General info
Treffen is situated only 10 minutes away from Villach, 8 km and only a few minutes from the Ossiachersee lake which is 11 km long and up to 46 m deep. Due to its pleasant water temperatures (which reach 28+ degrees centigrade in the summer), the lake is an ideal destination for families looking for holidays with swimming and plenty of sports. For those more into culture, there is the yearly Corinthian summer festival that takes place on the banks of the Ossiachersee lake, a major feat of great musical achievements. There are many excursions to many places of interest close by, for instance the Alm and the mining museum in the Gerlitzen Alps. Visit the thermal baths at Villach, Finstein or the eagle show at Burg Landskron, will turn your holiday at Ossiachersee lake into an unforgettable experience.
Summer
In the summer, the close proximity of the warm Ossiachersee is ideal for families looking for relaxing holidays. This tourist destination has witheld its natural beauty and its ecosystems are intact. On the one side there are the green pastures of the Gerlitzen Alpes which form the most beautiful destinations due in large to the lack of cars (from May to Oct) and the startling blue waters of the Ossiachersee. There is a large diversity od attractions here for a fun holiday: fishing, paragliding, tennis, mountain biking, sailing or surfing, kiter flying, rowing, swimming, water skiing or cycling. There are also 2 minigolf courses, diving and a summer sled course as well as riding close by. With the "Keerntner Discount Card," you receive a whole variety of discounts, such as to the museum, outdoor and indoor swimming pool, to the beach, mountain lifts and a discounted use of the public transport.
Winter
Professional ski and snowboarding schools for beginners and professionals at Gerlitzen/Kanzelhoehe, 6 km, at Verditz, 11 km, or at Afritz, 9 km. The Gerlitzen-Alpe is a snowboarders "Eldorado," with a funpark and halfpipe as well as a private snowboarding landscape. Ideal for skiiers as well with perfect skii runs. Ski season from Nov to April, snow is guaranteed. The Gerli-Schneebaerenland is ideal for children as well as the Zwergerl skiing school. By taking the Kanzelbahn/Gipfelbahn mountain lifts, you can ascent to an altitude of 1.911 m in 20 minutes. Further activities include: curling, sled rides, snow treks with snow schoes or cross country skiing.