Discover Sankt Veit an der Glan

Sankt Veit an der Glan combines impressive architectural history with walking paths, swimming pools and unusual museum experiences. Anyone looking for a holiday apartment for a varied stay can choose between cultural and historical discoveries, short excursions into the countryside and leisure activities that are independent of the weather.

Culture between churches, the main square and the town walls

An important point of interest is the parish church of St. Veit in Sankt Veit an der Glan. It is mentioned repeatedly in documents dating from 1131 to 1285 and has the floor plan of a Romanesque pillar basilica. Particularly striking is the large funnel portal from the 13th century. It was largely renovated and modified and is considered one of the most beautiful Romanesque portals in Carinthia.

The monastery church of Our Lady also reflects the town's medieval history. Konrad von Aufenstein and his wife had it built for the Poor Clares between 1323 and 1326. The Calvary Church of Maria Loretto, built in 1658 on a hill northwest of Sankt Veit an der Glan, provides another historical highlight. On its western side, beneath a wooden canopy, there is an altar with a Baroque crucifixion group from 1729, created in the workshop of Johann Pacher.

The originally medieval main square is one of the largest squares in Carinthia. The town walls also contribute to the special atmosphere of Sankt Veit an der Glan. The marble plague column, created after the plague was repelled in 1715, and the Schüsselbrunnen fountain recall different eras. The fountain contains a large marble bowl from a Roman-era well in Virunum on the Zollfeld plain.

A town experience and museum for curious explorers

The digital town experience can be explored individually and without fixed times or guided tours. This is particularly practical if you want to divide your day flexibly between sights, breaks and your own activities. At the St. Veit Museum, railways, model railways, local history, motorisation, the postal service and telecommunications take centre stage. A remarkable feature is the world's only driving simulator for a 4030 railcar.

Paths, views and exercise

For a quieter side of your stay, Vituspark is a good choice. The woodland area is used primarily for hiking and has a wooden pavilion for taking a break. At Calvary Hill, shaded paths lead from Sankt Veit an der Glan to a chapel offering views over the town. The area is used for walks and short excursions.

Sankt Veit an der Glan is also a starting point for hikes and e-bike tours. There is an e-bike rental station in the town centre. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore consider whether your trip should focus more on combining culture and sightseeing in the town or on an active stay with walks and cycling tours.

Swimming pools for active and relaxing days

The indoor pool offers weather-independent swimming indoors, a separate children's area, heated swimming pools and relaxation rooms. The adjoining sauna area includes herbal, infusion, dry and steam saunas as well as an infrared cabin. For a stay focused on summer activities, the outdoor pool has diving towers, water slides and sports fields and is suitable for family visits.

This allows the trip to be organised differently depending on the weather and your interests: one day can begin with churches and local history, another with paths on Calvary Hill or in Vituspark. For more places and a wider choice of destinations, you can also take a look at Eggen, Eberstein, Sadin, Metnitz, Straßburg, Flattnitz, Sand and Seebauer.

For the higher-level travel overview: Sankt Veit An Der Glan.