Central Carinthia located in Austria
places
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- 1 Klagenfurt
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- 2 Feldkirchen
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- 3 St. Vitus
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- 4 Cucumber
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- 5 Velden
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- 6 Althofen
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Other goals
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- 1 Wörthersee -
background
The Central Carinthia region is home to the provincial capital of Carinthia, the city Klagenfurt and the largest lake in Carinthia, the Wörthersee. But this region also has a lot to offer culturally.
language
German is spoken in Central Carinthia. In Klagenfurt and the surrounding area there are some areas where Slovenian is also spoken.
getting there
Most of the tourists who travel to Central Carinthia are in Klagenfurt start. Here is an international airport and a train station where trains from Germany and abroad run regularly. Who from Vienna can travel to St. Vitus start.
mobility
As in all of Carinthia, the best way to get around Central Carinthia is by car. But the train and bus connections are also acceptable during the day. In the evening, however, you can sometimes run into problems in smaller places.
Tourist Attractions
- Gurk Cathedral, in Cucumber. Always worth a visit.
- Hochosterwitz Castle, Near St. Vitus. Nobody should miss the castle.
- Lindworm, in Klagenfurt. The landmark of the state capital.
activities
- Central Carinthia is more of a summer sports area. The Wörther See is one of the most popular bathing areas in Austria.
nightlife
There are a number of ways to go out around the Wörther See. If you want, you can squander a lot of money here, because this area is not cheap.
security
Like the rest of Carinthia, Central Carinthia is a very safe travel destination. No special precautionary measures are necessary.
trips
If you want to stay in Carinthia, it makes sense to go to Eastern Carinthia or Southern Carinthia to continue.