Maria Woerth has an ideal mixture of natural topography and historic sights, making it a popular sightseeing hub. The town is on the southern flank of Woerthersee lake and lies in the shadow of the striking Pyramidenkogel lookout tower. Explore the quaint churches and enjoy the serenity of this picturesque region.
The resort’s town center is made up of several churches, the most notable of which is the St. Primus and Felician church. Find this charming gem on the small peninsula that juts out into the lake. Admire the design of the church’s cylindrical tower and snap photos of the lake, with a foreground of colorful floral displays. Note the simplicity of the brown thatched roof, cream façade and dark brown wooden doors.
This church is at the highest point of the peninsula, not far from the Winter Church. Gaze up at this church’s tall black-and-gold spire and appreciate the façade, which has touches of white and yellow. It takes its nickname from its saints, whose anniversaries are celebrated in winter.
Having explored the churches, stroll along the southern shore of the lake and enjoy a picnic. Sunbathe on a grassy spot during the hot southern Austrian summers. A little southeast of here is the Magic Forest Lake Rauschelesee, which is decorated with gnomes, tree spirits and hobgoblins. Let your kids frolic in the forest’s play area.
Stay at quaint cottages, hostels or resort hotels in communities surrounding the lake. Practice your swing at the scenic lakeside Kärntner Golfclub Dellach.
Find the municipality in the Klagenfurt-Land district in the state of Carinthia. It lies on the southern shore of the Woerthersee lake. Fly to Klagenfurt’s airport and drive southwest for 14 miles (22 kilometers) to get here in just over 20 minutes. You can also take ferries to get around to the villages of Woerthersee lake.
The spires of the churches on the lakeside peninsula of Maria Woerth produce a setting from a fairytale.
