Klagenfurt is the capital of the federal state of Carinthia. It has a population of
over 90,000 people, making it the sixth-largest city in the country.
The city is also home to the University of Klagenfurt according to legend,
the area around Klagenfurt was haunted by a special kind of dragon, a 'lindwurm'.
A very brave man killed it and as a result Klagenfurt was founded.
VISITOR INFO
It is a popular vacation spot with mountains to both the south and north,
numerous parks and a series of 23 castles on its outskirts. In summertime the
city is home to the Altstadtzauber (The Magic of the Old City) festival,
Ironman Contest and the Ingeborg Bachmann Preis, a prize for German literature.
The main sights include a huge statue of the 'lindwurm' at the centre of the
'Neuer Platz', Klagenfurt's major square which also houses its city hall.'Landhaus'
is the seat of the Carinthian parliament and features an impressive hall adorned
with ancient coats of arms.
The Klagenfurt cathedral is a spectacular building and is decorated in a baroque style.
A simpler example of baroque architecture is the city's central parish church with a
tower which serves as a highly visible landmark.
'Minimundus', is another major attraction, housing a collection of small scale models
of famous buildings from all over the world including the Eiffel tower, Taj Mahal,
St. Peter's cathedral etc. Lake 'Wörthersee' and the town itself are connected by
an artificial waterway: 'Lendkanal'. Located nearby is the Romanesque Gurk cathedral,
the impressive Hochosterwitz fortress.
HOTELS
1. Arcotel Moser Verdino
2. Jungendgastehaus
3. Hotel Sandwirt
4. Trigon Hotel
5. Palais Porcia Hotel
6. Arcotel Musil
7. Liebetegger Hotel
8. Schloss Worthersee
9. Roko Hof
10. Hotel Garni Schloss St Georgen.
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