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Things to see in Eisenkappel-Vellach (Austria): 52 places and when to go
Eisenkappel-Vellach is a town in Austria, and this site lists 52 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (24), Nature (13), Mountains (13). The best known are Potok Cave, Wildensteiner Wasserfall and Burgruine Sonegg. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Austria · 46.5046, 14.6862
- Places
- 52 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (24) · Nature (13) · Mountains (13) · History (3) · Museums and art (3) · With kids (3)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- SZG Salzburg, 192 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kordeževa Glava, at 2,126 m.
What to see in Eisenkappel-Vellach
The places in and around Eisenkappel-Vellach, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Potok CaveCave in Slovenia6.3 km
- Wildensteiner WasserfallWaterfall in Carinthia14 km
- Burgruine SoneggCastle ruin in Carinthia7.3 km
- Feistritzer SpitzeMountain in the Petzen massif in Carinthia5.0 km
- GeorgibergMountain in Carinthia12 km
- HemmabergMountain in the Karawanks in Carinthia, Austria5.6 km
- Kordeževa GlavaMountain at the Petzen at the border Carinthia / Slovenia7.2 km
- PeršmanhofMuseum in Austria4 m
- Burg NeudensteinChâteau17 km
- JeklbergMountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia2.4 km
- Kärntner StorschitzMountain in the Karawanks in Carinthia15 km
- KukeschhöheMountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia3.2 km
- Pfarrkirche GlobasnitzParish church with cemetery in Carinthia6.0 km
- SadonikhöheMountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia10 km
- Schloss MittertrixenCastle23 km
- SneschnikMountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia3.5 km
- Iuenna-Museum, GlobasnitzMuseum in Austria6.0 km
- Eisenkappler Hütte / Kapelska kočaMountains · Hiking13 km
- Kirche St Georgen ob BleiburgChurch11 km
- GornjaMountain at the Petzen at the border Carinthia / Slovenia10 km
- Matkova KopaMountain in the Karawanks at the border Carinthia / Slovenia15 km
- Erlebnisfreibad Bad EisenkappelWith kids7.4 km
- GemeindebadHot spring bath12 km
- Historisches Museum BleiburgMuseum11 km
And the other 28, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: JK04, Knepsovo sedlo-Kumer, Krainersteig, Panoramaweg Südalpen 10, Panoramaweg Südalpen 11, Panoramaweg Südalpen 12, Panoramaweg Südalpen 13, Planinski dom na Peci - Knepsovo sedlo, Südalpenweg 03 - Etappe 8, Südalpenweg 03 - Etappe 9, Via Alpina Purple A10, Via Alpina Purple A11, Via Alpina Purple A12, Vodne poti Kamniško-Savinjskih Alp, Wanderweg 611, Wanderweg 621, Wanderweg 622, Wanderweg 627, Wanderweg 628, Wanderweg 640, Wanderweg 648, Wanderweg 671
- Food and drink: Mühlenbräu Oschenitzen
- Snow: Petzen
- With kids: Strandbad Bellevue Alm, Walderlebniswelt
- Hot springs: Unterburg
- Mountains: Wackendorfer Alm
When to go to Eisenkappel-Vellach
The best time to visit Eisenkappel-Vellach is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:46
- FebPossible10:05
- MarPossible11:36
- AprPossible13:20
- MayBest time14:48
- JunBest time15:36
- JulBest time15:16
- AugBest time14:00
- SepBest time12:19
- OctBest time10:38
- NovPossible9:08
- DecPossible8:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24. In July, 51 of the 52 places are at their best.
When to go to Austria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Eisenkappel-Vellach
The nearest main airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG, Salzburg), 192 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Klagenfurt119 places32 km
- Feistritz im Rosental50 places39 km
- Wolfsberg48 places40 km
- Kraig43 places45 km
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And all of Austria, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Eisenkappel-Vellach?
The best known: Potok Cave, Wildensteiner Wasserfall, Burgruine Sonegg, Feistritzer Spitze, Georgiberg. In all, 52 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Eisenkappel-Vellach?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 24.
How do you get to Eisenkappel-Vellach?
The nearest main airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG), 192 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Eisenkappel-Vellach as the destination and these 52 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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