International Sports Car Festival 2026
International Sports Car Festival 2026 | Seehotel Europa Resort in Velden
The Seehotel Europa is the right address for anyone who wants to combine the Velden International Sports Car Meeting with a relaxed lakeside location. From June 15 to 21, the sports car elite will meet in Velden – and the Seehotel Europa is a partner hotel of this great event, deliberately offering some distance from the hustle and bustle without sacrificing proximity to the event.
Situated directly on Lake Wörthersee, guests can enjoy peace, views and generous open spaces. The center of Velden and the program of the Velden International Sports Car Meeting can be reached in just a few minutes, after which pure relaxation awaits: park, beach area, wellness and culinary highlights in the hotel’s own restaurants.
Especially during the sports car meeting, many of our guests appreciate this contrast between a lively event and a relaxed retreat by the water. Whether as a spectator, companion or connoisseur – the Seehotel Europa combines a sports car atmosphere with a classic Wörthersee summer.
Ironman Austria 2026
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
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Only 20 minutes from the start in Klagenfurt
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Modern rooms and suites, some with lake view
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Extensive breakfast buffet included – also early in the morning for participants
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Private lido, wellness area & massages – ideal for regeneration
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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.
SKY Golf Cup
Sky Golfcup 2026 – Golf, enjoyment & Wörthersee moments
On September 26, 2026, the SKY Golf Cup at Lake Wörthersee invites you to a special tournament experience in a fantastic setting for the 19th time. Together with the Velden-Köstenberg Golf Club, we are organizing an event that perfectly combines sporting aspirations, a relaxed atmosphere and Carinthian joie de vivre.
Golf with a view – and character
The 18-hole golf course in Köstenberg offers the best playing conditions and spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. The Sky Golf Cup stands for golf in a relaxed tournament atmosphere – accompanied by culinary delights, hospitality and special highlights such as the award ceremony with dinner and little surprises on the round.
A day of golf to enjoy
Late summer at Lake Wörthersee provides ideal conditions: mild temperatures, clear air and an ambience that uniquely combines sport and enjoyment. The SKY Golf Cup is more than just a tournament – it is a day of golf full of play, enjoyment and good company.
Your hotel in Velden for the SKY Golfcup 2026
The Seehotel Europa is located directly on Lake Wörthersee and just a few minutes’ drive from the golf club – the perfect retreat after a day of sport. With modern rooms, lake views, a breakfast terrace and wellness area, you can combine golf with comfort and relaxation.
Your advantages at Seehotel Europa:
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Direct lakeside location in Velden – short drive to the golf course
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Stylish rooms & suites – many with balcony and lake view
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Generous breakfast included – ideal for early teatimes
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Wellness area & massage offers – perfect regeneration after the game
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Parking lot at the hotel – also for golf bags & trolleys
- Transport service for golf bags & trolleys
The Seehotel Europa Resort offers the Autumn Golf Days around the SKY Golf Cup, which is the highlight of this tournament weekend.
⛳ Secure your room at Seehotel Europa now and enjoy the SKY Golfcup 2026 on Lake Wörthersee in style, comfort and with a view of the lake!
European Bike Week 2026
European Bike Week 2026 – bikes, freedom & that Lake Wörthersee feeling
From September 8 to 13, 2026, Lake Wörthersee will once again be the stage for one of Europe’s biggest motorcycle gatherings: the European Bike Week. Tens of thousands of bikes, live music, shows and a real sense of freedom will transform Carinthia into an international biker mecca. The cult event is a must for Harley fans, custom enthusiasts and all those who live and celebrate the biker lifestyle.
Freedom on two wheels
Whether Harley, chopper, vintage or custom bike – every machine is welcome. Around the lake, visitors can look forward to:
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Spectacular excursions through the Carinthian mountain and lake landscape
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Test drives & motorcycle exhibitions with the latest models
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Live music, shows and international DJs
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Cuisine, drinks & community vibes
The mixture of Alpine panorama, turquoise-blue lake and winding roads makes the region the perfect stage for unforgettable motorcycling experiences.
Velden – stylish retreat on Lake Wörthersee
Velden is only around 20 minutes away from the festival center – the perfect place to combine festival hustle and bustle with relaxation. Enjoy the biker spirit during the day and relax in style by the lake in the evening: This makes the European Bike Week an experience with comfort and class.
Your hotel for the European Bike Week 2026 – Seehotel Europa
The Seehotel Europa in Velden offers the perfect balance between proximity to the action and exclusive relaxation right on the lake as a retreat during Bike Week.
Your advantages at Seehotel Europa:
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Direct lakeside location on Lake Wörthersee – ideal for relaxing after long days on the bike
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Secure motorcycle parking – also for trailers
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Comfortable rooms & suites – many with balcony and lake view
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Rich breakfast buffet – perfect for a powerful start
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Private beach, wellness area with sauna & massage offer – for regeneration and relaxation
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Parking lot directly at the hotel
👉 Secure your room at Seehotel Europa for European Bike Week 2026 now – and experience late summer on Lake Wörthersee with freedom, bikes and exclusive lakeside flair!