The city of Klagenfurt, in the state of Carinthia of Austria, is on the shores of Lake Worthersee. It is in the south of the country, near the borders with Slovenia and Italy, and has a long 800-year history. It is a great base for exploring the local area, especially if you use car rental in Klagenfurt Downtown.

Lake Worthersee is a great place to spend a day; with its Mediterranean climate and large expanse, it has much to offer. Surrounding the lake are many high class tourist resorts, golf courses and horseback riding centres. On the lake, you can hire boats for either a quiet afternoon or for a more adventurous time, go water-skiing.

Cheap car hire in Klagenfurt Downtown is ideal for touring the city with your party, stopping at the various sights and attractions at your will. Lindwurm is the landmark of the town and was built in the 16th century as a monument to a local legend. Minimundus is a park filled with small scale models of famous buildings which the children will love.

Europapark, next to Lake Worthersee, is a calm and tranquil park full of flowers, walking paths and chess tables. Sit and admire the view over the lake and watch the resident peacocks roam free. Just outside of the park is Strandbad (Lake Beach), which is popular with young families and couples alike. Get to the lake with car hire in Klagenfurt Downtown.

For a more leisurely day, why not go shopping? Around the Old Square there are many opportunities for shopping. Here there are many boutiques and book shops. For larger shops, visit Volkermarkterstrasse, which has a large shopping centre filled with chain stores and restaurants.