Recently renovated (August 2006) detached eco-friendly house for 4 people, preferably with a pet, built with earthen walls, a bio-heating system, and wooden floors (wenge, bamboo, and floorboards) featuring high-quality furnishings in a modern design. Private water source. Wonderful atmosphere, surrounded by the mountains and lakes of Carinthia. 2 bedrooms, a spacious living and dining area with a fully equipped kitchen, designer furniture, a fireplace, 2 modern bathrooms, and a large sun terrace overlooking the lake. Also wonderful in winter with ice skating, curling, etc. A paradise for skiing and golf, as well as an ideal cycling destination; there are 5 lakes nearby and the wellness paradise of Bad Kleinkirchheim (about 10 km away). Tennis court about 500 m away. Starting at 80 euros/day (for 2 people), including bed linens, table linens, and terry towels, final cleaning (50 euros), and tourist tax.


Geographical Location of Carinthia: Carinthia is Austria’s southernmost state and is the only one located entirely south of the main Alpine ridge. It borders East Tyrol, Salzburg, Styria, Slovenia, and Italy. Carinthia is the fifth-largest state (9,533 km²). Carinthia is a region of climatic contrasts. The harsh climate of the Hohe Tauern is contrasted by the temperate, Mediterranean-influenced climate of the lake district. About 78% of Carinthia’s area consists of forests, meadows, pastures, and alpine pastures. In the mixed deciduous and coniferous forests, the beech is the predominant deciduous tree. Willow and alder are found in the meadows. However, coniferous forests (spruce, larch) predominate in the Alpine region.

Further information: Carinthia’s “largest swimming pools” are hygienically perfect, have drinking-water quality, and are among the cleanest bodies of water in Europe, as confirmed by the EU every year. A few days after the end of the school year and the start of summer vacation, in early July, there was also a large-scale distribution of certificates for 42 Carinthian swimming lakes. And as in previous years, Carinthia’s State Councilor for the Environment and Water Management, LR Reinhart Rohr, was able to award the highest ratings based on limnological surveys conducted by the Department of Aquatic Ecology at the Department of Environmental Protection and Technology, the Carinthian Institute for Lake Research, and the Institute of Microbiology and Medical Hygiene in Klagenfurt: 36 “very good,” six “good” ratings, and a single “trio” (2.7)—described in the evaluation terminology as “suitable”—speak for themselves in this regard. Conclusion: Carinthia’s “largest swimming pools” are hygienically perfect, have drinking-water quality, and are among the cleanest waters in Europe.