What a great find, Restaurant Seerose  has a beautiful view of Lake Klopein. Restaurant Seerose - Lake Klopein It was so nice to enjoy a lovely French Chablis and some delicious steak (it's an Italian restaurant); however, we can both vouch for the quality of the steaks.

Lake Klopein (German: Klopeiner See, Slovene: Klopinjsko jezero) is a lake near Völkermarkt in Sankt Kanzian in Carinthia, Austria. Lake Klopein - Austria Lake Klopein is the remaining lake of the previously large lake area, spanning today's Kühnsdorf area. Lake Klopein - Austria Lake Klopein is primarily a still lake. Only a few small streams flow into it, resulting in a very high water temperature, reaching up to 29°C. Lake Klopein - Austria

Wallerwirt Wallerwirt - Gösselsdorf What a great find! This small pub in a tiny village serves excellent food. Full of locals (ok, the town only has under 250 people) with a great owner family, serving good home-style food.

Sonniges, gemütliches, erholsames Apartment - Three Nights Airbnb - Gösselsdorf Great quiet location to explore the lakes area. A beautifully renovated apartment that is back from the road, that is fully equipped and a bonus bottle of Austrian Riesling was a wonderful surprise. The home is very well decorated with beautiful finishing touches, very homely and cosy. The kitchen is well equipped, including all the basics you need to cook your meals. Astrid is an absolute pleasure to communicate with and also very responsive, you were never kept waiting. Make sure you visit the little town only five minutes away. We dined at Wallerwirt and were warmly welcomed by the owners. We enjoyed the delicious local cuisine. Velden is a must-see location, approx 35 mins by car, full of great vibes and fabulous restaurants; we enjoyed a long lazy lunch at Seespitz Restaurant & Living . Klopeinsee (Austrian Lake) is only a 5-minute drive, and another great restaurant called Seerose has a sensational view. We also drove to the other end of the lake, full of eating and drinking spots. I recommend you have a car to enjoy all the Austrian delights surrounding the area. Airbnb - Gösselsdorf

Seespitz - Restaurant & Living Fine bistro cuisine by Thomas Gruber at the Seespitz Lounge directly on the lake terraces of Lake Wörthersee. Seespitz Restaurant & Living - Worthersee We loved the variety of raw and grilled specialties, freshly caught fish from the hotel's fish farm, and extraordinary Carinthian creations with artful desserts. Seespitz Restaurant & Living - Worthersee A breathtaking view of the mountains and the unique Wörthersee. It has an extensive wine list and an outdoor area where you can sit back and enjoy the views while sipping a nice cocktail.

Romantik Hotel - One Night Romantik Hotel - Zell am See The good point is this hotel is very central. Use this as a base and dine and drink at the Grand Hotel or Hotel Seehof . Let's say the Romantik Hotel website is a little creative in the photos of the rooms and facilities.

Lagana Restaurant Bar Lagana Restaurant Bar - Villach This fine-dining restaurant is part of the Holiday Inn, but please don't let that put you off. We found the food, wine, and service exceptional. Excuse the colour in the photos, and the red awning tinted all the photographs. It is one of the few locations that gives you a view of the Austrian Alps and the river. You could easily sit here, enjoying the views with a nice glass of wine. Lagana Restaurant Bar - Villach

Natur & Spa Hotel Lärchenhof - One Night Natur & Spa Hotel Lärchenhof - Seefeld A great hotel that has been refurbished, with beautiful rooms and a stunning aspect, we would suggest you visit some of the fine restaurants in the town of Seefeld. Check-in is very smooth, and it's always nice to be treated to a glass of sparkling wine. Natur & Spa Hotel Lärchenhof - Seefeld The facilities are excellent and a great hotel to explore the region. This is more of a full-board-style hotel, so it felt slightly like being on a cruise ship (which we love) without the fine dining. The wine list is limited; however, Sally found a nice Italian Chianti.

Restaurant Stefan I love it when we stumble across a new restaurant (actually, the truth is a friend gave us directions to an Italian restaurant - just in the wrong country, Germany). Restaurant Stefan - Telfs This Italian restaurant overlooking the Austrian Alps is perfect for an afternoon lunch. The restaurant has been in the same family for just 41 years, and the passion for authentic homestyle cooking is shown. I'll admit this is the first meal where I've eaten every brussel sprout off my plate! Quite an excellent wine list; we scored a fabulous French Premier Cru Chablis at a very affordable price. Restaurant Stefan - Telfs

Hallstatt This small town is in the district of Gmunden, in the Austrian state of Upper Austria. Situated between the southwestern shore of Hallstätter See and the steep slopes of the Dachstein massif, the town lies in Salzkammergut region, on the national road linking Salzburg and Graz. Hallstatt - Austria Hallstatt is known for its salt production, dating back to prehistoric times. Hallstatt is at the core of the "Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape" declared as one of the World Heritage Sites in Austria by UNESCO in 1997. It is an area of over-tourism. Hallstatt - Austria To understand the actual impact and image, most Austrians have not visited due to the massive volume of day-trippers. My advice would be to stay at Seehotel Grüner Baum . Enjoy the view from their restaurant on the lake, then visit the town after 7 pm or before 10 am. Then, you'll get to experience Hallstatt in all its glorious beauty. Hallstatt - Austria