Klagenfurt on a small budget

Typically Klagenfurt

Enjoy the Wörthersee lifestyle and flair! Sun, sports and splashing in the lake - What do you want more?
Lido Klagenfurt: enjoy sun, fun and entertainment at a low price with a day ticket for € 3,80 per adult. The lido Klagenfurt offers various ways to have a good time for guests of all ages: the new slide tower, free WLAN, children race track, a large trampoline, a Segway parcours and much more.
"Klagenfurter Altstadtzauber": (Old Town Magic Festival). This is the big city festival in Klagenfurt! Magicians, stiltwalkers, jugglers on the streets and in the alleyways, live bands on the squares and thousands of people strolling around are amazed by the magic of the spectacle unfolding before their eyes in Klagenfurt's old town centre.In the meantime, visitors can enjoy a delicious snack at one of the many open-air gastronomy stands, or have a cool drink at one of the numerous outdoor bars, then enjoy rummaging around at one of the largest flea markets and jumble sales in Austria – exclusively at the Old Town Magic Festival! 10. - 12. August 2012, Klagenfurter Altstadt, free admission.
"Kärnten Card": The Kärnten Card (Carinthia Card) is the key to adventure, fun and lots of advantages. It opens the doors to more than 100 destinations in Carinthia, and you may return to your favourite attractions on as many days as you like. Furthermore we have more than 50 bonus partners, who allow exclusive reductions to all visitors with Kärnten Card. The Kärnten Card is valid from April 15th to October 16th 2012 and its use is unlimited! 1 week card 2011 € 34,- for adults, € 14,- for children (born 1996 – 2004). The Kärnten Card is free for children under 6 and from the third child onwards!
Specials for students on Wednesdays: Every Wednesday, a lot of bars, shops and cultural institutions have great special offers for every student up to 30. Bring your student ID! Partners & Details (sorry, only in German).

Sport & Nature

Carinthia Ironman Austria: Europe's biggest triathlon starts off in the eastern bay of lake Wörthersee in Klagenfurt where the "iron men" take part in 3.8 kilometres of swimming, then 180 km of cycling and finally 42.2 km of running – and thousands of fans spur them on along the route! July 1 2012, Start at Strandbad Klagenfurt.
Carinthia runs ("Kärnten Läuft"): The fitness event entitled "Carinthia Runs" (Kärnten Läuft) is a credit to its name. Everyone will find the right level of sports, ranging from a kiddies run to a half marathon, every length of course and difficulty level is available. August 17-19 2012, eastern bay Klagenfurt.
Cycling in & around Klagenfurt: Klagenfurt is the ideal place to take a bike tour. The city offers a 120 kilometre long network of perfectly main- tained cycling routes. Enjoy the diversity of Carinthia's capital city by taking one of the provided cycling tours for all interests and degrees of difficulty. Visit this site.
Carinthia Botany Center, Botanic Garden: an insider's tip for nature lovers. Open May – Sept every day 9 am - 6 pm, free entry, you can get a 2-€-tour by request.
Skatepark at the Europapark Klagenfurt: In summer, the skatepark is popular meeting point for youths. On about 10 000 square metres, the area offers lots of barriers for the young artists to prove their ability. Open from April to October.
Taking a walk through the Europapark: with a green area of about 22 hectare, the Europapark is one of the largest parks in Austria. It is located between the Lake Wörthersee and the lido Klagenfurt, and near the Lendkanal and Minimundus. Various free leisure facilities, such as open air chess, children's playground or a beach volley court offer recreation for everyone.

Culture

36th festival of German-language literature: In summer Klagenfurt turns into the capital of literature. The highlights of the Festival of German-language Literature ("Tage der deutschsprachigen Literatur") are readings and discussions focussing on the renowned Ingeborg Bachmann Prize. The literature week starts off with the "Klagenfurt Literature Course" (Klagenfurter Literaturkurs), in which selected authors of the future are able to work on their texts together with renowned writers. July 1 - 8 2012 at Stadttheater Klagenfurt – Last Minute Tickets – 30 minutes before begin € 10,- for children, students, apprentices, civil/military service (until the age of 26).
Gustav Mahler Memorial: The famous composer Gustav Mahler died more than a hundred years ago - take the chance to visit the Mahler memorial site. It is only a ten-minute walk from the parking lot of Maiernigg lido, you can also easily take the bus from Klagenfurt. Opening hours: 1 May to 31 October, daily from 10 am to 4 pm, free for children until 10 years, adults: 1 Euro.
City Gallery Klagenfurt: Special offer on Fridays! Every first Friday of the month you can enter for free and take a free tour through the current exhibition. Entry is usually free of charge for students. Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10 am -18 pm.
Parish church tower: the 91,7 metre high parish church tower of St. Egyd has an observation platform and offers a marvelous view of the Old Town and panoramic view above the Lake Wörthersee, the Karawanken and the Koralpe. It is worth climbing the 225 stairs! "Glockenspiel" at the top of the hour. Open: 10 April - 10 October: Mo - Fri 10 am - 5.30 pm, Sat 10 am - 12.30 pm; closed on Sundays and public holidays; Prices: Adults € 1.00, Children and youth (under age 15) € 0.50
Robert Musil House: Permanent exhibitions by Robert Musil, Ingeborg Bachmann and Christine Lavant in the house where the world-class Austrian writer was born. Open Mo-Fri 10 am – 17 pm; closed on Sundays and public holidays. Free Entry!
Carinthia Museum of Modern Art (MMKK): The Carinthian Museum of Modern Art holds solo and theme shows of works by young as well as established regional, national and international artists. After Work – Museum at the evening: Free entry every Thursday from 6 pm – 8 pm, tour included!
Coat-of-arms-hall at the Landhaus building: opening hours 31 Mar – 29 Dec every Mo-Sat 9 am – 5 pm. Adults pay € 3,00, tours are free! Also try the DUO Ticket coat-of-arms-hall & Museum Rudolfinum for € 8,00 total, € 6,00 reduced price.

Curiosities

13th International Pottery Market: The annual Pottery Market in the heart of the city centre, at Neuer Platz, is THE meeting point for lovers of ceramic arts and crafts. Here, potters and ceramic artists from all over Europe present pieces of their creative work. Utility objects, bowls, vases, ceramic jewellery, decorative objects or unique water fountains - take a look around and you're sure to find something you MUST have. August 2 - 8 2011, Neuer Platz.
„StadtLESEN" – City Readings: listening and reading in public. Borrow a book at the book tower, take a beanbag chair and descend into the world of literature. Try reading out loud for yourself at the reader's corner. One evening will support a famous author. Location: Neuer Platz, Klagenfurt. Date & Time: August 23-26 2012, 9 am to 10 pm. Free entry!
music.pic.nic: bring food, beverages, blankets and sports equipment if you like, but most importantly you have to be up for open-air-partyfeeling with hot rhythms at one of the most beautiful parks in Klagenfurt. Location: Kleinmayr-Garterl (Park) Klagenfurt; 10 am to 1 pm. Free Entry! More information (sorry, only in German)
Südseit'n Music Festival Klagenfurt: 15 Bands from the Alps-Adria-Region present their music at various pubs of the inner city of Klagenfurt. Blues, Rock, Country, Soul ,Funk and Jazz are bound to occur. The entry is free.

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