Weißenstein

For the Livonian/Estonian town, see Paide.
Weißenstein
Municipality
Coat of arms of Weißenstein
Coat of arms
Weißenstein is located in Austria
Weißenstein
Weißenstein
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 46°41′N 13°43′E / 46.683°N 13.717°E / 46.683; 13.717
CountryAustria
StateCarinthia
DistrictVillach-Land
Government
 • MayorHermann Moser
Area
[1]
 • Total
49.14 km2 (18.97 sq mi)
Elevation
559 m (1,834 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total
2,961
 • 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

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

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.

View to Weissenstein from Kellerberg

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.



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