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Ferlach's Master Gunsmiths

They are as beautiful as museum pieces when they leave the workshop, but destined for practical use. Renowned for their precision, weapons made in Ferlach make the heart of every collector beat faster and are coveted by hunters all over the world.

28.07.2013 - 04.08.2013 - Villach

Villacher Kirchtag

Austria’s largest traditional folk festival is a melting pot of traditions and ancient customs. During the one-week celebrations you can also enjoy the fun park and watch presentations and shows on several stages all over the centre of Villach.

Bleiberg's Mining Culture

„Glück auf!“ is the greeting of miners to wish each other a productive day at the face and a safe journey back to daylight. Despite closure of the mine in 1993, this traditional miners’ greeting is still on everyone’s lips in Bad Bleiberg near Villach in Carinthia.

Breadmaking in the Lesachtal Valley

Home-made bread is an expression of wealth and the joy of living in the Lesachtal valley in Carinthia.

Architectural Highlights Carinthia

No Austrian province has more water than Carinthia. So it comes as no surprise that any architectural tour of the region invariably leads to the pictureque shores of a lake.

01.08.2013 - 18.08.2013 - Seeboden

Medieval Tournaments at Sommeregg Castle

Enjoy a close-up experience of the Middle Ages at Sommeregg Castle, with tournaments, performances and even a Medieval Market to entertain visitors of all ages.

Easter Markets in Carinthia

Artistically designed decorations and traditional crafts at Carinthia's wonderful Easter markets, alongside delicious local food and colouful Easter gifts for the whole family.

Kolig, Anton (1886 - 1950)

Anton Kolig was born in Nötsch im Gailtal and was an Austrian expressionist painter. He painted drawins which spread full of power and tenderness.

Lavant, Christine (1915 - 1973)

Christine Lavant was born in Carinthia and was an Austrian poet and novelist. Lavant made her breakthrough with her collection of poems "The Beggar's Bowl" in 1956.

Berg, Werner (1904 - 1981)

Design Hotels in Carinthia

Carinthia is the ideal place to combine Austrian tradtition with upbeat modern lifestyle.

Carinthian Summer

A highly attractive combination of culture and nature is offered by the Carintian Summer music festival in the area surrounding Carinthia's Lake Ossiach each year.