Graz - Lake & mountains in 1h 32 min Day trips with the Koralmbahn railway

Graz → Koralmbahn railway → Spittal-Millstättersee (1 hour 32 minutes – 2 hours) 

Salzburg Central Station → Spittal-Millstätter See (approx. 2 hours)

• Arrival in Spittal/Millstättersee at approximately 9:00 a.m.
• Optional coffee break at the train station
• Continue with Postbus line 180 to Seeboden (approx. 10 min). Get off at Seeboden/Flurweg or Seeboden/Moserhof

Suggestions (local & stylish):

• Café Sitzwohl (Breakfast all day)
• Delicious breakfast at Pension Linder (certified by Genussland Kärnten and available for day guests)
• Café Bistro “Zum Kreisssel” (near the Seeboden/Flurweg bus stop)
• Hotel Moserhof (certified by Genussland Kärnten and available for day guests) Seeboden/Moserhof bus stop)

Boat trip from Großegg Schuster to the Millstatt promenade. Perfect for photo opportunities, lightness and summer vibes. 

Millstätter See boat trip: from 1 May – large lake tour of Millstätter See East Bay via Döbriach to Millstatt – journey time approx. 1 hour 20 minutes, departure according to timetables for early, main and late season (approx. 11:05 / 13:35 / 16:05):  Ticket: Hop On/Hop Off day ticket (interruption and continuation of journey possible at any station) €22.50 (2025), included with the Carinthia Card! 

Peter Pan: Ferry service from mid-May. Hourly crossings from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (early, main and late season timetables), journey time approx. 5 minutes; tickets €2.50 (2025)

• Slow Food Village culinary tip: Lake fish, especially freshly caught whitefish, represent the taste of Lake Millstatt
• Walk along Villenweg – discover lake architecture (duration approx. 1 hour)
• Millstatt Abbey
• Barbara-Egger Park with panoramic swing TIME for two
• Promenade with lake park & diving tower
• Cafés & restaurants with lake access
• Sun terraces by the lake

Option 1: Postbus (Millstatt/Seepark → Spittal railway station)
Option 2: Millstätter See Schifffahrt boat trip back to Seeboden (ideal if you have booked a hop-on hop-off ticket for the Millstätter See Schifffahrt boat trip) + bus to the railway station

Return journey to Graz/Salzburg approx. 5 p.m./6 p.m.

Millstatt lido, Spittal lido, spots on the south bank for a quick dip

• Total time: 9–11 hours including travel time
• Slow Trail: 1.5–2 hours
• Boat trip: 0.05–80 minutes (depending on option)
• Villa trail (optional): 1 hour
• Stay in Millstatt: 1–3 hours

Nature lovers, families with children aged 6 and above, senior citizens – the Slow Trail is not barrier-free or suitable for pushchairs.

Graz → Koralmbahn railway → Spittal-Millstättersee (1 hour 32 minutes – 2 hours) 

Salzburg Central Station → Spittal-Millstätter See (approx. 2 hours)

• Arrival in Spittal/Millstättersee between 7:00 and 9:00 a.m.
• Optional coffee break at the train station
• Continue with Postbus line 180 to Döbriach (travel time approx. 30 min)

Places to stop for refreshments in Millstatt:

 – Restaurants in the town centre – find a restaurant

– Lakeside terraces with panoramic views

– Optional: relax at the Millstätter See bathhouse or Millstatt lido. Return journey by bus to Spittal or by boat to Seeboden and by bus from Seeboden to Spittal-Millstättersee railway station. Return journey at approx. 5 p.m.

Historical sites, lake views, stops at summer retreat villas, Millstatt Abbey and viewpoints.

View stage 2 on Outdooractive!

– Bonsai Museum
– Burg Sommeregg

Postbus from Seeboden back to Spittal railway station.

Return journey to Graz/Salzburg approx. 7:00/8:00 p.m.

• Total time: 9–13 hours including travel time
• Via Paradiso Stage 1: 4.2 hours
• Villenweg (optional): 1 hour
• Stay in Millstatt: 1–3 hours
• Via Paradiso Stage 2: 4.5 hours

Nature lovers, families with children aged 12 and above; Via Paradiso is ideal for those new to long-distance hiking, but also for those wishing to prepare for longer tours.

1 hour 32 minutes – perfect for day trips.

Around 2 hours; the hourly connection to the north is new. 

Yes – all tours can be done by train, bus, boat or shuttle (Nockmobil).

Yes, all programmes are also possible by car.

Slow Trail Südufer & Via Paradiso.

Goldeck & the towns of Seeboden am M.S. and Spittal.

If you are planning a hike on the Slow Trail South Bank or Via Paradiso:

• Comfortable shoes with non-slip soles / trekking shoes (Slow Trail South Bank), hiking boots (Via Paradiso)
• Rucksack with water bottle / snacks
• Sun protection
• Swimwear & towel (for spontaneous dips in the lake)
• If planning a day trip with your dog: dog leash + water bowl

Spring–autumn; Goldeck, the ski resorts in the Nockberge Mountains, thermal spas and bathhouses offer year-round options.

Dogs are permitted on the Slow Trail South Bank (dog owners must observe the rules for dogs in public spaces). The Via Paradiso tour is also suitable for dogs. 
 

Yes, many mountain railways and museums (see Carinthia Card excursion destinations in the region) are included or discounted. The card is perfect for day visitors who want to combine several activities.

Return journeys to Graz and Salzburg are available every hour.

Last journey to Graz: departure at 10:09 p.m.

Last journey to Salzburg: departure at 9:52 p.m.