# Location and places to visit > URL: https://apartments-faakersee.at/en/location-and-places-to-visit > Language: en --- Location & places to visit # Your apartment right on the Faaker See Right on the Faaker See with its own bathing beach: restaurants, cafés and a supermarket can be reached on foot or by bike. From here you can discover Villach, the Taborhöhe and numerous places to visit for young and old. - Right on the Faaker See - Your own bathing beach - Villach close by - Excursions for young and old ![](https://apartments-faakersee.at/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/apartments-am-faaker-see-r-17-320x180.avif?v=1790767111) ![](https://apartments-faakersee.at/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/apartments-faaker-see-s-17-320x320.avif?v=1790767110) We look forward to seeing you! ## Right on the water The Apartments Faaker See are right on the lake and have their own bathing beach. Restaurants, cafés and a supermarket can be reached on foot or by bike. On the water, guests can swim, go stand-up paddling or canoeing, and fish. The accommodation offers room and storage space for sports equipment. [Book now](https://apartments-faakersee.at/en/book) ![](https://apartments-faakersee.at/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/slow-trail-5-faaker-see-region-s-320x320.avif?v=1790767110) ## Your time out on the Faaker See Would you like to spend a few relaxing days by the lake, take some time out or really get away from the stress of everyday life for once? We have the right accommodation on the Faaker See for you. The best way to reach our apartments is via the Villach/Faaker See or St. Niklas motorway exits. If you are arriving by train, you can book an inexpensive shuttle bus to the Faaker See. ## your apartment AT THE FAAKER SEE Our five apartment types are right on the lake and range from the compact Type B to the spacious A Superior. Choose the space and the amenities that suit your trip. ![](https://apartments-faakersee.at/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/apartments-am-faaker-see-r-18-320x180.avif?v=1790767110) ### Type B Straightforward and complete. Kitchen and bedroom included. - 2–4 people - approx. 40 m² - Balcony or terrace [BOOK – Type B](https://apartments-faakersee.at/en/book) [Find out more – Type B](https://apartments-faakersee.at/en/apartments-faaker-see) ![](https://apartments-faakersee.at/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/apartments-am-faaker-see-r-10-320x180.avif?v=1790767110) ### Type B+ Stylishly furnished, plus the larger outdoor area. - 2–4 people - approx. 42 m² - Spacious balcony or terrace [BOOK – Type B+](https://apartments-faakersee.at/en/book) [Find out more – Type B+](https://apartments-faakersee.at/en/apartments-faaker-see) ![](https://apartments-faakersee.at/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/apartments-am-faaker-see-r-10-320x180.avif?v=1790767110) ### Type A Wake up and look out over the water. Kitchen and bedroom as you are used to. - 2–4 people - approx. 42 m² - Lake view [BOOK – Type A](https://apartments-faakersee.at/en/book) [Find out more – Type A](https://apartments-faakersee.at/en/apartments-faaker-see) ![](https://apartments-faakersee.at/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/apartments-am-faaker-see-r-02-320x180.avif?v=1790767110) ### Type A+ Enough room for families or two couples not to get in each other's way. - 2–6 people - 62 m² - 2 bedrooms [BOOK – Type A+](https://apartments-faakersee.at/en/book) [Find out more – Type A+](https://apartments-faakersee.at/en/apartments-faaker-see) ![](https://apartments-faakersee.at/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/apartments-am-faaker-see-r-17-320x180.avif?v=1790767111) ### Type A Superior Our comfort apartment with a large balcony and a view across the lake. - 2–6 people - 62 m² - 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms [BOOK – Type A Superior](https://apartments-faakersee.at/en/book) [Find out more – Type A Superior](https://apartments-faakersee.at/en/apartments-faaker-see) ![](https://apartments-faakersee.at/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/apartments-villach-lage-hauptbahnhof-320x320.avif?v=1790767110) ## Good transport links The apartments can be reached via the Villach/Faaker See and St. Niklas motorway exits. If you are arriving by train, you can book a shuttle to the Faaker See. Bus connections also open up the region. Villach offers shopping, historic sights and events. From here you can also plan trips to Italy and Slovenia. [LOCATION & GETTING HERE](https://apartments-faakersee.at/en/location-getting-here) ![](https://apartments-faakersee.at/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/e-bike-familie-faaker-see-region-s-320x320.avif?v=1790767111) ## Highlights around the Faaker See On and around the Faaker See there is plenty to discover for culture lovers, sports enthusiasts and families. You can reach many destinations by bike, bus or car. A trip into Villach’s old town is well worth it: stroll across the Hauptplatz, visit the cafés and browse the small shops. [DISCOVER THE REGION](https://apartments-faakersee.at/en/discover-the-villach-region) ## Three places to visit AT THE FAAKER SEE Castle ruins, a viewpoint and a hidden waterway: three special perspectives on the Faaker See. Finkenstein castle ruins The 12th-century castle ruins sit enthroned above the Faaker See. Their Burgarena is an open-air venue with a sweeping panorama. Taborhöhe From the Taborhöhe you can enjoy the view over the Faaker See and the surrounding mountain landscape. The viewpoint is especially worthwhile at sunset. Schilfmäander A small waterway winds its way through the reed belt. The route, around 1.5 kilometres long, can be explored by canoe or stand-up paddleboard. In 2019 the Schilfmäander was named the most beautiful place in Carinthia. ![](https://apartments-faakersee.at/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/pumptrack-drobollach-faaker-see-region-r-320x320.avif?v=1790767110) ## Places to visit for young and old The Faaker See region offers places to visit for different age groups. From the apartments you can reach, among others: - The [Faaker See high ropes park](https://www.visitvillach.at/de/ledenitzen/info/waldseilpark-hochhinauf-taborhoehe.html) on the Taborhöhe, in a naturally grown forest. Steel ropes, wobbly bridges and nets are strung between trees 2 to 20 metres tall. Entry is possible from the age of 6. - The adjacent [3D archery course](https://www.visitvillach.at/de/ledenitzen/info/waldseilpark-hochhinauf-taborhoehe.html), with 24 objects hidden in the forest instead of targets. An easy walking route runs alongside it and offers information on Carinthian wildlife. - The [pumptrack](https://www.lake.bike/de/pumptrack-drobollach.html): built in 2020, the mobile, covered mountain bike pumptrack area with its trend sports facility offers free access to the lake. There is also a beach volleyball court and a panoramic terrace with a view of the Faaker See. For directions and more ideas for excursions, your host is happy to help. ![](https://apartments-faakersee.at/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2026/09/kaerntentherme-urquellbecken-3-faaker-see-region-s-320x320.avif?v=1790767111) ## Bad weather at the Faaker See Even when it rains, the surroundings offer alternatives for a day of your holiday: - At the [KärntenTherme Warmbad-Villach](https://www.kaerntentherme.com/) a water slide, a sports pool, a sauna and fitness offers await you. - The [ATRIO](https://www.atrio.at/de/) on the edge of Villach offers numerous shops as well as a children’s adventure world. It can be reached by car. - At the [Volume bouldering hall](https://www.visitvillach.at/de/villach-stadt/info/volume-bouldern-villach.html) in Villach, children and adults will find climbing routes of various levels of difficulty, even when it rains. That way even a rainy day can be full of variety. [ENQUIRE ABOUT AN APARTMENT](https://apartments-faakersee.at/en/book) ## Frequently asked questions about LOCATION & EXCURSIONS Your own bathing beach, excursions for families and ideas for rainy days: how to discover the surroundings. ### Contact us Planning your excursions and want to know what combines well? Ask us. - [+43 664 4616660](tel:+436644616660) - [faakersee@apart-of-me.at (Opens the e-mail program)](mailto:faakersee@apart-of-me.at) ### Yes. The apartments are right on the lake and have their own bathing beach. ### The Finkenstein castle ruins, the Taborhöhe and the Schilfmäander. All three show the Faaker See from a special perspective. ### The waterway, around 1.5 kilometres long, can be explored by canoe or stand-up paddleboard. It was named the most beautiful place in Carinthia in 2019. ### Good choices for families include the high ropes park on the Taborhöhe, a 3D archery course and the pumptrack on the Faaker See. ### When it rains, the KärntenTherme, the ATRIO and the Volume bouldering hall in Villach are good options.