Start of the summer season

Summer adventures in the Carinthian mountains

The cable cars will take you comfortably into the alpine world.

(Bild: Goldeck Bergbahnen)

Carinthia's mountain railroads start summer operations. 1.1 million guests are expected this year.

The summer season lasts more than 180 days for Carinthia's 14 mountain railroads. The Weißensee opened on May 1 and the season runs until November 3. "Last year, the cable cars transported 1.1 million guests in summer, we have become a mainstay of tourism," says Manuel Kapeller-Hopfgartner, Chairman of the Carinthian cable cars, which now employ 1500 people.

Family-friendly mountain experiences
Every year, young and old seek enjoyment and variety in the airy, alpine world of Carinthia. Above all, adventure awaits in the mountains. "All offers are designed for families. The flow and nature trails are perfect. Many mountain bikers take advantage of the uphill transport service and then ride downhill on the bike trails."

There's plenty on offer in the mountains: hiking, biking, yoga, paragliding and more - the summer mountain lifts take everyone to their destination!

Manuel Kapeller-Hopfgartner, Seilbahnen-Obmann

Varied offer of the mountain railways
A drag lift for bikers has even been installed on the Petzen, where the bike school is now very popular. And the number of repeat trips is increasing. "More business is still done in winter, but the many summer hotspots on the mountains are already catching up." On the Turrach, Klippitztörl, Katschberg and Nassfeld, for example, summer toboggan runs are scoring points. In Bad Kleinkirchheim there is a roller bobsleigh run. On the Gerlitzen, a summer ticket costs an average of 15 euros. There is a discount everywhere with the climate ticket.

Quality and renewable energy
"All cable cars use 100 percent renewable energy. At least one cable car is now open every month of the year, creating the basis for year-round tourism," says Kapeller-Hopfgartner. Provincial spokesperson Stefanie Hopfgartner adds: "The summer mountain lifts have consistently invested in quality, service and adventure attractions on the mountain."

Weißensee, Petzen, Gerlitzen are already open, soon Katschberg (May 19), Bad Kleinkirchheim (May 29), Nassfeld, Ankogel, Goldeck and Klippitztörl (May 30 in each case) will also start operating.