Klagenfurt Reseguide – Sevärdheter och turer

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June to September is the main season, with warm water in the lake for swimming. May and October are mild and quiet. Winters are cold, with fog in the valley, but the nearby mountains have snow. Summer storms are common.

Välj en månad

Typiskt väder i januari

Mindre bra

4° (känns som 1°) · extremvärden -12°–10°
-3° på natten
8 regndagar
5 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i februari

Mindre bra

6° (känns som 3°) · extremvärden -11°–14°
-2° på natten
8 regndagar
7 soldagar
4 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i mars

Mindre bra

11° (känns som 8°) · extremvärden -6°–18°
1° på natten
10 regndagar
9 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 3 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i april

Helt okej

15° (känns som 13°) · extremvärden -1°–22°
5° på natten
13 regndagar
9 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
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UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i maj

Bra

20° (känns som 19°) · extremvärden 4°–26°
9° på natten
16 regndagar
8 soldagar
7 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 5 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i juni

Bra

25° · extremvärden 8°–31°
14° på natten
16 regndagar
10 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i juli

Bra

27° · extremvärden 10°–33°
15° på natten
17 regndagar
11 soldagar
9 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i augusti

Bra

27° · extremvärden 10°–34°
15° på natten
16 regndagar
12 soldagar
8 soltimmar per dag
Behaglig luftfuktighet
Lugna vindar
UV-index 6 · högt

Typiskt väder i september

Bra

21° · extremvärden 5°–28°
11° på natten
13 regndagar
9 soldagar
6 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 4 · måttligt

Typiskt väder i oktober

Bra

16° (känns som 15°) · extremvärden 0°–23°
7° på natten
11 regndagar
8 soldagar
5 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 2 · lågt

Typiskt väder i november

Mindre bra

10° (känns som 8°) · extremvärden -4°–17°
3° på natten
12 regndagar
4 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

Typiskt väder i december

Mindre bra

5° (känns som 2°) · extremvärden -10°–11°
-2° på natten
9 regndagar
3 soldagar
3 soltimmar per dag
Torr luft
Lugna vindar
UV-index 1 · lågt

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

Främsta sevärdheter

MinimundusMinimundus är en miniatyrpark vid Wörthersee nära Klagenfurt i södra Österrike. Parken hyser modeller av kända byggnadsverk.

Strandbad Klagenfurt

Viktring AbbeyViktring Abbey is a former Cistercian monastery in the Austrian state of Carinthia.

Schloss Maria Loretto

Klagenfurt CathedralKlagenfurt Cathedral is the cathedral of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gurk-Klagenfurt and also the main parish church of Klagenfurt.

St. Egid ChurchThere is a secret apocalypse chapel inside this church! The 160 square meter painting depicting sacred scenes was created by Ernst Fuchs.

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Botanischer Garten

Minimundus is a park with scale models of famous buildings from around the world.
Strandbad Klagenfurt is the city beach on the lake, with a large swimming area.
Domkirche is the cathedral in the old town.
Stadtpfarrkirche St. Egid is the parish church of the city.
Stiftskirche Viktring is a former Cistercian abbey church just outside the city.
Schloss Maria Loretto is a small lakeside palace.
Botanischer Garten has alpine plants from around the world.
The Lindwurm fountain on the Neuer Platz is the symbol of the city, a dragon statue from the 16th century.

Utvalda listor

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Klagenfurt am Wörthersee Essentials

Klagenfurt am Wörthersee features a diverse collection of historic architecture and lakeside attractions. The city is defined by its iconic 16th-century Lindwurm fountain and the Renaissance-style Landhaus. Cultural highlights include the Fuchs-designed Apocalypse Chapel in St. Egid Church and the expansive Minimundus miniature park. The surrounding landscape is dotted with numerous noble estates and castles, such as Schloss Maria Loretto, while the Strandbad provides one of Europe's largest inland lake bathing areas on the shores of Lake Wörthersee.

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Castles and Memorials

Klagenfurt’s landscape is defined by a high concentration of historic manor houses and fortifications, primarily dating from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. This collection features architectural landmarks like the 16th-century Schloss Hallegg and the hilltop Schloss Seltenheim. Alongside these estates, the list includes significant civic monuments such as the iconic Lindwurm statue and various memorials dedicated to regional history and the World Wars, providing a comprehensive overview of the area's cultural and military heritage.

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Christian Heritage Sites

This collection highlights the diverse Christian architecture of Klagenfurt and its surroundings, ranging from the Cistercian Viktring Abbey to the iconic Maria Saal Cathedral. Notable features include the vibrant Ernst Fuchs apocalypse chapel in St. Egid and the Baroque Klagenfurt Cathedral, seat of the Diocese of Gurk. The list also includes hilltop landmarks like the Calvary church on Kreuzbergl and various rural chapels, showcasing centuries of Carinthian religious history and sacred art.

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Parks and Gardens

Klagenfurt am Wörthersee features a blend of expansive public recreation areas and specialized horticultural centers. Europapark, one of the largest parks in the Alps-Adriatic region, offers 22 hectares of lawns and themed gardens near the lake. The city is also a hub for gardening enthusiasts, hosting professional nurseries like Mattuschka and large retail centers such as Gartenwelt Kropfitsch. Local urban retreats like Glanpark and Schillerpark provide quiet green corridors and riverside walking paths throughout the city's residential districts.

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Upplevelser att prova

Swim and relax at the lake.
Cycle along the Wörthersee shore.
Take a lake boat to Velden or Pörtschach.
Visit Minimundus.
Hike in the Karawanken mountains.

Turer och aktiviteter

Klagenfurt – Karta

Dagsutflykter

Pörtschach is an elegant lake resort, about 15 minutes by train or bus.
St. Kanzian sits on a warm lake, about 30 minutes by car.
Graz is about 2 hours by train.
Heiligenblut is a village below the Grossglockner, about 2 hours by car.
Ljubljana in Slovenia is about 1 hour 15 minutes by car.
Lake Bled in Slovenia is about 1 hour by car.

Områden att utforska

Pörtschach and St. Kanzian are the closest lake resorts.

Resa dit

By air: Klagenfurt Airport is about 3 km from the centre. Bus and taxi take about 15 minutes. Ljubljana and Graz are alternatives.
By train: Klagenfurt is on the line from Vienna via Graz and Villach. Vienna takes about 4 hours, Graz about 2 hours. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: The A2 motorway passes the city.

Ta sig runt

The old town is small and walkable. City buses cover the rest. Summer buses and boats run to the lake. Cycling is a good way to reach the beach.

Bilkörning

A car is helpful for the lake region and Carinthia. The city centre has pedestrian zones, with parking garages nearby. Motorways in Austria need a vignette. The Slovenian border is close and also needs a vignette.

Mat och dryck

Carinthian food mixes Austrian, Slovenian and Italian influences. Try Kärntner Kasnudeln, filled dumplings, and Reindling, a sweet yeast cake. Lake fish are common. Local inns serve regional beer and wine.

Middag

Wiener SchnitzelA thin, breaded and pan-fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes and a wedge of lemon.

TafelspitzBoiled beef in broth, served with roast potatoes and a sauce of apples and horseradish — a favourite of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Viennese Goulash Wiener SaftgulaschA rich beef stew slow-cooked with onions and paprika, typically served with a bread dumpling or bread roll.

Mellanmål och gatumat

KäsekrainerA grilled pork sausage studded with melty cheese, a classic order at Vienna's ubiquitous Würstelstand (sausage stands).

Sausage Stand Snack Würstel vom WürstelstandGrilled or boiled sausages (Bratwurst, Frankfurter, Bosna) served with mustard, bread and a pickle from street kiosks.

Sötsaker och efterrätter

ApfelstrudelThin pastry rolled around spiced apples, raisins and breadcrumbs, usually served warm with vanilla sauce or cream.

SachertorteA dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam under a dark chocolate glaze, famously served with unsweetened whipped cream.

KaiserschmarrnA fluffy shredded pancake caramelised with sugar and dusted with icing sugar, served with plum or apple compote.

MarillenknödelApricot dumplings wrapped in potato or quark dough, rolled in buttery breadcrumbs — a Wachau and Viennese summer specialty.

Drycker

Viennese Melange Wiener MelangeThe signature Viennese coffee: espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam, the centrepiece of coffeehouse culture.

Grüner VeltlinerAustria's flagship crisp, peppery white wine, widely poured in Vienna's Heuriger (wine taverns).

SturmA cloudy, lightly alcoholic partially-fermented grape must, available only for a few weeks in autumn.

Säkerhet och hälsa

Klagenfurt is very safe. Take care in the water near boat traffic. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112.

Historia

Klagenfurt was founded in the Middle Ages and rebuilt as a Renaissance city in the 16th century after a fire. It became the capital of Carinthia and later grew around the lake. It hosted matches of Euro 2008.