Villach's tourist office offers free guided tours through the Old Town every Friday morning. You can learn about the town's history, stroll along the banks of the River Drau and explore the hidden alleys and arcade squares dotted around the center.
Tourismus
A-9500 Villach
Bahnhofstrasse 3
Austria
011-43-4242-205-2900
villach.net
Landskron Castle is a 16th century castle overlooking Villach. You can explore the castle grounds, dine in the castle's restauarant or watch an eagle flight show at the ornithological station. Medieval banquets in the castle can also be booked.
Burg Landskron
A-9523 Villach -- Landskron
Austria
011-43-4242-41563
burg-landskron.at
The town's museum is located in an old town house and you can explore the history, art and culture of Villach. The museum's Renaissance courtyard has a collection of Roman stones. Special exhibitions are displayed by the museum every summer.
Museum der Stadt Villach
Widmanngasse 38
A-9500 Villach, Austria
011-43-4242-205-3535
villach.at
The Villacher Brauhof is a traditional Carinthian Inn in the center of Villach where you can sample local cuisine washed down with Austrian wine and a choice of nine draft beers. Specialties include goulash with dumplings, pork and turkey schnitzel, veal and boiled ox. An outdoor dining area is available for warmer weather. The restaurant is open 11a.m. to midnight every day.
Villacher Brauhof
Bahnhofstraße 8
9500 Villach, Austria
011-43-4242-24222
villacherbrauhof.net
Alpengarten Villacher Alpe are Alpine flower gardens located at Villacher Alpe/Dobratsch Mountain. Walk through the gardens and discover the flora of the Alps. During the summer, the Alpine flowers are in blossom and you will see rare plant specimens from the region.
Verein Alpengarten Villacher Alpe
Gerbergasse 33
9500 Villach, Austria
011-43-066-491-42953
alpengarten-villach.net