Klagenfurt am Wörthersee–Charming Event City

Klagenfurt (population 94,000) is the capital of Carinthia, the southern-most Austrian province. The special charm and beauty of this city are multifaceted, and it is rightly called the “Renaissance jewel at Lake Wörthersee”.  
It is not only its history, its location on beautiful Lake Wörthersee and its old city with its exquisitely preserved buildings that make this city so special…

Klagenfurt offers it all: fun and action, relaxation and repose, with nature, a magnificent Alpine lake, the arts and culture plus a wonderful old city quarter inviting guests to take and stroll and relax among the beautiful historic buildings…

Experience culture…

If you are interested in culture, Klagenfurt is the right place to visit. Be it literature, theatre, museums, galleries, castles, mansions, or churches – Klagenfurt holds a lot in store for you.

Event capital of Austria Klagenfurt… 

Klagenfurt is Austria’s “event capital” all year round! The highlights are the Beach Volleyball Grand Slam tournaments and the Carinthian Ironman Austria. 

Leisurely walks or swims in Klagenfurt... 

If you love sports but prefer them the more relaxed way, you may want to go for a leisurely run. Klagenfurt has one of the most beautiful half-marathon tracks of Austria to offer. Klagenfurt also boasts a 120 kilometres wide, well-groomed and safe network of cycle routes.   Those who cannot get enough of water will love the eastern bay of Lake Wörthersee with one of the largest lakeside bathing areas in Europe. The famous writer Robert Musil coined the phrase of “taking a leisurely swim” in the lake.
 
Snow white…

In winter, too, there is a lot to be done in the city: Schleppe Alm, Klagenfurt’s winter sports centre is only five minutes from the city centre. And if it freezes over – there is also Lake Wörthersee, the largest natural ice-rink in Austria!