The dogcomes too
Forest paths, not tarmac. Up to two dogs per apartment.
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In the car-free village your dog lives with you in the apartment, up to two per apartment. The first walk starts at the front door: through the forest, across meadows, along the stream.
In summer it’s cooler up here than in the valley, in winter you trudge through the snow together. A blanket and a bag of natural treats are waiting for your dog when you arrive, and your dog can come along everywhere.
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Out and about
The first walk starts at the front door. For the longer ones, you’ll find lakes, lifts and rules below.
Walk tips
4.3 km · about 1¼ h · 145 m up · easy. Start at the Brunnach valley station, through forest and meadows to St. Oswald. Combine it with the dog meadow in St. Oswald, tickets at Hotel Garni Berghof.
3.7 km · about 1 h · easy forest path. Start at Schmiedbrücke in St. Oswald, with views over the village, benches and a hammock.
5 km · about 1¾ h · 354 m up. From Therme St. Kathrein along the Oswalder Bach to St. Oswald. In winter, back on the free ski and spa bus, with lead and muzzle.
3.6 km · about 1¼ h · leisurely. From Bad Kleinkirchheim through the forest to Staudach, past the Franzbauer farm shop. Partly on the road, so keep the lead on.
0.5 km · 15 min · flat. Take the gondola up to about 1,900 m for the mountain promenade.
9.4 km · about 2¾ h · 385 m up · moderate. Partly a toboggan run, so stay alert. Stop at the Lärchenhütte.
Swimming with your dog
Many public lidos in Carinthia don’t allow dogs. At these places they can go to or into the water. Drive time from Kirchleitn by car, rounded.
South shore, Slow Trail
No official dog beach, but natural coves.
Strandbad Friessner
Dogs are allowed in the water here.
Mountain lake at about 1,900 m
Dogs may swim.
ZIS Lauritsch · Slatinweg Landskron
Dog beach at ZIS Lauritsch, on a lead on the lawn. Also on a lead along Slatinweg.
Villach
By the river where the Gail meets the Drau.
Villach
On the west shore.
Dog meadow at Strandbad Klagenfurt
The only official dog spot on the Wörthersee.
Schluga
Dog swimming zone and agility area.
Strandcamping Süd · Camping Brückler Nord
A dedicated dog cove.
Several dog bathing spots around the lake.
Ferlach
Dog swimming zone with off-lead area.
More spots in Carinthia: Forstsee, Trattnigteich, Hafnersee (lead and muzzle), Maltschacher See (fenced dog beach), Freibacher Stausee, Stausee Soboth (lead in the water), Hebalmsee, Saissersee, Goggausee, Sattnitz, Zillerbach in Warmbad Villach and Gailbrücke Rattendorf.
No dog swimming: Faaker See, Klopeiner See, Turnersee, Pirkdorfer See, Sonnegger See and the public lidos on the Wörthersee.
Source: Carinthia Tourism, as of October 2026. Drive times: OpenStreetMap. Rules can change, check the signs on site.
Days out with your dog
Dogs ride along on a lead and with a muzzle. Summer 2026: single ride €7.50, one week €21. A lead is recommended on the hiking trails.
Many welcome dogs. Whether inside too is up to each place, just ask.
On public transport in Carinthia, dogs need a lead and a muzzle.
Slow Dogs
Your dog is welcome in every Slow Travelling house. Everywhere, a blanket and a bag of natural treats are waiting on arrival.
Questions
Up to two per apartment. You’ll see the dog fee when you book.
In the village, yes. Carinthia also has regional rules and local by-laws, so check before you set off.
Rosennock with the double bed in the living room. For families with a dog, Kolmnock with two bedrooms.
From EU countries: an EU pet passport, a microchip and a valid rabies vaccination (dogs over three months). Full details at oesterreich.gv.at.
Yes, in Bad Kleinkirchheim: Kleintierpraxis Dr. Michaela Wulschnig, St. Oswalder Straße 32, +43 664 1553723. Also nearby: Dr. Walter Hofer, Millstätter Straße 58, 9542 Kraa, +43 4247 30222. Best to call ahead.
On ski slopes in Carinthia usually not, on cross-country trails mostly not either. There are exceptions, ask the tourist office.
No, and that’s on purpose. You check in online before you arrive, and on arrival day your key lands on your phone. It opens your apartment, the sauna and the ski room. Everything’s ready for you from 4 pm.No, and that’s on purpose. You check in online before you arrive, and on arrival day your key lands on your phone. It opens your apartment, the sauna and the bike cellar. Everything’s ready for you from 4 pm.
Right outside the village, free of charge. No cars drive into the village itself, so you carry your luggage the last few metres.
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A day at the thermal spa for two is included.
Day ticket for spa & sauna at Therme St. Kathrein for 2 adults. From 7 nights you can choose 3 spa days. Your voucher is waiting in your apartment. Until 24 December 2026 and from 7 January to 29 March 2027, direct bookings only.
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