Hermagor

Hermagor (600m/1,970ft; pop. 7,000) lies in the very heart of the Gailtal. The 15th C. parish church, a Late Gothic building, was reconstructed following the wars against the Turks, when 14th C. wall-paintings of the Twelve Apostles were uncovered in the choir. A beautiful winged altar with carvings and paintings will be found in the adjoining chapel. Hermagor forms the center of some 30 small villages and hamlets and is also a good base for walks and climbs in the surrounding hills.

The Wulfenia Nature Reserve in the town is open all year round.