Klagenfurt EURO 2008 Travel Guide
Klagenfurt Euro 2008 City Profile
Population: 92,500
Klagenfurt
is Austria’s 6th largest city. The city is located in the South of
Austria on the Slovenian and Italian border, and is surrounded by wooded
mountain peaks.
Klagenfurt is renowned for its excellent Mediterranean climate, and the city is located on the shores of one of Europe’s largest, warmest and cleanest alpine lakes. The Rose of Lake Wörthersee is also known as the events capital of Austria and offers activities and sights to suit any taste.
Klagenfurt City History
Founded: 1246
Klagenfurt is reputed to have first been established after a mythic battle between a hero and a dragon resulted in the dragon’s death and a safe environment for settlement. Officially the city was founded in 1246, when a vulnerable settlement on the valley’s flood plane was relocated and rebuilt by the Count of Carinthia.
Like many other European cities, Klagenfurt has a long history of being caught up in the continent’s conflicts. The city was a target for Napoleon’s armies, who destroyed the city walls, and in World War Two the city was bombed several times resulting in widespread destruction and civilian casualties.
Klagenfurt City Culture
Official Languages: German and Italian
For those interested in a cultural experience, Klagenfurt offers tours of renaissance era castles and courtyards in the 800 year old renaissance town.
Apart from historic attractions Klagenfurt is best known for its leisure and sporting activities. The warm lake offers a large bathing beach, and the city has a variety of cycling and jogging routes. The city is also sports mad and supports two 1st division football teams.
The mild climate supports a vibrant café culture, and visitors to Klagnefurt can sample excellent Carinthian cuisine. The regional specialty is Kasnudlen – local cheese dumplings.
Klagenfurt EURO 2008 City Travel
Closest Airport: Flughafen Klagenfurt
For Euro 2008 travellers visiting Klagenfurt by plane the Klagenfurt airport offers easy access via major European national carriers. Ryanair offers a service to Klagenfurt three days a week for the price of a an English taxi fare.
For Euro 2008 travel by train Klagenfurt has an excellent rail system that connects it to other Austrian cities, large airports and the rest of Europe. Klagenfurt’s station is a particularly excellent gateway to Slovenia and Italy.
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