TIME for warmth between lake & mountain

When the Nockberge mountains take on their autumnal colours, a peaceful, cosy time of year begins in the Millstätter See – Bad Kleinkirchheim – Nockberge region. With its thermal baths, Swiss stone pine saunas and lakeside saunas with direct access to the water, this area boasts one of Austria’s most varied sauna landscapes – ideal for rounding off your autumn holiday in Carinthia with a little TIME to relax and unwind

Healthy herbal infusion: benefits, temperature and scents from the Nockberge Mountains

In the Bad Kleinkirchheim high valley and in the bathhouses on Lake Millstätter See, the air in autumn is filled with the scent of Swiss stone pine, Speik and alpine herbs. Regular sauna sessions promote blood circulation and regeneration – a welcome balance to the cooler season. Garnet stone saunas provide gentle warmth at around 60 to 70 °C. Classic Finnish saunas reach up to 95 °C and are often lined with Swiss stone pine as well. These are complemented by infusions with ice, salt or cream. TIME for warmth. TIME for me. 

 

Two thermal baths, a bathhouse and a water park

© Mathias Prägant_MBN Tourismus
Römerbad Therme und Sauna © Mathias Prägant_MBN Tourismus

Thermal RömerbadTo the thermal spa

© Gert Perauer
Sonnenschein Momente in der Therme St. Kathrein © Gert Perauer

Family and health thermal spa St. KathreinTo the thermal spa

© Drautalperle Spittal
Drautalperle Spittal © Drautalperle Spittal

Sports and Water Park drautal perledetails

© Gert Perauer_Badehaus Millstätter See
Sonnenschein am Pool  © Gert Perauer_Badehaus Millstätter See

Millstatt Bathhousedetails

Only one day?

A good dozen day spas, nestled between the lake and the mountains, invite you to enjoy a relaxing break – with no need to stay overnight.

→ Discover all the day spas

Please note: If you have a cold, a fever, open wounds, cardiovascular conditions, untreated high blood pressure or are pregnant, please consult a doctor beforehand – particularly before jumping straight from the sauna into the cold lake. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Autumn saunas in Carinthia - My TIME out in the fall

Here I enjoy soothing sauna sessions and the golden autumn landscape. Find my perfect retreat between lake and mountain for a vacation in October and November.

More inspiration for my autumn wellness break

© Gert Perauer_MBN Tourismus
Pärchen sitzt im Herbst am Ufer des Millstätter Sees Pärchen sitzt im Herbst am Ufer des Millstätter Sees

Autumn holiday in Carinthia

© Gert Perauer_MBN Tourismus
Europas längster Flow Country Trail im Herbst © Gert Perauer_MBN Tourismus Europas längster Flow Country Trail im Herbst © Gert Perauer_MBN Tourismus

In the flow on the trail

© Gert Perauer_MBN Tourismus
Pärchen steht am Sternenbalkon im Herbst mit Blick auf den Millstätter See Pärchen steht am Sternenbalkon im Herbst mit Blick auf den Millstätter See

Hiking in autumn

©Mathias Prägant
Golfplätze in der Nähe ©Mathias Prägant Golfplätze in der Nähe ©Mathias Prägant

From the golf course to the sauna

© Michael Stabentheiner_Kärnten Werbung
Frau liegt in Badewanne, die mit Eiswasser gefüllt ist, auf einem Holzsteg am Millstätter See Frau liegt in Badewanne, die mit Eiswasser gefüllt ist, auf einem Holzsteg am Millstätter See

Cold bathingA ‘cool’ swimming experience

© MBN - Millstätter See / Bad Kleinkirchheim / Nockberge

ZEITplätze & Slowing down

FAQs - My Sauna Autumn

Yes – regular sauna sessions can support the immune system, improve circulation and help the body ward off colds. Especially in autumn, the combination of soothing warmth and the scents of Swiss stone pine and alpine herbs provides a welcome boost of energy.

For beginners, 60–70°C is ideal. As you become more accustomed to sauna bathing, the temperature can gradually be increased to up to 90°C. Most importantly, always listen to your body and how you feel.

Particularly impressive are the outdoor saunas with direct access to Lake Millstätter See, Lake Brennsee, Lake Falkertsee and Lake Turracher See – together forming one of Austria’s most diverse sauna and wellness landscapes. Several hotels have their own lakeside saunas, while some even feature a heated lake pool. With views of the Nockberge mountains, every sauna session becomes a special experience surrounded by nature.

In October and November, Carinthia reveals its quieter side – the perfect time for a wellness, thermal spa and sauna holiday between lakes and mountains.

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“Our sauna infusions are a feast for the senses – with ingredients such as honey, ice, fruit and cocoa butter, every moment becomes a delight. Our guests are particularly fond of the chocolate infusion, which pampers both body and soul.”
Almo Osmanovic, sauna master at the Thermal Römerbad

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“Our Kneipp infusions are something special: three different infusions, followed by a refreshing dip in the lake or cooling off in the fresh air – this revitalises and strengthens both body and mind.” 
Gerhard Risser, sauna master at the Millstätter See Bathhouse

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