Klagenfurt, which was first mentioned in 1192, boasts one of Austria’s historic town centers and was thrice awarded the prestigious Europa Nostra Diploma for its lovingly restored arcaded Renaissance courtyards, which today accommodate modern boutiques, trendy bars, and authentic beer gardens. The Lindwurm, a winged dragon that is the landmark of the city was modeled on a legendary dragon, said to have resided in a swamp here long ago, dominates Neuer Platz.
A guided tour of the castle takes you back to the Middle Ages. There are also many museums and galleries of international reputation including the Museum of Modern Art, the Provincial Museum with its Roman findings (among them a life-sized bronze statue of a naked boy, called “The Youth from Magdalensberg”), the Wappensaal (heraldic hall), the Diocesan Museum and the Landhaus Gallery.
Bikers choose from a great number of well-maintained bike paths. Once a year in June Klagenfurt becomes the center of German literature: the Ingeborg Bachmann Prize, the most prestigious Austrian literary distinction, is awarded.
Traveling with kids? At Minimundus, the Miniature World at Lake Wörthersee, you can tour the world’s major sights and attractions in one afternoon.
Lindwurm - the major sight in Klagenfurt © Klagenfurt Tourismus
Klagenfurt
Capital of Carinthia
For summer vacations, Klagenfurt is ideally located on Lake Wörthersee, one of Europe’s largest and warmest Alpine lakes. The city’s Mediterranean climate is responsible for pleasant summer days, sunny winter, colorful fall and a mild spring.
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Wörthersee: Ansicht von oben © Archiv Stadt Klagenfurt / Kulterer
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Discover the city of Klagenfurt Austria © Österreich Werbung / Julius Silver
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Klagenfurt city centre © Klagenfurt Tourismus
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Lindwurm - the major sight in Klagenfurt © Klagenfurt Tourismus
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Klagenfurt's Landmark - the Lindwurm © Österreich Werbung / Josef Mallaun
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Old town of Klagenfurt © Klagenfurt Tourismus / Franz Gerdl
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Discover the city of Klagenfurt Austria © Österreich Werbung / Julius Silver
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Klagenfurt city centre © Klagenfurt Tourismus
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Lindwurm - the major sight in Klagenfurt © Klagenfurt Tourismus
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Klagenfurt's Landmark - the Lindwurm © Österreich Werbung / Josef Mallaun
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Old town of Klagenfurt © Klagenfurt Tourismus / Franz Gerdl
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