European Bike Week®
8 to 13 September 2026 at Lake Faak
The European Bike Week at Lake Faak is one of the most famous motorbike gatherings in the world. Every year in September, it is free and open to everyone and a true Mecca for Harley-Davidson fans. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of motorbike fans of all makes and styles to the turquoise-blue Faaker See in Carinthia, Austria, every year. With a wide range of daytime and evening entertainment, free demo rides on the latest Harley-Davidson motorbikes, motorbike exhibitions, food and drink, shopping and much more, variety is guaranteed.
Under the motto #BackToTheRoads , there will once again be an exciting accompanying programme around the European Bike Week in 2026. You will find all the information on this page from summer 2026.
Next dates
- 08 - 13 September 2026
- 07. - 12. September 2027
- 05. - 10. September 2028
- 04 - 09 September 2029
The Roadmap - the official program booklet
Discover a comprehensive overview of the main attractions of Bike Week 2025 in our brochure, including the impressive Harley Village, the charming Carinthian Corner, the lively Arneitz Village and the rousing Harley Parade. Immerse yourself in the diverse supporting programme of events and find out more about guided tours, Carinthia's picturesque panoramic roads and the many mobility options that were available during the last Bike Week.
Biker holidays in the heart of Carinthia
September is the ideal time for motorbike fans in Carinthia. The tours between mountains and lakes, over panoramic roads and Alpine passes in the south of Austria are as colourful and varied as the mild autumn. Unlimited riding pleasure guaranteed - curve after curve. After the experience, relax and enjoy yourself in a suitable motorbike hotel.
Are you already looking for accommodation? Discover the accommodation in the Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See region for the European Bike Week.
Variety with the Experience CARD
When you book a room with one of our participating hosts, you will receive the"Erlebnis CARD" guest card from the first night. You can choose your favourite activities for an active holiday in our region from an extensive range of experiences. And it's all included with your booking!
During the European Bike Week, the Erlebnis CARD is your free ticket for trips with Harry's Bike Tours.
With the Erlebnis CARD, you can also discover the most beautiful hiking trails in the region, get to know Villach better on a themed city tour or try out other offers such as taster climbing or wine tasting.
Pure pleasure
With the extraordinary culinary diversity of the Alps-Adriatic region right on our doorstep, our border triangle has always been a favourite meeting place for gourmets. As refreshment stations for the excursions, we would like to draw particular attention to our KÜCHENKULT partner businesses and the Carinthian Slow Food establishments, which conjure up the highest regional quality on the plates.
Special tips
#harleywood
Photographs and/or films may be taken by or on behalf of Region Villach Tourismus GmbH or the organizer as part of this event. By participating in the event, I acknowledge that photographs and video material on which I am depicted will be used for press coverage and published in various (social) media, publications and on websites of Region Villach Tourismus GmbH.
