A legend said "Wörthersee Mandl" is responsible for the creation of Lake Wörthersee…read more He opened the tap of the keg at midnight on the eve of easter, warned Warners that death and destruction will come upon them. So he did, flooded the area and drowned their criminals. Well, that's what I was told by my business partner. She also said if you toss a coin in the pond where the water flows from his keg, you were to come back here again. Unfortunately on the day I visited they had it closed. I gave a coin to my business partner and asked her to toss my coin when opens. Always interesting to learn the local culture and legends. it helps me learn more about them. Anyhow, I didn't get to toss my coin but I hope to come back to this beautiful Klagenfurt.

The Lindwurmbrunnen on Neuer Platz in Klagenfurt from the 16th century is the landmark of the city…read moreand represents the emblem of the city represents a dragon.... is what I was told. Lindwurmbrunnen means Dragon Fountain. The legend said a dragon terrorized the city before being slain by knights.... To commemorate this event, they created the statute? My German is not good enough to understand fully what the locals were saying when I visited here. I still don't understand why it is used as the emblem of the city. I think they were so brave to slain the dragon? Then shouldn't the knight be the emblem? If you ask locals where to go for sightseeing, this is the number one spot they all recommend. My lack of knowledge didn't help me fully appreciate the significance of this dragon nonetheless, I understood the Klagenfurter were brave to fight against the dragon.

The entrance price is really high at 11EUR for adults and then 4EUR for the slide when you actually…read morewalk up, but it is the perfect thing to do on a day when it's too cold to swim in the lake. There is an elevator for the less sporty ones. We had a blast and the view is amazing. When it's windy, bring an extra layer of clothing, it can get pretty cold up there. Don't forget to pick up a pair of elbow pads and view your funny picture in the gift shop below!

A must see if in Karten. Breathtaking views of the entire region! Parking was simple and you will…read moreget some exercise if you take the stairs instead of the elevator! Great for kids as well. Restaurant, bar, playground for youngsters, gift shop. Once at the top you can take a slide down for a cost and a little wait. You can also repel on ropes as well if you dare!