Villach-Land District

The district includes 19 municipalities across 1,009 square kilometers of varied terrain, featuring lakes, mountains, and forests in southern Austria.

The district establishment occurred during the 1868 administrative reforms of the Habsburg Monarchy to create a structured governmental system in Austria.

The municipalities within the district maintain both Austrian and Slovenian influences in their regional festivals, languages, and traditional celebrations.

District residents benefit from efficient transportation networks connecting to major cities like Villach and Klagenfurt through roads and railway systems.

Lake Faak, situated within the district boundaries, ranks among the warmest alpine lakes in the region, reaching temperatures suitable for swimming.

Location: Carinthia

Elevation above the sea: 535 m

Shares border with: Spittal an der Drau District, Hermagor District, Feldkirchen District, Klagenfurt(Land) District, Villach, ente di decentramento regionale di Udine

Website: http://bh-villach.ktn.gv.at

GPS coordinates: 46.62400,13.72400

Latest update: March 29, 2025 03:46