KLAGENFURT

The Old Town is a very nice combination of old buildings and new architecture, already three times it was awarded the "Europa Nostra"-Diploma. Enjoy the many public arcade courts and the old passages that are home to many boutiques, cafés and locals for a break .Klagenfurt has Austria’s oldest pedestrian zone. Already in 1961, the local government decided to limit access of Kramergasse and Wienergasse to pedestrians. This has always attracted many people and it is a perfect place to watch them.The most southern province capital of Austria is the economic, cultural and historic centre of Carinthia. International enterprises export from the city of the lindworm (city symbol) to the world. During the last years, Klagenfurt has developed to a competence centre of information technology.

Airport
The airport is located about 3kilometers outside of the city. The easiest way to get to the city is by bus, every 30 minuts, tickets for € 0,90 at the driver. www.klagenfurt-airport.com

Public transport
Klagenfurt has an efficient bus network, 55 low-floor busses cover the whole city. A 24-hour ticket is € 4,-, a 7-day ticket € 13,-. www.stw.at/inhalt/OnlineFahrplan.htm

Lindworm
The lindworm on Neuer Platz (New Place)is Klangenfurt´s city symbol and heraldic animal. The monument of the mythic animal was constructed in 1583 out of a unique chlorite-schist block from Kreuzbergl, the city mountain. For a long time, the sculptor Ulrich Vogelsang was supposed to be the creator, but this is still not sure. The fountain, gate and statue of the heroic Hercules were attached later on.

Alter Platz (Old Place)
Go and see the Alter Platz in the city heart with the pest-statue from 1680 and the many old residential buildings. The house of the "Goldenen Gans" (golden goose) on the square´s westside is the oldest, documented building of the city (1489).

Landhaus
The Landhaus is one of the most representative profane buildings of the city. The pompous emblem room from the 16th century is home to the 665 emblems of Carinthian land estates and a wall and ceiling painting by Josef Ferdinand Fromiller. The Renaissance facades of the inner court are still beautifully conserved.
Ursulinengasse 2/Landhausplatz, April-October 9–5pm, entrance € 3,–

Park & Ride
Enjoy a shopping tour in the city centre without any parking problems by taking the citybus. Any 10 minutes there is a bus from parking Kraßniggstraße and Messe-West to the centre. The park&ride-offer from parking Minimundus and Cine City is very attractive, too: The city bus is free of charge.

Bergbaumuseum (mining museum)
In an authentic atmosphere you get interesting details on mining in Carinthia. The exhibition area is under the earth. In a 500meter long drift in the Kreuzbergl on about 3000m2 you have over 2000 exponents on mining, archaeology, and palaeontology. Further, there is an exposition on minerals and glittering gold as well as an original coinage.
Prof. Dr. Kahler Platz 1, Tel.: 51 12 52, April- October 10–6pm
www.bergbaumuseum.at

Zum Augustin
This cosy reaturant offers traditional dishes, six open beer types and the homebrown Augustin-Wirtshausbier (own recipe), as well as a good selection of Austrian wines.The historic place you get especially Austrian and Carinthian traditional dishes.
Pfarrhofgasse 2 und 4, Tel.: 51 39 92, 11am–midnight (warm dishes until 11pm).

Oscar
The Restaurant is known for its Italian kitchen.
St. Veiter Ring 43, Tel.: 50 01 77, 9am-midnigt (warm dishes 11.30-2pm dnd 6-11pm),

Tiamo Tapasbar
You get typical Spanish and Mediterranean dishes as well as warm and cold tapas. Also enjoy a glass from the large selection of sherries.
Alter Platz 34, Tel.: 50 31 87, 9am–midnight www.tiamo.co.at

Hotel Palais Porcia
This romantic hotel is situated in the real centre, next to the lindworm. Enjoy the generous breakfast buffet in the beautiful mirror-hall.
Neuer Platz 13, Tel.: 51 15 90, DR from € 120,–, www.hotel-palais-porcia.com

Hotel Rösch
This noble hotel of middle price class is located on the city boarder on the east bank of the Wörthersee. The wellness hotel has its own beach access and a wellness oasis. Rooms are comfortable and in country style.
Wörthersee-Südufer-Str. 55, Tel.: 28 16 04, DR from € 94,–,
www.hotel-roesch.at

Pension Biedermann
This Pension has only got 12 rooms. Comfortable equipment, individual WC/bathroom, common breakfast room. The pension has got a garden and is close to a forest.
Wintschacherweg 14, Tel.: 28 11 00, DR from € 44,–, http://members.aon.at/biedermann

Jazzkeller Kamot
Regularly, there are live concernts in the Jazz-Club in the cellar. In the restaurant you get fresh pizzas and baguettes until 1.30 .
Bahnhofstraße 9, Tel.: 566 97, Mo closed, www.kamot.at

Bollwerk
This club is perfect for lovers of loud and commercial music.
Gerberweg 46, www.bollwerk.at

Stadttheater Klagenfurt
Although Klagenfurt is not big, it offers an impressive city theatre.
Theaterplatz 4, Tel.: 552 66, www.stadttheater-klagenfurt.at

Egge's
Enjoy international dishes in this cosy "Osteria". Locals meet here after work. Chilly atmosphere and selected music. Sport events on flatscreen. Karfreitstraße 6-8, Tel.: +43/664/511 49 00, 10am–00 (warm dishes until 11pm )

Markets
Benediktinerplatz is the most important market place, find regional products on the traditional market days Thursday and Saturday from 6-1-30pm. Also get delicacies from the neighbouring region Friaul ans Slovenia. The two market halls are open every day, 6.30-6pm.
OnPfarrplatz there is a market on Friday from 7-1pm with a diversity of fresh, regional products. Find fine wines, liquors and Carinthian delicacies at Jäger's delicacy shop and the vinotheque on Beethovenplatz.

City Arcades
This is Carinthia´s second largest shopping centre on St. Veiter Ring, on the northern outskirts of Klagenfurt. Find 120 shops, cafés and restaurants on three floors.
St. Veiter Ring 20, Mo-Fr 9–7.30pm, Sa 9–5pm, www.city-arkaden.at

Pasena
A colourful mixture of diverse accessorises, small furniture, deco-objects and many more. Everybody will find a suitable souvenir.
Alter Platz 1, Tel.: 51 57 80

Sakotnik
A great variety of glas, china, pottery and silver.
Alter Platz 5, Tel.: 571 55

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