Portschach Attractions
The second largest place on the northern side of the Wörther See is the resort of Pörtschach (450m/1,476ft; pop. 2,700), part of which is charmingly situated on a peninsula dividing the bay into its western and eastern sections. In the center of a large park on the peninsula stands the Park Hotel, with a fine view of the lake and Maria Wörth. There are attractive promenades along the shores of the lake, decorated with flowers and with a music pavilion. In Pörtschach, too, there is a Schloss used as a hotel, the "Hotel Schloss Seefels". There is plenty here for the keen sportsman (e.g. the Werz tennis center).
Brahms Events
Pörtschach pays tribute to Johannes Brahms every summer with various annual events. The season begins in mid-June with a five-day musical festival called "International Brahms Days." That is followed in late August with the week-long "International Johannes Brahms Competition for piano, violin and chamber music." The season closes in early September with another week-long event, the "Johannes Brahms Festival.
Summer concerts are also held in July and August, featuring operetta music, piano recitals and much more.
Summer concerts are also held in July and August, featuring operetta music, piano recitals and much more.
