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| Sankt Veit an der Glan | ||
| federal state | Carinthia | |
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| Residents | 12.547 (2018) | |
| height | 482 m | |
| Tourist info web | www.sv.or.at | |
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St. Veit an der Glan is a city in Carinthia and lies north of Klagenfurt.
background
Saint Vitus is in the neighborhood too Klagenfurt.
getting there
By plane
By train
The city is located on the Crown Prince Rudolf Bahn and is well connected to the ÖBB rail network. There are trains to every half hour Klagenfurt and Villach; There are train connections to and from several times a day Vienna, and long-distance trains from Italy also stop in St. Veit on their way to Vienna.
By bus
Arrival by bus is only possible from the surrounding communities.
In the street
By car, St. Veit is from Klagenfurt can be reached in about 20 minutes. St. Veit is on both the B 317 (Friesacher Strasse) and the B 94 (Ossiacher See Bundesstrasse).
mobility
In St. Veit you can get around by regional buses and on foot.
Tourist Attractions
The one surrounded by the medieval city wall historical old city is the highlight of a visit to St. Veit. From the 12th to the 16th century, St. Veit was the capital of Carinthia and the seat of the dukes. Many of the buildings in the old town date from this period and are particularly impressive because of their arcaded courtyards. The center of the old town is the medieval main square. The town hall, the key fountain and the Walther von der Vogelweide fountain are located on it.
activities
Swimming
An indoor and outdoor pool is located on the eastern outskirts of the city at Kalten-Keller-Straße 40. Information is available at 43 04212 33160.
The Hörzendorfer See is a swimming lake a few kilometers southwest of the city, still within the municipality.
The bathing waters of Kraiger See and Längsee to the northeast of the municipality can also be reached in a few minutes from the city.
shop
kitchen
nightlife
If you want to go out in St. Veit, go to the area around the main square. Here are some bars where the local population meets.
accommodation
security
health
Practical advice
trips
On excursions in the vicinity of St. Veit you can visit some sights.
- Hochosterwitz Castle. A little outside the city on the B 82 (Seeberg Straße) is with the Hochosterwitz Castle probably the most famous castle in Austria. There are 14 gates to pass when climbing up to the castle. Alternatively, there is also an elevator. The castle museum is also located up in the castle area. The castle lords' enemies never saw the courtyard because the castle could never be conquered. The castle is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in April and October and daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May to September.
- Kraiger locks
- Frauenstein Castle
- St. Georgen am Längsee educational center
The St. Georgen Education Center is a former monastery that has been converted into an educational center with overnight accommodation.
- Taggenbrunn castle ruins
- Trinity
Further destinations:
- Friesach
- Huettenberg
- Gurk Cathedral
