263: Klagenfurt – General Information

General Information:

• Federal State: Carinthia (Kärnten)
  • State capital
• Population: 104,000 (2023)
  • Sixth largest city in Austria after Vienna, Graz, Linz, Salzburg and Innsbruck
• Distance from Vienna:
  • Train: 04:45 – 05:45 hours
  • Personal car: 03:30 h (approx. 325 km)
  • Car License Plate: K (city), KL (district)
• Geographical situation:
  • Alpine mountain region (Karawanken mountain range)
  • Mountains: Ulrichsberg, Pyramidenkogel, Magdalensberg
  • Height above sea level: 446 m
  • Glan river passes through the city
  • Lakes: Wörthersee (16,5 km long, 19 km2 area, 42 m average depth), Keutschacher See, Ossiacher See
• Climate:
  • Continental climate
• Districts: 16 districts and 25 cadastral municipalities (Katastralgemeinden)

Tourist attractions and historical places:

Streets & Squares & Markets:

• Altstadt (Old Town, Historic Center)
• Old Square (Alter Platz)
• New Square (Neuer Platz), heart of Klagenfurt
• Hauptplatz
• Theaterplatz
• Domplatz
• Benedikterplatz market
• Kramergasse

Historical buildings and symbols:

• Old City Hall (Alte Rathaus)
• City hall (Rathaus)
• Palace of the Estates (Landhaus Klagenfurt), seat of the State Assembly
• City parish tower (Stadtpfarrturm)
• City Theater (Stadttheater)
• Stadthaus
• Künstlerhaus
• Maria Loretto Castle
• Tentschach Castle
• Freyenthurn Castle
• Frauenstein Castle
• Hallegg Castle
• Zigguln Castle
• Krastowitz Castle
• Annabichl Castle
• Ehrental Castle
• Ehrenbichl Castle
• Seltenheim Castle
• Welzenegg Castle
• Emmersdorf Castle
• Hochosterwitz Castle
• Gustav Mahler composing house (Gustav-Mahler-Komponierhäuschen)
• Haus zur Goldenen Gans
• Regional Court
• Veit an der Glan Town Hall

Statues, wells, fountains, doors, chapels, monuments:

• Duke Bernhard von Spanheim (founder of the city)
• Lindwurm Fountain (Lindwurmbrunnen), Dragon Fountain
• Empress Maria Theresa
• Marble plague column (Marmorne Pestsäule)
• Wörthersee-Mandl

Museums:

• Klagenfurt Regional Museum (Kärnten museum)
• Reptile Zoo Happ (Reptilienzoo Happ)
• Diocesan museum
• Museum of Modern Art (Museum Moderner Kunst Kärnten)
• Carinthian open-air museum (Kärntner Freilichtmuseum)
• Transport Museum (Verkehrsmuseum)
• Cinema Museum (Kinomuseum)
• Robert Musil Literature Museum
• Eboardmuseum

Schools and Universities:

• University of Klagenfurt (Universität Klagenfurt)
• Carinthia University of Applied Sciences (FH Kärnten - Fachhochschule)
• Gustav Mahler Private University for Music (Gustav Mahler Privatuniversität für Musik)

Parks & Landmarks:

• Lend canal
• Europapark
• Wörthersee, Lake side park
• Minimundus Miniature world (Miniaturmodellen)
• Paramidenkogel (View point)
• Kreuzbergl Nature Park
• Botanical garden
• Halbinsel Maria Loretto
• Eisenkappel-Vellach

Churches & Religious centers:

• Cathedral of Klagenfurt
• Egid Church (Stadthauptpfarrkirche St. Egyd)
• Mary's Church
• Kreuzbergl Church
• Church of Christ the King
• Viktring Abbey
• Maria Saal Monastery
• St Veit an der Glan Church

Cemeteries:

• British Forces War Cemetery

Excitement and fun:

• Wörthersee Stadion Football stadium, Austria Klagenfurt club
• Wörthersee boat & ship ride (Schifffahrt)
• Wörthersee, Outdoor swimming pools
• Strandbad Klagenfurt
• Trampolinpark
• Klagenfurt Planetarium
• Pyramidenkogel observation tower
  • Height: 50 m
  • Pyramidenkogel slide: 120 m
  • Aerial cableway (Flying fox): 100 m Length, 70 m height
• Forest rope park (Waldseilpark), Tscheppaschlucht near Ferlach

Foods, Snacks, Sweets and Drinks (Alcoholic, Non-Alcoholic):

• Beef soup (Rindsuppe)
• Beef goulash (Rindsgulasch)
• Tafelspitz
• Fried chicken (Backhendl)
• Käsespätzle / Kasspatzln
• Dumplings (Knödel)
• Apfelstrudel
• Klagenfurt beer