Carinthischer Sommer (Carinthian Summer) is a celebrated music and arts festival held each July and August in Carinthia, Austria, centered around the lakeside town of Ossiach. Concerts take place in atmospheric venues such as the Ossiach Abbey, where world-class musicians present classical music, chamber concerts, and innovative cross-genre programs, often paired with literature and contemporary performance. Framed by Lake Ossiach and the Alpine landscape, the festival blends artistic excellence, summer holiday ambience, and Carinthia’s relaxed lakeside charm, making it one of Austria’s most distinctive cultural highlights.
Start with a quick trip form. Weekend in Ossiach/Villach or an Austria route—we’ll plan lakeside concerts & venues, smart tickets & timing, easy transfers around Lake Ossiach, and a walkable stay near the abbey/church.
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DATES & TIMES
• Festival dates (2026): Thursday, July 2–Sunday, August 2, 2026. Official festival site.
• Concert times vary by venue and event—use the official program for exact start times. Program.
LOCATION
• Carinthia, Austria — events across multiple venues around Lake Ossiach, Villach, and Klagenfurt. Official venues & addresses.
• Key venue example: Stift Ossiach (Ossiach 1, 9570 Ossiach). Open in Google Maps.
TICKETS & ENTRY
• Online ticket shop: Tickets.
• Ticket office (Kartenbüro): Hans-Gasser-Platz 5, 9500 Villach · +43 4242 28100 · tickets@carinthischersommer.at. Ticket office info.
• Discounts and concession rules vary—see the official conditions page. Discounts.
ACCOMMODATIONS
• Festival partner hotels (official list): Partner hotels.
• Selected partners: Inselhotel Faakersee · Naturel Hotels & Resorts · Hotel zur Post Ossiach · Seehotel Hoffmann · Hotel Warmbaderhof.
GOOD TO KNOW
• The festival runs across many venues with different seating and arrival setups—use the official venues/arrival info for directions and planning. Venues & arrival.
• Some performances may be listed with free admission; confirm per event listing in the program. Program.
Tell us your dates, who’s coming, and what else you’d like to see. We’ll suggest an Austria route that includes the Carinthischer Sommer at the right moment, with realistic travel days and comfortable home bases.
Prefer to start with a call? Book a free intro call.