Klagenfurt
Coat of arms	Location
Administration
Country	Austria
State	Carinthia
District	Statutory city
Mayor	Harald Scheucher (ÖVP)
Basic statistics
Area	120. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich Austria is a federal republic made up of nine States, known in German as Länder (singular Land) Carinthia (Kärnten Koroška is the southernmost Austrian state or Land. Austria is divided into 84 political districts ( Politische Bezirke ' and 15 Statutarstädte which form their own districts A Statutory city ( Statutarstadt in Austria, or Statutární město in Czech Republic) is a city with its own municipal Law Burgomaster (alternatively spelled Burgo[[meister]], literally translated meaning master of the town or master of the Fortress The Austrian People's Party ( German: Österreichische Volkspartei, or ÖVP) is an Austrian Political party. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 11 km² (46. 4 sq mi)
Elevation	446 m  (1463 ft)
Population	92,404  (01/01/2006)
- Density	769 /km² (1,993 /sq mi)
Other information
Time zone	CET/CEST (UTC+1/+2)
Licence plate	K
Postal codes	9010 - 9029, 9051, 9161, 9072
Area code	0463
Website	www.klagenfurt.at Coordinates: 46°37′0″N 14°18′0″E / 46.61667, 14.3

Klagenfurt am Wörthersee^[1] (Slovene: Celovec ob Vrbskem jezeru) is the capital of the federal state of Carinthia in Austria. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. In Biology a population is the collection of inter-breeding organisms of a particular Species; in Sociology Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume Central European Time ( CET) is one of the names of the Time zone that is 1 hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. Central European Summer Time ( CEST) is one of the names of UTC+2 Time zone, 2 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. UTC+1 is used in the following locations Central European Time West Africa Time Western European Summer Time UTC+2 corresponds to the following Time zones Eastern European Time Egypt Standard Time Central Africa Time Austrian car number plates are License plates found on Austrian cars Format Postal codes in Austria consist of four digits The first identifies a geographic delivery area within Austria This article details the use of Telephone numbers in Austria. A website (alternatively web site or Web site, a back-construction from the Proper noun World Wide Web) is a collection of Web pages A geographic coordinate system enables every location on the Earth to be specified in three coordinates using mainly a spherical coordinate system. Slovene or Slovenian ( slovenski jezik or slovenščina, not to be confused with Slovenčina) is a South Slavic language Carinthia (Kärnten Koroška is the southernmost Austrian state or Land. Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich It has a population of over 90,000 people, making it the sixth-largest city in the country. The city is also home to the University of Klagenfurt. The University of Klagenfurt was founded in 1970 in Klagenfurt, Austria.

Contents 1 Geography 1.1 Location 1.2 Municipal arrangement 1.3 Climate 2 History 3 Main sights 4 Economy 5 Transportation 6 Culture 7 Sports 8 Famous people 9 Gallery 10 Education 11 Twinnings 12 Footnotes 13 External links

Geography

Location

Klagenfurt is located at 446 meters above sea level and covers an area of 120. 11 square km. It is on the Wörthersee as the Glan River enters it, not that far from Slovenia and Italy. The Wörthersee ( Slovene: Vrbsko jezero) is an alpine Lake in the southern Austrian province of Carinthia. The Glan River (Glina is a river in Carinthia, Austria. It rises north of the Wörthersee in the Ossiacher Tauern mountains then running through Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija) is a Country in southern Central Europe bordering Italy to the west The town is surrounded by several mountains covered with forests with heights up to 1,000 meters, for example, the Ulrichsberg. To the south of here is the Karawanken mountain range which separates Carinthia from Slovenia and Italy. Karawanken ( German) or Karavanke ( Slovene) is a Mountain range on the border between Slovenia and Austria.

Municipal arrangement

Klagenfurt is divided into 15 districts:

I-IV Innere Stadt V St. Veiter Vorstadt VI Völkermarkter Vorstadt VII Viktringer Vorstadt VIII Villacher Vorstadt IX Annabichl

X St. Peter XI St. Ruprecht XII St. Martin XIII Viktring XIV Wölfnitz XV Hörtendorf XVI Welzenegg

It is further divided into 25 Katastralgemeinden. A Katastralgemeinde is a Cadastral subdivision of municipalities in Austria, the Czech Republic, and the Italian province of They are: Klagenfurt, Blasendorf, Ehrenthal, Goritschitzen, Großbuch, Großponfeld, Gurlitsch I, Hallegg, Hörtendorf, Kleinbuch, Lendorf, Marolla, Nagra, Neudorf, St. Martin bei Klagenfurt, St. Peter am Karlsberg, St. Peter bei Ebenthal, Sankt Peter am Bichl (bei Tentschach), St. Ruprecht bei Klagenfurt, Stein, Tentschach, Viktring, Waidmannsdorf, Waltendorf, and Welzenegg.

Climate

Klagenfurt has a typical Continental climate, with some slight fog throughout the autumn and winter. Continental climate is a Climate that is characterized by Winter Temperatures cold enough to support a fixed period of Snow cover each Year It is not as cold here than in other parts of Austria, due to winds coming from the Karavanke mountains to the south, through the foehn wind. A foehn wind or föhn wind is a type of dry downslope wind which occurs in the lee of a mountain range The average temperature from 1961 and 1990 is 7. 1 °C, while the average temperature in 2005 was 9. 3 °C.

History

Legend has it that Klagenfurt was founded after a brave man killed a dragon ("Lindwurm") in the moors around here. Lindworm (cognate with Old Norse linnormr 'constrictor snake' Norwegian lindorm 'serpent' German Lindwurm 'dragon' A statue in the town center commemorates this. In reality, it was founded by the Count of Carinthia, Duke Herman, as a stronghold across the commercial routes in the area, it is mentioned for the first time in the late 12th century as Forum Chlagenvurth. The Duchy of Carinthia (Herzogtum Kärnten Vojvodina Koroška was a Duchy located in southern Austria and parts of northern Slovenia. That settlement occupied an area who was subject to frequent floods, so in 1246 his son, duke Bernhard von Spanheim founded it again in a more secure position. Bernhard von Spanheim (or Sponheim) (1176 or 1181 &ndash 4 January 1256 in Völkermarkt) was the Duke of Carinthia It received city rights in 1252.

In the following centuries it suffered fires, earthquakes, grasshopper invasions and ravages brought by the Peasants' War. Grasshoppers are Insects of the suborder Caelifera in the order Orthoptera. For other conflicts referred to as peasant wars or revolts see Peasant revolt (disambiguation. In 1514 a fire destroyed the city almost completely, and Emperor Maximilian I, unable to rebuild it, ceded it to the Regional Parliament. Never before had such a thing happened. This brought a revival and an economical Renaissance for Klagenfurt, with, in particular, the construction of the Neuer Platz (new city centre square) by the Italian architect Domenico de Lalio, and a new line of walls.

In 1809 the French troops under Napoleon destroyed the city walls, leaving only a small stretch now visible. Year 1809 ( MDCCCIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year Napoleon Bonaparte (15 August 1769 – 5 May 1821 was a French military and political leader who had a significant impact on the History of Europe. In 1863 the railway connection to St. Veit an der Glan boosted the city economy, turning it into the most important centre of the region. Year 1863 ( MDCCCLXIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common Sankt Veit an der Glan ( Slovene: Šentvid ob Glini is a Town in the Austrian state of Carinthia. During WWII, the town was bombed 41 times, killing 612 people, completely destroying 443 buildings, and damaging 1,132 others. World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including A plaque now stands over the site where the citizens of Klagenfurt were evacuated.

Klagenfurt became the first city in Austria to adapt pedestrian zones, in 1961. Year 1961 ( MCMLXI) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. In 1973 Klagenfurt absorbed four adjacent municipalities, increasing its size. Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. Klagenfurt was also a contender for the 2006 Winter Olympics. The 2006 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XX Olympic Winter Games, were a Winter Multi-sport event which was celebrated in

Main sights

The Old City with its central Alter Platz (Old Square) is also worth seeing. Notable landmarks include

• Wörthersee, the warmest European Alpine lake
• the Lindwurm Brunnen (a lindworm fountain)
• Papace of the Regional Parliament. The Wörthersee ( Slovene: Vrbsko jezero) is an alpine Lake in the southern Austrian province of Carinthia. Lindworm (cognate with Old Norse linnormr 'constrictor snake' Norwegian lindorm 'serpent' German Lindwurm 'dragon'
• The Baroque Cathedral.
• Hypo-Arena
• Minimundus

Economy

Klagenfurt is the economic centre of Carinthia, with 20 % of the industrial companies. Hypo-Arena (formerly known as) is a multi-use Stadium in Klagenfurt, Austria. The Minimundus is a Miniature park on the Wörthersee at Klagenfurt in Carinthia, Austria. In May 2001 there were 63,618 employees in 6,184 companies here. May 2001: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September 33 of these companies counted more than 200 employees. The most common economical sectors are light industry and tourism. Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel Klagenfurt has many newspapers, including "Kärntner Krone", "Kärntner Tageszeitung", "Kleine Zeitung", etc.

Transportation

Klagenfurt Airport is a small airport connecting to some main cities in Europe. Klagenfurt Airport is a small international airport in the state of Carinthia, Austria.

The city is situated at the intersection of the A2 and S37 Freeways. The A2 Freeway leads from Vienna via Graz via Klagenfurt to Villach and further to the state border of Italy. Vienna ( in Wien; see also other names) is the Capital of Austria, and is also one of the nine States of Austria. Graz (etymologically from Slovene: Gradec IPA /gradeʦ/ "little castle" with a population of around 290000 as of 2008 (of which 252852 have principal Villach (ˈfɪlax Slovenian Beljak) is the second largest city in Carinthia in the south of Austria, at the Drau River ( Slovenian The S37 Freeway leads from Vienna via Bruck an der Mur via Sankt Veit an der Glan to Klagenfurt. Bruck an der Mur is a City in the Austrian state of Styria. It is located at the confluence of the Mur and Mürz Rivers Sankt Veit an der Glan ( Slovene: Šentvid ob Glini is a Town in the Austrian state of Carinthia. Furthermore you can use the Loiblpass turnpike B91 to go to Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, which is only 45 km from Klagenfurt. Ljubljana ( is the largest and Capital city of Slovenia. It is located in the center of the country and is a mid-sized city of some 270000 inhabitants Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia (Republika Slovenija) is a Country in southern Central Europe bordering Italy to the west

Due to the inadequate public transport services in the city, the volume of traffic in Klagenfurt is extremely high (80. 000 vehicles compared to a population of 100,000). In the 1960's Klagenfurt was meant to be a car-friendly town, with lots of wide roads and turnpikes. Nowadays traffic jams are very common in the morning and during midday and even though going by car is the fastest way to go from A to B.

Culture

It is a popular vacation spot with mountains to both the south and north, numerous parks and a series of 23 castles on its outskirts. In summertime the city is home to the Altstadtzauber (The Magic of the Old City) festival, Ironman Contest and the Ingeborg Bachmann Preis, a prize for German literature. The Ingeborg Bachmann Prize, awarded yearly in Klagenfurt, Austria during a publicized event which lasts several days is one of the most important awards for

Also located here are the University of Klagenfurt and Klagenfurt Airport. The University of Klagenfurt was founded in 1970 in Klagenfurt, Austria. Klagenfurt Airport is a small international airport in the state of Carinthia, Austria. Among other Austrian educational institutions, there is also the Slovenian non-classical Gymnasium. Slovenes or Slovenians ( Slovene Slovenci, dual Slovenca, singular Slovenec, feminine Slovenke, dual Slovenki A gymnasium (pronounced with ɡ- in several languages is a type of school providing Secondary education in some parts of Europe, comparable to English grammar

In addition to cultural attractions and activities available in and around Klagenfurt, this city has one more important attribute that must be mentioned. Klagenfurt is in a central location to many other great European destinations. In the heart of Europe, Klagenfurt is only a couple of hours from Italy, Slovenia, Vienna, Salzburg, Hungary, and much more. Local residents in Klagenfurt have the luxury of being able to access these culturally diverse regions with relative ease.

Sports

The Austrian Ice-hockey record-champion EC KAC is one of the most famous sports clubs in Austria. Championships 1934 1935 1952 1955 1960 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1976 1977 1979 1980 1985 1986 1987 1988 1991 2000 Austria (Österreich ( officially the Republic of Austria (Republik Österreich The "Eishockey Club Klagenfurter Athletiksport Club" has won the Austrian Championship 28 times and attracts fans from allover Carinthia. Carinthia (Kärnten Koroška is the southernmost Austrian state or Land.

The 1st League Football clubs FC Kärnten and SK Austria Kärnten are based in Klagenfurt. FC Kärnten is an Austrian football club based in Klagenfurt. SK Austria Kärnten is an Austrian football club from Klagenfurt, Carinthia.

Klagenfurt hosts the Start/Finish of the Austrian Ironman Triathlon (http://www.ironmanaustria.at/en.htm), 3. 8 km swim 180 km bike 42 km run, part of the WTC Ironman series, which culminates in the Hawaii World Championships.

One of the FIVB's Beach Volleyball Grand Slams is hosted in Klagenfurt. Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB is the international governing body for the sport of Volleyball.

In 2008 Klagenfurt will host three games, from the UEFA EURO 2008 Championships, in the newly built Hypo-Arena. The 2008 UEFA European Football Championship, commonly referred to as Euro 2008, was the 13th UEFA European Football Championship, a quadrennial football Hypo-Arena (formerly known as) is a multi-use Stadium in Klagenfurt, Austria.

Famous people

• Ingeborg Bachmann, writer
• Manfred Bockelmann, artist and photographer
• Herbert Boeckl, artist
• Johann Burger der Ältere
• Erwin Deutsch, scientist
• Sigisbert Dolinschek, politician
• Günther Domenig, architect
• Otto Anton Eder, actor
• Sabine Egger, skiing sports
• Felix Ermacora, politician
• Arnold Gallhuber, journalist
• Stephanie Graf, athlete
• Karl-Heinz Grasser, former federal minister of finance
• Egyd Gstättner, writer
• Hannes Hempel, sports
• Rupert Henning, actor and author
• Franz Paul von Herbert, artist
• Emanuel Alexander Herrmann, politician
• Sissy Höfferer, actress
• Gert Jonke, writer
• Udo Jürgens, singer/songwriter
• Dagmar Kalb, author
• Dieter Kalt, ice hockey player
• Josef Valentin Kassin, artist
• Dagmar Koller, singer and actress
• Thomas Koschat, composer
• Stefan Koubek, sports
• Marco Lackner, jazz musician
• Stefan Lexa, soccer
• Egon Matzner, scientist
• Wolf in der Maur, journalist
• Penny McLean, singer
• Günther Mittergradnegger, composer
• Karlheinz Miklin, jazz musician
• Robert Musil, writer
• Heinz Nittel, politician
• Danny Nucci, actor
• Lothar Peter, sociologist
• Wolfgang Petritsch, politician
• Ursula Plassnik, federal minister of foreign affairs
• Oliver Prime, musician
• Thomas Pöck, ice hockey player
• Wolfgang Puschnig, jazz musician
• Antonia Rados, journalist
• Roland Rainer, architect
• Ernst Rauscher von Stainberg, writer
• Ernst Alexander Rauter, writer
• Wilhelm Rudnigger, writer
• Joseph Sablatnig
• Franz Xaver Altgraf von Salm-Reifferscheidt-Krautheim, cardinal
• Bernhard von Spanheim, Duke of Carinthia
• Johann Staber, architect
• Josef Stefan
• Maximilian Daublebsky von Sterneck, colonel
• Bernd Svetnik, artist
• Peter Truschner, writer
• Adolf von Tschabuschnigg, writer and politician
• Hans Uebersberger, historian
• Johann von Viktring, writer
• Dietmar Pflegerl, former director of the Klagenfurt theater

Gallery

View at the Lendkanal in the center of Klagenfurt

The Stadthaus

Klagenfurt War Cemetery

Klagenfurt Cathedral

Education

• Europagymnasium Völkermarkter Ring
• IBG Ingeborg Bachmann High School
• BORG Klagenfurt
• Lerchenfeldstraße High School
• Mössingerstraße High School
• HTL 1 Klagenfurt
• HTL Mössingerstraße
• University of Klagenfurt

Twinnings

Klagenfurt is twinned with:

• Wiesbaden, Germany
• Rzeszów, Poland
• Sibiu, Romania
• Venlo, Netherlands
• Gorizia, Italy
• Nova Gorica, Slovenia
• Dessau, Germany
• Zalaegerszeg, Hungary
• Czernovitz, Ukraine
• Nanning, China
• Laval, Canada

Footnotes

External links

• Klagenfurt info

edit	Cities and Districts (Bezirke) of Carinthia
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