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Klagenfurt and Lake Wörthersee lie in the south of the Province of Carinthia, close to its borders with Slovenia and Italy. While high mountain ranges form the borders between the holiday paradise of Carinthia and its neighbouring countries, the countryside opens up to the north in a picturesque landscape of rolling hills in which numerous buildings of historical significance can be found.
Excursions around Lake Wörthersee - for families, culture vultures, city strollers and explorers. Discover Minimundus and Rosegg zoo with your children. Enjoy the arts in one of the many exhibitions, events or on walks through the city. Stroll through the old city centre of Klagenfurt, conquer the Tscheppa gorge or explore Obir dripstone caves. |
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Minimundus
Fascinating Minimundus. The miniature world at Lake Wörthersee with the most beautiful buildings of the world in small scale - from the Eiffel Tower to the Kremlin, from the Statue of Liberty to the Atomium, from the Chinese Wall to Cape Canaveral.
www.minimundus.at |
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Happ Reptile House
Visit Europe’s largest and most beautiful reptile house with dinosaur garden where you can observe snakes, crocodiles, giant turtles, spiders and scorpions.
www.reptilienzoo.at |
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Rosegg zoo
Enjoy the adventure of nature and the fascinating world of more than 350 animal species.
www.rosegg.at
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Maria Wörth pilgrimage church
Visit the Gothic pilgrimage church on Maria Wörth peninsula.
www.woerthersee.com
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Klagenfurt, capital of Carinthia
Klagenfurt is the capital of Carinthia. It is the southernmost capital of Austria and was the first city in Austria to have a pedestrian zone. Stroll through the beautiful historic city centre with its monuments, do some shopping in the fine boutiques or enjoy the rich cultural life of this Alpine metropolis. Municipal theatre, museums, literature, galleries, stately homes - Klagenfurt has a lot to offer.
www.info.klagenfurt.at |
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 By the way, if you want to see the entire Wörthersee region from above, then we recommend a visit to the Pyramidenkogel observation tower. The highest point, accessible by lift, is around 900 metres above sea level, giving you the most beautiful view over the entire Wörthersee region, we can assure you. |
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 Only a few kilometers away from Klagenfurt, for example, there is Hochosterwitz Castle, which was first mentioned in a document dating back to 860. The castle is surely the most impressive historical construction in Carinthia and it has been owned privately by the Khevenhüller family ever since it was first built. One unique feature is the 14 gateways which protect the path up to the castle. Hochosterwitz is open to the public every year from Easter to the end of October. At the foot of Hochosterwitz Castle, there is the folk museum in Maria Saal. Set in attractive surroundings in the vicinity of the ancient settlement of Maria Saal, the extensive museum village with old Carinthian farmhouses and living quarters also has examples of old rural trades. The folk museum is open daily from May to the end of October. |
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You can even see Klagenfurt, thus bringing us back to the start of our tour of the region. Klagenfurt is a lively, modern town with international flair. A modern lifestyle in a historically valuable old city centre in Italian style which has been awarded many prizes. The capital city of the province of Carinthia is not called the "Rose of Lake Wörthersee" for nothing. A rose which is just waiting for you.....!
For detailed Information please go to http://www.klagenfurt.at |
