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Things to see in Klagenfurt (Austria): 119 places and when to go

Klagenfurt is a town in Austria with around 91,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 119 places in and around it, mainly History (35), Hiking (26), Mountains (24). The best known are Minimundus, Virunum and Klagenfurt Cathedral. The best time to come is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Austria · 46.6203, 14.31
Population
About 91,000
Places
119 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (35) · Hiking (26) · Mountains (24) · Nature (23) · Temples (14) · With kids (11)
Best time
December to March and May to October.
Also possible
April and November.
Nearest airport
SZG Salzburg, 164 km as the crow flies
Highest point
Hochobir, at 2,139 m.

What to see in Klagenfurt

The places in and around Klagenfurt, 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.

And the other 95, by what you come to do:

When to go to Klagenfurt

The best time to visit Klagenfurt is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. 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.

  1. JanBest time8:45
  2. FebBest time10:04
  3. MarBest time11:36
  4. AprPossible13:21
  5. MayBest time14:49
  6. JunBest time15:37
  7. JulBest time15:17
  8. AugBest time14:00
  9. SepBest time12:19
  10. OctBest time10:38
  11. NovPossible9:08
  12. DecBest time8:23

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23. In July, 118 of the 119 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 Klagenfurt

The nearest main airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG, Salzburg), 164 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

And all of Austria, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Klagenfurt?

The best known: Minimundus, Virunum, Klagenfurt Cathedral, Maria Saal Cathedral, City on the Magdalensberg. In all, 119 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Klagenfurt?

December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 37 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 23.

How do you get to Klagenfurt?

The nearest main airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG), 164 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Klagenfurt as the destination and these 119 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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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, from Wikidata, CC0, cities from Natural Earth and airports from OurAirports. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.