Bodensdorf on Lake Ossiach

Bodensdorf combines Lake Ossiach with mountain landscapes, nature experiences and noteworthy churches. Those planning a trip with varied daily activities will find inspiration here for water, hiking, viewpoints, culture and regional cuisine. A holiday apartment in Bodensdorf can serve as a base for a wide range of holiday ideas – from time by the lake to excursions into the mountains.

Lake, shore and short breaks

Bodensdorf is located on Lake Ossiach, the third-largest lake in Carinthia. The lido in Bodensdorf at Fischerweg 8 offers the largest free access to Lake Ossiach. It also features an adventure playground for children and a lakeside terrace with an appealing selection of food and drinks. If you are travelling with children, time by the water can thus be combined with a play break without structuring the entire day around a single activity.

Another option for a short stay by the lake is Bodensdorf Kurpark. It is located directly on Lake Ossiach and has benches and green spaces. The mini beach in Bodensdorf is also a free access point to the lake, reachable only on foot or by bicycle. This distinction is important when planning your day: depending on the activity you want, you can choose a place with a playground and lakeside terrace or a lake access point reachable exclusively on foot or by bicycle.

Bodensdorf is also home to one of eight boat stops on Lake Ossiach. Seetaxi Steger has an affiliated boat rental service. This means that boat trips and boating experiences are among the options you can consider when planning activities around the lake. The Bodensdorf Tourist Information office is located on the northern shore of Lake Ossiach and provides a point of contact for local information.

Mountain road, moorland and views

The Gerlitzen Panoramic Road leads directly from Bodensdorf over 13 kilometres to an elevation of 1,750 metres above sea level. Anyone wishing to combine a mountain drive with a clearly defined route can include this road in their excursion plans. Gerlitzen Alpe can be reached by car from Bodensdorf. This allows you to combine time at the lake with a destination at a higher elevation without changing your base away from Bodensdorf.

In summer, Bodensdorf is an ideal starting point for hikes. The Bleistätter Moor in Bodensdorf offers a different landscape experience. It is a species-rich natural and landscape area as well as a European protected area. The contrast between the lake, mountain road and moorland makes the area appealing to travellers who do not want to spend every holiday day in the same way. At the Peterlewand climbing garden near St. Urban in Bodensdorf, there is a pavilion with far-reaching views over the eastern shore of Lake Ossiach and towards Ossiach.

Churches and regional impressions

The history of the area is also reflected in various buildings. The modern parish church of St. Josef am Ossiacher See, located on the western edge of Bodensdorf, was built in 1929 according to plans by Hans Prutscher. The Catholic branch church of Alt St. Josef in Bodensdorf was built in the 17th century. Those interested in churches and architectural history can include both sites in their travel plans without limiting their stay exclusively to nature experiences.

The Café Pavillon am See is another part of the region’s character. It serves Carinthian specialities from small regional producers. A trip to Bodensdorf can thus be complemented by a culinary break. When choosing your accommodation, you can consider whether the lake, excursions into the mountain landscape, nature observation or cultural impressions should be the main deciding factor for you.

More destinations in the surrounding area

For regional planning, you can also explore Feldkirchen in Carinthia, Falkertsee, Glanegg, Liebetig, Steuerberg, Turracherhöhe, Alt-Ossiach and Hochrindl-Alpl for further discoveries.

For the overarching travel overview: Feldkirchen.