Activities & providers

Experience the region around Kaufhaus Wiedenig

Ski schools, mountain guides, bike rental, watersports, horse riding and mobility – our recommendations from the area.

A hand-picked overview of the most important sport and leisure providers in our region. All listed businesses are local partners or well-established names in and around Hermagor – perfect for planning your stay directly on the ground.

Please note: we list these providers based on our own experience or because they are well-established in the region. We do not receive any commission. Please check prices and opening hours directly with each provider.

Winter

Ski schools at Nassfeld

Whether first turns with the kids or carving on the Sonnenalpe – Nassfeld has several established ski schools with instruction in German, English, Italian and more.

  • Die Skischule.at – Nassfeld Largest ski school at Nassfeld. Courses for children from age 4, snowboard, cross-country, ski touring, freeride. Based in Tröpolach.  ·  dieskischule.at
  • Skischule Thommi Nassfeld Personally run ski school with private lessons and small groups.  ·  skischule-nassfeld.at
  • Skischule Tressdorfer Alm Family-style ski school right on the Tressdorfer Alm. Ideal entry for beginners.  ·  tressdorferalm.skischool.shop
Summer · Mountain

Mountain guides & alpine schools

Via ferratas at Gartnerkofel, tours on the Carnic Ridge Trail or guided mountain tours – these providers know the Carnic Alps.

  • Alpinschule go-vertical Guided via ferratas (e.g. Däumling), mountain tours and training courses.  ·  alpinschule.go-vertical.at
  • Alpenverein Hermagor Hikes, via ferratas, hut info and the local hiking guide for the Carnic region.  ·  alpenverein.at/hermagor
  • Climbing & mountain sport (regional overview) Overview of climbing areas, via ferratas and tours around Nassfeld.  ·  nassfeld.at/climbing
Summer · Bike

Mountain bike, e-bike & bike rental

More than 500 km of marked trails, the Carnic Ridge Trail and the Nassfeld Bike Park – the region is a biking hotspot.

  • Sölle Sport – Bike Nassfeld Rental and service in Tröpolach and at Nassfeld. E-MTBs, mountain bikes, road bikes.  ·  soelle.at
  • Bike rental stations (region-wide) „Rent anywhere, return anywhere“ – multiple stations along the trails from Hermagor to Weissensee and Tarvisio.  ·  nassfeld.at/bike-rental
  • Rental station Strandbad Hermagor Bikes directly at lake Pressegger See – perfect for relaxed lake tours.  ·  hermagor.at/strandbad-rental
Summer · Water

Watersports & lake Pressegger See

Stand-up paddling, pedal and rowing boats, surf lessons – and of course swimming in Carinthia's warmest lake.

  • Strandbad Hermagor (lakeside beach) SUP rental, pedal boats, rowing boats, surf courses, kids' area. Season May – September.  ·  hermagor.at/strandbad
  • SUP Center Pressegger See Stand-up paddle board rental and guided SUP tours.  ·  nassfeld.at/strandbad
Summer · Adventure

Rafting on the Gail

Whitewater tours on one of Austria's most beautiful rivers – with the exit point for many tours right in Möderndorf, just a short walk from the Kaufhaus Wiedenig. Season May – September. More in our rafting blog post.

  • Outdoor Adventure Center (oac.cc) Rafting, canyoning and other outdoor tours in Carinthia.  ·  oac.cc
  • Mountain Adventure Center / Adventurepark Kötschach-Mauthen Rafting on the Gail, via ferrata, high ropes course and canyoning in the upper Gail valley.  ·  nassfeld.at/adventurepark
  • Rafting providers in the Nassfeld region Current overview of rafting and watersports providers in the region.  ·  nassfeld.at/rafting
Family · Tradition

Horse riding & stables in the Gail valley

Trail rides through the Gail valley, riding lessons or a stable visit – the Gail valley has a long equestrian tradition.

  • Reiterhof Einetter Indoor riding hall, outdoor arena and trail rides from Kirchbach im Gailtal (1,150 m).  ·  reiterhof-einetter.at
  • Bio-Bauernhof Knaller Horse riding on an organic farm, guided tours also for children.  ·  bio-bauernhof-knaller.at
  • Riding at Nassfeld – overview Carriage rides and further riding offers in the region.  ·  nassfeld.at/riding
Mobility

Car rental & carsharing in Hermagor

If you arrive without a car – or simply want to be flexible – Hermagor has a particularly practical regional solution.

  • FReD – E-carsharing Hermagor Regional e-carsharing operated by Karnische Energie. 11 electric cars in the region, hourly or daily rental. Perfect for day trips to Italy, Slovenia or Nassfeld.  ·  fred-fahren.at  ·  karnische-energie.at/e-carsharing
  • Let's Go Autovermietung Classic car rental with locations in Hermagor and Kötschach – VW, Audi, Skoda, Seat.  ·  letsgo-mietauto.at
Info

Tourism & service

  • Tourism information Nassfeld-Pressegger See Official tourist info with current events, maps and booking tips.  ·  nassfeld.at
  • Town of Hermagor Events, event calendar and municipal info.  ·  hermagor.at

Anything missing or out of date? Drop us a line at info@kaufhaus-wiedenig.at – we'll happily update the list.

Ready for an active holiday in Carinthia?

Book directly at Kaufhaus Wiedenig – the adventures are right outside the door.