Klagenfurt Attractions
Klagenfurt, capital of Carinthia, lies on the edge of the wide Klagenfurt basin, which is bounded on the south by the wooded ridge of the Sassnitz range, with the Karawanken rearing up behind.
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Carinthian Provincial Museum
The Carinthian Provincial Museum has a large collection of artifacts on the natural history and culture of Carinthia.
Europapark und Minimundus
West of Klagenfurt, on the Wörther See, in the outlying district of Klagenfurt-See, are the municipal swimming pool and boat landing stages. The Europapark is worth a visit for its mini golf course, modern sculptures and Minimundus, a miniature town with models of well-known Austrian and international buildings reduced to 1/25th of their size, as well as railroad and port installations on the same scale. Also of interest are the planetarium and the reptile zoo.
Hours
April 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
May 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 21:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 21:00 | 19:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
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Neuer Platz and Dragon Fountain
The iconic fountain in Neuer Platz represents the dragon found on the emblem of Klagenfurt.
Arnulfplatz
South of the Klagenfurt Cathedral lies Arnulfplatz, on the eastern side of which stands the handsome building occupied by the Provincial Government (Landesregierung).
Bishop's Palace
The Bishop's Palace (Bischöfliche Residenz), northeast of the Klagenfurt town center, was originally built at the end of the 18th C. as a palace for the sister of Emperor Joseph II.
Carinthian Provincial Art Gallery
To the east of Meuer Platz, at Burggasse 8 (once the residence of the governor of the castle), will be found the Provincial Art Gallery of Carinthia (Landesgalerie), with a collection of modern pictures and sculptures.
Carinthian Provincial Botanical Gardens
The Carinthian Provincial Botanical Gardens in Klagenfurt features a small rock garden with a variety of Mediterranean plants. It was once a quarry.
Christalnig Palace
The palace has a 16th century core, with an added 17th century arcaded courtyard with beautiful Empire decor. There is also a three-sectioned doorway.
Church of the Holy Ghost
This was originally a Gothic structure but was redecorated in the Baroque style. Note the six coat of arms carved in wood and a font dating from 1623.
City Hall
In the south of the town of Klagenfurt lie the Stadthalle (civic hall), the ice rink and the fair and exhibition grounds; many trade fairs are held annually in Klagenfurt, including the Klagenfurter Messe (Klagenfurt Fair: August), the Fachmesse für Gastronomie und Fremdenverkehr (Gastronomy and Tourism Fair: March) and the Fachmesse für Freizeitgestaltung (Leisure Fair: April).
The City Hall is a Renaissance palace of the Counts of Rosenberg. Built in 1650, the interior also includes a beautiful staircase.
The City Hall is a Renaissance palace of the Counts of Rosenberg. Built in 1650, the interior also includes a beautiful staircase.
Ebenthal, Austria
(Near Klagenfurt)
Southeast of Klagenfurt, on the River Glan, lies Ebenthal (427m/1,401ft), with an 18th C. parish church (frescos, Roccoco pulpit) and a castle within a park. The ceiling of the Great Hall of the castle is decorated with paintings by J. F. Fromiller, and in the Family Room hang oil-paintings by Peter Kobler (18th C.). Near Ebenthal rises the Predigerstuhl (713m/2,339ft; one and a quarter hours' climb).
Ferlach - Rifle Making Museum, Austria
(Near Klagenfurt)
The town of Ferlach is located south of Klagenfurt. Its Rifle Making Museum will be of interest to armament enthusiasts. Ferlach is known for its rifle making history.
Hours
May 15 to October 7
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Floriani Monument
The Floriani statue is located on Heuplatz. It was erected in 1781, to commemorate the fire that broke out the previous year.
Golden Goose House
This is thought to be Klagenfurt's oldest house still in existence. The house dates back at least to 1489. It was intended to serve the Emperor as a pied-à-terre in exchange for the castle he ceded to the Diet for the construction of the Landhaus. The courtyard includes a relief with Centaur and a female figure, which dates back to the 16th century, as well as fine arcades.
Goëss Palace
The palace was built between 1734 and 1738. It has an impressive façade, with pilasters, the Göess coat of arms, a grilled staircase and a stone balustrade.
Koschat Museum
South of Klagenfurt's Arnulfplatz, on the far side of the Viktringer Ring, the Koschat Museum exhibits relics and mementos of the Klagenfurt composer Thomas Koschat (1845-1914), author of many songs (Lieder).
Kreuzbergl
The Klagenfurt Kreuzbergl (515m/1,690ft). northwest of the town, is a recreation area with numerous footpaths. At the foot of the hill can be found the interesting Botanic Garden, which specializes in the plants, rocks and minerals of Carinthia. The lookout tower on the hill houses a "People's Observatory".
Maria Theresia Monument
On the eastern side of the Klagenfurt Neuer Platz can be seen a bronze statue (1873) of the Empress Maria Theresa, who reigned 1740-80. On the southern side of the base can be read the inscription "In Memory of the Great Empress".
Mining Museum
The Mining Museum in Klagenfurt has informative displays on mining and metals.
Hours
March 21 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Municipal Theater
Trams run along Ursulinenstrasse to the extensive wooded area on the northwestern edge of Klagenfurt. Here will be found the Municipal Theater (Stadttheater: opera, operetta and plays), the Stadthaus with its Classical triangular gable-end and the Künstlerhaus (Art Exhibitions).
The city theater is an Art Nouveau, built between 1908 and 1910 at the site of the 17th century ball room.
The city theater is an Art Nouveau, built between 1908 and 1910 at the site of the 17th century ball room.
Stadttheater Klagenfurt
Theaterplatz 4
A-9020 Klagenfurt
Austria
Theaterplatz 4
A-9020 Klagenfurt
Austria
Nature Zoo
The Nature zoo in Klagenfurt is open in the summer.
Hours
April 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
September 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Nockberge National Park
Northeast of Spittal is the Nock district, which provides excellent walking, climbing and winter sports. This region running along the Nockalm Road has been declared a national park. The rivers, the gently rounded peaks of the Nockberge, its geological features, the spruce, larch and fir trees and the idyllic Alpine pastures produce a beautiful picture.
The National park office is located in Klagenfurt although the park is some distance northwest of the capital city.
The National park office is located in Klagenfurt although the park is some distance northwest of the capital city.
Old Town Hall
The core of the oldest part of the town of Klagenfurt is the long street known as Alte Platz (now a pedestrian zone), surrounded by many handsome Baroque buildings. Among these number the Altes Rathaus (Old Town Hall), with a picturesque three-storied arcaded courtyard, the Haus zur Goldenen Gans (Golden Goose: c. 1500; arcades) and the Stiegenhaus.
The Altes Rathaus was formerly the Welzer Palace and is now the Rosenberg Palace. The Rosenberg coat of arms is located above the side entrance. There is also an arcaded courtyard and a Fromiller painting.
The Altes Rathaus was formerly the Welzer Palace and is now the Rosenberg Palace. The Rosenberg coat of arms is located above the side entrance. There is also an arcaded courtyard and a Fromiller painting.
Ossiach Abbots' Residence
This is the town residence of the Abbots of the Ossiach Benedictine Monastery. The building is beautifully decorated and has an arcaded courtyard in the south wing.
Parish Church of St Egyd or Giles
To the north end of the Klagenfurt Alte Platz stands the parish church of St Egyd or Giles (Stadtpfarrkirche), a handsome but rather gloomy building of the 17th-18th C., with many gravestones and coats of arms on the external walls and a trompe l'Üil ceiling painting inside. There are extensive views from the 91m/300ft high tower with its onion dome.
Pedestrian Zones
Klagenfurt boast's Austria's first pedestrian zones on Kramergasse. The second zone is on the Alter Platz. Various architecturally-important houses can be found in these zones.
Reptile Zoo and Dino Park
This is considered to be one of Europe's finest reptile zoos.
Hours
March 21 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
December 1 to March 20
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
St Mary's Benedictine Church
The church was commissioned by the Catholic nobility in 1613 and built by Adam Kolnig as part of the Franciscan Monastery. There have been frequent alterations since, but the original octagonal tower and stucco decor still remain. The church was handed over to the Benedictines in 1807.
Also note the Crucifixion by painter Fromiller and memorial plaques for the Barons of Herbertstein and the Countess Rosenberg.
Also note the Crucifixion by painter Fromiller and memorial plaques for the Barons of Herbertstein and the Countess Rosenberg.
Stadthaus
The Stadthaus is built on the former Woelfnitz-Bastion ramparts. The site was the first exit point of the water supply system, which provided water to the city moat. The building also includes a classicist three-cornered gable.
Town Hall
On the western side of Klagenfurt's Neuer Platz stands the former Palais Rosenberg, built c. 1580 and remodeled several times in the 17th C. The three-storied and gabled building has been the Town Hall (Neues Rathaus) since 1918.
Trinity Column
The Trinity Column in Klagenfurt was erected in 1680 in commemoration of the plague of the plague of 1679-80.
Viktring
Southwest of Klagenfurt lies Viktring (454m/1,490ft), now part of Klagenfurt, and known for its Cistercian abbey (founded in 1142 and dissolved in 1786), one of the most important abbey buildings in Carinthia. It possesses two beautiful arcaded courtyards and an Early Gothic church with Burgundian pointed vaulting; in the choir can be seen Viktring's main attraction, superb stained glass of c. 1400, depicting the Twelve Apostles and other subjects.
