Spittal is a meeting point for culture, trade, transport, history and business. Around Porcia Castle. In the park and at the weekly market, which brings the surrounding area to the district capital on the Drau every Thursday. At choir concerts and art exhibitions. While shopping and at balls, at street theatre or in a pub. Cultural awareness, living tradition and a touch of southern serenity - these are the characteristics that make the town of Spittal very liveable.
Lake Millstätter See is a "suburb" of Spittal, separated only by a small bump. The people of Spittal appreciate this, as they like to meet up at the lidos and on the lakeside promenade. Hiking is popular on the Goldeck sports mountain, in the nearby Nockberge mountains and the peaks of the Hohe Tauern are also popular hiking destinations. Many cyclists travelling along the Drau Cycle Path or the Alpe-Adria Cycle Path take a break in Spittal on their way to the sea and others use the Drau for a canoe trip along the Drau Paddle Path.
Unlimited fun on the slopes and magnificent views of the town - that's what a day's skiing on the Goldeck sports mountain promises. The Spittal winter mountain boasts 25 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes, a children's area and a spacious freeride area. Ski breaks are only taken for a view that extends far beyond the borders of Carinthia and for refreshments in one of the cosy huts. A day's skiing is often rounded off with a visit to the Erlebnisbad Drautal Perle.
The unusually imposing Porcia Castle provides an opportunity to encounter the life of the past. The museum of folk culture is housed in the attic. A stroll through the old living rooms and parlours, which are furnished with all kinds of enigmatic utensils, gives an idea of how people once lived in Spittal. There is also a persistent rumour that Countess Salamanca still lives in her chambers in the castle. In the summer months, the inner courtyard of the Renaissance palazzo becomes the stage for the Porcia comedy games. Like the International Choir Competition, these are among the established highlights of the Carinthian summer of culture.
Spittal an der Drau lies 560 metres above sea level. Thanks to its location on the south side of the Alps, Spittal spoils its visitors with above-average hours of sunshine. If you want to take a look at the current weather in Spittal, you can easily do so via the webcam.
