Pörtschach am Wörther See

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Pörtschach am Wörther See

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Pörtschach am Wörther See, Municipality in Klagenfurt-Land district, Austria.

Located on the northern shore of Lake Wörthersee at 461 meters elevation, Pörtschach encompasses 12.62 square kilometers of lakeside terrain with 2,751 residents.

Stone Age basin marks indicate early settlements, while written documentation from 1150 mentions a lake castle, with significant medieval structures including Leonstein Castle.

The International Johannes Brahms Competition occurs annually, commemorating the composer who composed multiple works during his summer stays in the 1880s.

The municipality connects to major transportation routes through its railway station, established in 1864, providing direct access to other Austrian destinations.

The area features distinctive Wörthersee-style villas from the late 1800s, combining Art Nouveau and German Romantic architectural elements with local building traditions.

GPS coordinates: 46.63595,14.14482

Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:43

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