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VeldenVelden am Wörther See
Half a day to one night: walk the lakeside promenade, see Schloss Velden and take a boat trip. Skip if you are not on the Wörthersee circuit.
Velden is the social hub at the west end of the Wörthersee — a casino, a castle hotel and a promenade lined with cafés and bars. The lake is the main draw: swimming, boat trips and cycling around the shore. Most visitors come for a half-day stop or a single night between Klagenfurt and Villach.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Nov–Mar (most lake activities stop, many hotels close)
- Airport
- KLU
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Central Europe ↗Six of the nine countries here — Austria, Switzerland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary and Slovenia — charge a time-based motorway vignette, mostly digital and linked to the number plate; buy it before the first motorway past the border, because cameras, not toll booths, do the checking.
- Central Europe ↗Temporary police checks at internal Schengen borders are common in this region in 2026 (Germany, Austria, Poland, Slovenia among others — check): keep your passport on you on every cross-border train, bus and road even though there is no fixed control post.
- Austria ↗Austria is in the EU and the Schengen area: check entry rules, the EU Entry/Exit System and any travel authorisation requirement for your passport on official sources.
- Austria ↗Motorways and expressways need a vignette (digital or sticker); driving on them without one brings on-the-spot fines.
- Austria ↗Winter tyres or chains are required in winter conditions; hire cars from outside Austria may not have them fitted.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Velden133 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Velden, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR).Austria-wide
- SIM or eSIMA1, Magenta and Drei are the networks; prepaid SIMs from shops and supermarkets (registration with ID).Austria-wide
- Tap waterTap water is excellent.Austria-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10%, told to the server when paying.Austria-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Austria-wide
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets in cities cost €0.50 (≈ under US$1); cafés and museums have free ones for guests.Austria-wide
- Emergency numbers133 police · 122 fire · 144 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysShops close on Sundays and holidays; Saturday afternoon closures in small towns.Austria-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckKLU Klagenfurt Airport (About 20 km (12 mi), 20 min by taxi or bus (check)).KLU Klagenfurt Airport (About 12 mi (20 km), 20 min by taxi or bus (check)).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre; bike rentals along the promenade.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café on the promenade)€3.50–5.00 (≈ US$5–6)
- Sit-down mealDinner (mid-range restaurant, main course)€15–25 (≈ US$18–30)
- BeerBeer (0.5 L)€4.00–5.50 (≈ US$5–7)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per person€35 (≈ US$45)
- Mid-range bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedDouble room (mid-range hotel), a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €250 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KLU Klagenfurt Airport (About 20 km (12 mi), 20 min by taxi or bus (check))KLU Klagenfurt Airport (About 12 mi (20 km), 20 min by taxi or bus (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
Mar
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Sep
Best
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
Oct
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Dec
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Best: May–Sep. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)), coolest Jan (−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C) low), wettest Jun (11 rain days), driest Feb (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Velden: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
6 rd
Feb
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
−4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
5 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
7 rd
Apr
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
10 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Aug
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
10 rd
Sep
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Nov
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
7 rd
Dec
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable centre; bike rentals along the promenade. Wörthersee Schiffahrt runs boat services between towns. By car: A2 motorway exit Velden Ost or West.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30–45 min
Boat (Wörthersee Schiffahrt) or bike along the north shore, about 20 min by boat
Lakeside promenade and villas; good for a half-day loop.
Klagenfurt
goDoor to door: 30 min
Train from Velden station, about 15 min; or by car via A2
Old town, Minimundus and the lake's east end.
Villach
goDoor to door: 30 min
Train, about 15 min; or by car via A2
Medieval centre and thermal baths (KärntenTherme).
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Lakeside (Seecorso)
Hotels with direct lake access and promenade; pricier, best for a short stay.
Town centre
Guesthouses and apartments a few blocks from the water; quieter and cheaper.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room (mid-range hotel)1 × 1 night × €130 | €130 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €120 | €240 |
| Boat trip Wörthersee (one hour)2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Bike rental (half day)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €42 |
| Trip total≈ €233 per person per day, bed included | €466≈ US$550 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café on the promenade) | €3.50–5.00 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Beer (0.5 L) | €4.00–5.50 (≈ US$5–7) |
| Lunch (Carinthian speciality, e.g. Kasnudeln) | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Dinner (mid-range restaurant, main course) | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) |
| Boat trip (one hour) | €12 (≈ US$14) (check) |
| Train Velden → Klagenfurt (single) | €4–6 (≈ US$5–7) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Casino Velden has a dress code (smart casual) and minimum age 18; bring ID.
- Schloss Velden is a functioning hotel — you can walk the grounds and visit the restaurant but not the guest rooms.
- Lake swimming is unsupervised outside designated beach areas.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 133
- Fire
- 122
- Ambulance
- 144
- European emergency
- 112
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VeldenVelden am Wörther See
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My bed tonight
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Zu dieser Adresse, bitteTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police133
- Fire122
- Ambulance144
- European emergency112
Embassy
The US embassy is in Vienna; most other countries also have embassies in Vienna.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Train Velden → Klagenfurt: about €4–6 (≈ US$5–7), 15 min (check)
- Taxi from Klagenfurt Airport: about €30–40 (≈ US$35–50)
- Boat Velden → Pörtschach: about €8–12 (≈ US$10–14), 20 min (check)
Say or show
- Hallo / Servus — Hello (hah-loh / sehr-voos)
- Danke — Thank you (dahn-keh)
- Was kostet das? — How much does it cost? (vahs koh-stet dahs)
- Kann ich mit Karte zahlen? — Can I pay by card? (kahn ikh mit kahr-teh tsah-len)
- Wo ist die Toilette? — Where is the toilet? (voh ist dee toy-let-teh)
- Ein Bier, bitte — One beer, please (eyn beer, bit-teh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Velden. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep · avoid Nov–Mar (most lake activities stop, many hotels close) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Schloss Velden (hotel, restaurant, grounds access) and the Casino.
- Boat timetable and ticket prices for Wörthersee Schiffahrt.
- Verified opening months for lakeside hotels and restaurants (many close Nov–Mar).
Sources
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