Villach, Austria skyline: the 15 most iconic buildings and best views in Villach

You can't understand the lady who is speaking in English, actually translating the other one. But she's adorable :) the show itself is well handled and you can see they treat those animals with kindness. The negative thing is coffee (really bad) in the restaurant near the entrance,expensive souvenirs (7€ for a magnet) and the parking is way down the road so you have to walk UP HILL for 10min to reach the castle. Overall, great to see in person those magnificent birds of pray. We were amazed.

Breathtaking atmosphere and view.. problem with my visit was that we were a big group with optimized price and therefore the restaurant experience seems to suffer .. the plates were quite plain with good but not exceptional taste and the people were quite harsh - some of the statements even unfriendly.. I guess if it would have been a dinner for two with less monetary restrictions the whole experience would have been mega..

Found this gem while driving from Austria to Italy. We almost got lost after getting off the highway, but once we got our bearings, it was a breeze. Once there, if available, you can park right up to the castle. Otherwise, just walk up the steep hill (15 minutes). The grounds are good enough, but the birds of pray displays and demonstration were a definitely 10/10!. Food around the place was ok, but the people working everywhere were so nice. A must-stop to see!!!

Eagle show it was brilliant....german and english must do. Ideal for families. Food very good.

Nice one day family trip. The bird show is something special, but it is good to know german, because there is not enough english speak. Beware of summer heat, you can get fried up in the arena. It is ynder open sky. No roof or shadow at all. If you are regarding that it's a interesting place with astonishing view.

Parking is 2,5 Euros per day and you can see beautiful old castle and lovely Affenberge. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

The food was delicious at the restaurant and the views were incredible.More than worth it to venture out and go see. The drive just to get to the castle is worth just taking the trip. There ia parking at the very top of the mountain so your only option isn't just at the very bottom. Its worth checking out. If you do decide to park at the bottom. Its quite the journey making it up that steep graded road about 1/2 Km to the top.

Really liked the the temprary expedition "How wars end". The permanent exhibition was nice but !no English translation! It is as if they don't want foreigners to visit. Additionaly, no Slovenian translation which shows they have no respect for the Slovenian minority at the bilingual zone.

Manages to fit a lot in. Great building and location. The staff are very helpful. Have visited a few times now and each time there has been a different special exhibit alongside the local history. This time was history of beer and it's local relevance. A great amount of information presented in an easy to understand way and even had a full English translation available. Look forward to seeing what's in next spring.

Great staff and great museum 🙏

It was great! Very interesting. The kids 6,9,10 liked it a lot

Very very nice!

Very nice building and exhibits. Friendly and helpfull staff... I loved it.

Fun beer exhibition while we were there

The most important place of worship in Villach. Externally I can definitely say that it is one of the most beautiful buildings you can find in the city, internally it's not much but it is still worth a visit! Next to it there is the Bell Tower, of which you can reach the top and enjoy a discrete view of the city (that requires a small charge though)

Beautiful church in the Old Town of Villach. Hard to miss if you are in town

I was up and out early this morning and, in exploring the town at dawn, I saw the elegant old St. Jakob's Cathedral, right in the City-Center. It was so early that I didn't think it would be open, so when I tried the door and it opened, it was a lovely surprise to hear the fabulous old organ being played in the pre-dawn stillness. The organist was practicing and I came in and stood and let that rich music just flow over me and soak in. It seemed almost holy to hear this. I could not stay long and didn't even think about climbing the bell tower, but it didn't matter. I had already been blessed and it was time to hurry back to the hotel for breakfast. There is ample off-street parking in the property rear and along the side, but the town is small and walking anywhere is easiest

Attended the Villach Beer Festival on the first day. Church service was the kickoff to the festivities for the entire week. Everyone was there, all dressed in the traditional clothing.

Very nice old church - main church of the Villach. From the stairways near the church you can see very beautiful views of the city center with mountains on the background.

The Stadthauptpfarrkirche in Villach, Austria, is a historical gem with stunning Gothic architecture and intricate details. Dating back to the 14th century, it has survived fires and renovations, making it a must-visit for history enthusiasts and art lovers. The tower offers a breathtaking view of Villach, and a fun fact: there is a little kitchen at the top, possibly used to cook pigeons as they still nest there today. The price to visit this attraction is 3 Eur per person. Enjoy the view

Very good church typical and nice

5 Euro - climb 200+ stairs - see Villach It's good, no must

(Translated by Google) Villach viewed from above... After climbing "a few steps" and a narrow spiral staircase with traffic lights every 4 minutes, you reach the highest vantage point in the city. There is a good all-round view of Carinthia's (beautiful - secret) capital and the surrounding area. 😉 With the Kärnten Card, the view from the parish tower is even “free”. It's definitely worth a visit! 👍🏻 (Original) Villach von oben betrachtet... Nach dem erklimmen "einiger Stufen" und einer schmalen Wendeltreppe mit Ampelregelung" im 4 Minuten Takt erreicht man den höchsten Aussichtspunkt der Stadt. Es bietet sich ein guter Rundumblick auf Kärntens (schöne - heimliche) Hauptstadt und die Umgebung. 😉 Mit der Kärnten Card ist die Aussicht vom Stadtpfarrturm sogar "gratis". Er ist auf jeden Fall einen Besuch wert! 👍🏻

(Translated by Google) Viewing Villach from above is wonderful! A small entrance fee (free with the Carinthia Card) and then the approximately 239 steps to the top. History, such as the Way of St. James, a gallery through Carinthia, and a gallery of the surrounding mountains are vividly presented. At the very top, the watchman's apartment, which was used for fire prevention until 1934, is impressive. The bells ring every 15 minutes, and the 39-step spiral staircase, controlled by a traffic light system, is impressive. The view is magnificent and well worth it. Thank you ☺️ (Original) Villach von oben betrachten, wunderbar! Kleiner Eintrittspreis (KärntenCard gratis) und dann ca.239 Stufen nach oben. Geschichte wie der Jakobsweg/Gallerie durch Kärnten und Galerie der umliegenden Bergwelt wird anschaulich gezeigt.Ganz oben die Türmerwohnung die bis 1934 zur Brandverhütung genutzt wurde. Die Glocken läuten 1/4stündlich und beeindruckend die Schneckentreppe 39Stufen die durch ein Ampelsystem geregelt wird. Der Ausblick gigantisch es lohnt sich. Vielen Dank ☺️

It's incredible!

(Translated by Google) The beautiful bell tower next to the church is worth a visit. Admission is €5. The view of the city from the top is breathtaking. (Original) Bel campanile da visitare adiacente la chiesa. ingresso 5 euro. Bellissimo il panorama sopra la città dalla cima.

(Translated by Google) If you are in Villach, it is a fun thing to do and with a Kärnten Card it is even free. (Original) Als je dan in Villach bent is het wel even leuk om te doen en met een Kärnten Card is het zelfs gratis.

(Translated by Google) A highlight of our tour through Villach, great views and currently an interesting exhibition about the Way of St. James. (Original) Ein Highlight unserer Tour durch Villach, tolle Aussicht und im Moment eine interessante Ausstellung über die Jakobswege.

It's an awesome church, with one of the best interior designs to have look at

Spring is going great

(Translated by Google) A beautiful church that is definitely worth a visit. (Original) Eine schöne Kirche, die in jedem Fall einen Besuch Wert ist.

(Translated by Google) An impressive baroque church with a beautiful interior. Statue of Christ at the flagellation column and separate chapel with beautifully carved railings. (Original) Een indrukwekkende barokkerk met prachtig interieur. Beeld van Christus aan de geselzuil en aparte kapel met fraai bewerkt hekwerk.

(Translated by Google) An imposing church with a small cemetery. The Church of the Holy Cross in Villach is a Roman Catholic parish and place of pilgrimage. This late Baroque church stands on the southern bank of the Drava River, in the Perau district. (Original) Imponente chiesa con annesso piccolo cimitero. La chiesa di Santa Croce a Villach è una parrocchia cattolica romana e luogo di pellegrinaggio . Questa chiesa tardo barocca sorge sulla riva meridionale del fiume Drava, nel distretto di Perau .

(Translated by Google) A beautiful Roman Catholic church in Baroque style, built in 1738. Consecrated in 1751 by the first Archbishop of Gorizia, Carl Michael Count Attems. The Heiligenkreuz Chapel adjacent to the church was built in 1771 and consecrated in 1774. The church looks great from afar, attracting attention with its magnificent architecture and well-chosen colors for the building. (Original) Красивая римско-католическая церковь в стиле барокко, построена в 1738 году. Освящена в 1751 году первым архиепископом Гориции Карлом Майклом Графом Аттемсом. Примыкающая к церкви часовня Хайлигенкройц была построена в 1771 году и освящена в 1774 году. Церковь замечательно смотрится издалека, привлекая внимание великолепной архитектурой и удачно выбранными цветами окраски здания.

(Translated by Google) Magnificent baroque church, for me the most beautiful church in Villach (Original) Herrliche Barockkirche, für mich die schönste Kirche Villachs

A marvellous come back to the past!

An eclectic mix of unique vehicles, bicycles, electronics and memorabilia. Its feels like wandering around someone's personal collection, not a stuffy museum. Throughly enjoyable!

Nice place, little bit expensive, but still worth to see those beautifull old cars and motor bikes.

Nice selection of old, unique and historic vehicles as well as household equipment. Always a pleasure to come here.

The museum is ok, but small. There is no air condition so it's hard to breath.

Nice museum. The cars are a little bit crouded and you get distracted by that.

Nice museum but pretty smal.

Nothing special for the price you pay. Not many animals to see especially in the hot summer day. The food in the buffet was good, but pricey and they do not accept cards.

First time just for 2 hours before closing at 6pm. Beautiful deers, American bison, goats and best part is where they're free roaming around you. Super family place.

Petting Zoo is great and most animals will eat out of your hand. Sadly, the "Freigehege" is pretty much just a small trail and you barely see any animals not confined to cages.

Nice animal park for 2 hours walk, excellent location. Not so big variety of animals, but they do have good living conditions, big cages or in some cases no cage at all. You can also feed deers from your hand. :)

Cool place to go with the kids! Little play yard inside and bring cash if you want to eat something. We entered with our karnten card so it was free. There is also a maze next to it.

A small zoo, but with a nice concept and featuring mostly european animals (mostly but not exclusively). Large enclosures and a part of the zoo with no barriers between you and the animals. There is also a part with domestic animals and a playground for children

The park is ok. The entrance fee and the prices in the restaurant are slightly above average. One big plus point is that you can feed the goats donkeys and deer at the beginning of the park. The animals have very spacious habitats so don't expect to see too many of them from closeby. Overall worth the experience especially if you are a tourist and happen to be in the area. Time you will need to visit the park: approximately 2 to 3 hours.

Nice car museum, compact and personal, even the fumes of petrol and cars where perfect! - Really good collection of cars from the 70s, 80s and 90s - brought back memories from the best time in the car industry!

Spent there like 3 hours only on car parts of the museum, it's awesome.. Honestly, I would love to see all the cars from all sides, because of the details, curves and lines, but as I talked to the reception girl (professional and smiling girl in one person), place is a limit. Will totally recommend this collection/museum to others and if there will be some excursion with possibility to see whole cars, I'm totally in! Thank you for showing us these awesome pieces. PS: Look at a Seicento under wooden planks made me really sad..

If you love cars, it's a great museum. It doesn't look very professional, but it is nice. If you don't like cars, the museum is not for you.

Great little local collection. Well cared for. A must for car enthusiasts.

Nice little museum. But there is one big fail. You cannot put a fake Lamborghini Countach Kit car in it and try to pass it as the real deal. People will know. The rest of the collection is pretty nice but this was a big let down hence only 2 stars.

I am a woman, so I don't have much to say, but my boyfriend loved the museum, spent two hours there with many "Ohs" and "Ahs" and said it was worth the price. The young lady that let us in was very friendly and the Caffe Latte in the TAF Café is to die for.

Very interesting. Had a lot to see, you can even buy some cars there. My kids loved it. Everyone was very kind.

Really nice place to have an overview of whole Kärnten. I suggest to see some of the media videos, they are extremely informative. The 3D flight, new from 2025, is nice. But, at least for me, I e had to stop after some minutes because I've had the symptoms of motion illness. Anyway, my son was 'flying' for quite a while without anything. I suggest to visit it.

I really really like it. Highly recommended. Ask for the video if it's not on. They have it both in German and English. Don't know about other languages.

It was awesome, both VR and the presentation. 5 Stars

This place has potential. They have taken a quite old map, and added in a big multimedia light show. The ticket office was great in changing the language to English for us as we were the only people there. The media show was interesting, with useful information about the region. However, this is more suited to you get audiences. For a map need like me (and probably some of my friends) it would have been good to just have some time with the lights on so I could just study the map in fine detail, looking at all the places I'd been and still as planning to go to. There just wasn't any time of lights on, no show playing. The shows just went one to the next.

Amazing mapping, price €4 per person 👍👍👍

Excellent mockup (huge) of Carinthia with the surrounding areas. They have updated the experience with multimedia show, so its a kind of 4d experience now. Hope they come asap with an english version of the show and overall info material as well and ... seems to be a general "problem" in the city of Villach ... this POI/museum is closed on Sundays (as others) ...

Well worth a visit when in Villach. A very charming young woman insisted on finding information in English for us. Film show and exhibits are very informative

Unfortunately the coffee shops/bars around, literally hide the column from sight. It's hardly visible! Shame!

(Translated by Google) Unfortunately I'm a little disappointed 😞 because I expected much more. Very beautiful, old (how old?) stone column in the main square. The place with potential, but no information, no description, nothing...👎🙁👎. That's why the historical column is a bit uninteresting for tourists, a shame... Only two stars from me ⭐⭐, but definitely worth seeing... (Original) Ich bin leider etwas enttäuscht 😞, weil ich viel mehr erwartet habe. Sehr schöne, alte (wie alt?) Steinsäule am Hauptplatz. Der Ort mit Potential, aber keine Informationen, keine Beschreibung, nichts..👎🙁👎. Deshalb für Touristen historische Säule ist etwas uninteressant, schade... Von mir nur zwei Sterne ⭐⭐, aber auf jeden Fall sehenswert...

(Translated by Google) Wonderful Austrian experience. Walk through the many Christmas markets, excellent food stalls (from typical sausages and various craft beers to traditional sweets, especially chocolate). Absolutely worth visiting (Original) Meravigliosa esperienza austriaca. Passeggiata attraverso i tanti mercatini natalizi, bancarelle di ottimo cibo (dai würstel tipici e le varie birre artigianali ai dolci tradizionali, soprattutto cioccolate). Da visitare assolutamente

(Translated by Google) Beautiful old column in the middle of the main square (Original) Schöne alte Säule mitten am Hauptplatz

(Translated by Google) Beautiful old column in the middle of the main square (Original) Schöne alte Säule mitten am Hauptplatz

(Translated by Google) It's really very good (Original) Ist echt sehr gut

The Church is nice externally, internally it's not gorgeous

1309 a parish Saint Nicholas is mentioned for the first time. This original church stood south-east of today's church on Trattengasse. The parish, whose territory lies north of the Drau , belonged to the diocese of Laibach from 1461 to 1751 . In 1627, as part of the Counter-Reformation , Capuchins were summoned to Villach, who built a church dedicated to St. Ludwig and a Capuchin monastery in 1629-1633 on the current site of the Nikolaikirche. Founders were Anna Maria Proy and Countess Ursula von Thannhausen. The damage to the buildings from the 1690 earthquake was repaired in 1691. In a fire in 1786, the Capuchin church, the monastery library and the church of St. Nicholas to the south-east suffered severe damage. In the same year, the Capuchin Church became the seat of the parish of St. Nicholas. In the following year the Capuchin monastery was closed and the former Capuchin church was converted into a parish church. A three-storey west tower with an onion dome was added and the monastery was partially demolished. In 1886 the parish was handed over to the Franciscans. A Franciscan monastery was built using the former Capuchin vicarage. In 1888 the old monastery was demolished and replaced by a new building. In 1892 the former Capuchin church was demolished and in 1892-1893 a neo-Gothic church was built based on a design by Peter Hütter and Father Johann Maria Reiter from Tyrol and consecrated in 1896. In 1906 St. Nikolai was raised to the status of a parish. During the Second World War the church suffered heavy bomb damage. Windows and roof had to be renewed in 1945. Further restorations were carried out in 1967, 1984 and 1995, and in 1981 the crypt was adapted for use in worship.

Wonderful Church in Austria style. Unfortunately was close but from outside was really nice

Nice church not far from the railway station. Near the church in the courtyard there is a good Austrian restaurant.

behind the church is the local brewery... and its own bar... a real holly place ;)

Organ music you can not stand not to hear.

Nikolaikirche Villach

Looks nice in park

Church with a nice park and children's play area around it

Looks like a middlefinger 5/5

(Translated by Google) It looks nice from the outside, with the park in the background. (Original) Izvana izgleda lijepo, sa parkom u pozadini.

(Translated by Google) Elegant church (1901-1903) in park. Unfortunately only the front hall with view was open. (Original) Elegante kerk (1901-1903) in park. Helaas was alleen de voorhal met doorkijkje geopend.

(Translated by Google) The oldest Protestant church in Villach, surrounded by a well-kept park with fountains and many old trees. An art project illustrates Jacob's Ladder (heaven's ladder on which the angels climb up and down) from the Bible. It consists of metal columns that symbolically go into the front of the church (slanted and straight) and come out again at the back. Description of the project on the left side of the church. In summer it is shady and cool in the park. There are many benches to rest. (Original) Die älteste evangelische Kirche in Villach, umgeben von einem gepflegten Park mit Springbrunnen und vielen alten Bäumen. Ein Kunstprojekt verdeutlicht die Jakobsleiter (Himmelsleiter, auf der die Engel auf und ab steigen) aus der Bibel. Sie besteht aus Metallsäulen, die aufrecht (schräge und gerade) vor der Kirche sinnbildlich in diese hineingehen und hinten wieder herauskommen. Beschreibung des Projekts an der linken Seite der Kirche. Im Sommer ist es schattig und kühl im Park. Es gibt viele Bänke zum Ausruhen.

(Translated by Google) A wonderful church interior! We celebrated a very atmospheric Easter service here with the students from HTL Villach. (Original) Ein wunderbarer Kirchenraum! Wir haben hier mit den Schüler:innen der HTL Villach einen sehr stimmungsvollen Ostergottesdienst gefeiert.

(Translated by Google) Super nice location for cultural events, readings and chamber concerts. High-quality exhibitions are offered and absolutely free of charge. (Original) Super schöne Location für die kulturelle Veranstaltungen, Lesungen und Kammerkonzerte. Werden hochqualitative Ausstellungen geboten und dazu absolut kostenlos.

(Translated by Google) Very nice castle (Original) Bardzo ładny zamek

(Translated by Google) Too bad. Which museum is closed on the weekend?!?! Party traffic for those interested in art... (Original) Schade. Welches Museum hat am Wochenende geschlossen?!?! Parteienverkehr für Kunstinteressierte.....

(Translated by Google) Always great exhibitions (Original) Immer wieder tolle Ausstellungen