Spittal an der Drau District

Spittal an der Drau district is an administrative area in Carinthia with mountainous terrain that includes parts of the High Tauern and Nock Mountains. The region is made up of many municipalities connected by an extensive network of roads.

The area took shape as an administrative region after the Habsburg Empire strengthened its control over Carinthia during the late Renaissance period. These administrative boundaries continue to define how the territory is organized today.

The district maintains traditional Austrian customs and festivals that happen throughout the year in its towns and villages. Renaissance architecture shapes how many settlements look, showing how people have built and lived in this region across generations.

It's easiest to get your bearings by focusing on the main town of Spittal an der Drau, which serves as the principal transportation center. From there, villages and towns are easy to reach by car or local transport connections.

The district contains Mount Grossglockner, standing at over 3,798 meters, which is the highest peak in all of Austria. This famous summit attracts climbers and nature lovers from around the world.

Location: Carinthia

Elevation above the sea: 922 m

Shares border with: Hermagor District, Lienz District, Villach-Land District, Feldkirchen District, Tamsweg District, Zell am See District, Sankt Johann im Pongau District, Murau District

Website: http://verwaltung.ktn.gv.at/cgi-bin/evoweb.dll/web/akl/370_DE

GPS coordinates: 46.83300,13.30600

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:30