St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See

Village · Carinthia, 🇦🇹 Austria

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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When to visit

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.

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Typical weather in January

Poor

4° (feels like 1°) · extremes -12°–10°
-3° at night
8 rainy days
5 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor

6° (feels like 3°) · extremes -11°–14°
-2° at night
8 rainy days
7 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -6°–18°
1° at night
10 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair

16° (feels like 13°) · extremes -1°–22°
5° at night
13 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good

20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 4°–26°
9° at night
16 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

25° · extremes 8°–31°
14° at night
16 rainy days
10 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good

27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 10°–33°
15° at night
17 rainy days
11 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good

27° · extremes 10°–34°
15° at night
16 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Comfortable humidity
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Good

22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 5°–28°
11° at night
13 rainy days
9 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good

17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 0°–23°
7° at night
11 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor

10° (feels like 8°) · extremes -4°–17°
3° at night
12 rainy days
4 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor

5° (feels like 2°) · extremes -10°–11°
-2° at night
9 rainy days
3 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

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

Top sights

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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.

What to experience

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

Tours & Activities

St. Kanzian am Klopeiner See — Map

Day trips

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.

Where to explore

Klagenfurt and Pörtschach are the nearest preferred destinations.

Getting there

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.

Getting around

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.

Driving

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.

Food & drink

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.

Dinner

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 & street food

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.

Sweets & desserts

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.

Drinks

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.

Safety & health

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.

History

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.