Portschach Holidays

This popular Austrian lake holiday destination enjoys a superb peninsula location on the north shore of beautiful Lake Wörthersee. Breathtaking scenery and an almost Mediterranean holiday atmosphere make for memorable holidays in the Austrian lakes. Like all south Austrian lake holiday resorts Portschach boasts a warm sunny climate reminiscent of Italian lake holiday favourites like Lake Garda. A central position and excellent public transport make this popular Austrian lake holiday resort an excellent base for exploring Lake Wörthersee and touring the famous Austrian mountain holiday region of Carinthia. The Lake Wörthersee ferry service is an idyllic way to visit lakeside towns and villages. Portschach also makes an enjoyable stopover for travellers heading to Slovenia and Italy. You can search and book holidays in Portschach online or by phone with directline-holidays.

 

Portschach holidays centre on the shops and cafes of the attractive resort centre and the lovely lakeside promenade. Most Portschach holiday visitors are happy to soak up the romantic atmosphere by the lakeside. More active visitors will find an excellent swimming lido and terrific tennis facilities. Few Austrian lake holiday destinations can rival Portschach when it comes to golf. First-class golf courses in the Portschach holiday region are famous for their beauty. The warm waters of the Wörthersee provide a wonderful setting for sailing, fishing and windsurfing. Superb walking holiday routes include gentle lakeside strolls and scenic hikes to Austrian mountain lakes. Cyclists will enjoy the cycle path that runs along the northern side of Lake Wörthersee from Velden to Klagenfurt. Popular Portschach holiday excursions include the astonishing Nockalm Road and trips to Venice in Italy and Lake Bled in Slovenia.

 

The best Portschach holiday accommodation makes a very comfortable base for exploring one of the loveliest lakes in Austria. For cheap holidays in Portschach try local guest houses and campsites. Many visitors combine a lakes and mountains holiday in Portschach with equally scenic Austrian lake holiday destinations like Velden. Look out for cheap holidays in Portschach in spring and early autumn, when the Carinthia holiday region is delightfully quiet and the Austrian lakes are wonderfully colourful. Winter holiday visitors will find open-air skating and a charming Christmas atmosphere. There is good skiing at the resort of Bodensdorf on Ossiacher Lake. Use our online search to find cheap Portschach holiday offers and the best Austrian lake holiday deals.