Best Things To Do in Klagenfurt, Austria

Tourist Attractions in Klagenfurt

Here is the list of things to do in Klagenfurt and tourist attractions in city.

1. Lindwurmbrunnen And Neuerplatz

   4.5 (289 Votes)
   

   Landmark, Statue, Cafe, Restaurant

   The fountain at this square is fit to put all other fountains to shame. It’s Klagenfurt’s main landmark – the Lindworm, a giant dragon about to be slain by Hercules. While the dragon fountain was established in the 16th century, the Hercules statue wasn’t added until the 17th. Check out the various coat of arms on the base of the fountain. When you’re done admiring...Read more

2. City Arkaden

   4.3 (260 Votes)
   

   Historical Site, Cafe, Restaurant, Mall

   This is where the city comes to shop! Altogether there are about 80 enterprises here comprising of shops, restaurants and cafes. There’s a food market, a perfumery, various boutiques, a book store – it’s all here. You should check out the building itself too. It’s been integrated into an older, historical structure, and is all the more elegant for it.

3. Landhaus

   4.4 (281 Votes)
   

   Food And Drinks, Restaurant, Entertainment, Tower

   Right in the middle of Klagenfurt, this beautiful courtyard-building supplies enough intrigue and entertainment to take up an entire day. The Italian style structure is newly renovated – everything looks fresh. Today, it is the seat of the local assembly, but there’s plenty for a tourist to do. The main highlights are: The restaurant on the ground floor – great beer and great...Read more

4. Europa Park

   4.7 (241 Votes)
   

   Outdoors, Beach, Park, Cafe

   On the east bank of Worthersee Lake, right next to Minimundus, there’s a lovely green space that mixes all the fun of beaches, meadows and forest within itself – Europa Park. At 22 acres, it’s once of Austria’s largest parks. It’s a great place for: Picnics, strolling, chess, people watching and selfies-taking. In spring, the flowers are beautiful. There’s a...Read more

5. Gustav Mahler Komponierhauschen

   

   Gustav Mahler looked to nature’s tranquillity for inspiration for his music. He frequently found that inspiration at the banks of the Wothersee, working at this house during the summer months between 1900 and 1907. Today, you get to explore that incredible composer’s life throughletters, postcards, musical scores and photos.

6. Benedictine Market

   

   Food And Drinks, Cafe, Restaurant, Market

   While the market’s two halls tend to be open all week long, the best time to visit is on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, when the local farmers all descend on the square to sell their good. Everything turns into a cheerful bedlam – the locals race for the delicious fresh food and grocers - fruit, cheese, baked goods, fish, and fresh meat! It’s the best place and time to get to...Read more

7. Kreuzbergl

   

   Church, Museum, Trail, View Point

   This is Klagenfurt’s ‘backyard mountain’. It’s a hill that rises about 571 metres above sea level and is criss-crossed with innumerable hiking trails. You’ll come across some picturesque small ponds, pretty woodland, and meadows. Get a map of the hill off the Internet or from the local tourist office and check out the following highlights: The Kreuzbergl Church &n...Read more

8. Maria Loretto Castle

   4.5 (130 Votes)
   

   Hotel, Bar, View Point, Food And Drinks

   A restaurant really has to be something special to qualify as a tourist attraction. Well, seeing that this one pulled out all the stops – set in a 17th century castle; terrace restaurant; a magnificent view of the lake at sunset – it qualified. The castle is such a romantic venue that at a chapel at its foot, by the lake, you can actually arrange for your own wedding. There is also ...Read more

9. Carinthian Botanic Garden

   4.4 (124 Votes)
   

   Library, Garden, Botanical Garden

   Research, education and recreation centred on the flora of Carinthia – that’s the focus of these lovely botanic gardens. Its highlights are: An Alpine landscaped waterfall garden. The oldest Herbarium in Carinthia. Historical scientific instruments A library for research. The Succulent’s Quarter The cottage garden It’s an idyllic location, and though this isn’t t...Read more

10. Stadtpfarrkirche St. Egid

    5 (392 Votes)
    

    Church, Religious Site, Architecture

    Though somewhat plain on the outside, the church has an interior that’s really worth checking out. It’s one of the oldest Roman Catholic Churches in town. There used to be an older church here from the 13th century, but earthquakes and fires razed it down. The current church was built the early years of the 18th century. The highlights are: The Baroque onion dome (you can climb it ...Read more

11. Bergbaumuseum Klagenfurt

    5 (95 Votes)
    

    Museum, History Museum, War Memorial, Specialty Museum

    This intriguing museum found quite an exciting home. It’s set within a five hundred metre tunnel that used to be an air raid bomb shelter during WWII. Today though, it’s where you delve into the history of mining in Carinthia. The museum is divided into three sections: The Montan Duchy – Photos, document and exhibits related to cultural mining. Mineralogy: Examples of the typ...Read more

12. Discothek Bollwerk

    3.4 (19 Votes)
    

    Bar, Food And Drinks, Club, Entertainment

    The best nightclub in town somehow managed to make a wide open modern dance space – complete with the cutting edge light and sound equipment – look comfortable and intimate. The feel of the place is rustic. The snack bar is pretty good too.

13. Jazzkeller Kamot

    

    Food And Drinks, Pubs, Entertainment, Performance

    A pub centred on jazz music isn’t as common as you may think. Even rarer are those where the national top jazz players regularly perform. Thankfully, at this warm and friendly tavern, both the music and mood blend smoothly with the alcohol. It’s a very cozy atmosphere, and you wish it would stay open later into the night than it does.

14. Minimundus

    4.6 (17 Votes)
    

    Landmark, Theme Park

    The Minimundus is a unique theme park featuring the miniature models of over 150 landmarks from over 40 countries sprawling around the lush green park. So, now you can visit all those landmarks that you so long wished to visit at one place and what is more stunning is that all the models look exactly the same with all the intricacies, minus the magnanimous height. The Statue of Liberty, Tajmaha...Read more

15. Parkhaus - Das Cafe

    4.5
    

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    Food And Drinks, Cafe

    An upbeat cafe with a cosy environment, Park House - The Cafè is a destination for all those who are young at heart. The ambience is enough to make you fall in love with this cafe. A number of different fun activities and events are conducted here. The area is quite impressive, and it accommodates a number of benches, tents and more. For all the young travellers who are here alone or wit...Read more

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