Weekend excursion

Advent in Klagenfurt: insider tips and must-dos

(Bild: Franz Gerdl)

You can literally smell the winter in Klagenfurt - we know where to find the best presents, how to get into the Advent spirit and reveal more insider tips from Klagenfurt.

What do you need to know about Klagenfurt? Is Klagenfurt worth a visit? Is Klagenfurt worth living in? These questions come up when you search for Austria's southernmost provincial capital on Google.

As a native of Klagenfurt who has been drawn to other places all her life, but who always enjoys returning to this city on Lake Wörthersee, I can say: Klagenfurt is worth living in. Klagenfurt is worth a visit. In summer anyway - the turquoise Wörthersee is pure joie de vivre, the palm trees in the old town provide a southern flair and Italian gelato is never far away. But here's what you need to know about Klagenfurt: During Advent, it transforms into a cozy nest - traditional Christmas markets, young stores and cozy cafés lure you into the center.