Nearby Forstsee has a gay nudist beach. Directions: Go to the 'Fabrik' venue halfway between Pörtschach an Velden, then follow the road signs indicating 'Forstsee', which will take you on an uphill road and eventually to a parking space, where you will be charged approx. â¬2,50 during daytime. The remaining 300 or so metres you must hike uphill. From three paths, chose the one left of the proper road which is accessible only by the owners of the small restaurant at the lakeside, not for visitors. After 20 minutes, you will reach a not-so-big tower at the bank, which is a voltage transformation substation recognizable from the power lines. The 200 m bank LEFT of that tower is a gay male beach. The crusing area is just behind it, and includes the path that takes you from the small tower back to a platform just follow the power lines, which presents you with a nice view on the Wörthersee. All around the lake, which can be circumvented in an afternoon, nudists are acceptable; even if you encounter dressed families, you need not be shy as long as you don't indulge in sexual intercourse. Female and straight nudists are welcome, but please do not lay down in the middle of the gay beach - there is plenty of space elsewhere around the lake for you, too.
