Hart is located on the Rückersdorfer Plateau in the municipality of Sittersdorf. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Hart, this location provides a specific starting point. The surrounding area offers a range of attractions, from protected buildings and historic routes to hiking and cycling tours, wine traditions and swimming spots. Depending on whether you would like to focus on culture, outdoor activities or water, you can plan your trip accordingly.

Monuments and the history of Sittersdorf

The Catholic branch church of St. Andrew in Altendorf is a protected monument. The Catholic parish church of St. Helena and the cemetery in Sittersdorf are also protected. The Federal Monuments Authority’s list of monuments dated 19 June 2026 also includes these sites, as well as the ruins of Sonnegg Castle. This gives you several points of historical interest: a branch church in Altendorf, a church and cemetery ensemble in Sittersdorf, and the named castle ruins.

A look back at history also takes you along the Salt and Iron Road. It ran from Völkermarkt through Eberndorf and Sittersdorf, then continued through the Vellach Valley to Eisenkappel. Historically, Sittersdorf was the only place in Carinthia where the so-called Sittersdorf Rötel wine was grown. In 1526, this wine was shipped as a remedy for stomach problems all the way to the Spanish royal court. Parts of the south-facing slopes on the Rückersdorfer Plateau in the municipality of Sittersdorf are known as “Weinberg” (“vineyard”). The region’s history thus brings together a traditional wine name and a landscape name still used today.

Hiking and cycling

The “Sittersdorfer Berg and Jegartkogel” hike starts at the Schwarz farmstead, locally known as “Volina,” and passes the small “Reitluckn” cave. Views across the Jaun Valley and north to the Hohe Tauern mountains accompany you throughout the route. The starting point, cave and distant views provide different landmarks: you can focus on the route while also taking in the scenery along the way.

The 4-Lakes Tour is 28.68 kilometres long and classified as a moderately difficult cycling tour. Its length and difficulty give you two concrete factors to consider when planning your day. The hike and cycling tour have different focuses: for the hike, the starting point, cave and uninterrupted views are highlighted; for the cycling tour, the distance and difficulty are the main considerations.

Water, wine and September events

At Lake Sonnegger, the Naturarena offers swimming opportunities for all ages. Sittersdorf is also known for fly fishing on the Vellach. These are different ways to enjoy the water: swimming at the lake on the one hand, and fly fishing on the other. If you would like to plan your stay around these activities, you can consider them separately rather than treating them as the same kind of outing.

The wine calendar may also be important when choosing when to travel: the Sittersdorf Wine Festival takes place every year in September. Check the dates for the relevant year before travelling. Sittersdorf wines have been maturing into excellent vintages for more than 1,000 years; together with the history of Rötel wine, this offers a distinctive perspective on the town’s wine tradition. These historical and contemporary connections add another possible focus for your stay alongside the monuments and tours.

Discover more destinations: Sittersdorf, Ruden, Feistritz Ob Bleiburg, Kleindiex, Wölfnitz, Oberseidendorf, Koprein Petzen, Kühnsdorf.

For the overview of the wider area: Völkermarkt.