Bleiburg (Slovene: Pliberk) is a small town in the south Austrian state of Carinthia (Koroška), south-east of Klagenfurt, in the district of Völkermarkt, some four kilometres (2.5 miles) from the border with Slovenia. The municipality consists of the twelve Katastralgemeinden Aich (Dob), Bleiburg, Grablach (Grablje), Kömmel (Komelj), Moos (Blato), Oberloibach (Libuče), Rinkenberg (Vogrče), Sankt Margarethen (Šmarjeta), Schattenberg (Senčni kraj), Unterloibach (Libuče), Weißenstein (Belšak) and Woroujach (Borovje). According to a 2001 census, 30.4% of the population are Carinthian Slovenes (in 1971, they were 52.8%).

Bleiburg in Austria offers a unique experience to travellers. The nearest major city to Bleiburg is Klagenfurt. So, ideally any vacation planner would recommend you to visit Klagenfurt for its bountiful attractions like Lake Worthersee, Lindwurmbrunnen And Neuerplatz, City Arkaden on your trip to Bleiburg. Also, to reach Bleiburg, you'll have to take a flight to Klagenfurt; so its not really a detour. And even if it is, the city is worth paying at least a quick visit. Most online packages to this city are of 1-2 days.