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DISCOVER KLAGENFURT
8 REASONS BEST PLACE TO LIVE: KA’CHING! UPWARDS & ONWARDS!
to study Klagenfurt & the Financing Your career
in Klagenfurt Alps-Adriatic Region your studies opportunities
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AND KLAGENFURT IS YOUR
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GATEWAY TO THE WORLD!
The university cooperates with 440
universities around the world. Eras-
mus and joint-study semesters, work
experience or summer schools abroad
are therefore easily accessible.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF KLAGENFURT
IS ONE OF THE BEST …
… young universities in the world! It
holds top positions in many rankings
– including number 48 in the THE
REASONS TO
IMPRINT Young University Rankings 2021.
Many researchers are international
DISCOVER KLAGENFURT luminaries in their fields, publish their
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AND ENGLISH. graduates from the University of
Klagenfurt benefits from this success.
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PUBLISHER
University of Klagenfurt
EDITORIAL TEAM
STUNNING CAMPUS
Friederike Bollmer, Theresa The university’s campus covers
Kaaden, Lydia Krömer, Annegret 10 hectares, close to the shores of LIFE IN MOTION
Landes, Patricia Leitgeb, Barbara Lake Wörthersee. The infrastructure Our campus in Klagenfurt offers over
Maier, Elisabeth Mogy, Romy 250 sports courses that are guaran-
Müller, Johanna Ortner, Jasmin provides all you need for a perfect
Pucher, Johanna Röttl, Lisa time at university: short distances, teed to keep you fit throughout your
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Svetina, Katharina Tischler- modern buildings, and plenty of great studies. The university also offers a
THE UNIVERSITY OF KLAGENFURT:
Banfield
leisure and cultural activities. It’s varied cultural programme, which
SMALL IN SIZE, BIG IN CHARACTER! you can contribute to with your own
ADDRESS FOR EDITORIAL TEAM
The student to professor ratio at the also very green: around half of the
Öffentlichkeitsarbeit &
campus is undeveloped space. creativity and inspiration.
Kommunikation university is around 38 to 1. In other
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Universitätsstraße 65-67 words, you’re not just an anonymous
9020 Klagenfurt am
(matriculation) number here. Instead,
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Wörthersee, Austria
T: +43 (0)463 2700 9301 your lecturers will encourage and
E: pr@aau.at challenge you individually. THE WORLD COMES TO YOU SPRINGBOARD FOR YOUR CAREER
The university enjoys extensive
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connections with companies across
Gert Steinthaler The campus of the University of
the region and around the world.
DESIGN, TYPESETTING, LAYOUT Klagenfurt is the most interna-
IT’S YOUR CHOICE! HUGE RANGE You’ll get an early start in a network
Daniela Krawath-Weiss tional hotspot in southern Aust-
frauweiss.at of experts who will help you on your
OF DEGREE PROGRAMMES ria. Around 2,000 of the 12,000
way to a stellar professional career.
TRANSLATION: The University of Klagenfurt offers students come from close to 100
Karen Meehan (AAU), eurocom 18 programmes at Bachelor level, different countries. The friends you
PRINT RUN 27 Master’s degree programmes, make during your time in Klagen-
1,000 copies 14 teaching subjects and 5 doctoral furt will form part of your global
PRINTED degree programmes. 10 of these pro- network, opening many internatio-
mst.druck:optimierer grammes are currently taught in English. nal doors later on.
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THE WORLD IS DIVERSE.
OUR DEGREE PROGRAMMES
SO ARE OUR DEGREE
PROGRAMMES.
THE UNIVERSITY OF KLAGENFURT CURRENTLY OFFERS 51 DIFFERENT
TEACHER TRAINING
BACHELOR & MASTER
DEGREE PROGRAMMES. FROM LANGUAGES AND CULTURE TO BUSINESS,
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY: STUDYING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF
KLAGENFURT IS THE IDEAL WAY TO PREPARE FOR THE CAREER OF
YOUR DREAMS.
THESE PROGRAMMES
HAVE A SPECIAL
ADMISSION PROCEDURE
Computer Science
English
Ethics
(BA only at the moment)
French
Geography & Economics
German
History, Social Studies & Political Education
Italian
Mathematics
Movement & Sports
(BA only at the moment)
Music Education - Instruments
(at the Teacher Training College Carinthia)
Music Education
(at the Teacher Training College Carinthia)
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Slovenian
Spanish
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PROGRAMME WITH A SPECIAL
ADMISSION PROCEDURE ECONOMIC SCIENCES
MASTER
Applied Business Administration:
Your added
KEY ENGLISH LANGUAGE
– Energy & Environmental Management
– Entrepreneurship
CHANTAL BAMGBALA
bonus:
You get to le
PROGRAMME “I really enjoy the field of cultural arn
three
– General Management
management – the courses had a
Business & Law solid practical relevance and
Informations & Communications Engineering: I gained valuable insights languages!
– Business Engineering into the cultural scene in
Klagenfurt and across the entire
Information Management
p
Alps-Adriatic region.“
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International Management
Media & Convergence Management
ECONOMIC SCIENCES
BACHELOR
HUMANITIES &
Business Administration:
CULTURAL SCIENCES
– Business Administration
– International Business Administration Applied Cultural Studies
Business & Law History
Information & Communications Engineering: Media, Communications & Culture BA APPLIED CULTURAL STUDIES
– Business Engineering Philosophy Culture is so much more than just opera or gallery. Culture
International Business & Economics Visual Culture is a central phenomenon that shapes people and society: We
Management Information Systems
pose at Insta hotspots, we couch-surf around the world and
LAW we stand up for causes like Fridays for Future and Black Lives
HUMANITIES & Business Law Matter. We strive to understand our culture(s), to reflect on
them and to render them comprehensible to as many people
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CULTURAL SCIENCES
LITERARY STUDIES & as possible. Applied Cultural Studies introduces you to
Applied Cultural Studies intercultural forms of cultural management and marketing in
History
LINGUISTICS
addition to teaching you the theoretical basics.
Media & Communications English & American Studies
Philosophy German Studies
German Studies in an Intercultural Context
BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS PATRICK WEXLER
LAW Romance Studies
Slavonic Stuides “This programme focuses on
Business & Law There are no limits to your professional career: In this age economics as well as business
of digitalisation and globalisation, we need worldly-wise administration. Gaining new
LITERARY STUDIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES knowledge about these
managers who can track down market opportunities. They
two topics in an international
LINGUISTICS Adult & Vocational Education are equipped with tools that can be used universally: context broadens my horizons
Diversity Education in School & Society Accounting, Controlling, Marketing, Human Resources and also creates many
English & American Studies
Game Studies & Engineering Management, Logistics, Information Systems. The English opportunities for my future.
German Studies This is why I opted for this degree
Geography & Regional Research: language Bachelor’s programme in International Business
Romance Studies Geographical Systems Science programme.“
Slavonic Studies and Economics will qualify you as an all-round talent who
History
can be deployed anywhere in the world. Please note:
Media & Convergence Management
SOCIAL SCIENCES We only allocate 50 student places per year following a
Media, Communications & Culture
Educational Science
selection procedure.
Psychology
Geography Science, Technology & Society Studies
History Social Education & Social Inclusion
Media & Communication
BA MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
Psychology TECHNICAL SCIENCES
Communication happens everywhere: via smartphones,
Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity social media such as Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, or
TECHNICAL SCIENCES Game Studies & Engineering media such as television, podcasts and newspapers. Nowa-
Applied Informatics Informatics days, influencers are highly successful advertisers and shapers
Information & Communications Engineering: Information & Communications Engineering: of opinions. Journalism and PR are changing. The degree
– Business Engineering – Autonomous Systems & Robotics programme in Media and Communications provides you
– Engineering – Business Engineering with theoretical AND practical knowledge: editing videos,
Management Information Systems – Networks & Communications writing blogs, creating graphics, organising events – you
Technical Mathematics Information Management can try your hand at all these things when you complete
Mathematics 300 hours of work experience!
Media & Convergence Management
Science, Technology & Society Studies
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BA INFORMATION AND MA GAME STUDIES & ENGINEERING
COMMUNICATIONS ENGINEERING
Are you passionate about games – both in digital and
When data is processed in a world of the “Internet of analogue form? Are you interested in learning about
Things” in cars, in watches, in smart home applications, games and their development from different perspec-
in robots or even in clothing, this gives rise to new tives? You can take up this Master’s programme if you
opportunities for innovative products. Information have a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or in the
engineering lies at the interface between software and humanities. Your fellow students are very diverse: They
hardware. Advancing new technologies simultaneously hail from a variety of subjects and many different count-
boosts the economy! This requires technical expertise ries. The English language degree programme has a special
and sound economic judgement. You will learn from admission procedure and also offers a lot of hands-on
international research luminaries who undertake experience, including a project semester.
hands-on research with industry partners.
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MA BUSINESS LAW
BA TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS
Take a law degree in Klagenfurt? Yes, you can. After com-
DANIEL NEUHOLD
For many, it is the most elegant language in the world, pleting the Bachelor’s degree in Business and Law, you
because it is unambiguous: mathematics. It helps us to “In addition to the specialist can continue with the Master’s degree in Business Law.
describe and solve our day-to-day problems. Today, mat- knowledge I have gained, This will qualify you as an expert in two areas: You will
studying here has allowed me
hematics is a key technology and an indispensable basis for to grow as a person. Countless gain the key legal skills required for the traditional legal
the development of technical innovations. The degree projects, lab work and professions and simultaneously you will be skilled to deal
programme in Technical Mathematics is undertaken by innumerable hours spent over with all things related to business!
books have taught me an
clever minds who are good at detecting patterns and essential lesson:
structures in apparent chaos and who enjoy tackling tricky
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Hard work pays off.“
issues! What we can offer you: You will be encouraged and MA ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & CYBERSECURITY
challenged by the very best, studying and learning from top
scholars in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Artificial intelligence and IT security do not just pose
technical challenges; you also have to consider social,
ethical and legal aspects if you want to build systems that
BA GEOGRAPHY are as smart and secure as possible. The English language
Master’s degree programme, which includes a special
Do you want to understand what is happening in the admission procedure, will bring you up to the “state
world? The climate and our environment are changing of the art”. We cooperate with the Università degli studi
and global events such as pandemics have revealed huge di Udine: Students can attend lectures (online) here and
spatial disparities. The significance of data is steadily on there and collaborate on projects!
the rise, and with it the need for people who can inter-
pret it properly. If you are interested in gaining a com-
prehensive overview of the world and of its “spaces”, the MA MEDIA & CONVERGENCE MANAGEMENT
degree programme in Geography is perfect for you.
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The world is your classroom: The programme includes Tomorrow’s media experts need more than one leg to
excursions and project seminars with a strong practical stand on: This degree programme offers you three solid
focus: You’ll visit nature conservation areas, innovation supports. We will sharpen your cultural-scientific view
centres, countries and regions you have yet to explore. of media phenomena, equip you for the economics be-
hind the media world and whip your technical tools into
Please SUSANNE BEHRENS
!
shape. You can be deployed wherever media and content
TEACHER EDUCATION (SECONDARY LEVEL) note “The MCM degree programme gained my coalesce. Please note: There are only 35 highly sought-
THERE
ADMISS IS A SPECIA
enthusiasm owing to its interdisciplinarity after university places per year, and these are allocated
ION L and the international atmosphere, which
ONCE APROCEDURE
Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm makes me feel as if I am studying all over following a special admission procedure!
for learning? Would you like to work with young people YEAR! the world while I am sitting in the lecture
and help them achieve their goals? Do you attach great hall in Klagenfurt.“
importance to education? By studying to become a
teacher, you will be taking your first all-important step ALL OUR PROGRAMMES:
into the classroom. Klagenfurt offers teacher training www.aau.at/en/degree-programmes
in 14 subjects.
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LIVING
A MERE STONE’S THROW
FROM THE UNIVERSITY
live on 25 square metres. “The need for privacy has to
take a back seat. This is something you have to be aware
of in advance”, Hannes explains. He never saw this as a
problem.
The kitchen and common rooms are shared with the
other residents on the same floor. In the kitchen, each
room has a designated fridge, everything else is settled by
agreement.
a nnes!
He l l o H FROM STRANGERS TO FRIENDS
Many people can’t imagine sharing a room with a
stranger. But Hannes had already experienced this kind
of situation at boarding school and in the army. “I’ve
never had a problem sharing a room. If the harmony
fits, living together is no problem at all and holds great
potential for friendships.” There have also never been
any quarrels with his roommate, they got along right
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away. “We never established any ground rules, we just
e meet Hannes in his room in the In addition, student halls of residence usually represent a talk to each other and find a compromise.”
student dorm. He studies media and cheaper alternative to expensive flats. You pay a flat rate:
communications at the University of Electricity, heating and internet are usually included in He can well imagine staying in the student dorm for the
Klagenfurt and relocated to this city to the price. And one of the best things about having your duration of his studies. “Of course, I wouldn’t rule out
pursue his degree. While we take a peek at his colourful own space for the first time: The furniture is already in sharing a flat with others, and I’ve already had conver-
and snug room, he explains that he came to the Uni- place! “A flat of my own and having to furnish it first, sations with some of my fellow students. But then the
versity of Klagenfurt because the wide range of courses would have put too great a strain on my financial situa- idea lost a bit of steam.” One thing is certain, however:
cher
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on offer here appealed to him. When he first started his tion”, Hannes confides. He doesn’t want to move into his own flat until after
degree, a flat share or living in a flat by himself were not he graduates. For now, he is really enjoying not living
an option for him. SEARCHING FOR A NEW “HOME” alone. “And if I ever decide to move into a shared flat or
When we ask him if it took long to find a student dorm, a different flat, then the process of moving out is really
LIVING IN A COMMUNITY FULL “IN THE STUDENT DORM, GETTING OFF TO A GOOD Hannes shakes his head decisively. “No, all it took was a straightforward. I won’t need to take any furniture with
START IS PRETTY EASY” quick search to find the Nautilusheim right next to the me or worry about finding a new tenant to take over.”
OF PEOPLE AND STILL SOMEHOW Many do what Hannes is doing. First-year students in university, which offered adequate value for money!”
particular often take a room in a student dorm. Where THE LOCATION SPEAKS FOR ITSELF
FINDING ENOUGH SPACE FOR ONESELF: else can you get a bunch of new friends in addition to However, you can’t afford to be slow off the mark. Most student dorms are located very close to the uni-
your own space? All your neighbours are guaranteed to Hannes points out that he lives in a very popular student versity. In fact, the one Hannes lives in is just a stone’s
HANNES FROM OBERWART IN be students, too. dorm. The sooner you apply, the better your chances, throw away. There is no need for a car, no waiting for a
as many student dorms fill up quickly. “At the time, I bus. You can be flexible, and you do not have to rely on
BURGENLAND TELLS US For those moving to a new area, city or even country, was lucky enough to secure the last available room. It any means of transport. “For me, the best part is sleeping
finding a place to live is just as important as making new was May, and my degree programme didn’t start until in, as I don’t have far to commute to the university. It
WHY HE CHOSE TO LIVE IN A STUDENT friends. You get both at once at the student dorm. “I October.” means I can drop into parties or study sessions on the
wanted to move into a student dorm because I felt that spur of the moment.”
DORM IN KLAGENFURT. I would be closer to university life and would be able to
socialise more easily.” His premonition was confirmed, HANNES LEADS A COMPACT LIFE When we hear the word “party”, we ask if the student
as Hannes informs us during our visit. “Common rooms Hannes shares his room with a fellow student. It contains dorm is “party central”. Hannes gives us a cheeky smile.
and chance encounters in the corridors help you to get to two beds, two wardrobes, and two desks. In addition, “There’s always something going on here, it never gets
know people quickly.” they have a large balcony they can enjoy. Together, they boring,” he replies with a wink.
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RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATION STUDENTENDORF KLAGENFURT
FOR STUDENTS IN KLAGENFURT Address
Universitätsstraße 68 | 9020 Klagenfurt
STUDENTENHEIM CONCORDIA
Prices
Address Studio flat for one
Hubertusstraße 5 | 9020 Klagenfurt from EUR 288 | month
Two-room studio flat
Prices (for 1-2 persons)
Single apartment from EUR 175 | month | person
from EUR 345 | month
Bookings
NAUTILUSWEG A Bookings The rooms can be booked
The rooms can be booked all year round.
Address from 1 October until 30 June.
Nautilusweg 11 | 9020 Klagenfurt More at
More at www.akademikerhilfe.at
Prices www.studentenheim.at/wohnheime/
Double room concordia-klagenfurt
from EUR 250 | month | person
Single room
from EUR 340 | month
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Bookings
The rooms can be booked
from 1 October until 30 June.
NAUTILUSWEG B MOZARTHEIM
More at Address
www.home4students.at Address
Nautilusweg 11 | 9020 Klagenfurt Mozartstraße 61 | 9020 Klagenfurt
Prices Prices
Single room Studio flat for one
from EUR 332 | month from EUR 291 | month
Two-room studio flat
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Bookings from EUR 189 | month | person
The rooms can be booked
from 1 October until 30 September. Bookings
The rooms can be booked
More at all year round.
www.home4students.at
More at
www.akademikerhilfe.at
!
Foreign students looking for a room
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in a student dorm can submit a
www.oeadstudenthousing.at/en/accommodation/klagenfurt/ request for a room in Klagenfurt via
the OeAD student housing website.
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24 NATURE AT ITS BEST: LESACHTAL VALLEY
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For everyone who likes to slow things down and take a
relaxed approach to life. Lesachtal is the valley in Europe
most untouched by man. Here in the south-west of
Carinthia at the border with Italy heading towards East
Tyrol, stressed minds can unwind and find peace and quiet
while gazing over the impressive peaks, lush meadows, and
tiny villages. Only around 1,300 people live in this remote
PLACES IN CARINTHIA
community. The part of the Lesachtal that lies in East Tyrol
© Franz GERDL TVB Lesachtal
became known the world over when a three-minute
sequence of the James Bond film “Spectre” featuring
THAT WILL FILL YOU
Daniel Craig was shot in Obertilliach in 2015.
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WITH WONDER RELAX: ROMAN THERMAL BATHS IN BAD KLEINKIRCHHEIM
Sit back in the bubbling whirlpool and watch the skiers
wind their way down the mountain from the warm
thermal springs in Bad Kleinkirchheim, which cover an
area of 12,000 square metres. The baths with their
impressive architecture are split into two areas. While the
thermal springs provide various bathing opportunities,
including a large out-door pool for all ages and anyone who
doesn’t mind a bit of noise, the peaceful sauna area has over
CARINTHIA / KÄRNTEN / KOROŠKA HAS LOTS 10 saunas and steam baths as well as three kinds of pools.
The admission charges are reasonable, and the baths stay
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TO OFFER AND A LITTLE BIT MORE BESIDES: open until 10 pm in the winter.
WANTING TO LIVE, WORK AND STUDY RIGHT 3
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AT THE HEART OF A BREATH-TAKING ROLLING HILLS: NOCKBERGE MOUNTAINS
The Nockalmstrasse toll road snakes through the
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, IN THE Nockberge Mountains, covering 35 kilometres and passing
52 hair pin bends. It runs from Innerkrems to Reichenau and
CULTURAL MELTING POT BETWEEN THE ALPS offers unrivalled views that are sure to wow your Instagram
followers. The highest points are the Eisentalhöhe (2,049 m)
AND ADRIATIC AND IN INNOVATIVE, OPEN and the Schiestelscharte (2,027 m). The road is open from
May to October. At all other times the only road users are
SURROUNDINGS, MORE AND MORE YOUNG marmots, ibexes and co. Karlbad, one of the last remaining
farmers’ bath houses in the eastern Alps, also lies along the
PEOPLE ARE DISCOVERING THE Nockalmstrasse. From the second half of the 17th century
onwards, Karlbad served as a spa and convalescence resort for
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SOUTHERNMOST STATE IN AUSTRIA, HOME farmers, hunters, and lumberjacks.
TO AROUND 560,000 PEOPLE. HERE WE
INTRODUCE YOU TO SOME OF THE HOTSPOTS
4 ls, CRYSTAL-CLEAR: LAKE WEISSENSEE
If you enjoy festiva
every July, the idyll
ic Many people consider it the most beautiful and most pristine
WAITING TO BE EXPLORED IN CARINTHIA. Tip! village of Sto cken
or e
bo
of
i on
th e
of all the many beautiful and pristine lakes in Carinthia: Lake
Weissensee. The lake, which looks like a fjord and remains
the eastern sh
For e cu lt pleasantly refreshing even in the summer, is a great destination
festival lake is home to th
”Woodstockenboi“
music for swimming, ice-skating, diving, surfing, sailing … The
fans: festival. The stunn
ing crystal-clear turquoise water, where you can see all the way to
pl ay s host the bottom in some places, leaves no-one cold.
natural arena
po p and
to hip-hop, rock,
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5 ENERGY STORAGE: KÖLNBREIN DAM EERIE IMAGES: METNITZ’S DANCE OF DEATH MUSEUM
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Austria’s highest dam, the Kölnbrein Dam, is at the end of the People have always been fascinated with death. The
Malta Hochalmstrasse which stretches over 14.4 kilometres. tradition of the dance of death started in the 14th
The “Airwalk” viewing platform, with its breath-taking views century. Artists depicted the influence and power of
of the valley and 200 metres down the wall, is only for those death, especially in allegoric images. One impressive
with a good head for heights. There are also guided tours, example of this is the Metnitz Dance of Death, which
where you can learn all about the construction of the storage is on display to the public. The only remaining frescoes
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reservoir – one of Austria’s largest energy stores – and see how in Austria of a dance of death from the 15th century and
it works. other medieval images of the dance of death can also be
seen. The small museum in the quaint town of Metnitz
6 is stylishly arranged and allows you to step back into
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another time.
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SMALL, SILENT, STRONG: BONSAI MUSEUM
Europe’s largest bonsai museum can be found in the
small market town of Seeboden by Lake Millstätter GREAT ART FROM AROUND THE WORLD: MUSEUM LIAUNIG
See. The owners of the private museum have dedicated Museum Liaunig could easily be in Vienna, Paris or New York. Yet the private
themselves to the Asian art of bonsai and Japanese garden art museum of the industrialist Herbert Liaunig is located on Carinthia’s border
design since 1976. Visitors can wander through the with Slovenia in Neuhaus/Suha. An extensive collection of Austrian art from
15,000 square metres of exhibition space and marvel at 1945 onwards, supplemented by leading representatives of classic modern art
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the bonsai, some of which are more than 100 years old. and exemplary work by international artists, is on display to the public in a
Günther Klösch and his family regularly join forces with changing programme of exhibitions. The historic collections of the Liaunig
other experts to run Japanese workshops. family serve as a contrast to the contemporary art. It isn’t just the contents of
the art museum which are inspiring, but the building itself: An impressive
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piece of architecture in its own right, the building’s interior covers 4,400 square
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metres, most of which is hidden under a grassy knoll.
GURK CATHEDRAL
The 12th century Romanesque Basilica is one of the
The Roma
ay:
By the wc church
n Catholi
f Gurk AN ARTIST’S IMPRESSION OF RURAL LIFE: WERNER BERG MUSEUM
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most impressive buildings in Carinthia. The main Hemma o
canonised n d 1000
features include the crypt under the church with its 100 born arou For 50 years, from 1931 until his death in 1981, the artist Werner Berg, who
who was n saint
pillars and the Lenten cloth dating back to 1458. The the patro originally hailed from Wuppertal, lived in Lower Carinthia. The Bleiburg/
AD. She is s been
Gurk Cathedral treasury houses more than 300 precious ia and ha Pliberk community on the border with Slovenia have dedicated a museum
of Carinth
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dral’s
objects. Ten exhibition rooms give visitors an insight
uri e d in the cathe to him. This houses a permanent exhibition of more than 150 oil paintings,
b 1174.
into religious art of times gone by. crypt since woodcuts and drawings. Every year it also welcomes special exhibitions of
renowned international artists. Many people consider Bleiburg/Pliberk a
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hidden gem for cultural events in Carinthia. For example, concerts are regu-
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larly held at the Breznik guest house, which also brews its own beer.
INSPIRING CREATIVE MINDS: GMÜND – THE ARTISTS’ TOWN
These days, all trendy towns have an artistic and creative STARGAZING: PLANETARIUM KLAGENFURT
district, but Carinthia has an entire artists’ town. Gmünd Just a 5-minute walk from the main entrance to the university is a great place
received town privileges in 1346 and after Friesach it is the that may make for an unforgettable date. In the Minimundus miniature park,
second oldest medieval town in Carinthia. Lots of small you can stroll under the Eiffel Tower (smaller than the original one but all the
workshops and businesses can be found in the idyllic, narrow same) without having to fork out the airfare or ramp up your carbon footprint.
lanes and on the main square of Gmünd. Here you can buy And in the Klagenfurt Planetarium, you can gaze romantically towards the
beautiful handmade products straight from the creators them- heavens and even go stargazing during the day.
selves. Every year, art lovers come to the town for an exhi- The Planetarium puts on various shows, By the wa
bition of internationally renowned artists in Gmünd’s town explaining the origins of the universe.
The joint tick
y:
tower. This small town with a population of 2,500 has yet Even though the building and vestibule et option usu
you entry to ally gains
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another surprise up its sleeve: Ferdinand Porsche moved his may appear slightly dated; the the Happ Rep
tile Zoo
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production facilities to Gmünd between 1945 and 1950; a fact planetarium’s technology, which projects next door.
commemorated by the small, yet fascinating Porsche Museum. images onto a huge dome, certainly isn’t.
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DRIP, DRIP, DRIP:
OBIR DRIPSTONE CAVES
is in site
e fal conry ld heritage Around 150 years ago, miners searching for lead and
Th wor
list of zinc came upon the Obir Dripstone Caves. Near
13 KINGS OF THE SKIES: EAGLE ARENA AT CASTLE LANDSKRON
Bad Eisenkappel in Lower Carinthia, a bus takes you deep
into the caves, where you join a 1.5-hour long tour along
an 800 m underground route with plenty to see on the
way round, including incredible natural works of art,
The privately-run eagle arena at Castle Landskron near which have taken 200 million years to form. The caves are
Villach is home to various birds of prey. In a 45-minute at an altitude of more than 1,000 m above sea level. A visit
show, visitors get to experience for themselves how the to the Dripstone Caves is a great idea if you are not a
animals hunt and live. Experienced falconers work in the fan of hot summer temperatures: In both summer and
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eagle arena, enabling the birds of prey and owls to live as is winter the caves remain around 8 degrees Celsius.
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appropriate for their species. They are also committed to
preserving the diversity of these animals in the region.
IN AMONGST THE MOUNTAINS: TSCHEPPASCHLUCHT GORGE
GET THE FULL PICTURE: PYRAMIDENKOGEL TOWER
The narrow Loibl Valley (which has some very sad episodes in its history)
Berlin has the TV Tower on Alexanderplatz. New York has the Empire State Building. Paris has the Eiffel Tower. connects Carinthia to Slovenia. At the start of the pass in Lower Loibl you will
All of these offer breathtaking views of vibrant cities. Carinthia’s most important tower, on the Pyramidenkogel, come across the gateway to the Tscheppaschlucht, which promises a walk in a
isn’t going to be outdone. At a height of 920 m – the world’s tallest wooden viewing tower, this is an architectonic stunningly beautiful natural environment. It passes waterfalls and rope bridges
masterpiece – from the top, you have a 360-degree view of Carinthia and its impressive landscape of lakes around – the most daring of which is the Teufelsbrücke or Devil’s Bridge. The path
Lake Wörthersee and Keutschach. One of the most state-of-the-art panoramic lifts in Europe will whisk you to the uses ladders and steps so walking boots are recommended. Children and dogs
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top (access by stairs is also provided) and a slide installed inside the tower can be used for a joyful quick descent. should be steady on their feet. Once you reach the end of the walk, a shuttle
bus will take you back to your starting point.
14 17 JUST LIKE THE MIDDLE AGES:
By the
FRIESACH CASTLE CONSTRUCTION SITE
The proje
way:
Friesach is the oldest town in Carinthia. ct is supe
by histor rvised
The panorama of the medieval town is ians from
dominated by three castles. To find out University of Kla the
genfurt.
how these castles were constructed many
centuries ago, a new castle is being built in Friesach
using old tools and methods – so there are no engines or
electricity, it’s all being done with the power of humans
and animals. Only natural building materials, which
would have been available at that time, are being used, so
that’s timber, stone, lime and water. Anyone interested in
the Middle Ages will find this a fascinating construction
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site and the public are welcome to visit.
FOR ADRENALINE JUNKIES:
RAFTING AND CANYONING
The rafting and canyoning opportunities on offer in
Carinthia, including those in Mölltal in Flattach or in
Obervellach, provide thrilling experiences for anyone
who likes their water sports on the wild side. The
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hard-core outdoor sport has existed here for more than
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30 years, and vast experience has been gained in that time.
18 1922 ON THE SHORES OF THE RIVER DRAVA: VILLACH
The second largest town in Carinthia has always been a crossroads. It is the
place where motorways and trains travelling north, south, east and west
diverge. The townscape itself is dominated by the River Drava, which
meanders through the heart of the town. You will find an inviting selection of
small, quality eateries along its banks. There are two major events on Villach’s
annual calendar: in February, Villach is consumed by the hustle and bustle of
Fasching (carnival) while in August, thousands of people visit the town on the
Drava for Kirchtag week. Many of the visitors come from nearby Italy to
enjoy huge quantities of the comparatively cheaper beer on sale this side of
the border. But Villach has much more to offer: an international festival of
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street art; the small, yet wonderful neuebuehnevillach with its sophisticated
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theatre performances; or the rocktastic Straight Ahead Festival.
19 HOME-BREW: CARINTHIA’S CRAFT BEER BREWERIES
THE SOUND OF SILENCE: ST. PAUL’S ABBEY
St. Paul’s Abbey in the Lavanttal Valley has a history dating back over
Fifteen years ago, Klaus Feistritzer and Alois Planner started to brew beer in 900 years, making it one of the oldest Benedictine monasteries in Austria.
their grandma’s stock pot in Kötschach-Mauthen, at the end of the Gailtal The complex comprises a Romanesque church at the centre, the Abbey
valley. Loncium beer is now considered one of the superior craft beers in Museum (home to one of the most important private collections in Austria)
Austria. Loncium, the old Celtic name of the Mauthen district, is available in and the Abbey Grammar School with more than 600 pupils. The Abbey
various guises: from the “normal” classic beer to variants with unusual flavours, Library is particularly imposing and holds around 70,000 books. It contains
the choice is huge. And if you fancy a go yourself, the brewery also runs around 3,000 manuscripts dating from the 5th century and 800 incunabla,
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in-house brewery seminars. The Wimitz brewery in Wimitz, with its unrivalled making St. Paul’s inventory the most important collection of books in
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landscape, is just as successful. This brewery also uses local products. Austria after the National Library. During the summer and autumn, visitors
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can also enjoy expertly curated exhibitions.
CARINTHIA IS ALSO HOME TO
QUALITY WINE: GLANEGG CASTLE
24 BOOK
The vineyard run by Franz and Alexander
Lassnig lies at the foot of Glanegg Castle.
TIP!
It produces Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay,
Weissburgunder, Zweigelt, Donauriesling
and Blütenmuskateller. Quality products
are often closer to home than you think.
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Excellent banquets are held in the
vineyard’s wine tavern in the summer,
where you can sample home-made
products, including the local Mangalitza
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Speck (a bacon speciality) with its excellent
DEALING WITH THE HORRORS OF HISTORY: PERŠMANHOF
and unique flavour.
21 A LITTLE GEM ON THE RIVER DRAVA: LAKE LINSENDORFERSEE
Peršmanhof is located in Bad Eisenkappel. The farm was a
base for partisans during the Second World War. Towards
the end of the war, around 150 partisans were camped
around the farm, waiting for the war to end. Just before
GISELA HOP
HAVE COMPILEFMÜLLER AND FRANZ HLAVA
D 111 TIPS FOR C
IN CARINTHIA.PLACES TO VISIT
Imagine that it’s August. It’s 32 degrees Celsius. Carinthia is teeming with life that happened, on 25 April 1945, a horrendous massacre Take a shor t tr
ip to
(including lots of tourists). The car parks around the lakes are full. And you are was carried out by an SS police regiment and eleven in Norway, fin a village that looks like it’s
looking for that coveted “secluded spot” where you can find some peace and civilians were murdered. People today are still shocked that inventor of the d out about the (Carinthian
lig )
quiet. The place you are looking for is in Lower Carinthia, close to Grafenstein. the war crimes have not been punished by the courts set to find eateries ht bulb, or get tips on wher
that are off th e
e beaten track!
Just head to Lake Linsendorfersee next to the River Drava. It is fed by running up after the war. A museum dedicated to the stories and
water, so it is cooler than Carinthia’s other lakes. Situated on the flanks of a resistance of Carinthia’s Slovenes during the period of 111 Orte in
mountain, there is a lovely sunbathing area, a small kiosk that sells chips, ice national socialism continues to commemorate these events. die man gese Kärnten,
hen haben m
uss
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cream and beer, and you will find more swans here than people. (published by
emons
bookshops price Verlag, available in
d around € 17.
50)
20 21PLACE TO BE.
Tramway on
the Lendkanal
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LAKE WÖRTHERSEE.
LAKE WÖRTHERSEE.
IT IS A MAGNET FOR VISITORS FROM ALL
OVER THE WORLD: LAKE WÖRTHERSEE.
IT IS THE CENTRE FOR CULINARY DELIGHTS,
JOIE DE VIVRE AND CULTURE, ESPECIALLY IN THE TRAMWAY
At the mouth of the Lendkanal, a small piece of Klagen-
SUMMER. PLENTY OF HIGHLIGHTS AWAIT furt’s tram history has been preserved in the shape of a
converted old tram that is now a fixture in Klagenfurt. Schamandra – outdoor seating and boats for hire
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between Klagenfurt and Krumpendorf
YOU A MERE 900 STEPS FROM THE For years, it has provided holidaymakers and aficionados
of uncomplicated cuisine with wonderful snacks, temp-
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UNIVERSITY OF KLAGENFURT. ting them to linger and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
The Bernerwürstel hot dog is a popular favourite. Salads,
burgers and cold drinks are also on the menu. FREE ACCESS TO THE LAKE
You don’t necessarily have to go to a lido to cool off with
LABSALERIE a quick dip in the lake. There are several places around
WÖRTHERSEE ALPACAS Admittedly, it’s not directly on the lake, but the Lake Wörthersee that are freely accessible.
The lake is not only associated with magnificent plant Labsalerie offers a wonderful view of the water. For instance, between Klagenfurt and Krumpendorf, next
life, fish and culinary delights. For some time now, it “We are anything but ordinary”, is the motto of the to Schamandra’s boat rental, you can unwind on a small
has also been associated with alpacas. The “divine fleece owners. Instead of the traditional bunch of juniper sunbathing lawn complete with jetty. Similar idyllic spots
suppliers”, as alpacas are still called in their ancestral branches hanging at the entrance, visitors will find a are also found in Pritschitz and Sallach in Pörtschach.
homeland in the South American Andes, have found a disco ball. From June to September, Elena and Thomas The freely accessible Sallach lido has a small jetty, toilet
new home at Techelsberg on Lake Wörthersee. You can offer regional snacks in an authentic natural setting, far facilities, and a relaxed bar, perfect for a sundowner after
make an appointment to do yoga with the animals or to from the tourist trail of Lake Wörthersee – a green a swim.
hike through the woods around the lake with them. oasis that is second to none.
STROLLING AROUND VELDEN
LAKESIDE REIFNITZ CAR(E)-FREE DAY AT THE LAKE Velden am Wörthersee is a tourist hotspot that has recently
It’s THE place to be in the summer: Smartly dressed, One of the best ways to explore Lake Wörthersee is by enjoyed a splendid revival. In the summer, you can watch
enjoying a sundowner or an Asian bowl, this is where bike. You can, of course, do this every day, but there is the gathering of the rich (and those who like to pretend)
you can enjoy life to the fullest. You will definitely need one day every year when all the roads around the lake on the forecourt of the Schlosshotel. Take a seat on one of
to make a reservation here. If you have something to are closed to motorists. This gives you free rein to go the park benches, treat yourself to an ice cream and enjoy
estock
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celebrate, such as passing an exam or even graduating around the lake, be it on an e-bike, roller skates or even the flashy, elegant, sometimes quirky hustle and bustle on
from university, then Lakeside is the perfect place for you. an ancient folding bike. the lakeside promenade.
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THE IDEAL OF A RENAISSANCE CITY
U
DID YOU KNOW THAT KLAGENFURT ntil 1514, the small town of Klagenfurt was build a sophisticated fortification and city designed on a seven times the size of the old one. Its streets were
virtually unheard of, then – more than 500 drawing board. Firstly, the Lendkanal canal was dug to planned on the drawing board following a uniform grid
BOASTED THE FIRST PEDESTRIAN years ago – a devastating fire reduced the connect the city to Lake Wörthersee. This canal provided system and it still exists in today’s city. At the heart of the
town to ashes, and this proved to be the water for the city moat that was then dug – this was New Town was the Neuer Platz with its Lindwurm
PRECINCT IN AUSTRIA? THIS HISTORIC something of a godsend. The town was owned by 7 m deep and between 34 and 38 m wide. The material fountain, which was produced from a huge block of
Emperor Maximilian I, who was also the Archduke of produced from digging out the moat was used to bank chlorite schist from Kreuzbergl hill at the end of the
CITY AND ITS RICH PAST ARE WELL Carinthia. To spare himself the cost of rebuilding the up the city wall, which was reinforced on the outside by 16th century by an unknown master and became the
town, he gifted it to the Carinthian Provincial Estates in a 15 m high rubblework wall. symbol of the city of Klagenfurt.
T
WORTH A STROLL. 1518. Klagenfurt then gained the status of a provincial
town and was also made the new capital of Carinthia. The city fortification took the form of a regular rhombus hese days, you will only find isolated remains
The estates didn’t hesitate to splash out: By rebuilding with a lateral length of around 700 m. From the mid- of the former city fortifications, mainly near
Klagenfurt, they created the only ideal Renaissance city 16th century, the four corners of the structure were the Villacher Ring. The inner ring road
in modern-day Austria. fortified with bastions. Similar bastion-like constructions around the inner city still follows the course
protected the four central city gates, which were ador- of the former city wall. Like in so many other places,
Ideal cities were an idea prevalent among 16th century city ned with figurative, three-dimensional crests. Wooden when the French occupied the state capital in 1809,
planners, but the concept itself had been around in archi- bridges led over the moat to the city gates whose names they destroyed all the walls, bastions and gates of the
lte
r Fri
tz tectural theory since ancient times. It then became more are still remembered today in the names of the current defensive fortifications. The only remaining gate, the
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widespread during the Renaissance city’s ring roads: St.-Veiter-Ring, Völkermarkter Ring, Völkermarkter Tor, fell victim to a pickaxe in 1867.
period, when Alberti or Filarete Viktringer Ring and Villacher Ring.
wrote a treatise on the aesthetics and The squares and grand buildings of the inner city lend
utopia of ideal cities. All approa- Once the defences had been built at great financial cost Klagenfurt an enchanting flair. With their Baroque,
ches typically called for city plans between 1527 and 1591, more and more construction Rococo and Art Nouveau façades, they flank the Alter
laid out symmetrically. Avoiding work got underway inside the city walls from the 1570s Platz and the Kramergasse, Austria’s first pedestrian zone
organic growth at any cost, the uto- onwards. The three major projects of the time were the (1961), and invite you to wander and while away the
pians were looking for the “master Landhaus (the site for political gatherings and the repre- hours in shops and cafés.
stroke”. However, very few of these sentative office of the estates), the Bürgerspital (a kind of
ideal cities were ever actually built hospital) and the Collegium sapientiae et pietatis, which
and Klagenfurt is one of a small was a humanist educational institution and the precur-
number of examples. sor to today’s university. Churches were built, such as
nks
Inspired by Northern Italian for-
the Protestant Holy Trinity Church (today’s Catholic
Klagenfurt Cathedral), and the Jesuits later founded an
Many etghbaauer and
git St tional
tification techniques and following abbey here during the Counter-Reformation. Increasing to Bir n Interna
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the plans of the master builder numbers of nobility and townsmen and women moved the CIC C r for allowing
Cente
Domenico dell’Allio (de Lalio) from into the city, needing places to live and work. Next to this text.
us to use
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Lugano, work started in 1527 to the Old Town, the so-called New Town was born. It was
24 25SUSTAINABLE SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING:
KOSTNIX SHOP
The Kostnix shop encourages trading and bartering. You
don’t need money, instead you can “acquire” something
in return for a service of your choice and without
obligation. You can also drop off things that need a new
home. Basically, the Kostnix shop is a space for things
SUSTAINABLE FOOD: that are donated and passed on free of charge. Today,
FOOD SHARING AT TOGETHER POINT you can browse books, clothes, videos, CDs, tableware,
At Together Point, private individuals and commercial household articles, electrical appliances, shoes and much
companies and producers can donate, exchange and more here. For things to be accepted, they must be in
recycle surplus food. Goods that can no longer be sold working order.
or recycled in a private household can be saved from the
dustbin in this way. 8 (soon to be 10) distribution points, To avoid cluttering up the shop, large items such as
LIVING
SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY: CYCLING the Together Points, have been established throughout electrical appliances or furniture are only brokered via
Don’t feel like walking, but also can’t be bothered to Carinthia, where food can be dropped off and distribu- the notice board.
hunt for a parking space? No worries. You can now ted; no proof of financial hardship is necessary, everyone
explore Klagenfurt am Wörthersee by bike without a is free to pick up groceries and the like. So-called “food SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING:
hassle. The Nextbike bike rental system is easy to use, savers” collect the food and bring it to the distribution FLEA MARKETS IN KLAGENFURT
cheap and flexible. And here’s how it works: The bikes points, where it can be collected free of charge. For those who wish to find a new home for their be-
can be rented via app (Nextbike), BikeComputer, station longings, or who are looking for antiques, second-hand
terminal or by calling the hotline. A total of 270 bicycles SUSTAINABLE FASHION books and all kinds of other everyday objects, a visit
are available for hire across 50 Nextbike rental stations in Using roughly 200 used textile containers, Soziale to one of the many flea markets in Klagenfurt and the
the Klagenfurt area. Simply register, book a bike, and hit Betriebe Kärnten collect more than 1,000 tonnes of surrounding area is highly recommended.
the pedals. You can return the bike at any rental station used textiles per year in Klagenfurt, Villach, Fürnitz,
of your choice. St. Veit/Glan, Diex and Techelsberg. The loveliest items The Metro car park hosts a flea market every Sunday;
are put on sale in second soul shops, the rest is recycled you can visit the indoor flea market in the Siriusstraße
For further information please visit www.nextbike.at so that only very small quantities are discarded. every Saturday, Sunday and public holiday from 8.30 am
to 3 pm, and every first Saturday of the month all kinds
SUSTAINABLE TRIPS WITH E-SCOOTERS There is something for everyone here: stylish fashion, of second-hand goods are offered in front of the Obi
Environmentally friendly short trips around town are hardly worn and up to date; basic wear for next to DIY store in the Völkermarkter Straße.
easily accomplished on an e-scooter. Since June 2019, by nothing; designer bargains for the fashionistas. Here you
agreement with the city administration, two companies can find a wide range of clothing in all sizes, as well as The Lendhafen also transforms into a flea market every
have been offering e-scooters for hire in Klagenfurt. All shoes and accessories. third Saturday of the month. The flea market in
you need is the respective app (Tier or Scoota), which Viktring is a particular highlight. It takes place twice a
can be downloaded to your mobile phone. You log on to year, attracting visitors from near and far.
the scooter via QR scan and you’re ready to go. Don’t
IF YOU WANT TO LIVE SUSTAINABLY AND BE forget to sign off at the end of the journey, or else you TIP!
will keep on paying. Billing is based on time. Up-to-date
MINDFUL OF YOUR ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT, information on rates can be found in the app. CARITAS SHOP
9020 Klagenfurt | Adolf-Kolping-Gasse 4
KLAGENFURT IS THE IDEAL PLACE FOR YOU. The e-scooters can be used between 6 am and 10 pm. 9500 Villach | Rathausgasse 6
During the night, the scooters are collected or deactiva- www.caritas-kaernten.at
REGIONALITY, SUSTAINABILITY AND ted via GPS. Also, use is limited to the city area, so a trip
around Lake Wörthersee is not an option. The sites are CONTRAPUNKT SHOP
HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTS ARE RANKED distributed all over Klagenfurt. The number of scooters 9020 Klagenfurt | Durchlassstraße 44
is limited; the city has approved up to 170 scooters per 9500 Villach | Italienerstraße 23 + 27
VERY HIGHLY HERE. operator. www.contrapunkt.at
26 27FLAVOURS OF THE SOUTH WHERE TO EAT
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mag das: THE RESTAURANT WITH A
DO YOU FANCY A CULINARY EXPEDITION THROUGH WORLDLY FLAVOUR
magdas LOKAL arguably offers the most internationality:
KLAGENFURT? WE HAVE SAMPLED THE LOCAL DE- The people who work here come from 10 nations and
speak up to 7 languages. The menu in the arts, literature
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LIGHTS AND CAN SHARE A FEW OF OUR MOST DELI- and feel-good restaurant initiated by Caritas is equally
colourful. Oriental mezze mingle with tasty burgers,
CIOUS TIPS WITH YOU. Indian curries and Mediterranean fish and pasta dishes. In
the morning, you can choose from a range of international
WHERE TO SHOP AND WHERE TO DINE OUT? breakfast dishes, and at lunchtime you can select from two
set menus. magdas is open Mondays from 9 am to 2:30 pm,
Tuesdays to Fridays from 9 am to 11 pm. CULINARY QUESTIONS
Bauer
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FOR CATRIN FERRARI-
BRUNNENFELD
SHOPPING TIPS FOOD BLOGGER AND EDITOR OF
COOKINGCATRIN.AT
K
lagenfurt’s finest and largest “grocery shop” Dear Catrin, your blog features recipes from all over the
is the Benedictine Market. Dozens of stalls world, but also includes many Carinthian dishes. What
offer the very best produce from Carinthia’s defines Carinthian cuisine in your view?
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farms and market gardens in its fresh natural deliver their organic products to the delightful Hofladen A certain lightness – keyword sunny south as well as fresh
state – and much of it in organic quality. The culinary Feschnig farm shop, which has been designed with lots of fish from the many Carinthian lakes – is a must. The closeness
outlets on and around the square transform the fresh charm. You can buy fresh eggs from “Thalhof ”, a range AUSTRIAN CUISINE AT ITS FINEST to Italy and Slovenia characterises the Carinthian cuisine.
produce into hearty or light dishes and create wonderful of bacon and sausages from “Waldhauser”, farmhouse AT "AUGUSTIN“ I also find that there are many traditional classics, such as
delicacies to suit all tastes: from regional traditional fare bread, delicious products made from sheep’s or goat’s At the centre of the old town, right on Pfarrplatz, the frigga, the typical Kasnudeln and, of course, the sweet treats.
to gourmet cuisine. A special spirit infuses the market milk by “Höfer”, farmhouse ice cream from Krappfeld, Bierhaus zum Augustin, with its hearty Austrian dishes
on the principal market days: Thursdays and Saturdays. the excellent local Glundner cheese and much more and speciality beers, is a first-class beer pub. The outdoor What are the latest trends in Carinthian cuisine?
On these days, it is not only the Carinthian farmers who besides. The shop is open daily from 8 am to 6 pm and dining area in the courtyard is just one of many cosy and There is a lot going on here – personally, I like putting a
sell vegetables, fruit and meat products, but numerous closes at 1 pm on Saturdays. The farm shop also features hidden courtyards that can be discovered scattered across new twist on different classics. For me, this involves light
vendors from Slovenia, Croatia and Italy and even as far a 24h self-service point. Klagenfurt’s old town. Anyone looking for regional and leisurely cooking, low-sugar baking and crossovers
as Sicily offer everything from Pršut to gilthead sea and tasty Austrian cuisine will certainly find what they combining local ingredients and international dishes. In
bream, from sauerkraut to artichokes. The aroma, the are looking for here. Augustin is open from Monday to other words: mix & match!
visual feast, the murmur and bustle create an atmosphere Saturday from 11 am to midnight.
for visitors to the market that far exceeds merely doing Which dish is an absolute must when visiting
one’s grocery shopping. Why not stop off for lunch TYPICALLY CARINTHIAN Klagenfurt or Carinthia?
at Rudi’s, where you can find the famous Kärntner Carinthian Kasnudeln, of course. I also think you absolutely
Kasnudeln that are suitable for vegetarians and also You will find them on virtually every menu, and have to visit Klagenfurt’s Benedictine Market and sample the
come in variations featuring spinach or meat. they are as integral to the southernmost province regional delicacies on offer there.
Immediately opposite in the market hall, the as Lake Wörthersee is to Klagenfurt: Kärntner
Kochwerkstatt offers the Italian version, tortellini, and Kasnudeln. One might compare these dumplings And which recipe can you come up with for a quick,
much more in the way of the finest gourmet dishes. filled with potatoes, curd cheese and Carinthian affordable student meal?
mint with the Italian pasta ravioli. They are a must I recommend Carinthian Kasnudeln for the lazy: This consists
Located near the centre of Klagenfurt, in the Feschnig for anyone visiting Carinthia! of tagliatelle with crumbled curd cheese, finely chopped mint,
district, shoppers will find a family-run organic farm a little lemon juice and melted butter. Voilà!
!!
shop offering a variety of delicacies produced by
Mmm – yum
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Carinthian farmers. More than 30 Carinthian farmers
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In the summer, an outdoor seating area beckons, offering
a little more space and fresh air. For those who like to
KLAGENFURT AREA
sample as much as they can, we recommend the Fusion
Plate for Two. Ricardo Bistro is open from Monday
to Saturday, 5 pm to 10 pm, and additionally from
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Tuesday to Saturday, 11:30 am to 2 pm. You will need
a reservation for the evenings.
BUSCHENSCHENKE WINE TAVERNS – ENJOYMENT
THE CARINTHIAN WAY Carinthian “Brettljause”
FOOD FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD AT “DOMINO” If you prefer something more rustic, you should
The concept of the “Domino”, located in Lidmansky- visit one of the many Carinthian wine taverns on warm
gasse, is rather unusual in many ways. To create this summer evenings. These so-called Buschenschenken are OUTDOOR DINING AT “FORELLENHOF JORDE”
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restaurant, a traditional Klagenfurt inn (which was small taverns, mostly run by farmers, serving only home- Just a 10-minute drive from the University of
clearly getting on in years) was “gently” upgraded; when produced products – beverages and cold dishes. The Klagenfurt, a special highlight awaits all fish lovers. At
BAR SNACKS AT “TAPEO” perusing the menu one might ask whether what is being “Brettljause” caters to all savoury desires, as it covers the Forellenhof Jorde, dining turns into a real experience:
The Spanish tapas bar “Tapeo” is located in the Koschat- offered is still old-fashioned or already super-hip. entire range of home-produced delicacies: cured bacon, Fish roasted on spits over an open fire, a picnic by the
straße between the city centre and the university, Culinary delights from all over the world are on offer. A ham, spiced sausage, sausage spread, curd cheese, cheese, adjacent pond Polsterteich or a glamping night complete
adjacent to the Bellisimo video store. They serve tapas particularly delicious dish is the glass noodle or rice bowl, butter and bread. To finish off on a sweet note, there with campfire ensure hours of fun and variety.
ranging from ham and cheese to prawns and the spicy including different components that taste amazing when are pastries such as Carinthian Reindling, doughnuts or With every bite you can taste the quality of the fish
meatballs albondigas (which you’ll be thinking of fondly combined in a single bowl. Domino also serves local Buchteln. Food and drinks are mainly served outdoors, produced with sustainable and organic methods, and
for days afterwards). The cuisine is one hundred percent dishes such as Kaiserschmarrn, which is extremely so don’t forget to bring a jacket or jumper, even in the shop sells a wide range of products that you can take
authentic. The prices are in keeping with the excellent popular. The restaurant is open Mondays to Fridays from summer! You can tell if a Buschenschenke is open by the home with you. The Forellenhof has something for
food. You can taste these exciting flavours in the newly 10:30 am to 10 pm, the prices are moderate, and the “Buschen” (traditionally tied juniper branches), which is every budget and is open from Friday to Sunday,
renovated, informal and cosy setting on Wednesdays, prosecco is to die for. usually displayed over the entrance or gateway. 10 am to 6 pm.
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Reservations –
especially for the evenings – are recommended.
OFF TO McMULLENS FOR A GUINNESS
As soon as you enter McMullens, the traditional Irish
A HEARTY CURRY IN “NANA’S KITCHEN” pub flair envelops you and you feel right at home in the
Some food makes your palate itch for hours afterwards cosy atmosphere. Connoisseurs of Guinness, Kilkenny
and you feel full, but not particularly comfortable. The and whiskey will find everything they need for a perfect
simple Thai snack bar nana’s kitchen on 8. Mai Strasse, pub evening here. In addition to classics like Guinness
which focuses on fast food, does not fall into this and Kilkenny, Irish whiskey and cider, the pub also serves
category. The menu features noodle and rice dishes, traditional food including burgers, wings, fish and chips,
usually with tasty curry sauces, which come in a variety and a good selection of wraps. The pub gets particularly
of flavours. The atmosphere is closer to a kebab stand, crowded on quiz nights or when there’s live music –
but the palate is treated to unexpected delights. For reservations are recommended. McMullens’ doors are
those who prefer to feast at home: The dishes are open Wednesday to Sunday from 5 pm to 1 am.
available to take away. The Thai snack bar is open
daily from 11 am to 8:30 pm. It closes at 2:30 pm on
Saturdays and remains closed on Sundays.
A TRIP TO THE ATLANTIC:
“RICARDO” COOKS PORTUGUESE FOOD
The jalapeños with sea salt and a subtle garlic marinade
are just one of many dishes that will linger in your
memory: In the Tabakgasse, Ricardo Bistro offers
Portuguese and international fusion cuisine. The interior
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of the restaurant is perfect for people who love attention
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to detail and like to feel cosy (others might also say there
are a few too many decorative objects scattered around). Irish pub McMullens Experience dining at the Forellenhof Jorde
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