St. Andräer Ausflugsziele, geordnet in alphabetischer Reihenfolge.
Spend your leisure time with friends.
A wide range of leisure activities in one of the most charming landscapes in Carinthia.
Wonderful hiking, cycling, and horseback riding excursions, as well as a stay at the St. Andräer See recreational area, ensure relaxing vacation days in the St. Andrä holiday region. Other tourist offerings include the signposted carriage route – unique in all of Austria, the St. Andrä Bee Educational Trail along the Lavant, the Schaumühle in Gemmersdorf, and the Kneipp Circular Hiking Trail.
Take a holiday with friends - close to nature and down to earth!
Carnival in St. Andrä
CARNIVAL PARADE in St. Andrä:
Carnival Saturday – Start: 2 PM, Meeting Point: ADEG Headquarters
Carnivalpartys by the Deutscher Inn, the Dome and in the council chamber.
Carnival Sessions in St. Andrä:
Kulturinitiative St. Andrä – KISTA
All meeting termins and events can be found on the Website.
Fishing at
Lake St. Andrä
The fhising paradise in the Lavant Valley - Fishing season.
With a total water surface area of 35,000 m², Lake St. Andrä provides excellent conditions for demanding anglers. Whether you're into predatory or coarse fishing, there's something for every taste. An annual restocking of catchable fish ensures an optimal stock for fishing.
Fishing is allowed in the biotope and the lake with a valid day or annual pass, from February to December, daily from 12:00 am to 12:00 am.
During the bathing season (June - August) fishing is only possible in the biotope.
Night fishing is allowed from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Sale of tickets and prices:
Day, night and annual tickets are available from the management.
Prices per person:
- Day or night ticket (maximum 2 fishing rods): € 15,–
- Annual ticket (personal, limited stock): € 350,-.
An annual fishing card (BH card) is not required!
INFORMATION:
Recreational facility manager St. Andräer See, Erwin Klade
St. Andrä 100, 9433 St. Andrä
Tel.: +43 (0)4358/2710-56 oder +43 (0)664/60689-6418
E-Mail: erwin.klade@st-andrae.at
The additional infrastructure of the St. Andräer See Recreation Area includes, in addition to a restaurant with a large terrace, a lake stage for various celebrations and cultural events, a spacious children's playground, an 18-hole mini-golf course, a beach volleyball court, a park chess area, and a calisthenics course...
Leisure Area
St. Andräer lake
The leisure time paradise for the whole family in the Lavant Valley
Just 5 kilometers south of the town of St. Andrä, nestled between the old arm and the regulated course of the Lavant River, next to the Lavant Cycle Path, is the St. Andräer See Recreation Area. The groundwater-fed quarry pond has been environmentally adapted to the existing landscape under the strictest environmental regulations. One-third of the water area was developed as a biotope for water purification. A large part of the old tree stock could be preserved.
The centerpiece of the facility, which opened in 1990, is a 3.5 hectare swimming lake with a diving tower, a water slide and a non-swimmer area. For our smallest visitors, the facility has a bouncy castle and a children's water slide.
Climbing Garden
St. Andrä
The climbing garden in Eitweg is made up of 7 sectors (A to G), wich can have from 3 to 10 routes.
Sector A: 10 Routes between 15 und 20 Meters height
Difficulty between UIAA 4 and 7
Sector B: 3 Routes up to 15 Meters height
Difficulty between UIAA 5 and 8
Sector C: 3 Routes up to 15 Meters height
Difficulty between UIAA 6 and 8
Sector D: 5 Routes up to 15 Meters height
Difficulty between UIAA 4 and 6
Sector E: 5 Routes between 15 und 20 Meters height
Difficulty between UIAA 4 and 5
Sector F: 5 Routes between 15 und 20 Meters height
Difficulty between UIAA 4 and 5
Sector G: 5 Routes between 15 und 30 Meters height
Difficulty between UIAA 5 and 8
In total there are 36 routes available
In the St. Andrä climbing garden, the individual sectors are connected to multi-pitch routes. There are 7 pitches ranging from 20 to 40 meters that can be used for training for alpine routes.
At the individual sectors, rappelling exercises or multi-pitch courses for alpine terrain can be conducted.
In the sport climbing area, a via ferrata has also been constructed. The difference in altitude is 100 meters, covering approximately 200 meters in length.
Kneipp circular trail
Presentation of the five Kneipp pillars:
Exercise, nutrition, medicinal herbs, water and Joy of life
The signposted circular route starts at the Cathedral, leading through the "Old City Gate" to the "Historical Watering Trough" with the Kneipp arm bath, then to the Nepomuk Chapel with the water-treading basin, across the Lavant Bridge towards the Herb Garden. The return journey takes a short stretch along St. Stefaner Landesstraße to Gackernwiese, passing the Stations of the Cross to the Basilica Maria Loreto and through the city center or via the "Forbidden Gardens" back to the Cathedral. Walking time approximately 1 hour, plus time spent at the Kneipp stations.
The Crib City of St. Andrä
The Crib Building Course in the Crib Workshop
A homemade crib belongs in every household.
As every year, a crib building course with main cot builder Rosemarie Gabriel takes place at the cot workshop in St. Andrä.
Registrations possible at any time.
Contact: Krippenbaumeisterin Rosemarie Gabriel,
Tel.Nr. 04358/4571 oder 0664/7910302
During Advent - crib exhibition throughout the city centre.
Culinary Arts
Our gastronomic establishments will spoil you with culinary delicacies and down-to-earth, seasonal dishes.
Whether it's baked chicken, asparagus or the original St. Andräer Brettl Jause - the St. Andräer innkeepers cordially invite you on a culinary hike through the municipal area.
Horse-drawn carriage riding
New and unique in all of Austria is the signposted carriage route with a length of more than 60 km.
You can experience our wonderful natural landscape particularly intensively during a lively carriage ride. Our certified carriage drivers will let you spend a few unforgettable hours on the signposted routes in Carinthia's paradise.
A special highlight is a ride on a 4-drawn donkey carriage.
A convivial carriage ride is a special experience for young and old. The innkeepers provide refreshments along the routes.
INFORMATION:
Reit- und Fahrverein Dachberg
Familie Findenig, 9422 Dachberg 9
Tel.: +43 (0)4355/3168
Mail: dachberg@gmx.at
Edenbauer’s Esel Paradies
Familie Knabl, 9433 Pirk 3
Tel.: +43 (0)4358/4316
Mail: esel.edenbauer@gmail.com
Water Habitat
The St. Andräer Bienenlehrpfad starting from the St. Andrä Leisure Facility, it takes you on a 5.5 km long route into the realm of honey collectors.
The Kneippwanderweg St. Andrä in Blaiken teaches you about all five pillars of Sebastian Kneipp.
The fully functional Schaumühle Gemmersdorf presents all the production processes - from the grain to the finished flour.
Discover the St. Andrä habitat water signs directly at the water experience sites.
Enjoy the natural places - recharge your batteries for everyday life.
Marian pilgrimage
... a long-distance hiking trail that crosses the entire province of Carinthia.
Starting point: Maria Rojach Parish Church / St. Andrä
next stop in St. Andrä/Lavanttal: Maria Loreto pilgrimage basilica
Total length of the Marian Pilgrimage Route: around 266 km
End point: Maria Luggau pilgrimage basilica in Lesach Valley
INFORMATION:
Tourist information of the town of St. Andrä
Sarah Levstock
A-9433 St. Andrä 100
Tel.: +43 (0) 4358/2710-40
Fax: +43 (0) 4358/2710-49
Mail: mailto:kultur@st-andrae.at
Biker welcome – Ferienwohnung Klimbacher,
Tel. 0664/2386830, Unterstellplätze vorhanden
Cycling
There are numerous marked cycle paths in the municipal area of St. Andrä for extended cycling tours.
Lavant-Radweg R10
from Reichenfels to Lavamünd
Total length: 54 km
Family friendly cycling tours
St. Andräer Jausentour 28.3 km length
Reiterdorf Dachberg Tour 22 km Length
Mountain bike trails
Godinger Mountainbike-Tour 43.8 km length
Saualmtour 31.6 km length
Start and finish is the town hall square in St. Andrä
Horseback riding
On the back of the horses at a walk, trot or gallop....
The St. Andrä network of bridle paths covers around 100 km. In addition to numerous forest and meadow paths, it leads through quiet areas far from the city - ideal for the relaxation for rider and horse.
The riding offer ranges from lessons for beginners and advanced riders to indoor and outdoor riding. Trekking, guided riding tours and alpine rides round off the varied riding programme.
The idyllically situated equestrian farm in the equestrian village of Dachberg is a meeting place for many competition and leisure riders.
INFORMATION:
Tourist information of the town of St. Andrä
Sarah Levstock
A-9433 St. Andrä 100
Tel.: +43 (0) 4358/2710-40
Fax: +43 (0) 4358/2710-49
Mail: mailto:kultur@st-andrae.at
Carinthia-wide, all bridle paths are marked with a white horse's head on a brown sign. The routes are additionally marked with white arrows on orange signs.
After excursions by horse or donkey carriage, hiking, cycling or riding, you can then enjoy the culinary delights of our country inns.
We hope you enjoy the varied riding opportunities in one of the most beautiful areas of Carinthia.
Schaumühle Gemmersdorf
The fully functional Schaummühle in the village of Gemmersdorf, at an altitude of around 570 m above sea level, is operated with water power, without electricity.
The Schaumühle can be visited from May to October by prior arrangement by telephone. The grinding takes about one hour. A maximum of 8 people at a time have access so that they can closely observe the activities of the miller during the grinding process. Parking is available at the Gemmersdorf fire station.
Gertrude Oswald (Tel. 0664/1062027) and Herbert Hasenbichler (Tel. 0664/3431325) are the contact persons for the operation of the Schaumühle. The old craft of grinding grain is maintained through the initiative of the people of Gemmersdorf and thus handed down to future generations.
St. AndräerBienenlehrpfad
A hike full of surprises for adults and children
Let yourself be enticed into the fascinating world of animals and plants!
The work of beekeepers ensures the abundance of fruit in the Lavanttal.
The "St. Andräer Bienenlehrpfad" was built by the municipality of St. Andrä, Department of Tourism, in cooperation with the St. Andrä secondary school in 2002. Route length: 5.5 km
By eating Real Carinthian Bee Honey from the Lavant Valley, you support our local beekeepers and make an important contribution to preserving the biodiversity of our nature.
An important contribution to the preservation of the biodiversity of our nature.
The starting and end point of the 5.5 km long circular trail is the St. Andräer See recreational facility.
Ansprechpartner: Tourist information of the town of St. Andrä
Adresse: 9433 St. Andrä 100
04358/2710-40
04358/2710-49
gemeinde@st-andrae.at
Info:
If you are interested, please contact directly:
Prof. Mag. Günter Peter – Telefon: 04358/4115 oder 0664/3034363
Mail: petergu@aon.at
City Archive
The municipal archive is a service point for all interested citizens and guests of the municipality of St. Andrä. For information on the history of St. Andrä and for individual enquiries, please contact Prof. Günter Peter and the Cultural Officer Maximilian Peter, LL.M. (WU), MA.
Tasks and goals:
- Collecting and preserving information, documents, images, etc., related to the city's history.
- Presentation of archival materials in exhibitions on various topics (economy, church, social issues, etc.).
- Processing of archival materials related to St. Andrä in other archives (Marburg, Klagenfurt, Salzburg, Vienna, etc.).
- Assistance for students and those interested in history in searching for sources.
- Continuation of the St. Andrä city chronicle.
- Supervision of the permanent exhibition on the city's history (guided tours ...).
Petting Zoo
Schildberger Hobby Farm
An experience for the whole family
A Petting zoo with approx. 350 animals - from exotic New World camels to domestic goats
All the animals can be admired and touched in an outdoor enclosure. Display boards provide information about the different animal species.
A respectful encounter is offered with more than 40 different species of animals from all continents inhabiting a natural native orchard.
INFORMATION:
Tourist information of the town of St. Andrä
Sarah Levstock
A-9433 St. Andrä 100
Tel.: +43 (0) 4358/2710-40
Fax: +43 (0) 4358/2710-49
Mail: mailto:kultur@st-andrae.at
Hiking
The "hikeable Lavanttal" offers ideal conditions for extended valley or alpine hikes.
Guided hikes, summit tours and herb walks enrich the nature experience.
For hiking in huts you receive either the Saualpen hut hiking pin in gold, silver or bronze and there are hiking pins with the St. Andräer Landurlaub logo for "hiking pin collectors".
INFORMATION:
Tourist information of the town of St. Andrä
Sarah Levstock
A-9433 St. Andrä 100
Tel.: +43 (0) 4358/2710-40
Fax: +43 (0) 4358/2710-49
Mail: mailto:kultur@st-andrae.at
