Region Villach Tourismus GmbH
The natural paradise directly on the Drau cycle path

Vacation in Paternion

Charming Paternion in the lower Drau Valley lies on the Drau Cycle Path and is close to many excursion destinations. A perfect starting point for adventurers and active people - between glistening waters and majestic mountains.

The Drau Cycle Path stretches over 520 kilometers and can be completed in stages. The third section of the long-distance cycle path leads directly through Paternion. The heated local outdoor pool provides pleasant refreshment in between.

Do not miss

  • Ride the Drau ferry: A unique nature experience, very close to the water - between May and September, the Drau ferry runs between Lansach and Feffernitz and connects the municipalities of Weißenstein and Paternion.
  • Experience the pleasure of art: The "Grünspan" art association revitalizes a former stable building in Paternion with contemporary art. The fascinating "Himmelstreppe von Pöllan" invites you to marvel and dream.
  • Fishing in the Drau: A fishing area rich in fish stretches for around ten kilometers along the Drau, with rainbow trout as the main catch.

Accommodation nearby

A picturesque building with red and yellow facades.  
Surrounded by green hills and clear sky.
4.1/5

inn

hotel

Paternion

from €75.00
per Unit
Including Breakfast
A traditional inn with a green environment. The facade is bright and inviting, surrounded by trees.
4/5

inn

pension

Paternion

from €49.00
per Person
Including Breakfast
A modern kitchen with a dining table and black chairs. The walls are light, and there are large windows that let in plenty of light.

holiday apartment

private rooms

Puch

A cozy hotel named "Stadlerhof" in the Alps. The facade is adorned with flowers, and the mountains are clearly visible in the background.

hotel

inn

Kellerberg

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private rooms

Töplitsch

Discover nearby

An idyllic landscape with a swimming pond and well-maintained green areas. In the background, typical residential houses and gentle hills can be seen.
Naturschwimmbad Puch

outdoor pool

volleyball

beach volleyball

+2

Weissenstein

An electric car is parked at a charging station in front of a recreational and dining area. In the background, green hills and trees can be seen.
Mosaik-Cafe

inn/tavern

snack bar

Weissenstein

A small church with a red roof stands on a meadow. In the background, green mountains and a cloudy sky can be seen.
Kirche Töplitsch

Kirchen

Weissenstein

A cozy hotel building with a balcony and flower boxes. Surrounded by a green meadow and hills in the background.
Dorfgasthof Staberhof

restaurant

inn/tavern

Austrian cuisine

+4

Weissenstein

A quiet street view with a church and a fountain in the foreground. The buildings are bright and a clear sky is visible.
Tourist Information Paternion

tourist information/office

Paternion

Closed, opens at 07:00 AM o'clock
Drauradweg Franz Gerdl

Drau cycle path

From the world-famous Drei Zinnen at Toblach, you cycle along the Drau to the sunny town of Lienz, from the river jewel Obere Drau to the cultural town of Spittal. You continue from vibrant Villach to the landscape garden of Rosental and from the gunsmith town Ferlach to the dreamy Jauntal. From the border towns Lavamünd and Dravograd to the university town Maribor.

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Nature experience fishing

The crystal-clear lakes and rivers in the Villach region are a paradise for anglers. Whether it's quiet fishing by the lake, exciting drills in impressive rivers or relaxed fly fishing - whether you are a hobby or sport angler, we have the right thing for you. With a little patience and skill, you can land some truly impressiv catches, from huge pike and magnificent carp to mighty huchen from the Drau.