Bad Kleinkirchheim Other Activities

Cross-country skiing in Bad Kleinkirchheim

Cross-country skiing is popular in Bad Kleinkirchheim and the ski schools run courses in what many would claim is the original skiing style.  Bad Kleinkirchheim and the surrounding area have 56km of prepared cross-country trails, including some at altitude in the Nockalm area. Cross-country skiing is a big feature in Bad Kleinkirchheim, where many Austrian families head out at the weekend with their langlauf skis and no thought of using the lifts. It’s a good way to enjoy the scenery away from the marked pistes and the cross-country network extends from Bad Kleinkirchheim to Gnesau and the small and delightful village of Reichenau.

Snow-shoeing, ice-skating and curling in Bad Kleinkirchheim

Another snow sports option is snow-shoeing, with two-hour guided hikes available through the ski school for 30 euros. Of course, all this off-slope activity helps ensure the pistes are even less crowded, which is a big bonus for skiers and boarders. There’s also an outdoor ice-rink that offers curling as well as skating.

Toboganning, snowtubing and horse-riding in Bad Kleinkirchheim

You can go snowtubing down an icy run on a lorry inner-tube, or try the thrill of the two and a half mile toboggan run. Or you can saddle up for some horse-riding in the snow (the horses have special shoes to stop them slipping) or sit back for a horse-drawn sleigh ride.

Winter walking in Bad Kleinkirchheim

One of the great attractions at Bad Kleinkirchheim for non-skiers, or for those who just fancy a break from the slopes, is the superb network of winter walking trails, with 60-kilometres of prepared trails for hiking in winter. Treading these cleared winter walking paths is a rare opportunity to really get away from the hurly-burly. The trails don’t just keep to the valley as many cleared paths do in other resorts. The local topography can be gentle enough to take walkers high up for fabulous views.

Shopping and excursions

Bad Kleinkirchheim has a range of shops, with some designer goods – but you can also visit the charming town of Villach, which is about 35km away and has wonderful shopping and restaurants. Those with a car at their disposal will find this easiest, but you can also take the post-bus to Villach. For a real excursion you can even carry on past Villach for a cross-border outing to Italy.

For more information about the activities listed above contact the Tourist Office:

Bad Kleinkirchheim Tourism
Dorfstrasse 30
9546 Bad Kleinkirchheim
Tel: +43 (0) 4240 8212
Fax: +43 (0) 4240 8537
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.badkleinkirchheim.com