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  Villach - LoveToKnow 1911
It is situated on the Drave, near its confluence with the Gail, in a broad fertile basin at the foot of the Dobratsch or Villacher Alp (7107 ft.).
The principal industry of Villach consists in the fabrication of various lead wares, and is mostly dependent on the lead mines of Bleiberg, which is situated about 9 m.
Some of the prettiest Carinthian lakes are to be found near Villach, as the Ossiacher-see, on whose southern shore stands the ruined castle of Landskron, dating from the middle of the 16th century, the Wdrther-see and the small but lovely Faaker-see.
www.1911encyclopedia.org /Villach   (314 words)

  
 Villach - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Villachfɪlax] (Slovenian Beljak) is the second largest city in Carinthia in the south of Austria, on the river Drau (Slovenian Drava) and represents an important traffic junction for Austria and the whole Alpe-Adria region.
Villach is also surrounded by the mountains of the Alps which are used for skiing in winter and hiking in summer.
Villach got its first mayor in the 16th century.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Villach   (361 words)

  
 Villach
Villach, and its half-dozen boroughs, straddles the winding river Drau.
The most photogenic of the churches was St. Nikolai, located on the city's main bridge that is lined with the flags of the country, the state of Carinthia (Kärnten), and the various boroughs.
Villach is probably better known as a summer stop, although there is plenty of skiing nearby.
www.tompgalvin.com /places/at/villach.htm   (643 words)

  
 Villach travel guide - Wikitravel
Villach [1] is a town located in Carinthia in Austria.
In Austria Villach is well-known for its carnival which is broadcast on public television throughout Austria.
Villach is surrounded by a number of mountains including the Dobratsch which offer many possibilities for hiking.
wikitravel.org /en/Villach   (1430 words)

  
 Villach car hire / Villach car rental from 28 EUR per day all inclusive
Villach is quite an old city with roots back in Roman times (when the city was called Santicum).The city was heavily bombed in World War II (due to its importance as a major traffic gateway) destroying many parts of the city.
The motorway around Villach has two exits at Faakersee which takes you to the centre of the city and Ossiachersee which takes you to the north of the city.
Villach is a quite small town, so it is easy to get around on foot.
www.austriacar.com /Villach_Downtown.htm   (1578 words)

  
 Villach : Side Trips | Frommers.com
From the heart of the Old Town in Villach, it's a 4km (2 1/2-mile) drive to Warmbad-Villach, a town known for its thermal swimming pools and mineral springs.
This spa, on the southern fringe of Villach, is the only place where visitors can swim at the source of the thermal waters, which are supposed to counteract the aging process.
In Villach, the railway station acts as the stop for the red bus, although it stops almost everywhere else in between the towns.
www.frommers.com /destinations/villach/1913010011.html   (640 words)

  
 Villach, Austria
Villach, the second largest town in Carinthia, lies near the frontiers with Italy and Yugoslavia in the wide basin of the Drau, which is joined here by the Gail.
The Villacher Alpe to the west and the Karawanken chain to the south, together with the Julian Alps to the rear, form a magnificent mountain backdrop.
Villach is now the most important traffic junction in the Eastern Alps.
www.planetware.com /austria/villach-a-k-vill.htm   (202 words)

  
 Mosser hotel, Villach   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The family run Mosser hotel with 250 year tradition is located only a few steps away from the center of Villach, station, bus terminal and the Congress Center.
The Mosser Hotel is located in the town center and only a 2 minute walk from the convention center as well as the train and bus stations.
The ski area, Nordic skiing trails and the Warmbad Villach spa are a short drive away.
www.lodgingaustria.com /Villach/Mosser   (338 words)

  
 Accommodation in Hotel City Villach Austria
This 4 star hotel is located in the city centre of Villach and was established in 1968.
Whether for culture, sport, health or business, Villach offers numerous possibilities, such as a modern congress center, a venue for important meetings and conferences, the Warmbad-Villach thermal spa as well as plenty of restaurants and bars.
Hotel City is centrally located in the heart of Villach, within a stone's throw of the main railway station and easily reachable from the highway.
www.accommodationow.com /accommodation/hotel_city_villach.htm   (169 words)

  
 Car Rental Villach with Auto Europe
Villach offers the visitor an authentic Austria that is calmer and less frequented by tourists than the larger cities.
Auto Europe offers several pick-up locations and a large rental car fleet, so finding a car rental in Villach is both easy and economical.
Nearby, and easily reached with your car rental in Villach, are the larger towns of Salzburg, Munich, Vienna, Bratislava, Prague, Budapest and Ljubljana.
www.autoeurope.com /car-rental/Villach-rental-guide.cfm   (434 words)

  
 Romantik Hotel Post - Villach - Reviews of Romantik Hotel Post
Surrounded by mountains in the health resort Villach, in the center of the pedestrian zone lies the “Romantik Hotel Post”.
With the day and night permission to drive to the hotel`s guarded car park our guests enjoy the advantages of a hotel in the city with its many offers.
Enjoy yourself like Emperor Karl V. 1552, combine your stay in one of the most beautiful hotels of Villach with sport- and recreation-activities in immediate environs.
www.jpmoser.com /romantik_hotel.html   (138 words)

  
 Villach - Hotels, Guesthouses, Weather
Nestled at the very heart of Carinthia, not far from Friuli (Italy) and Slovenia, Villach is open to social and cultural exchange across the borders.
The bustling town attracts visitors not only with its unspoiled surroundings and a picturesque landscape, but also with a varied offer in terms of activities and events.
In Villach there is always a reason to celebrate!
www.tiscover.at /at/guide/5,en/objectId,RGN788at/home.html   (135 words)

  
 Villach : Introduction | Frommers.com
Villach, in the center of the Carinthian lake district, is a great place from which to explore the rest of the district.
It's also the gateway to the south, and it's easy to make day trips to Slovenia or Italy from here.
There was a settlement here in Roman times, and Villach belonged to the bishops of Bamberg (a distant see near Nürnberg, Germany) from the 11th century until Maria Theresia acquired it for the Hapsburgs.
www.frommers.com /destinations/villach/1913010001.html   (176 words)

  
 Villach   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Each friday from may until october we offer a free guidance through the Old Town of Villach.
Meeting point is each friday at 10 o'clock in front of the tourist information center on Rathausplatz.
We would like to show you some of the most interesting places and buildings in Villach, guiding you through the history of the town situated on the banks of the Drau river.
www.villach.at /inhalt/englisch/24774.htm   (113 words)

  
 Villach
Wie kaum eine andere Stadt in Österreich, erlebt Villach bereits seit vielen Jahren einen überaus dynamischen Entwicklungsprozess.
Die damit verbundene enorme Bautätigkeit und das rasche Wachstum haben das Stadtbild in der Vergangenheit nicht in jedem Fall aufgewertet.
Aus diesem Grund wurde vor nunmehr zehn Jahren — als Novum in Kärnten — über Initiative von Bürgermeister Helmut Manzenreiter der Villacher Architekturbeirat als ergänzende Fachinstitution zur Ortsbildpflegekommission gegründet.
www.villach.at   (114 words)

  
 Villach, AUT Weather - Forecasts, Radar Maps, Video, and News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Villach, AUT Weather - Forecasts, Radar Maps, Video, and News
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 Villach Hotels
Villach, Austria Hotels, Resorts, Bed and Breakfasts, Motels
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www.bestlodging.com /cities/austria-villach.shtml   (69 words)

  
 Villach Hotels, All Villach hotels, hotels in Villach
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www.bookinhotels.com /villach.htm   (109 words)

  
 Accommodation in Villach hotels and lodgings - ASE.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Accommodation in Villach hotels and lodgings - ASE.net
Auf der Tratten 15, Villach, Villach, Kõrnten, 9500
The Hotel Ebner has been a family-run business for almost 100 years, now in the 4th generation.
www.ase.net /servlet/HotelList/202/46.61/13.85/Villach   (91 words)

  
 artnet.com: Resource Library: Artula von Villach, Thomas   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
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Further documents indicate he was a town magistrate of Villach in 1520.
There are more than 45,000 articles in The Grove Dictionary of Art.
www.artnet.com /library/00/0044/T004464.asp   (126 words)

  
 Villach Lawyer Attorneys Law Firms Austria   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Villach Law firms / Lawyers list yourself on this page:
Find a Lawyer/ Law Firm/ Advocate/ Attorney/ Solicitor in Villach (Austria)
Please select a Lawyer/ Law firm from the left column.
www.helplinelaw.com /lawyers/austria/villach   (178 words)

  
 Villach Adventure Travel - Villach Travel Guide
There was a settlement here in Roman times, and Villach belonged to the bishops of Bamberg (a distant see near Nürnberg, Germany) from the 11th century until Maria Theresa acquired it for the Hapsburgs.
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 accomodation in Villach Oesterreich   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
The hotel has the following facilities: Indoor swimming pool, sauna, solarium, breakfast buffet, situated directly near teh beach, water-ski, table-tennis, boats, bycicles, open all year around.
The accomodation W. & V.Lorenz presents a chalet with the necessary comfort for lodging up to 6 persons The chalet is situated between the town of Villach and the famous summer resort of Velden am Wörthersee.
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www.hotelnetservice.com /austria/villach   (127 words)

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