Ironman Austria 2026

On June 14, 2026, Lake Wörthersee will become the stage for the Ironman Austria, an international sporting event with festival character. The Seehotel Europa in Velden is just 20 minutes away and offers perfect relaxation after top sporting performances.

IRONMAN Austria 2026 at Lake Wörthersee – world-class triathlon

On June 14, 2026, IRONMAN Austria-Carinthia will once again take place in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee. IRONMAN Austria is one of the most renowned long-distance triathlons in Europe and is a sporting highlight in Carinthia year after year. The venue is Klagenfurt am Wörthersee – with one of the most atmospheric starts in the world directly in the turquoise-blue lake.

With 3.8 km of swimming, 180 km of cycling and 42.2 km of running, the IRONMAN is one of the toughest endurance events in the world. The start is at the Maiernigg lido in Klagenfurt – from there it’s a varied route through Carinthia. Thousands of spectators along the course create a unique atmosphere.

The swim takes place in Lake Wörthersee, whose clear water quality ensures fast times. The bike course leads through the beautiful Carinthian countryside and demands strength and endurance with long straights and challenging climbs. At the end, the marathon through Klagenfurt awaits, accompanied by thousands of spectators who provide real goosebump moments.

The IRONMAN Austria is not only an experience for athletes, but also for accompanying persons and fans. Expo, side events and the special atmosphere around Lake Wörthersee turn the race weekend into a major sporting event with festival character.

Good to know: Our hotel is conveniently located to the event area and is the ideal starting point for the IRONMAN weekend. If you book early, you can secure a room in good time for this highly popular event.

Your hotel in Velden for the IRONMAN Austria-Carinthia 2026

  • Only 20 minutes from the start in Klagenfurt

  • Modern rooms and suites, some with lake view

  • Extensive breakfast buffet included – also early in the morning for participants

  • Private lido, wellness area & massages – ideal for regeneration

  • Parking lot directly at the hotel

Whether you are taking part yourself or coming to cheer on – secure your room in Velden for IRONMAN Austria-Carinthia 2026 now.

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