Best Places to visit in Villach and Top Tourist Attractions & Easy Day Trips

Best Places to visit in Villach and Top Tourist Attractions & Easy Day Trips: Villach Main Square, Villach’s Fine Churches, The Carinthia Relief Model, Museum of the City of Villach and Finkenstein Castle, The Villach Alpine Road and the Dobratsch.

Villach Main Square

Straddling the River Drau and connected by several bridges, Villach’s old town center is one of the most picturesque in southern Austria.

Villach’s Fine Churches

Villach is home to a number of fine old churches, one of the most impressive being the Holy Cross Church a coral pink edifice constructed in the 18th century and popular among photographers for its ornate twin towers.

The Carinthia Relief Model

In the Schillerpark at the south end of Villach along Peraustrasse, the spectacular Carinthia Relief Model is a must-see attraction for model lovers along with those interested in geography.

Museum of the City of Villach and Finkenstein Castle

Founded in 1873, the Museum of the City of Villach (Museum der Stadt Villach) is one of the largest and oldest municipal museums in Austria.

The Villach Alpine Road and the Dobratsch

The best way to see the Villacher Alpes up close is via the Villach Alpine Road. This spectacular 17-kilometer toll road winds its way from Villach high up to the 2,167-meter Dobratsch, the region’s highest peak.

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