Maria Worth is a picturesque resort town set on the shores of Wörthersee. High-end resorts dot the shoreline and showcase the town’s passion for health and wellness. Visit a postcard-perfect church, paddle on the turquoise lake and enjoy mouthwatering Carinthian cuisine.
Things to do in Maria Wörth
Climb or ride the glass-walled elevator up Aussichtsturm Pyramidenkogel and enjoy panoramic views over Wörthersee and the surrounding forests. The 71-metre-tall tower is perched on a hilltop and features a unique steel-and-wood design. Take the elevator back to ground level or speed down the slide, one of the longest in Europe.
Set on a small peninsula, Pfarrkirche Maria-Wörth features a Gothic façade and amazing views over Wörthersee. Whitewashed walls and a soaring steeple give the church a storybook feel. Step inside to see the beautiful Baroque altar.
From early morning walks to sunset strolls, Maria Worth is a fantastic place to stretch your legs. Scenic trails skirt Wörthersee and treat you to uninterrupted views over the lake and mountains. Other trails head inland and wind through the surrounding forests and foothills.
Rent an electric boat and enjoy a scenic cruise around Wörthersee. From the water, you’ll get fantastic views over the shoreline and surrounding mountains. Test your balance on a paddleboard or take it easy in a pedal-powered boat.
Dine at local restaurants and try traditional Carinthian dishes like “kärntner nudeln” pasta pockets stuffed with cheese and lake trout served with local asparagus. Enjoy “kärntner brettljause” grazing platters loaded with cured meat and cheese at rustic “buschenschenken” taverns.
Getting around Maria Wörth
Maria Worth is compact and easy to get around on foot. The town is on the southern shores of Wörthersee in the state of Carinthia, a 25-minute drive from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee and two hours from Graz. Bicycles are a scenic and eco-friendly way to get around and explore Wörthersee.