Carinthia · Drava River · Market Town · Lakes

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A historic market town above the Drava in southern Carinthia — the old town square, the parish church, the Drava reservoir and the warm lakes of the Klopeiner See region.

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About Völkermarkt

A market town of southern Carinthia

Welcome to Visit Voelkermarkt.com, an independant Travel guide using the "Visit" branding style adopted by more and more private Tourist Guides, marketing-savvy Hotel organisations or official Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Voelkermarkt is a town where history feels closely connected to the rivers and valleys of southern Carinthia, shaped by its medieval market traditions, cultural influences, and the gentle landscapes near the Drava River.

It developed as a regional trading center, where merchants and travelers gathered for markets that linked the surrounding rural communities. For centuries, its position near important routes encouraged exchange, while Carinthian and Slovene cultural influences shaped local identity. Today, the old town and parish church reflect this heritage with historic facades, quiet squares, and streets that preserve a traditional atmosphere. Few places in Austria express such a calm sense of regional continuity.

Modern Völkermarkt blends this heritage with a relaxed, small-town character. Nearby lakes and the Drava River offer cycling, walking, and outdoor recreation, giving the town a peaceful, open feel. Local events, markets, and a welcoming center add to its charm. Völkermarkt is a place where market traditions meet river landscapes, where regional culture sits beside everyday life and cafés, and where the atmosphere remains warm and unhurried.

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Top things to do

Top 20 tourist attractions in Völkermarkt

Main Square — Völkermarkt01i

Main Square

The elongated main square of the old town, lined with historic facades and cafés.

Town Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene — Völkermarkt02i

Town Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalene

The large Gothic parish church that dominates the old town.

Old Town Hall — Völkermarkt03i

Old Town Hall

The historic town hall of Völkermarkt, a landmark of the old town.

St. Ruprecht Church — Völkermarkt04i

St. Ruprecht Church

A Romanesque church with a striking tower in the district of St. Ruprecht.

Völkermarkt Reservoir — Völkermarkt05i

Völkermarkt Reservoir

The wide Drava reservoir below the town, with bridges and lakeside paths.

Drava Cycle Path — Völkermarkt06i

Drava Cycle Path

The long-distance cycle route along the Drava passing Völkermarkt.

Lake Klopein — Völkermarkt07i

Lake Klopein

One of Austria’s warmest bathing lakes, a short drive south of the town.

Lake Turner — Völkermarkt08i

Lake Turner

A small, quiet bathing lake near Lake Klopein surrounded by forest.

Gösselsdorf Lake — Völkermarkt09i

Gösselsdorf Lake

A natural lake with reed beds, popular for nature walks and birdwatching.

Griffen Stalactite Cave — Völkermarkt10i

Griffen Stalactite Cave

A colourful stalactite cave below the castle hill of Griffen.

Griffen Abbey — Völkermarkt11i

Griffen Abbey

A former Premonstratensian abbey in Griffen with a baroque church.

Haimburg Castle Ruins — Völkermarkt12i

Haimburg Castle Ruins

Medieval castle ruins above the Drava valley near Völkermarkt.

Diex Fortified Church — Völkermarkt13i

Diex Fortified Church

A fortified church on a sunny plateau of the Saualpe, with views over southern Carinthia.

Petzen — Völkermarkt14i

Petzen

A mountain on the Slovenian border with a ski area and a well-known mountain bike flow trail.

Obir Caves — Völkermarkt15i

Obir Caves

Show caves inside Mount Hochobir, visited on guided tours.

Werner Berg Museum — Völkermarkt16i

Werner Berg Museum

A museum in Bleiburg dedicated to the painter Werner Berg and southern Carinthia.

District Heritage Museum — Völkermarkt17i

District Heritage Museum

A local museum presenting the history and folk culture of the Völkermarkt district.

Eberndorf Abbey — Völkermarkt18i

Eberndorf Abbey

A former Augustinian abbey in Eberndorf with a fortified church complex.

Hemmaberg — Völkermarkt19i

Hemmaberg

A pilgrimage hill with early Christian church remains near Globasnitz.

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Klagenfurt and Lake Wörthersee

Carinthia’s capital and its famous lake, about half an hour west of Völkermarkt.

On the map

Map of Völkermarkt

The top attractions of Völkermarkt at a glance — click a photo for details.

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Useful links

Official & local resources

  • Voelkermarkt.gv.at — Municipality of Völkermarkt (Stadtgemeinde Völkermarkt)
  • VisitCarinthia.at — official tourism of Carinthia (Kärnten)
  • VisitAustria.com — hopefully soon
  • VisitOesterreich.com — hopefully soon
  • Austria.info — the official tourism portal of Austria

Neighbour countries

  • Visit Czechia.com — by Czech Tourist Board — 212 km
  • Visit Germany.com — hopefully soon — 153 km
  • Visit Deutschland.com — hopefully soon — 153 km
  • Visit Hungary.com — by MTÜ Tourism Agency — 114 km
  • Visit Italy.com — by Promax Comunications — 73 km
  • Visit Slovakia.com — hopefully soon — 239 km
  • Visit Slovenia.com — by Visit Network — 17 km
  • Visit Switzerland.com — by Swiss Tours / Swiss Airlines — 319 km

Visit Europe.com — by ETC European Travel Commission (pioneer)

Getting there ✈

Fly to Klagenfurt Airport (KLU), about 23 km from Völkermarkt.

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A regional tourism network / ecosystem

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