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Friendly match
Austria - Finland
Austria will start on 29 February with a friendly match against Finland from 2012. The ÖFB has chosen the Wörthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt as the venue for the meeting with the Scandinavians, in whose ranks as Schalke shooting star Teemu Pukki. The match against the Scandinavian countries is our seventh game of the Austrian national team in a little more than four years ago opened the Wörthersee Stadium. For more information and tickets, visit http://www.oefb.at/tickets
Promotion ÖFB © GEPA Pictures for ÖFB
29.02.2012, Wörthersee Stadium
Austria - Finland
Austria will start on 29 February with a friendly match against Finland from 2012. The ÖFB has chosen the Wörthersee Stadium in Klagenfurt as the venue for the meeting with the Scandinavians, in whose ranks as Schalke shooting star Teemu Pukki. The match against the Scandinavian countries is our seventh game of the Austrian national team in a little more than four years ago opened the Wörthersee Stadium. For more information and tickets, visit http://www.oefb.at/tickets
Promotion ÖFB © GEPA Pictures for ÖFB
29.02.2012, Wörthersee Stadium
Easter Market
When there are dozens of stands on Neuer Platz offering traditional Easter produce and when the first messengers of spring ensure a colourful atmosphere, then the Easter Market in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is being held once again.
22.03. - 07.04.2012, Neuer Platz
When there are dozens of stands on Neuer Platz offering traditional Easter produce and when the first messengers of spring ensure a colourful atmosphere, then the Easter Market in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is being held once again.
22.03. - 07.04.2012, Neuer Platz
Wörthersee car-free
In Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, the spring season starts with a unique experience for cyclists and skaters. A dream of a day at Lake Wörthersee! Cyclists and skaters have the opportunity of circling Lake Wörthersee – without any car traffic.
29.04.2012, around the lake Wörthersee
In Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, the spring season starts with a unique experience for cyclists and skaters. A dream of a day at Lake Wörthersee! Cyclists and skaters have the opportunity of circling Lake Wörthersee – without any car traffic.
29.04.2012, around the lake Wörthersee
Alpen Adria Haven Festival
4 days of celebration along the eastern bay of Lake Wörthersee – folk music, easy listening music, DJs, blues, jazz and much more with performances on a number of different stages. Great regional food and drink specialities to try from Carinthia, Slovenia, Croatia, Istria; boat parade, lottery, Nauti children’s entertainment and much more make for a very varied programme.
17.05. - 20.05.2012, Eastern bay of Lake Wörthersee
4 days of celebration along the eastern bay of Lake Wörthersee – folk music, easy listening music, DJs, blues, jazz and much more with performances on a number of different stages. Great regional food and drink specialities to try from Carinthia, Slovenia, Croatia, Istria; boat parade, lottery, Nauti children’s entertainment and much more make for a very varied programme.
17.05. - 20.05.2012, Eastern bay of Lake Wörthersee
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Second Alps Adriatic Craft Market
The great success of last year prompted the city of Klagenfurt, Dept. of Culture in cooperation with the Carinthian initiative crafts, also this year to invite approximately 80 exhibitors for the 2nd Alps Adriatic craft market to Klagenfurt. Self-made goods and crafts from all sectors will be offered at the Neue Platz around the Lindwurm from 9am to 6pm. An extensive work program and presentations will inspire visitors at the market.
24.05. – 26.05.2012, Neuer Platz
The great success of last year prompted the city of Klagenfurt, Dept. of Culture in cooperation with the Carinthian initiative crafts, also this year to invite approximately 80 exhibitors for the 2nd Alps Adriatic craft market to Klagenfurt. Self-made goods and crafts from all sectors will be offered at the Neue Platz around the Lindwurm from 9am to 6pm. An extensive work program and presentations will inspire visitors at the market.
24.05. – 26.05.2012, Neuer Platz
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Carinthia Golf Open
The golf-sport highlight of the year: After Martin Wiegele’s victory in front of a home crowd and his spectacular show, the stars of golf will again stop at Lake Wörthersee in 2012 at the Kärnten Golf Open presented by Mazda on the Klagenfurt-Seltenheim golf course. The entire Austrian golf elite will compete.
07.06. - 10.06.2012, Klagenfurt-Seltenheim golf course
The golf-sport highlight of the year: After Martin Wiegele’s victory in front of a home crowd and his spectacular show, the stars of golf will again stop at Lake Wörthersee in 2012 at the Kärnten Golf Open presented by Mazda on the Klagenfurt-Seltenheim golf course. The entire Austrian golf elite will compete.
07.06. - 10.06.2012, Klagenfurt-Seltenheim golf course
5150 Triathlon
The first 5150 triathlon with a 1.5 km swim, a 10 km run and a 40 km cycle race – Olympic distance – was a huge success. On 10 June 2012, this latest child of the Ironman family will return to the eastern bay of Lake Wörthersee in Klagenfurt.
10.06.2012, Eastern bay of Lake Wörthersee
The first 5150 triathlon with a 1.5 km swim, a 10 km run and a 40 km cycle race – Olympic distance – was a huge success. On 10 June 2012, this latest child of the Ironman family will return to the eastern bay of Lake Wörthersee in Klagenfurt.
10.06.2012, Eastern bay of Lake Wörthersee
Wörthersee Classics
Gustav Mahler composed his greatest symphonies in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in the summers between 1900 and 1907. Other famous composers, such as Johannes Brahms, Anton Webern and Alban Berg also enjoyed close relationships to Carinthia. The concert week in June is dedicated to their memory: At the “Wörthersee Classics”, world famous orchestras and soloists of international renown perform music composed by the Wörthersee composers. The concerts are held at Klagenfurt Concert Hall.
12.06. – 15.06. 2012, Klagenfurt Concert Hall
Gustav Mahler composed his greatest symphonies in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee in the summers between 1900 and 1907. Other famous composers, such as Johannes Brahms, Anton Webern and Alban Berg also enjoyed close relationships to Carinthia. The concert week in June is dedicated to their memory: At the “Wörthersee Classics”, world famous orchestras and soloists of international renown perform music composed by the Wörthersee composers. The concerts are held at Klagenfurt Concert Hall.
12.06. – 15.06. 2012, Klagenfurt Concert Hall
Carinthia Ironman Austria
Europe’s biggest triathlon begins in the eastern bay of Lake Wörthersee in Klagenfurt: this is where the “iron athletes” will get going to complete a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km cycle race and a 42.2 km run. And thousands of fans will be there to cheer them on.
01.07.2012, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Europe’s biggest triathlon begins in the eastern bay of Lake Wörthersee in Klagenfurt: this is where the “iron athletes” will get going to complete a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km cycle race and a 42.2 km run. And thousands of fans will be there to cheer them on.
01.07.2012, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
36th Festival of German-Language Literature
In 2012 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee becomes the capital of literature for the 36th time. 14 authors from Austria, Germany and Switzerland read for the Ingeborg Bachmann Prize, worth € 25,000. All the competing texts will be online in eight languages. 3sat TV station will broadcast live.
04.07. - 08.07.2012, ORF-Theatre
In 2012 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee becomes the capital of literature for the 36th time. 14 authors from Austria, Germany and Switzerland read for the Ingeborg Bachmann Prize, worth € 25,000. All the competing texts will be online in eight languages. 3sat TV station will broadcast live.
04.07. - 08.07.2012, ORF-Theatre
Starnacht am Wörthersee
In 2012, Klagenfurt will for the first time be the venue of the “Starnacht am Wörthersee”, with superstar Andreas Gabalier and many other artists. Enjoy a very special evening against the spectacularly beautiful backdrop directly at the lake!
14.07.2012, Wörtherseebühne
In 2012, Klagenfurt will for the first time be the venue of the “Starnacht am Wörthersee”, with superstar Andreas Gabalier and many other artists. Enjoy a very special evening against the spectacularly beautiful backdrop directly at the lake!
14.07.2012, Wörtherseebühne
Musikforum
Jazz fans and friends of 20th century classical music will find the festival in the arcades and rooms of Viktring Cistercian Monastery very much to their liking. International stars of these genres hold master classes for talented students from around the world and give a series of concerts in the impressive atmosphere of Viktring Monastery. The Music Forum is also the event where the Gustav Mahler Prize is awarded for outstanding compositions.
07.07. – 29.07.2012, Viktring Cistercian Monastery
Jazz fans and friends of 20th century classical music will find the festival in the arcades and rooms of Viktring Cistercian Monastery very much to their liking. International stars of these genres hold master classes for talented students from around the world and give a series of concerts in the impressive atmosphere of Viktring Monastery. The Music Forum is also the event where the Gustav Mahler Prize is awarded for outstanding compositions.
07.07. – 29.07.2012, Viktring Cistercian Monastery
A1 Beach Volleyball Grand Slam
Bronzed sportsmen and women, brightly coloured dresses and a great party atmosphere amongst the ranks of spectators. The A1 Beach Volleyball Grand Slam is the absolute hit of the summer in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, with top class sport and entertainment more closely entwined than anywhere else!
17.07. - 22.07.2012, Strandbad Klagenfurt
Bronzed sportsmen and women, brightly coloured dresses and a great party atmosphere amongst the ranks of spectators. The A1 Beach Volleyball Grand Slam is the absolute hit of the summer in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, with top class sport and entertainment more closely entwined than anywhere else!
17.07. - 22.07.2012, Strandbad Klagenfurt
Musical Summer at the Stadttheater
Klagenfurt Municipal Theatre will stage two musical highlights in a league of their own in 2012: Leonard Bernstein’s fabulous “West Side Story” and, what is probably the most charming musical of all times, “My Fair Lady”; both in productions of director Josef E. Köpplinger.
26.07. - 18.08.2012, Klagenfurt Municipal Theatre
Klagenfurt Municipal Theatre will stage two musical highlights in a league of their own in 2012: Leonard Bernstein’s fabulous “West Side Story” and, what is probably the most charming musical of all times, “My Fair Lady”; both in productions of director Josef E. Köpplinger.
26.07. - 18.08.2012, Klagenfurt Municipal Theatre
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13.Internationale Keramiktage Klagenfurt TÖPFERMARKT
Jedes Jahr im August treffen sich in Klagenfurt ca. 85 Töpfer und Keramiker aus ganz Europa um am Neuen Platz in Klagenfurt ihre ausschließlich selbst gefertigten Töpferwaren anzubieten. Ein tolles Rahmenprogramm mit Vorführungen, Kindertöpfern und Straßenmusiker zieht Urlauber und Einheimische Besucher in die Innenstadt um den Töpfermarkt zu besuchen. Schauen, bummeln, kaufen und staunen ist angesagt.
24.08. - 26.08. 2012, Neuer Platz
Jedes Jahr im August treffen sich in Klagenfurt ca. 85 Töpfer und Keramiker aus ganz Europa um am Neuen Platz in Klagenfurt ihre ausschließlich selbst gefertigten Töpferwaren anzubieten. Ein tolles Rahmenprogramm mit Vorführungen, Kindertöpfern und Straßenmusiker zieht Urlauber und Einheimische Besucher in die Innenstadt um den Töpfermarkt zu besuchen. Schauen, bummeln, kaufen und staunen ist angesagt.
24.08. - 26.08. 2012, Neuer Platz
Magic of the Old Town and Festival of the Valleys
The great Klagenfurt am Wörthersee city festival! Magicians, stilt walkers, jugglers in the streets and alleyways, live bands in the squares, thousands of people strolling around and enjoying the magical spectacle in the Klagenfurt old town. The Festival is made complete with culinary delights from near and far.
10.08. – 11.08.2012, City Centre of Klagenfurt
The great Klagenfurt am Wörthersee city festival! Magicians, stilt walkers, jugglers in the streets and alleyways, live bands in the squares, thousands of people strolling around and enjoying the magical spectacle in the Klagenfurt old town. The Festival is made complete with culinary delights from near and far.
10.08. – 11.08.2012, City Centre of Klagenfurt
Kärnten Läuft 2012
The fitness event “Kärnten Läuft” (“Carinthia gets running”) does full justice to its name. Competitors are called on to “bring running gear and swimming trunks” for the 11th time this year and whether for the half marathon, “dogging” (i.e. running with dog), the night run or the junior marathon: the “Kärnten Läuft” 2012 event holds something in store for every one!
17.08. – 19.08.2012, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
The fitness event “Kärnten Läuft” (“Carinthia gets running”) does full justice to its name. Competitors are called on to “bring running gear and swimming trunks” for the 11th time this year and whether for the half marathon, “dogging” (i.e. running with dog), the night run or the junior marathon: the “Kärnten Läuft” 2012 event holds something in store for every one!
17.08. – 19.08.2012, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
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13th International Ceramics days in Klagenfurt
Each year in August, in Klagenfurt will meet, about 85 potters and ceramic artists from all over Europe at the Neuer Platz who offer their home-made pottery. A great program with shows, children's pottery and buskers attracts tourists and locals in the city centre.
24.08. - 26.08. 2012, Neuer Platz
Each year in August, in Klagenfurt will meet, about 85 potters and ceramic artists from all over Europe at the Neuer Platz who offer their home-made pottery. A great program with shows, children's pottery and buskers attracts tourists and locals in the city centre.
24.08. - 26.08. 2012, Neuer Platz
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13 ° giorni Internazionale delle Ceramiche
Ogni anno nel mese di agosto, si incontrano a Klagenfurt, circa 85 vasai e ceramisti provenienti da tutta L´Europa per il Neuer Platz che offrono la loro unica fatta in casa ceramica. Un grande programma con spettacoli, ceramica per bambini e artisti in strada.
24/8 - 26/8 2012, Neuer Platz
Ogni anno nel mese di agosto, si incontrano a Klagenfurt, circa 85 vasai e ceramisti provenienti da tutta L´Europa per il Neuer Platz che offrono la loro unica fatta in casa ceramica. Un grande programma con spettacoli, ceramica per bambini e artisti in strada.
24/8 - 26/8 2012, Neuer Platz
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13th International Ceramics days in Klagenfurt
Each year in August, in Klagenfurt will meet, about 85 potters and ceramic artists from all over Europe at the Neuer Platz who offer their home-made pottery. A great program with shows, children's pottery and buskers attracts tourists and locals in the city centre.
24.08. - 26.08. 2012, Neuer Platz
Each year in August, in Klagenfurt will meet, about 85 potters and ceramic artists from all over Europe at the Neuer Platz who offer their home-made pottery. A great program with shows, children's pottery and buskers attracts tourists and locals in the city centre.
24.08. - 26.08. 2012, Neuer Platz
Christkindl Market
The scents of mulled wine, incense and cookies everywhere ... Wrap up warm and head off for a romantic stroll through Christmassy Klagenfurt am Wörthersee – to the Christkindl Market in Klagenfurt city centre.
24.11. – 24.12.2012, Neuer Platz
The scents of mulled wine, incense and cookies everywhere ... Wrap up warm and head off for a romantic stroll through Christmassy Klagenfurt am Wörthersee – to the Christkindl Market in Klagenfurt city centre.
24.11. – 24.12.2012, Neuer Platz
New Year’s Eve Carnival
The old town comes to life to see in the New Year, the streets become “New Year’s paths” leading all the visitors to where it’s at. Live bands, shows, disco, children’s programme, church tower run, Viennese waltzes and lots more. With the countdown running, maybe you’ll come across a chimney sweep or blacksmith to bring you lots of health and happiness for the New Year.
31.12.2012, City Centre of Klagenfurt
The old town comes to life to see in the New Year, the streets become “New Year’s paths” leading all the visitors to where it’s at. Live bands, shows, disco, children’s programme, church tower run, Viennese waltzes and lots more. With the countdown running, maybe you’ll come across a chimney sweep or blacksmith to bring you lots of health and happiness for the New Year.
31.12.2012, City Centre of Klagenfurt
Klagenfurt Tourismus | Neuer Platz 1 | A-9010 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Tel.: +43 463 537 2223 | Fax: +43 463 537 6218 | e-mail: tourismus@klagenfurt.at
Tel.: +43 463 537 2223 | Fax: +43 463 537 6218 | e-mail: tourismus@klagenfurt.at
