Klagenfurt

Located on the Wörthensee Lake, the vibrant university city of Klagenfurt is the capital of the Austrian Federal State of Carinthia. It has a lively arts and culture scene with theatre, cabaret and music, cultural associations and galleries. History addicts can explore 800 years of Klagenfurt’s past on a walk through the old-town quarter and enjoy marvellous views from the 17th-century parish church tower. A vast variety of attractive events are also held in the city throughout the year, including folk festivals, major cultural events and sporting events such as the Carinthia Ironman Austria and Carinthia Runs. Those more interested in shopping will find everything from fine fashion and souvenir boutiques to traditional Carinthian specialities. And talking of specialities; Klagenfurt is chock-full of culinary delights, Gselchtes, Kasnudeln, Ritschert and Saure Suppe to name but a few. Many of the recipes for these traditional dishes have been handed down for generations and are still a closely guarded secret. Klagenfurt cuisine – well worth discovering.