Ossiacher See

To the southwest of Bodensdorf, towards the southwestern end of the Ossiacher See, the village of Annenheim straggles along its northern edge (open air swimming pool and tennis courts).

Opposite Ossiach on the north side of the Ossiacher See is the resort of Bodensdorf, a family resort with parks and many sports facilities; traditional festivals and events for children and young people are an added attraction.

From Bodensdorf a beautiful toll road leads up to the Gerlitzen (1,909m/6,265ft; observatory), a mountain offering extensive views. There is good skiing to be had here; the Gerlitzer-Bodensdorf 7,000m/7,700yds stretch is probably the most attractive downhill run in the region.

From Annenheim the Kanzelbahn (cableway) ascends the Kanzelhöhe (1,489m/4,885ft; viewing tower). From the top there is a splendid view of the Ossiacher See and the Klagenfurt basin as far as the Karawanken. To the north rises the Pöllinger Hütte (1,630m/5,348ft).

Above St Andrä, to the south (1.5km/1mi on a steep road with gradients up to 22%) are the imposing ruins of the Renaissance Schloss Landskron (677m/2,221ft), for a long time owned by the Kevenhüller family, from where are extensive views of the lake and the surrounding countryside.

At the northeastern end of the Ossiacher See lies the pretty little resort of Steindorf, from where a main road runs eastwards to St Veit an der Glan.

Tiffen, to the north of Steindorf, has a parish church of St Jacob the Elder; lying on high ground, the former Romanesque church was heavily fortified at one time. Reliefs from Roman graves are built into its walls, and inside the visitor should note the 15th C. wall paintings, a fragment of a crucifix, a Crucifixion group, Fathers of the Church and a painting of the Resurrection above one door. The high altar, the Baroque side altars and the Roccoco pulpit all date from the 18th C.

Elli Riehl's Doll Collection is located in Treffen, a small town mid-way between Klagenfurt and Spittal. The museum contains over 650 rag dolls, made by Elli Riehl in the course of 45 years. The dolls were meant to portray people she knew.