In Villach, more precisely in nearby Warmbad Villach, already the ancient Romans were taking a bath. Today is Villach especially a popular shopping and recreation center for all those who are staying at the surrounding lakes, especially Faaker, Ossiacher and Millstätter lake.

Hauptplatz How Villach looked before the bombs of World War II, still occupy some old houses at the Drau, as the Paracelsushof, the Hirscheggerhof from the 16th century and the House No. 13.

Heiligenkreuzkirche Worth seeing, double the sanctuary in the suburbs on the left Perauer Drau, a masterpiece of baroque of Kaernten.

Stadtpfarrkirche St. Jakob The three-aisled basilica with the elaborate network rib vaults, the stone pulpit (1555) and Thomas von Villach attributed Christophorus fresco is a visit worth. Kirchplatz 8

food                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Kaufmann & Kaufmann Tasteful ambience, mediterranean-inspired, fine cuisine, fine wines. Dietrichsteingasse 5, Sun/Mon closed

Urbani-Weinstuben Excellent seafood dishes and homemade pasta. Meerbothstr. 22, Sat/Sun closed

where to stay                                                                                                                                                              Egger Distinct youth and family hotel, where less on equipment but more a comprehensive leisure offer is valued. Swimmingpool. 53 rooms. Landskron, Triester Str. 42.

Post The Khevenhüllerhaus from the 16th century has nice and quiet rooms, good food! 50 rooms. Hauptplatz 26.

Landskron The old castle ruins above the Ossiacher See and St. Andrä, attracts visitors with a panoramic restaurant, a monkey mountain and an eagle sanctuary. May-Oct. daily. 10am-5pm, July/Aug. 10am-7pm. entrance 7 Euro. 3 km away.

Millstaetter See The second largest lake of Kaerten stands out not only by the quiet district of the Millstatt monastery, but also by the nature reserve at its completely unspoilt southern shore. 59 km away.

Ossiacher See In contrast to the Woerthersee, the Ossiacher See is more suitable for family idyll. From the Vantage Point on the Gerlitzen that you can reach over a level road, you get a beautiful panorama. 14 km away

Terra Mystica In an abandoned mine tunnel was an "active museum" with a multimedia show, mountain lake and rapid subterranean shaft rides set. May-June, Sept./Oct. daily. 10.30am-1.30pm, July/Aug. 10.30am-4.30pm. entrance 16 Euro