Obervellach, Administrative division in Spittal an der Drau district, Carinthia, Austria.
Obervellach is a municipality in the Möll river valley on the southern slope of the High Tauern mountains, where the railway station serves as a transport hub. The area features a rural landscape with traditional village settlements surrounded by mountain terrain.
The settlement appeared in records during the 10th century when Bishop Abraham of Freising documented the area in early documents. From the 12th century onward, the region developed as a center for gold and silver extraction.
The Late Gothic church building from 1500, consecrated by Bishop Berthold of Chiemsee, remains a central element of the municipal architecture.
The Tauern Railway connects the municipality to larger Austrian cities, making travel straightforward and accessible. The station near Kaponig provides easy access for visitors exploring the surrounding region.
The area has been known for its mineral deposits since medieval times, and in 1509 it became the seat of the mining authority for Inner Austria. This mining heritage continues to shape how the region is understood today.
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