The Abbey Gardens are managed in a climate-friendly way and in harmony with nature. Herbs, flowers, fruit and vegetables are harvested and processed further in our kitchen.

The Herb Spiral
Carinthia’s largest herb spiral is a three-dimensional, spiral-shaped rock garden and entices with scents of herbs and spices.

The Orchards
The oldest existing part of the garden with tall-stemmed, large-crowned fruit trees invites you to stroll, relax and linger.

The Stone Arena
Built from diabase natural-stone blocks and framed by wild-shrub hedges, it is available to interested parties, by arrangement with us, as a performance venue for events.

Outdoor Chess
Enjoy the silence with a game of chess. A game for young and old where you can prove your strategic skill.

The Lavender Labyrinth
The labyrinth is built from earth, wood and stones and planted with fragrant lavender. The path through the labyrinth takes place in three steps: the way in stands for self-knowledge, the centre for the experience of knowing God, and on the way back this experience is translated into one’s own life.

All garden areas are publicly accessible year-round.

We will gladly organize guided tours through the Abbey Gardens and the Path of Orientation for you.

Abbey St. Georgen on Lake Längsee has a more than 1,000-year-old history. It has always been an important spiritual and social centre. Today, Abbey St. Georgen is owned by the Diocese of Gurk. The picturesque hilltop Abbey delights visitors above all with the Abbey Church and the in-house chapel.

Of the former oldest convent for women in Carinthia, founded in the 11th century, apart from
remains of Romanesque wall substance, only a few witnesses are preserved. Next to the gate entrance in the courtyard, an
ornamental stone walled in from the 11th or 12th century can be seen. Of particular interest is the small founder’s tablet from around 1250, which on one side shows the heads of the founder couple and the abbess Hiltiburg with God’s blessing hand, and on the other side bears the following explanatory inscription: Here lies the body of the venerable Wichburg, wife of Count Otwin, and her daughter Hiltiburg, this convent’s first abbess.

The impressive Abbey St. Georgen on Lake Längsee has many corners where there is much to discover. On our
historic Abbey tour, you will learn even more interesting things about the past and current events at the Abbey.

We will gladly organize guided tours with our Dean DDr. Stromberger for your group.
For groups staying overnight at the Abbey from 40 people, an Abbey tour is included free of charge.

Hiking in Central Carinthia
Discover the diverse landscape of Central Carinthia on extensive hikes. On well-signposted trails, tours lead you to the most beautiful viewpoints and cultural sights of the region. Anyone who prefers to explore the area with company can book guided hikes for their group with experienced mountain guides from the Central Carinthia Tourism Association and gain exciting insights into nature and history.

Cycling in Central Carinthia
Explore the Central Carinthia region and its sights by bike. Anyone who prefers not to cycle alone can also be accompanied by a guide on one of nine routes.

Hochosterwitz Castle
Hochosterwitz Castle is just 5 minutes away by car. The castle’s defensive system includes 14 historic gates leading up to the castle. Due to its architecture,
the castle could never be conquered. The Knights’ Museum houses a historical collection and the armory of the Khevenhüllers.

Liebenfels Castle with dungeon escape & laser tag
A trip to Liebenfels Castle promises excitement, team spirit and lots of fun! Tackle the challenges of the dungeon escape together or compete in action-packed laser tag within the historic walls. This experience combines history with adventure and is ideal for clubs and groups looking for something special.

St. Veit an der Glan
Guided tour of St. Veit – get to know the sights and history.
Museum St. Veit: 1 museum = 7 themes; experience city and railway history and the world’s only driving simulator of a 4030 railcar.

Zollfeld, Maria Saal & Magdalensberg
The Herzogstuhl is a double throne made of Roman stones; here, the duke installed at the Prince’s Stone in Karnburg swore his oath to the estates. The archaeological park on the Magdalensberg shows Celtic-Roman excavations over more than 3 hectares. The Maria Saal Open-Air Museum enables a journey into past centuries. Also visit the cathedral at Maria Saal.

Althofen & Hirt
In the Auer von Welsbach Museum you’ll discover exhibits of the
famous inventor and scientist.
Brewery tour: Learn about the creation of Hirter beer on a guided tour.

Adventure Hüttenberg
In the Heinrich Harrer Museum, experience a journey to Tibet, Africa, Borneo and much more. The Lingkor, a Tibetan pilgrim path, winds spectacularly up a rock face. In the show mine, impressions of work “underground” are conveyed.

Gurktal
The cathedral at Gurk dates from the 12th century. Visit the crypt with 120 columns. Opening of the Gurk treasury in 2014. In summer, the famous
Karl May Festival takes place in Straßburg. At Albeck Castle, exhibitions and concerts are held throughout the year.

Friesach
Experience the Middle Ages up close: city tour with the town messenger Herold through Carinthia’s oldest city, night watchman’s tour also possible. Experience castle construction in Friesach: the castle is built without modern aids or electricity.

Klagenfurt & Lake Wörthersee
On the Neuer Platz, the Lindwurm fountain – Klagenfurt’s landmark – takes center stage. You can explore the city centre on a city tour. Minimundus: the small world on Lake Wörthersee with over a hundred scale models of architectural
landmarks. The Pyramidenkogel is Carinthia’s most beautiful viewpoint. At 920 m elevation, you experience a unique panoramic view over Carinthia and its most beautiful
lake landscape; the descent takes place on Europe’s highest building slide.

Option 1 (half-day excursion, approx. 120 km)
St. Georgen am Längsee – Feldkirchen – Ossiach – Annenheim – to Landskron (visits to the castle ruins, eagle observatory and Monkey Mountain possible) – continuation to Lake Ossiach
– along the south shore to Ossiach (abbey visit and coffee break). Return journey to starting point.

Option 2 (day trip, approx. 220 km)
St. Georgen am Längsee – Ebene Reichenau – Nockalmstrasse. The almost 35 km road leads in 52 bends through the only European national park in gentle high mountains with the largest stock of spruce and Swiss pine in the Eastern Alps. Along the Nockalmstrasse you visit the Alpine Farming Museum Zechneralm (opportunity for lunch) – Gmünd (coffee break in the historic old town of Gmünd) – return journey to St.
Georgen am Längsee.

Option 3 (day trip, approx. 100 km)
St. Georgen am Längsee – Friesach (city tour) – Neumarkt (visit to Zirbitzkogel-Grebenzen Nature Park). Continuation to Hüttenberg (visit to the Heinrich Harrer Museum) – Knappenberg (show mine). Return journey via Guttaring to the Krappfeld and to St. Georgen.

Option 4 (day trip, approx. 180 km)
St. Georgen am Längsee – Klagenfurt (city tour) – St. Paul im Lavanttal (visit to Abbey St. Paul). Continuation to Diex – Magdalensberg and Maria Saal. Opportunity to visit the archaeological park, the cathedral at Maria Saal and the Carinthian Open-Air Museum.