Klagenfurt

Klagenfurt is the capital of Carinthia, Austria, on the eastern shore of Lake Wörthersee. Its historic center and lakeside setting make it a regional cultural and administrative hub.

Neuer Platz: Neuer Platz is Klagenfurt’s central square, dominated by the Lindwurm Fountain. The square anchors the city center and its best-known civic monument.
History of Klagenfurt: The history of Klagenfurt is the development of Carinthia’s capital from medieval settlement to modern city. Its successive rulers and rebuilding shaped the city’s present layout.
University of Klagenfurt: The University of Klagenfurt is a public research university in Carinthia, Austria. Its campus brings students and research activity to the capital.
Villach: Villach is a city in southern Carinthia, Austria, near the borders with Italy and Slovenia. It is Carinthia’s other major urban center and a regional counterpart to Klagenfurt.
Lindwurm Fountain: The Lindwurm Fountain is a monumental fountain in Klagenfurt depicting a dragon-like creature from local legend. Its legendary creature is the defining emblem of the city’s main square.
Duke Bernhard of Spanheim: Bernhard of Spanheim was a medieval duke of Carinthia who founded several towns, including the early settlement of Klagenfurt. His settlement foundation is central to accounts of Klagenfurt’s medieval beginnings.
Lake Wörthersee: Lake Wörthersee is a large alpine lake in Carinthia, Austria, west of Klagenfurt. The city’s eastern-shore location links it to the lake’s recreation and tourism.
Slovenia: Slovenia is a country in Central Europe, south of Austria. Its proximity and Slovene-speaking communities shape Carinthia’s cross-border ties.
Klagenfurt Cathedral: Klagenfurt Cathedral is a Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul. The cathedral reflects the city’s religious history and Baroque architecture.
Carinthian Referendum, 1920: The Carinthian Referendum of 1920 determined that the predominantly Slovene-speaking zone A would remain part of Austria. The vote settled the postwar border question affecting Klagenfurt and southern Carinthia.

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Udo JürgensRelated: Jürgens was born in Klagenfurt in 1934.