In Carinthia there is a wonderful place where nature still reveals itself today in its purest and uncontaminated form, and the blue waters of the lake draw a fairy-tale landscape: we are talking about the picturesque village of Maria Wörth, on the south bank of the Wörthersee, in an idyllic location in the shadow of the Pyramidenkogel mountain.
This is truly the ideal place to regenerate in contact with nature, forgetting about the noise of city life. Panoramic trails, walks along the shores of the lake, picnics lying on the grass under the sun of a warm Austrian summer, well-being in the centers of excellence dedicated to health and all the history and art of the numerous churches: how can you not feel ? The desire to be here?
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The two churches located in the heart of the lake, on the rocky peninsula, stand proud and imposing: the Parish Church of San Primo and Feliciano with the cylindrical bell tower, the cream-colored facade, the dark brown wooden door and the woven thatched roof, and the winter church, dedicated to the saints celebrated in winter, with the characteristic tall black and gold spiers and a white and yellow façade.
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After admiring the two evocative religious buildings and taking photographs with the lake in the background and the colorful flowers in the foreground, it is always the right time to walk along the banks of the Wörthersee and enter the nearby Rauschelesee Lake Magic Forest, a perfect destination for the whole family where, in an enchanted atmosphere, witches, elves, gnomes and forest spirits await visitors in a huge playground: fun is guaranteed.
Hikers will be able to try their luck on the ambitious Wörthersee Circular Route which, with a total length of approximately 55 kilometers in a mountainous environment with ups and downs, offers panoramic views and stunning views of the Karavanke lake and mountain range. Or follow the Marian pilgrimage route, Marian pilgrimage route that reaches the sanctuary of Sant'Anna.
Golf lovers, however, will find in nearby Dellach the oldest golf club in Carinthia to practice their favorite sport in a unique setting.
During the advent seasonHere the atmosphere becomes even more magical with evocative concerts in the two churches, choral songs, performances and a ride on the lake on the fairy-tale boat Santa Lucia. On August 15, however, you should not miss the procession of mary with boats on the Wörthersee.
If you want to live at least a few days in a fairy tale: Maria Wörth is your place.
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