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Statutory city in Carinthia, Austria
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The lindworm is the town's landmark. According to a legend, an evil dragon infested the region where Klagenfurt is located today. The duke of Karnburg promised land to those who would catch and kill the dragon. Eventually a group of menials achieved the killing of the dragon by a trick. They got the promised land and set up a village at the place where the dragon was killed. The monument was built in the 16th century. The head of the lindworm was shaped after the head of a glacial rhinoceros found in the same century in this region.
This park offers a huge collection of miniature models of famous buildings from many countries in the world. Entrance is around €11, there are special rates for groups and children.
A small zoo offering a large and varied stock of reptiles and animals. Entrance is around €8, there are special rates for children and groups.
The museum is the house of birth of the writer Robert Musil. If you are interested in literature, this is the place to go.
Gustav Mahler, famous musician, worked and lived close to Klagenfurt. Back in 1899 he bought a small mansion which is now a museum offering postcards, letters written by Gustav Mahler. The museum has guides in English, French and German. Take bus no.10 or 11 to Strandbad. From there it's a 15-min walk.
A museum for modern and contemporary art.
A museum of electric and electronic organs, pianos and synthesisers. Very interesting if you are musical, many of the instruments can be played.
Klagenfurt's theater is well known for the high quality of its theatre and opera performances.
The world's biggest and most famous body painting festival. Held on a weekend in September. About a hundred artists and models from all around the world, plus thousands of visitors. Provides great opportunities for art photography.
Already in the "Kreuzbergl" recreational area (basically Klagenfurt's town forest), but still within walking distance from the city centre (ca. 15 minutes, or bus 50, but it will not spare you the uphill walk), this restaurant offers an interestingly refined version of regional cuisine, including some vegetarian options. Frequently recommended by locals, and very popular in summer, when you will have a nice view of the city from the terrace.
Offers traditional Carinthian and Austrian cuisine.
One of the few large clubs in Klagenfurt, in the city's periphery. Very loud and commercial techno is played, and the guests are somewhat more rustic than in the clubs in the city centre. Alcoholic drinks are very cheap.
The name means "the living room" in German and the establishment indeed resembles and feels like a cosy, public living room. Stylish decor and groovy music playing. A good selection of local and imported beers. Also serves breakfast and snacks.
A youth hostel close to the university. Has single rooms (€26.40), doubles (€22.40/person) and rooms with four beds (€18.40/person) Offers internet access.
Open from 1 July to 30 September. 77 non-smoking rooms en-suite with hairdryer, Flat-TV with satellite access, safe and free Wi-Fi, panorama rooms with rooftop terrace, 2 handicapped accessible rooms, lobby with seating, garden, hotel parking, rental e-bikes, drinks and snacks machine, luggage storage, concierge service & breakfast buffet.
€119-197/€84-182 single/double
Sells original local, hand-made handicrafts.
By train
Trains from Graz flash through Koralm tunnel twice an hour, the fastest in 45 min. This 33-km tunnel opened in Dec 2025 and means that the best route from Vienna is now via Graz.
By bus
Klagenfurt has daily connections to Graz (departing close to the main train station) and to Ljubljana in Slovenia. Tickets can be bought directly on the bus.
By car
Klagenfurt is on the A2 motorway and has four exits (Klagenfurt West, Klagenfurt Nord, Klagenfurt Ost and Klagenfurt Airport). It can be easily reached by Graz, Vienna and Villach.
Most sights of interest can be easily reached by foot. Klagenfurt offers an extensive bus network.90 for a single ride. The main bus hub is at Heiligengeistplatz in the centre of the city.
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