Sankt Magdalen: Swimming and Church Art

Sankt Magdalen can be explored for trip planning through two themes: swimming facilities by the water and the branch church of St. Magdalen-Villach. If you are looking for a hotel, your preferred itinerary can be a good starting point. At Lake Magdalenensee, free swimming and the facilities at relaxbeach take center stage; the church adds a cultural and historical dimension. Before booking, you can weigh whether spending time by the water or exploring the church’s history and features is more in line with your interests.

Swimming at Lake Magdalenensee

Swimming at Lake Magdalenensee is free for the whole family. The public access to the lake is easiest to reach on foot or by bike; this information can help you plan how to get to the water. At relaxbeach on Lake Magdalenensee, there is a children’s play area and a bocce court. If you are looking for a break from swimming, you can include the play area or a game of bocce in your plans. Check the details of these facilities locally before your trip, as they may change.

Sports at actionbeach / Silbersee

Swimming at actionbeach / Silbersee in Villach-St. Magdalen is free. Tennis, table tennis, bocce and beach volleyball are also available there. These four sports give you specific points to consider if you want to choose your stay based not only on swimming but also on possible activities. Tennis and table tennis offer racket sports, while bocce and beach volleyball add other kinds of games and sports to the mix. Check locally before your trip to see what is available, as facilities may change.

Branch Church of St. Magdalen-Villach

The branch church of St. Magdalen-Villach was built around 1800. Its exterior dimensions are 15.30 meters in length and 7.70 meters in width, making it approximately twice as long as it is wide. This gives you a concrete sense of the building’s proportions. The left side altar dates from 1696 and is dedicated to St. Mary. It is therefore older than the present-day church, built around 1800. The Baroque high altar depicts St. Mary Magdalene as a penitent before a cave; a skull and an ointment jar are shown at her feet. The two altars offer different points of reference: the side altar is dedicated to Mary, while the high altar depicts St. Mary Magdalene in a specific scene. For travelers interested in art, the date, dedication and depicted scene provide three clear aspects of the church’s art.

St. Magdalener Kirchtag

The St. Magdalener Kirchtag may also be of interest when planning your dates. An account of the 2026 celebration notes that the traditional festival was held over a weekend at Gasthof Hopf in St. Magdalen. If you are considering a stay around the Kirchtag, check the specific event date before your trip.

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