Villach
Villach (Slovenian Beljak) is the second largest city in Carinthia in the south of Austria, on the river Drau (Slovenian Drave) . It currently has 57,646 inhabitants.
Geography
In the surroundings of Villach there are several lakes:
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- Lake Ossiacher or Ossiachersee
- Lake Faaker or Faaker See
Villach is also surrounded by the mountains of the Alps which are used for skiing in winter and hiking in summer. It is located half an hour by train or car from the border to Italy or Slovenia.
Related Topics:
Alps - Skiing - Hiking - Italy - Slovenia
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