Carinthia - Kärnten

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State of Carinthia
CapitalKlagenfurt
Residents
561.293 (2020)
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9,535.97 km²
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Carinthia (Slovenian: Koroško) is the southernmost state in Austria and adjoins Italy and Slovenia.

Regions

Market scene in St. Vitus

places

Other goals

  • Hohe Tauern National Park. Largest nature reserve in Central Europe.

Ski areas are:

The following are available in summer Lakes the relaxation-seeking traveler to:

background

Carinthia is a sunny federal state in the south of Austria. It is due to its location through the three cultures - a German-Austrian element with Romance and Slovene influences. The intersection of the three cultures is the triangle near Arnoldstein. Carinthia is integrated into the Alpe-Adria region, which is characterized by customs and cuisine. Carinthia has a large proportion of high mountain areas in the Alps and also in the Mediterranean lake area of ​​the Klagenfurt Basin. It is precisely for this reason that many holidaymakers are drawn to the lakes and the mountains of Carinthia. In winter, the numerous ski areas attract visitors to Carinthia.

language

The Carinthian dialect differs from the standard language, but is generally quite easy to understand. In southern Carinthia, Slovenian is also spoken in numerous municipalities and taught in schools. But everyone there will understand you if you speak German.

getting there

It is best to start a journey through Carinthia from Villach or Klagenfurt out. Most international trains arrive in Villach and in Klagenfurt there is the only airport in Carinthia, the Klagenfurt Airport.

mobility

In Carinthia, the easiest way to get around is with your own car, many remote but charming villages are rarely reached by bus or train. But if you have enough time, you can still get on by bus and train. There are convenient ascent aids on the mountain railways on the numerous mountains. You can use the liners on the Wörthersee, Ossiachersee and Weissensee. The is particularly recommended Carinthia Card. With the Kärnten Card you can visit over 100 excursion destinations, mountain railways, swimming pools and adventure pools, panoramic roads and museums free of charge.

Tourist Attractions

  • The Grossglockner High Alpine Road, the Nockalmstrasse, the Raggaschlucht in the Mölltal, the nature park Dobratsch in Villach, the Nockberge Biosphere Reserve, the Bodental and the Nockalmstrasse are special natural settings.
  • The Gurk Cathedral in Cucumber is one of the most important buildings in Carinthia. The Romanesque basilica from the 12th century is one of the most important buildings of European sacred art. The crypt built for Countess Hemma below the choir is unique in the German-speaking area. The Gurk Cathedral is a high Romanesque, three-aisled, elongated pillar basilica with a double-towered west facade, a gallery, a crypt and three apses. Over the centuries, the house of God has become a total work of art of the most diverse stylistic epochs.
- The city center of Klagenfurt with the Lindworm, new and old place
- Minumundus, the planetarium and the Reptile Zoo Happ. At Minimundus, the most beautiful buildings from all five continents can be viewed in one go: over 150 models from 53 countries are shown true to detail and made by hand.
  • Malta Hochalm Road - The 14.4 km toll road (open from around mid-May to the end of October) leads from the Maltatal at 911 m to the Kölnbrein dam at 1902 m in the high mountains. The road has nine hairpin bends and six tunnels. The data of the dam is impressive: height 200 m, width 626 m and thickness up to 41 m. Guided tours of the dam are also offered. There is also an experience center with an exhibition on energy generation with hydropower in the high mountains and the Tauern treasure chamber (crystal collection from the Eastern Alps). For exact opening times and further information, see www.tauerntouristik.at

Castles and Palaces

  • Hochosterwitz Castle. The castle is a fantastically beautiful castle near by Klagenfurt.
  • Landskron castle ruins. With Adlerwarte and Affenberg near by Villach.
  • Old Castle Porsche Museum. And state exhibition Carinthia water rich in Gmünd.
  • Hochosterwitz Castle. One of the most impressive castles in Austria is located on a rock cone rising freely from the plain. With 14 castle gates, the landmark of Carinthia is unique of its kind. The castle was first mentioned in a document in 860. In 1571 Georg Freiherr von Khevenhüller acquired Hochosterwitz Castle and had it expanded into a fortress with 14 gates between 1570 and 1586 because of the threatened Turkish invasions. Such a versatile secured castle path is not only one of the greatest rarities, it is also a unique feature in castle construction. An old document records the names of the individual gates.

activities

Carinthia is a paradise for active athletes. In summer the numerous lakes beckon for swimming, the mountains for hiking or paragliding. Mountain bikers also get their money's worth in Carinthia. In winter the Weissensee and the Hörzendorfer See to ice rinks and the mountains too Ski areas. Cross-country skiers will also find enough trails in Carinthia.

Regular events

  • Since 1977 the Days of German-Language Literature in Klagenfurt have been the most important literary event in Carinthia as part of the Ingeborg Bachmann Prize. https://bachmannpreis.orf.at/ With the Ingeborg Bachmann Prize is given to young German-speaking authors.
  • Skid grooving, in St. Stefan im Gailtal. At Pentecost.
  • Wreath riding, in Weitensfeld in the Gurktal. At Pentecost.
  • Gailtaler Bacon Festival. In Hermagor In the Gail Valley, the festival is celebrated with music and entertainment at the beginning of June.
  • Woodstockenboi. In Stockenboi The Woodstockenboi music festival, which lasts several days, always takes place near Spittal in mid-July.
  • Gailtaler alpine cheese slice. On an alpine pasture in the Gailtal in July.
  • Irschner Herb Festival. In July in Irschen.
  • Fish festival. In August in Feld am See.
  • Honey festival. In Hermagor the honey festival is celebrated in mid-August with a program on the subjects of beekeeping, honey and bee products.
  • Imperial Festival. In Millstatt in August.
  • Venison Festival, in Seeboden. In August.
  • Carinthian noodle festival. The festival takes place in August in Oberdrauburg.
  • Pancake Festival. The festival is in August in Baldramsdorf, Spittal an der Drau district.
  • Lesachtal village and bread festival. The festival is in Liesing in September.
  • Carnic Potato Festival. In September in St. Paul / Gailtal.
  • Glockner lamb festival. In September in Heiligenblut.
  • Potato feast, in Greifenburg. In September.
  • Gitschtaler herb festival. The festival is in October in Weißbriach.
  • Apple Festival. The festival is celebrated in Kirchbach / Gailtal in October.
  • Polenta Festival. The festival takes place in October in Nötsch in the Gailtal.
  • Stas’n Festival (chestnut festival). The festival is celebrated in October in Reisach / Gailtal.

kitchen

The Carinthian specialty is that Carinthian cheese noodle. A pasta dough filled with a mixture of potatoes, curd cheese and fresh spices (especially black mint). There is hardly a Carinthian woman who does not have her own secret recipe. And the curling is also a specialty: this is the art of closing the Kasnudel in such a way that it not only holds tight, but also represents a small ornamental work of art. To serve, you add hot butter over the cheese noodle and this delicacy can be enjoyed. Here you can see that even vegetarians won't have a hard time getting full in Carinthia. There are several variations of the noodle. For example, meat noodle, spinach noodle and Kletzennudel (a dessert - Kletzen are dried pears) find their way onto the plate. Of course, the Carinthian cuisine is also influenced by Italian cuisine due to its proximity to Italy.

  • Carinthian noodle made by hand

  • Carinthian noodles with bacon


Another specialty is that Glundne Kas. A cheese specialty made from cooked and very ripened curd cheese mixed with caraway seeds and butter. Not only Kas (cheese) is eaten in Carinthia and lovers of hearty dishes will also get their money's worth.

  • Ritschert. Ritschert in the encyclopedia WikipediaRitschert (Q321356) in the Wikidata database.is a stew made from barley, beans, lovage, sage and smoked meat.
  • Frigga is a hearty lumberjack meal made from melted mountain cheese with bacon, onions and eggs
  • Maischelen. Maischelen in the encyclopedia WikipediaMaischelen in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsMaischelen (Q1627087) in the Wikidata database.are patties made from finely chopped pork lung or heart, wrapped in pork net, which are fried in lard.

  • Ritschert

  • Maischelen, meat patties in the net

  • A Carinthian Reindling is a yeast dough filled with sugar, cinnamon, raisins, walnuts, butter and a dash of rum.

  • Reindling

  • Villacher Torte, almond chocolate mass with marzipan

nightlife

The centers of nightlife are the cities Klagenfurt and Villach and the communities around the Wörthersee. Velden celebrates the intoxicating in July white nights, the Fete Blanche with visitors from near and far.

security

Carinthia is an absolutely safe travel destination. The only dangers are the sun and ticks lurking in the woods for victims. A TBE vaccination is definitely recommended. In addition, alpine dangers lurk in the mountains. Ski tours should only be undertaken with experienced alpine tour guides.

climate

From June to August Carinthia has ideal bathing weather due to the Mediterranean climate. The months from May to September and October are ideal for hiking holidays. In the winter months, visitors enjoy the well-groomed slopes in Carinthia.

literature

Carinthia's most important writer internationally Peter Handke, (born 1942), who made a name for himself in the 1990s for his pro-Serb stance during the Yugoslav wars. The cosmopolitan is highly intellectual in literary terms and caused a stir in the late 1960s with provocative essays and completely new forms of theater. With the story "The goalie's fear of the penalty kick" he broke new poetological territory and has since published a large number of novels. Carinthia plays practically no role in this. In 2019 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature awarded.
The writer, who was born in St. Ruprecht near Klagenfurt, achieved international fame Robert Musil (1880 - 1942), who only spent the first few months of his life in Carinthia. His novel The man without qualities is one of his most important works. All of the literary institutions of the Province of Carinthia - the Robert Musil Institute of the Alpen Adria University Klagenfurt and the Robert Musil Literature Museum of the state capital Klagenfurt are named after him.
Egyd Gstättner (born 1962) lives and works in Klagenfurt and is one of the most famous satirists and writers of modern times. So far, the following have been published: "Wiener Fenstersturz", "Das Freudenhaus", "Karl Kraus learns stupid German", "Man cannot fly", "A nightmare end of summer".
Prof. Dr. Paul Watzlawick, born in Villach (1921 - 2007) was an author and Austrian-American communication scientist who gained international fame with his Kultubch: "How Real is Reality", about delusion, deception and understanding. "Instructions for Unhappiness" is a well-known work by Paul Watzlawick.
The writer G.F. Jonke, born in Klagenfurt (1946 - 2009), published protocols and anthologies in 1970: "Der Ordern Schrecken", "Ver Sacrum", and published the books: "Glasthausvisichtigung" as well as epilogues with the title "Beginning of Despair".

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