Ossiach Attractions
On the southern bank of the Ossiacher See lies Ossiach, the largest village in the area (500m/1,641ft; pop. 670), with a Benedictine abbey founded in the 11th C., rebuilt in the 16th C. and dissolved in 1783. The former Abbey Church of the Assumption is now the local parish church. Originally a Romanesque pillared basilica it was remodelled on Baroque lines in the 18th C. The stucco decoration and wall and ceiling paintings by J. F. Fromiller (c. 1750) are very impressive; note also the Late Gothic winged altar in the northwest chapel, depicting a Madonna with Child between two saints. The former abbey buildings to the southwest of the church are attractively decorated with 18th C. frescos and stucco work.
Carinthian Summer
During the months of July and August each year the music festival known as the "Carinthian Summer" is held in Ossiach (operatic performances, orchestral and chamber concerts, song recitals, etc.).
This annual festival takes place in June and July and includes almost daily afternoon and evening concerts. Events include various concerts by symphonies and choral orchestras, organ recitals, operas and numerous seminars. Events for children are also organized.
The venues include the 11th-century Ossiach Abbey and the Villach Conference Center.
This annual festival takes place in June and July and includes almost daily afternoon and evening concerts. Events include various concerts by symphonies and choral orchestras, organ recitals, operas and numerous seminars. Events for children are also organized.
The venues include the 11th-century Ossiach Abbey and the Villach Conference Center.
