Location: Carinthia
Top Things to do in Carinthia
Countries
Top 10 Castles in Carinthia, Austrian Alps
Carinthia (German: Kärnten, German pronunciation: [ˈkɛɐ̯ntn̩] ( listen), Slovene: Koroška, pronunciation (help·info), Serbo-Croatian: Koruška, Italian: Carinzia, Hungarian: Karintia, Czech: Korutany) is the southernmost Austrian state or Land. Situated within the Eastern Alps, it is noted for its mountains and lakes. The main language is German. Its regional dialects belong to the Southern Bavarian group. Carinthian Slovene dialects, which predominated in the southern part of the region up to the first half of the 20th century, are now spoken by a small minority.
Restaurants in Carinthia
1. Schloss Tanzenberg
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
2. Burgruine Finkenstein
3. Schloss Damtschach
4. Hochosterwitz Castle (Burg Hochosterwitz)
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4.5 based on 347 reviews
Reviewed By YairBarZohar - Qiryat Ata, Israel
When you reach the base of the hill, you will have three options for climbing to the top of the hill. One option is to walk up the stairs. The second option is to take the elevator, which costs within a few seconds to the top of the hill (about two euros in the direction). The elevator is open until midnight. The third option is to board the funicular cable car. Traveling by cable car will allow you to enjoy the beautiful views of the old town of Graz while driving up. The ride takes about three minutes (costing about three euros). The train is active until 22:00 on Sundays, until midnight on Mondays to Thursdays and until 2:00 am on Saturdays. The castle was built around the 9th century CE and has passed through many people over the years, making changes of this kind. The castle you will see today is more or less the 16th century. To reach the castle itself, you will have to pass a 600-meter path that passes through 14 gates built in the 16th century. There is also a possibility to take the elevator, but note that the ride in the elevator is quite expensive. Take a guided tour around the castle, see the various royal rooms, the church and the armory. The admission fee is reasonable. Opening hours: From April to mid-May from 10: 00-17: 00 (last entry at 15:30), mid-May to mid-September Daily from 9:00 to 18:00 : 30), mid-September to the end of October every day between 10: 00-17: 00 (last entry at 15:30). How long should I visit? Between two and three hours. It is recommended to do a tour with guidance. Short and interesting. Must be arranged in advance!
5. Burg Taggenbrunn
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
