Villach-Land District

Villach-Land District covers 19 municipalities spread across southern Carinthia, featuring a mixed landscape of lakes, mountains, and forests. The area includes towns and villages of various sizes with characteristic Alpine countryside surroundings.

The district was established in 1868 during Habsburg administrative reforms designed to organize Austria's governance structure. This reorganization reflected the monarchy's broader effort to modernize regional administration.

The towns here blend Austrian and Slovenian traditions that you can see in local festivals and daily life. This mix shapes how the villages look and how residents interact with their surroundings.

The district is well connected by roads and railways to nearby cities like Villach and Klagenfurt, making travel straightforward. You can navigate between different municipalities using established routes and local roads.

Lake Faak sits within the district boundaries and ranks among the warmest alpine lakes in the region, making it suitable for swimming year-round. This temperature characteristic sets it apart from most other high-altitude alpine waters.

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: December 8, 2025 13:44