Wildon

Wildon is a small town near Leibnitz in the Austrian state of Styria.

Wildon
Coat of arms
Wildon Location within Austria
Coordinates: 46°53′13″N 15°30′51″E
Country	Austria
State	Styria
District	Leibnitz
Government
• Burgermeister	Ing. Gerhard Sommer (ÖVP)
Area [1]
• Total	32.72 km^2 (12.63 sq mi)
Elevation	314 m (1,030 ft)
Population  (2018-01-01)[2]
• Total	5,367
• Density	160/km^2 (420/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	8410
Area code	03182
Vehicle registration	LB
Website	wildon.gemeindeforum.at/

History

The village was first mentioned in 1219. It was mainly known due to a minstrel called Herrand von Wildonje, who lived during the 13th century and was also engaged in local politics. According to legends, Wildon got its name from a wild man who was living in a cave on a hill nearby. Legend has it that a woman living in the village went up to the cave, and killed the wild man with a pair of Knitting Needles to where those of the village could then go up and enjoy the cave. A medieval ruin is also situated on that hill. The nearby municipality Allerheiligen bei Wildon received its name because of its proximity to Wildon.

Amenities

An equestrian center and a lake for bathing, the Wildoner Teich, is to be found in the vicinity. Wildon is situated on a cycle track which runs alongside the Mur river from Graz to Bad Radkersburg.

Transportation

The journey by train from Graz main station to Wildon takes approximately 27 minutes using trains travelling to Spielfeld-Straß.

References

1. "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
2. "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.