Klagenfurt

About Klagenfurt

Spectacularly set on the eastern bank of Lake Wörthersee, one of Europe’s largest and warmest Alpine lakes, Klagenfurt effortlessly unites natural beauty with contemporary culture. The small 800-year-old town has one of Austria's most historic centres, with lovingly restored Renaissance courtyards now housing trendy cafés, uber-cool bars and restaurants, and traditional Austrian beer gardens.

Visit one of Klagenfurt’s numerous museums and art galleries for insight into the area’s rich history, or take a trip to the Benedictine farmers’ market for a true taste of the town’s sunny Mediterranean spirit, with traders gathering to sell fruit, vegetables, local wines, cheeses and fresh herbs. Water sports fans can head to Lake Wörthersee itself, where you can enjoy water skiing, wakeboarding, paddling, sailing, and much more. In the winter the lake turns into one of Austria’s biggest natural ice rinks, and looks utterly magical surrounded by Klagenfurt’s snowy mountain peaks.