# Villacher Altstadtspaziergang

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## 800 years of town history on short paths

                            
                                                            
                                    

From the Hauptplatz via the arcaded courtyards to the Stadtpfarrkirche St. Jakob: the Villacher Altstadtspaziergang leads through 800 years of town history on short, level paths.

If you would rather have company along the way, join one of the free guided tours with certified Austria Guides.

                                
                                                    
                    
                    
                                            
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## What you will see along the way

   

The Hauptplatz has been the lifeline of the town since the 12th century and a pedestrian zone since 1988, so you stroll without any traffic. The route passes the Khevenhüllerhaus, where Emperor Charles V once took up quarters, and continues to the Stadtpfarrkirche St. Jakob. At 94 metres, its tower is the tallest in Carinthia.

   

## What to expect

   
- Hauptplatz with historic buildings, a pedestrian zone since 1988
- Arcaded courtyards such as the Paracelsushof and the Hirscheggerhof
- Stadtpfarrkirche St. Jakob with Carinthia’s tallest church tower (94 m)
- Free “Villacher Altstadtspaziergang” leaflet at the tourist information office
- Free guided city tours with Austria Guides
   

## Our insider tip

   

Pick up the free leaflet at the tourist information office if you would rather go at your own pace. Then you are not tied to any fixed time and can turn off for a coffee whenever you like.

  
        

    

    

                    
                
                    

## Practical information Villacher Altstadtspaziergang

                
            
        
                    
                                    
                                                                            Opening hours
                                                                            
                                

freely accessible at any time, guided tours according to the seasonal schedule

                            
                                            
                                    
                                                                            Admission
                                                                            
                                

free of charge, leaflet free at the tourist information office

                            
                                            
                                    
                                                                            Distance from the apartment in Villach
                                                                            
                                

approx. 4 km, 8 min. by car to the town centre

                            
                                            
                                    
                                                                            Getting there
                                                                            
                                

Hauptplatz Villach, easy to reach by car and by public transport

                            
                                            
                            
        
                    
                                    [Website](http://visitvillach.at)
                            
            

    

                    
                
                    

## Frequently asked questions about Villacher Altstadtspaziergang

                
            
        
        
                            
                    
                                                    
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### Off to Villach!

                                                                                                    

The guided tours start at different times depending on the season. We will tell you which one is running when.

                                                            
                        
                                                    
                                                                    
                                                                                    

Luisa Kofler

                                                                                                                            

Ihre Gastgeberin

                                                                            
                                
                                                                    
- [+43 664 510 35 74](tel:+436645103574)
- [villach@apart-of-me.at (Opens the e-mail program)](mailto:villach@apart-of-me.at)

                                                            
                                            
                
            
            
                
                                                                        
                                

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Yes, both the leaflet for going on your own and the guided city tours cost nothing.

                                
                            
                                                    
                                

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Around 45 to 90 minutes, depending on your pace and your interest.

                                
                            
                                                    
                                

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Yes, the walk is mostly level and easy to manage on foot.

                                
                            
                                                    
                                

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Free of charge at the Villach tourist information office.

                                
                            
                                                            
            
        
    

                    
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## Stay eight minutes from the Hauptplatz

                    
                                            

From our apartments you are at the Hauptplatz in eight minutes, and after that comfortable shoes are all you need. Book your apartment in Villach.

                    
                                            
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