Pörtschach am Wörthersee

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Pörtschach am Wörther See is a lakeside resort on the north shore of the Wörthersee in Carinthia, about 15 minutes from Klagenfurt. It has a long tradition as a summer resort, with a tree-lined promenade, historic villas and a warm, clear lake.

The village is elegant and relaxed rather than loud. It is known for its flower-lined lakeshore, its cafes and its swimming spots. Famous guests, including Johannes Brahms, stayed here in the 19th century.

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När du ska besöka

June to early September is best for swimming, as the Wörthersee warms to over 25°C in summer. May and September are quieter and good for walking and cycling. Winter is calm, and many lakeside businesses close.

Välj en månad

Typiskt väder i januari

Mindre bra

4° (känns som 0°) · extremvärden -12°–10°
-3° på natten
8 regndagar
5 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i februari

Mindre bra

6° (känns som 2°) · extremvärden -11°–14°
-2° på natten
8 regndagar
7 soldagar
4 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i mars

Mindre bra

11° (känns som 8°) · extremvärden -6°–18°
1° på natten
10 regndagar
9 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 3 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i april

Helt okej

15° (känns som 13°) · extremvärden -1°–22°
5° på natten
13 regndagar
9 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i maj

Bra

20° (känns som 19°) · extremvärden 4°–26°
9° på natten
16 regndagar
8 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i juni

Bra

25° · extremvärden 8°–31°
14° på natten
16 regndagar
10 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
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UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i juli

Bra

27° · extremvärden 10°–33°
15° på natten
17 regndagar
11 soldagar
9 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i augusti

Bra

26° (känns som 27°) · extremvärden 10°–34°
15° på natten
16 regndagar
12 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i september

Bra

21° · extremvärden 5°–28°
11° på natten
13 regndagar
9 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i oktober

Bra

16° (känns som 15°) · extremvärden 0°–23°
7° på natten
11 regndagar
8 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i november

Mindre bra

10° (känns som 8°) · extremvärden -4°–17°
3° på natten
12 regndagar
4 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i december

Mindre bra

5° (känns som 2°) · extremvärden -10°–11°
-2° på natten
9 regndagar
3 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

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

Främsta sevärdheter

Burgruine LeonsteinBurgruine Leonstein is a medieval castle in Carinthia, Austria.

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Pfarrkirche Hll. Primus und Felician

Schloss Leonstain

Schloss Reifnitz

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Werzer's Badehaus (anno 1895)

Promenadenbad Pörtschach

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Sommerrodelbahn Moosburg

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Parish church Saint John Baptist

The Wörthersee promenade is the heart of the village, with views over the lake.
Schloss Leonstain is a castle on a peninsula, now a hotel.
Burgruine Leonstein is a ruin on a hill above the village.
Schloss Reifnitz is a castle on the south shore of the lake.
Werzer's Badehaus is a historic bathing house from 1895.
Primus und Felician is a church in the old village of Pörtschach, on a hill.
Pfarrkirche Johannes der Täufer is a church near the lake.
Parkhotel Freibad, Freibad Edelweiss and Promenadenbad are lakeside bathing areas.
Sommerrodelbahn Moosburg is a summer toboggan run in Moosburg.
Napoleonlinde is an old lime tree on a hill walk.
Galerie is a small art gallery.

Upplevelser att prova

Swim in the lake.
Walk the promenade.
Cycle around the Wörthersee.
Take a lake boat.
Climb to the castle ruin.

Turer och aktiviteter

Pörtschach am Wörthersee – Karta

Dagsutflykter

Klagenfurt is about 20 minutes away by car or train.
Velden am Wörthersee is about 15 minutes away by car.
Maria Wörth, with its church on a peninsula, is about 15 minutes away by car.
The Pyramidenkogel viewing tower is about 20 minutes away by car.
St. Kanzian is about 35 minutes away by car.
Seeboden is about 1 hour away by car.

Områden att utforska

Klagenfurt and St. Kanzian are the nearest preferred destinations.

Resa dit

By air: Klagenfurt Airport is about 20 minutes away by car.
By train: Pörtschach has a station on the Klagenfurt–Villach line, with trains from Klagenfurt in about 15 minutes. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: The A2 motorway and the Wörthersee road reach the village.

Ta sig runt

The village is walkable, and a path follows the shore. Lake boats and local buses link the Wörthersee villages. Cycling is easy along the lake.

Bilkörning

A car helps for the hills and other lakes. Parking is busy in summer. Winter tyres or chains are required in snow. Motorways in Austria need a vignette.

Mat och dryck

Carinthian food includes Kärntner Kasnudeln, filled pasta, and Reindling, a raisin yeast cake. The lake offers fresh fish such as whitefish. Lakeside cafes serve cakes and coffee.

Middag

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.

Mellanmål och gatumat

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.

Sötsaker och efterrätter

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.

Drycker

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.

Säkerhet och hälsa

Pörtschach is very safe. Watch the weather when swimming or sailing. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112. The mountain rescue number is 140.

Historia

Pörtschach grew in the 19th century after the Southern Railway opened in 1864 and brought summer guests from Vienna. Villas and bathing houses lined the shore, and Brahms stayed here in 1877 and worked on his Second Symphony. The village stayed a refined lake resort.