Villach Old Town: The City on the Drava
Main square, parish church and Paracelsus
HighlightsKärnten- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Languages
- German, English
This private old town tour shows you Villach, the city on the Drava River where Austria, Italy and Slovenia meet. You see the main square and the parish church of St. James with its tall tower, and learn what links Paracelsus to Villach.
Since Roman times Villach has stood at an important crossing of the Drava, on trade routes between Italy and the north. The main square with its colorful townhouses climbs from the river to the parish church of St. James, whose tower is one of the tallest in Carinthia.
The famous physician Paracelsus spent his youth in Villach, where his father worked as town doctor. Your guide tells you about him as well as the Villach carnival, the town fair and the great Relief of Carinthia, a landscape model in the city museum.
This is a private tour: just your own group, your pace and plenty of time for questions. Our licensed guides are happy to adjust the focus to your interests before the day.
Highlights
- The main square and its colorful townhouses
- The parish church of St. James
- Paracelsus in Villach
- Villach carnival and town fair
- Riverbanks and bridges
The route
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1Drava bridge
Location and trade history.
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2Main square
Townhouses and Trinity column.
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3Parish church of St. James
Gothic church and tower.
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4Paracelsushof
Remembering the famous physician.
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5Widmanngasse
Lanes and courtyards.
Who this tour is for
First-time visitors to Villach, vacationers on Lakes Faak and Ossiach and touring groups.
Frequently asked questions
Are entrance fees included?
No. Entrance fees for the church tower or museums are not included in the tour price and are paid on site. Your guide will let you know in advance which tickets you will need.
How is the price calculated?
This is a private tour, so you pay one price per group, not per person. The amount depends on the duration and group size, and you receive a quote with your request.
Can we climb the tower of St. James?
The church tower can be climbed in season and offers wide views over Villach. The climb is not included in the price.
