"Klagenfurt" Klagenfurt by PetraG

Klagenfurt, (Slovenian Celovec) is the capital of the federal state of Carinthia, in Austria, on the Glan river.
First settled in the 12th century, it currently has a population of approximately 90,000. Around 10% (1.700) of Carinthian Slovenes reside in Klagenfurt.

It is a popular vacation spot with mountains to both the south and north, numerous parks and a series of 23 castles on its outskirts. In summertime the city is home to the Altstadtzauber (The Magic of the Old City) festival, the Ironman Contest and the Ingeborg Bachmann Preis, a prize for German literature.

Lindwurm fountain

The Old City with its central "Alter Platz" (Old Square) is also worth seeing. Notable landmarks include the Wörthersee, the warmest European Alpine lake, the Lindwurm Brunnen (a lindworm fountain), and nearby Hochosterwitz Castle, an impressively fortified castle on a high hill that can only be reached by an ascending spiral path which is fortified with a series of gates.

Also located here are the University of Klagenfurt and Klagenfurt Airport. Among other Austrian educational institutions, there is also the Slovenian non-classical Gymnasium.

Famous residents include Josef Stefan, Robert Musil and Ingeborg Bachmann.

Landhaus Klagenfurt

The home of the “Lindwurm” (statue of a dragon) is a wonderful symbiosis between modernity and traditions. One of the most beautiful old towns in Austria (three-times distinguished with the Europa Nostra Award), it has been renovated with a great deal of intuition and attention to detail, and over 50 arcaded courtyards have been made available to the public.

There are many modern boutiques, “in” places to go and traditional outdoor café areas in the historic passages and courtyards of the city. The townscape is complemented by modern architecture, which emphasises its development into a pulsating centre.

Klagenfurt is also a safe town with a high leisure appeal set in healthy, green surroundings.
Politicians, the town administration and the residents of Klagenfurt have all turned the town into a community especially worth living in.

• Pros:Beautiful architechture, lots of shopping plus history!!
• Cons:Very crowded in summer!!
• In a nutshell:Offers everything you desire and more!!!