Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See

By · Kärnten, 🇦🇹 Österrike

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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När du ska besöka

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.

Välj en månad

Typiskt väder i januari

Mindre bra

4° (känns som 1°) · extremvärden -12°–10°
-3° på natten
8 regndagar
5 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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Typiskt väder i februari

Mindre bra

6° (känns som 3°) · extremvärden -11°–14°
-2° på natten
8 regndagar
7 soldagar
4 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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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

16° (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° (känns som 28°) · extremvärden 10°–33°
15° på natten
17 regndagar
11 soldagar
9 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
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Typiskt väder i augusti

Bra

27° · extremvärden 10°–34°
15° på natten
16 regndagar
12 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
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Typiskt väder i september

Bra

22° (känns som 21°) · extremvärden 5°–28°
11° på natten
13 regndagar
9 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i oktober

Bra

17° (känns som 15°) · extremvärden 0°–23°
7° på natten
11 regndagar
8 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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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

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Klopeiner SeeKlopeiner See är en sjö i Österrike. Den ligger i förbundslandet Kärnten, i den sydöstra delen av landet, 220 km sydväst om huvudstaden Wien.

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TurnerseeTurnersee är en sjö i Österrike. Den ligger i förbundslandet Kärnten, i den sydöstra delen av landet, 230 km sydväst om huvudstaden Wien.

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.

Upplevelser att prova

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

Turer och aktiviteter

Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See – Karta

Dagsutflykter

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.

Områden att utforska

Klagenfurt and Pörtschach are the nearest preferred destinations.

Resa dit

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.

Ta sig runt

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.

Bilkörning

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.

Mat och dryck

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.

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

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.

Historia

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.