

Godt

17° (føles som 15°) · ekstremer 0°–23°
7° om natten
11 regnvejrsdage
8 solskinsdage
5 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lavt

Typisk vejr i november

Dårligt

10° (føles som 8°) · ekstremer -4°–17°
3° om natten
12 regnvejrsdage
4 solskinsdage
3 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lavt

Typisk vejr i december

Dårligt

5° (føles som 2°) · ekstremer -10°–11°
-2° om natten
9 regnvejrsdage
3 solskinsdage
3 solskinstimer om dagen
Tør luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lavt

Klimadata: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Topseværdigheder

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Lake KlopeinLake Klopein is a lake near the town of Völkermarkt located within the municipality of Sankt Kanzian in Carinthia, Austria.

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Lake TurnerLake Turner is a lake in the municipality of Sankt Kanzian in Carinthia, Austria.

KleinseeThe Kleinsee is a lake in the municipality of Sankt Kanzian in Carinthia, Austria.

Strandbad Krainz

Naturschutzgebiet Sablatnigmoor

Georgikirche mit Wunschglocke

Gracarca

Klopeiner See is the main lake, with beaches and boat rentals.
Turnersee is a quieter lake, partly surrounded by reeds and woods.
Kleinsee is a small lake with a walking trail.
Strandbad Krainz is a beach on the Klopeiner See.
Naturschutzgebiet Sablatnigmoor is a protected wetland with walking paths.
Schloß Neudenstein is a small castle north of the lakes.
Vogelpark Turnersee is a bird park near the Turnersee.
A forest adventure area is a short ride away, popular for children.
Georgikirche mit Wunschglocke is a hilltop church known for its wish bell.
Gracarca is a small hill with views.

Oplevelser

Swim in a lake.
Rent a boat.
Cycle the shore paths.
Walk through the nature reserve.
Visit Slovenia on a day trip.

Ture og aktiviteter

St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See — Kort

Dagsture

Klagenfurt is about 30 minutes away by car.
Völkermarkt is about 15 minutes away by car.
Pörtschach is about 40 minutes away by car.
Villach is about 55 minutes away by car.
Lake Bled in Slovenia is about 1 hour 15 minutes away by car.
Ljubljana in Slovenia is about 1 hour 30 minutes away by car.

Områder at udforske

Klagenfurt and Pörtschach are the nearest preferred destinations.

Ankomst

By air: Klagenfurt Airport is about 30 minutes away by car. Ljubljana is about 1 hour 30 minutes.
By train: Take a train to Klagenfurt, then a bus to the lake of about 40 minutes. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: Leave the A2 motorway at Klagenfurt-Ost or Völkermarkt and follow the road to the lake.

Transport

The lake villages are spread out, so a car or bus helps. Paths and bike lanes link the shore. In summer boats and rental pedal boats are common.

Kørsel

A car helps for the wider region and for Slovenia. Parking can fill up near the beaches in summer. Motorways in Austria need a vignette. Slovenia has its own motorway vignette.

Mad og drikke

Carinthian food includes Kärntner Kasnudeln, filled pasta, and Reindling, a raisin yeast cake. The lakes offer fresh fish, and the Slovenian border brings dishes such as potica, a rolled nut cake.

Aftensmad

Wiener SchnitzelA thin, breaded and pan-fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes and a wedge of lemon.

TafelspitzBoiled beef in broth, served with roast potatoes and a sauce of apples and horseradish — a favourite of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Viennese Goulash Wiener SaftgulaschA rich beef stew slow-cooked with onions and paprika, typically served with a bread dumpling or bread roll.

Snacks og streetfood

KäsekrainerA grilled pork sausage studded with melty cheese, a classic order at Vienna's ubiquitous Würstelstand (sausage stands).

Sausage Stand Snack Würstel vom WürstelstandGrilled or boiled sausages (Bratwurst, Frankfurter, Bosna) served with mustard, bread and a pickle from street kiosks.

Søde sager og desserter

ApfelstrudelThin pastry rolled around spiced apples, raisins and breadcrumbs, usually served warm with vanilla sauce or cream.

SachertorteA dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam under a dark chocolate glaze, famously served with unsweetened whipped cream.

KaiserschmarrnA fluffy shredded pancake caramelised with sugar and dusted with icing sugar, served with plum or apple compote.

MarillenknödelApricot dumplings wrapped in potato or quark dough, rolled in buttery breadcrumbs — a Wachau and Viennese summer specialty.

Drikkevarer

Viennese Melange Wiener MelangeThe signature Viennese coffee: espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam, the centrepiece of coffeehouse culture.

Grüner VeltlinerAustria's flagship crisp, peppery white wine, widely poured in Vienna's Heuriger (wine taverns).

SturmA cloudy, lightly alcoholic partially-fermented grape must, available only for a few weeks in autumn.

Sikkerhed og sundhed

St. Kanzian is very safe. Watch children near the water, and check the weather when boating. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112. The mountain rescue number is 140.

Historie

The area was settled in the Middle Ages by Slovenian-speaking farmers, and local place names show it. Tourism began in the 1950s, as the lakes' warm water and mild climate drew visitors. Slovenian traditions are still part of local life.