Velden Holidays

This popular south Austrian lake holiday resort, at the western end of the gorgeous Wörthersee, boasts a warm sunny climate and something of a Mediterranean holiday atmosphere. Wonderful scenery and a cosmopolitan ambience make for memorable holidays in the Austrian lakes. Velden has a sophisticated Alpine holiday feel reminiscent of lake holiday destinations in Italy. Velden holidays centre on the stylish lakeside promenade and a fine choice of cafes, bars and quality restaurants. The lakeside is particularly romantic at night. The vast majority of Velden holiday visitors are happy to explore the attractive streets of the resort centre, relax on lakeside beaches and swim from lakeside lidos. Velden also offers holiday events and live concerts in the summer Austria lakes holiday season. The warm waters of the Wörthersee provide a beautiful setting for boating, windsurfing, waterskiing, wakeboarding and sailing. This deservedly popular Austrian lake holiday destination is an excellent base for touring southern Austria and makes a great stopover for travellers heading to Italy and Slovenia. You can search and book holidays in Velden online or by phone with directline-holidays.

 

Velden holiday accommodation makes a very comfortable base for exploring one of the loveliest lakes in Austria. The ferry boats that criss-cross the lake offer spectacular views of the Karawanken Mountains. Walkers will find gentle lakeside strolls and a wealth of enjoyable hikes in the surrounding hills. Cyclists will enjoy the cycle path that runs along the northern side of Lake Wörthersee to Klagenfurt. Mountain bikers will find a wealth of exciting routes with superb lake views. Popular Velden holiday excursions include the spectacular Nockalm Road and trips to Lake Bled in Slovenia and Venice in Italy.

 

Velden excels when it comes to fine dining and stylish traditional hotels. For cheap holidays in Velden try family-run guest houses and local campsites. Many visitors combine a lakes and mountains holiday in Velden with equally scenic Austrian lake holiday destinations like Portschach. Look out for cheap holidays in Velden in spring and early autumn, when the Carinthia holiday region sees fewer visitors and the Austrian lakes are at their colourful best. Use our online search to find cheap holiday in Velden offers and the best discount Austrian lake holiday deals.