Villas in Ossiacher See
Ossiacher See suits couples and small families who want a bathing lake, a flat cycle route and a ski mountain close by. Villages are strung along the shore with no single centre, so shops and restaurants are a short drive or train stop apart.
- Villas
- 20
- From, per week
- £416
About Ossiacher See
Lake Ossiach is about 11 km long and narrow, with a shoreline of around 25 km. Annenheim sits at the western end, Sattendorf and Bodensdorf on the north shore, Steindorf at the eastern end and Ossiach on the south shore. The homes are close together rather than spread round the lake. Most are small, made for two to four people, some have a garden, very few have a sauna and none has a private pool. The lake has seven bathing beaches and large shallow areas, and a mostly flat cycle route runs all the way round. Bodensdorf has train and bus links to Villach and Feldkirchen. Evenings are low-key, with the Carinthian Summer festival at Ossiach abbey the main cultural draw.
Is Ossiacher See right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and small families wanting lake swimming and cycling
- Not for you if
- You want a lively resort town with plenty of restaurants and bars on your doorstep.
Near Ossiacher See
Gerlitzen Alpe
The mountain over the north shore, reached by a summer cable car and a popular ski area in winter.
Stift Ossiach
The former Benedictine abbey on the south shore that gives the lake its name and houses the Carinthian Summer festival.
Domenig Steinhaus
An unusual building beside the lakeside cycle path in Steindorf, at the eastern end of the lake.
Villach
The town at the far end of the lake road, with a lively old town and trains that stop at Bodensdorf.
Getting to Ossiacher See
Klagenfurt Airport is about 30 minutes by car from Ossiach. Trains between Villach and Feldkirchen stop at Bodensdorf, so a car is optional, but it makes moving between the shore villages and the Gerlitzen road much easier.
When to go to Ossiacher See
Summer is the lake season: the water is warm, there are seven bathing beaches, and cycling and the lake boats, which call at eight landing stages, fill the days. Winters are mild, so the lake rarely freezes, and winter activity moves up to the Gerlitzen ski area above the north shore. Check beach and boat opening times before a spring or autumn visit.
Villas in Ossiacher See
2-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Ossiacher See
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
4
1
0
BBQGardenParking+5 more
from£108
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Ossiacher See
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
2
1
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£87
per night
4-star property
Verditz alpe maritima Ski & See - Top 1
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
3
3
0
ParkingMicrowaveTerrace+6 more
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Ossiacher See
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
3
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+6 more
from£67
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Ossiacher See
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
3
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£96
per night
4-star property
Platzhirsch alpe maritima Ski & See - 23
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
3
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£96
per night
4-star property
Sonnentanz alpe maritima Ski & See-Top 2
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
2
1
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£60
per night
3-star property
Studio Landskron Seezugang
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
2
1
0
DishwasherParkingWashing Machine+7 more
from£59
per night
4-star property
Edelbach Deluxe 1
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
5
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£82
per night
5-star property
Grosse Freiheit alpe maritima Ski&See-17
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
6
3
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+6 more
from£140
per night
5-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Ossiacher See
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
3
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+6 more
3-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Ossiacher See
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
5
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+6 more
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Ossiacher See
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
3
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£81
per night
4-star property
Terrace 04 alpe maritima Ski & See-Top 4
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
2
1
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Ossiacher See
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
3
2
0
ParkingDishwasherFridge+5 more
5-star property
Villa Ossiacher Südufer
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
6
3
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+7 more
from£303
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Ossiacher See
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
3
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£115
per night
4-star property
Seensucht alpe maritima Ski & See-Top 25
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
3
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£111
per night
3-star property
Seeidylle Ossiacher See Apt. 1 EG
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
7
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
3-star property
Seeidylle Ossiacher See Apt. 2 UG
Ossiacher See, Carinthia, Austria
3
2
0
BBQFireplaceGarden+7 more
Ossiacher See villa holidays: questions answered
Is Ossiacher See good for swimming?
Yes. The lake has seven bathing beaches, large shallow areas and warm summer water, and it is listed among Carinthia's lakes for family holidays. Strandbad ZIS Lauritsch has a dog beach.
Can you cycle all the way round Ossiacher See?
You can. A mostly flat circular route goes around the lake, e-bikes can be rented, and there are also mountain bike trails and a family pump track.
Is there skiing near Ossiacher See?
Yes, on the Gerlitzen, which rises over the north shore and is a winter ski area. From Bodensdorf a toll road leads up to it, and a free ski bus stops in the village.
Does Ossiacher See freeze in winter?
Rarely, because winters here are mild. The nearby Aichwaldsee, a separate lake, is the one used for ice skating and ice stock sport.
Are the homes near Ossiacher See big enough for groups?
Mostly not. They are small, typically for two to four people, though a few sleep up to seven, and none has a private pool.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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