Discover Feldkirchen in Carinthia

Feldkirchen in Carinthia combines a rich cultural history with a gently undulating landscape. The town is home to remarkable ecclesiastical buildings, the Bamberger Amthof cultural and event centre, and a museum dedicated to the history of the town and its immediate surroundings. At the same time, Feldkirchen lies in a basin crossed by the Tiebel stream, whose surroundings are characterised by gentle wooded hills and green meadows. Anyone wishing to combine culture, landscapes and special experiences on a trip will find a variety of options here for planning their days.

Culture between the basilica, chapels and Amthof

The parish church of Feldkirchen is an important cultural landmark. It is a three-nave late Romanesque basilica with a five-storey choir tower and a Gothic elongated choir dating from the 14th century. The church also preserves remnants of wall paintings from 1220/1230 in the former choir tower bay. For those interested in medieval architecture and ecclesiastical art, the church offers several historical layers that can be viewed in one place.

The town parish church of Maria im Dorn is also part of Feldkirchen’s character. It is located a five-minute walk from the main square on the northern steep bank of the Tiebel. Another special feature is the Lindl Chapel, a Marian chapel from the 19th century. Its groin vault was once painted by the Feldkirchen family of painters DeCillia. Today, the Lindl Chapel is primarily used for baptisms, weddings, and cultural and religious events.

The Bamberger Amthof now houses a cultural and event centre. The Amthof Museum presents various topics and features from the history of the town and its immediate surroundings. Depending on your interests, you can therefore shape your stay around architecture, religious history and the region’s past, without limiting your trip to just one attraction.

Gentle landscapes and an experience from the air

The landscape around Feldkirchen is characterised by green meadows and gentle wooded hills. In the surrounding area, the foothills of the Nock Mountains give the region around Feldkirchen a gently rolling character. This landscape provides a tranquil counterpoint to the town’s historical attractions and gives the trip a distinctly regional character. When choosing a holiday apartment, you can therefore consider whether your main focus is on discovering the town’s culture or exploring the surrounding landscape.

The Feldkirchen Ossiacher See Aviation Sports Club offers an unusual complement to the museums, churches and chapels. Flights in motorised aircraft, touring motor gliders, ultralight aircraft and gliders are available there. Anyone looking for a special experience can include this aspect in their travel plans. The different types of aircraft also show that, alongside its historical attractions, Feldkirchen has an active and experience-oriented side.

Getting there and choosing suitable accommodation

When travelling from Vienna, one route to Feldkirchen in Carinthia leads via St. Veit an der Glan. Before booking a holiday apartment, it is worth deciding on your personal priorities: Would you mainly like to discover churches and the town’s history, visit the museum, or focus on the gently rolling surroundings?

Other local pages for orientation

For further options within the listings, you can also visit the local pages for Förolach, Alt-Ossiach, Retschitz, Falkertsee, Vorwald, Hochrindl-Alpl, Oberboden and Glanegg.

For the overarching travel overview: Feldkirchen.