Judenburg is situated about 45km/28mi north of Klagenfurt, on a terrace above the right bank of the Mur. An old hill town with a legacy of fortifications and fine old buildings from its long history, it is a good base for exploring the Seetal Alps.
The main square and Rathaus (town hall) form the center of the town. The emblem of Judenburg (lit
"Jews' Castle") is a stone Jew's head, 500 years old, on the oriel window of the Post Hotel. Remains of the medieval castle are to be found on the banks of the Mur.