Wien Altstadt & Hofburg
Drava town, lakes and mountains where three countries meet
- Duration
- 4.0 hours
- Languages
- German, English
Villach lies where Austria, Italy and Slovenia meet. With your guide you discover the town on the Drava and its surroundings of lakes and mountains.
Villach's old town is arranged around its long main square. Above it rises the tower of St. James' parish church, one of the tallest church towers in Carinthia. The physician Paracelsus spent part of his youth here.
Around Villach lie Lake Faak and Lake Ossiach, with Mount Dobratsch and its nature park rising above. On Lake Ossiach stands the former Benedictine abbey of Ossiach, and high above the lake the ruins of Landskron Castle.
Your guide tells you about life in the Alpe-Adria region, where languages, cuisines and traditions mix. We plan the route with you according to season and interests.
Highlights
- Main square and old town of Villach
- St. James' parish church
- Traces of Paracelsus
- Lake Ossiach and Ossiach Abbey
- Views of Dobratsch and Lake Faak
- Culture where three countries meet
The route
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1Villach main square
The heart of the old town with burghers' houses and a view to the Drava.
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2St. James' Church
The Gothic parish church with its striking tower.
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3Drava
A walk along the river that has shaped the town for centuries.
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4Lake Ossiach
The former abbey of Ossiach on the lake's southern shore.
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5Landskron ruins
Views over the lake and the Villach basin.
Who this tour is for
For anyone who wants to combine town and landscape and enjoy the Alpe-Adria atmosphere.
Frequently asked questions
Is the tour private?
Yes. You travel only with your own group and a licensed tourist guide. The price is per group, not per person.
Is the tour possible in winter?
Yes. We adapt the route to the weather and season.
