Hotel ROYAL X – Sportresort

Millstatt is a picturesque town located in the Austrian province of Carinthia, nestled between pristine alpine lakes and towering mountain peaks. A holiday here allows you to experience the best of Austria’s stunning natural scenery.

You could base yourself in the charming town of Millstatt itself, with its colourful frescoed buildings lining the shores of Lake Millstatt. Spend your days strolling along the lake promenade, stopping in at traditional cafes, or renting a boat or paddle boards to explore the crystal clear waters up close.

For hiking enthusiasts, the Millstatter Alpe and Millstatt Alps mountains offer an extensive network of trails suitable for all ability levels. Take a scenic cable car up to the start of hiking routes that wind through valleys of wildflowers, past rushing waterfalls and ice-blue mountain lakes. At the summits, you’ll be rewarded with breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding Alps.

Other highlights include visiting the 900-year-old Millstatt Abbey, taking the summer toboggan run at the Mitten ski area, and sampling regional specialties like fresh fish from the lakes, charcuterie meats and cheeses from mountain huts, and the famous Millstatter beer.

With its idyllic combination of shimmering lakes, towering peaks, and traditional Carinthian culture, Millstatt offers an incredible alpine setting for an active yet relaxing Austrian holiday.