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Carinthia

Region · 🇦🇹 Austria
Population 570,095
Area 9,520 km²
Time zone Europe/Vienna
Official website www.ktn.gv.at
Carinthia

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Kärnten's Absolute Must-Sees

Kärnten features Austria's highest peak, the 3,798-meter Grossglockner, and historic fortifications like the 14-gated Hochosterwitz Castle. The region is defined by its lakes, including the expansive Wörthersee and turquoise Faaker See. Cultural highlights include Klagenfurt’s 16th-century cathedral and the vibrant apocalypse-themed chapel in St. Egid Church. Engineering and art meet at the wooden Pyramidenkogel tower and the 34-kilometer Nockalmstraße, while Minimundus displays over 150 miniature architectural models from across the globe.

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Austria's Sacred Sites

Discover the architectural and spiritual landmarks of Carinthia and surrounding regions. This collection spans centuries of religious history, featuring everything from the Romanesque splendor of Gurk Cathedral to the contemporary 'Apocalypse Chapel' by Ernst Fuchs in St. Egid. Explore significant monastic complexes like the Benedictine Saint Paul's Abbey and the Cistercian Viktring Abbey, alongside historic pilgrimage sites such as Maria Elend and Maria Wolschart. These sites offer a profound look into the region's heritage through Gothic parish churches, Baroque cathedrals, and secluded forest chapels.

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Austrian Castles & Ruins

Carinthia’s landscape is defined by strategic medieval fortifications, ranging from the iconic Hochosterwitz Castle with its 14 defensive gates to the expansive ruins of Glanegg and Finkenstein. These sites showcase architectural evolution from Romanesque twin castles like Hardegg to the late Gothic elements of Schloss Moosburg. Many structures, including Griffen and Rabenstein, occupy high limestone peaks, reflecting their historical roles as military strongholds and former administrative seats for the Prince-Bishops of Gurk.

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Austrian Heritage Sites

Carinthia’s landscape is defined by its strategic medieval fortifications and aristocratic estates. This collection highlights significant historical architecture, from the Romanesque twin towers of Hardegg to the sprawling military complex of Glanegg. It includes well-preserved Renaissance structures like Schloss Freyenthurn and evocative ruins such as the Kraiger Schlösser. These sites offer insights into the region’s defensive history and the evolution of Austrian noble residences from the 12th century through the 19th century.

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Alpine Huts & Shelters

This collection features high-altitude shelters and mountain huts across the Carinthian Alps and the Karawanks. Highlights include the Salmhütte, a historic base for Grossglockner ascents at 2,644 meters, and the Prešeren Lodge near the summit of Mt. Stol. These sites offer regional Austrian and Slovenian cuisine, essential lodging for multi-day treks, and access to significant geographical landmarks like the Old Loibl Pass and the Glockner Group.

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Austria's Natural Wonders

This collection spans the diverse landscapes of Carinthia and the Hohe Tauern National Park. It features the Grossglockner, Austria’s highest peak at 3,798 meters, alongside the turquoise waters of Lake Faak and the historic Loibl Pass connecting to Slovenia. The list highlights rare ecological sites like the Sablatnigmoor and Finkensteiner Moor wetlands, as well as dramatic geological features including the 54-meter free-falling Wildensteiner Waterfall and the high-altitude archaeological remains within Potok Cave.

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Carinthia — Map

Carinthia — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -12°–10°
  • -4° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in February

Poor
  • 6° (feels like 2°) · extremes -12°–14°
  • -3° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in March

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -7°–18°
  • 1° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 15° (feels like 13°) · extremes -1°–22°
  • 5° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Good
  • 20° (feels like 19°) · extremes 4°–26°
  • 9° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 24° (feels like 25°) · extremes 8°–31°
  • 14° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in July

Good
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 10°–32°
  • 15° at night
  • 18 rainy days
  • 11 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in August

Good
  • 26° (feels like 27°) · extremes 10°–33°
  • 15° at night
  • 17 rainy days
  • 12 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in September

Good
  • 21° · extremes 5°–27°
  • 11° at night
  • 13 rainy days
  • 9 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 16° (feels like 15°) · extremes 0°–23°
  • 7° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in November

Poor
  • 10° (feels like 7°) · extremes -5°–17°
  • 3° at night
  • 12 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in December

Poor
  • 5° (feels like 2°) · extremes -10°–11°
  • -2° at night
  • 9 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 3 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 1 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Euro EUR € · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers
112
Electricity
Type C / Type F
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
German
Tap water
Safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+43
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Carinthia
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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