Weißenstein

Weißenstein (Slovene: Bilšak) is a town in the district of Villach-Land in the Austrian state of Carinthia.

Weißenstein
Coat of arms
Weißenstein
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 46°41′N 13°43′E
CountryAustria
StateCarinthia
DistrictVillach-Land
Government
  MayorHermann Moser
Area
  Total49.14 km2 (18.97 sq mi)
Elevation
559 m (1,834 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total2,961
  Density60/km2 (160/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9550, 9710, 9721, 9722
Area code04245
Websitewww.weissenstein.at

Geography

Weißenstein lies in the lower Drau valley northwest of Villach. The highest point in the municipality is the Spitzeck at 1517 m, and the lowest at 500 m.

Sights

The scenery around Weißenstein has been attracting artists for years, and their work is presented in the town's Wachaumuseum. The other main attraction is its Church of the Virgin Mary, on a hilltop to protect against the Turks.

References


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