Although a quiet small hamlet, Altersberg is situated in an area of Carinthia (Kärnten) which is within an easy day's trip of many world famous tourist attractions. Salzburg is a mere hour and a bit north on the A10 motorway. There is a daily tourist bus service to Venice where you can wander the narrow streets for hours tasting the local wines without the worry of the drive home. Hallstatt, a world heritage site, is well worth a visit and a short drive through some beautiful mountain scenery.