Museums and Heritage

Villacher Fahrzeugmuseum, Just outside the town of Villach, this enchanting museum brings you something different than the standard displays of artefacts and historical items – Instead you are treated to an impeccable showroom full of old iconic cars, motorbikes and appliances from the 50s, 60s and 70s

Museum of the City of Villach: Dating back to the 1800’s this is one of the largest (and oldest) municipal museums in Austria and has a very large collection of both prehistoric artefacts and regional displays of Carinthia. One of the main highlights of the museum is the battlements of the old town walls that have been reconstructed, and the extensive rare coin collection.

Stadtpfarrturm is Roman Catholic Church which is located on the main square in Villach has seen many different design variations since its earliest recorded construction in the 1100’s. Surviving various fires and damaging incidents during its history, the church boasts the tallest bell tower in Carinthia and has a Romanesque style.

Landskron Castle first appears in history records in the 800’s but appeared to become more prominent in the 14th century when Landskron was purchased by the Habsburg rulers.