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FPL 2000 Local Information
Note, since some maps
are in German language: "Kaernten" stands for "Carinthia" and "Oesterreich"
stands for "Austria" (where "ae" stands for "a/Umlaut" ä, and "oe"
stands for "o/Umlaut" ö).
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Villach and Carinthia
| Carinthia is the southernmost province
of Austria. It extends 9,533 km? to the south of the main alpine ridge
and borders on Slovenia and Italy. 56 % of the state lies above an altitude
of 1,000 m, the climate is characterised by the Mediterranean influence. |
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| For a good 2,000 years, the most direct route from the north to the
south of Europe has led through the present-day Carinthia. Where the Roman
legions once marched, the Tauern motorway today connects Hamburg with Palermo.
It takes 3 hours from Munich to Villach and not much longer to the important
Mediterranean ports of Triest and Genova or the capital of Austria, Vienna.
1,270 lakes, ice-covered peaks, the largest glacier of the Eastern Alps,
roaring waterfalls, idyllic alpine pastures and of course, the Großglockner
characterise the countryside of Carinthia.
Villach is a charming old town with Mediterranean
flair, surrounded by a vacation area with clear bathing lakes, traditional
thermal baths and numerous summer and winter sport resorts is the ideal
backdrop for a successful event. |
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| Whether you relax on the Drau river after a hard day’s conference
or go shopping in the old city centre or just to head for your hotel -
everything is right on the doorstep. Hot spring water swimming pools with
their health-giving tradition, crystal clear lakes to swim in and hiking
in the mountains are just some of the attractive features of this popular
holiday region. Take advantage of them on a day out or bring the family
with you for a short break. |
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How to reach Villach
Villach, Austria’s „gateway to the south", to both
Italy and Slovenia, is a major road and railway junction at which the international
lines between Vienna and Venice and between Munich and Ljubljana intersect.
By air
Klagenfurt airport is situated approximately 40 km from Villach. Regular
flights from Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich and Vienna are operating
daily. For detailled flight informations visit the Klagenfurt
Airport home page and click on.
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A shuttle service from the airport to Villach will be provided.
By train
Villach is a railway junction and hence easy to reach by train from Munich/Salzburg,
Vienna, Innsbruck, Venice and Ljubljana. |
By road
Villach can be reached from Germany via
the Felbertauern Tunnel or the Tauern
Motorway (A10), from Switzerland via
Innsbruck and the Felbertauern Tunnel,
from Vienna via the Southern Motorway
(A2), from Italy via Tarvisio, and from
Slovenia via theWurzen Pass or the
Karawanken Motorway (A11).
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Congress Center and Parkhotel
| The Congress Center Villach is a multifunctional centre for
a variety of cultural, economical and social events.
The architectural design of the building along the riverside is realised
by a glass front, that offers a panoramic view overlooking the river Drau,
the old town of Villach and the Karawanken mountains. This attractive design
gives an airy and friendly atmosphere to the whole building. |
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| The Parkhotel, where the conference banquet will be held, was
the leading hotel in Carinthia dating back to the Austrian-Hungarian monarchy
and centre of the social life in Carinthia. Three years ago the building
was renovated and the former lobby and ballroom serve today as conference
and banquet facility. |
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Accommodation
Most hotels are located within walking distance from the conference
center.
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Category
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Single room |
Double room |
| *** |
EUR 40 - 55 |
EUR 60 - 80 |
| **** |
EUR 55 - 80 |
EUR 80 - 120 |
| ***** |
EUR 80 - 100 |
EUR 120 - 150 |
| Please fill in the hotel reservation on the Registration Form and indicate
your hotel category preference. We need your credit card number (Visa or
Mastercard) and signature as guarantee for your hotel reservation.
You may download the reservation form in pdf
or ps
format, print it, and then fill it out
for transmission by fax or air mail.
Click this map to see the locations of the hotels listed in the following
table. |
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1 Congress Center Villach
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6 Romantik-Hotel Post
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2 Parkhotel
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7 Gasthof Kasino
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3 Austria Trend Hotel Villach
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8 Hotel Bacchus
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4 Hotel City
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9 Hotel Goldenes Lamm
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5 Hotel Mosser
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10 Hotel Kramer
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Excursions on Sunday, 27 August
| Scenic
Tour Carinthia |
Drive along the south shore of "Wörthersee",
stretching between Velden and Klagenfurt. Visit of the pilgrimage church
of Maria Saal, a Gothic building protected by a fortified enclosure.
Visit of one of the most impressive castles in Austria, Hochosterwitz
Castle, standing on a height in the St. Veit basin on the edge of the Zollfeld.
The battlemented castle is approached by a ramp with fourteen gateways.
A castle secured by so many gates is certainly unique in the world. Lunch.
In the afternoon visit of the city St. Veit an der Glan, the seat of
the Dukes of Carinthia until 1518. The well-preserved town wall, the picturesque
narrow streets, the two town squares with their beautiful houses and arcaded
courtyards all contribute to the charming appearance of this town.
Return along the scenic lake of Ossiach to Villach.
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Price per person:
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EUR 50,00 including bus, English-speaking guide, entrance fees, lunch
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Departure:
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08:30 from the Congress Center Villach
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Return:
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approx. 18:00
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| Salzburg |
| Drive via the Tauernautobahn to Salzburg, a
delight from the first sight of the outline of the Hohensalzburg, the symbol
of the power of the prince-archbishops. Walk through the oldest parts of
the city including a visit of Mozart’s birthplace, stroll along the Getreidegasse,
the main street of the old town, visit of Salzburg's Cathedral is probably
the city's most significant piece of church architecture and its ecclesiastical
center. Lunch, afternoon at leisure. |
| Price per person: |
EUR 100,00 including bus, English-speaking guide,
entrance fees, lunch |
| Departure: |
08:00 from the Congress Center Villach |
| Return: |
approx. 21:00 |
| Venice |
Charles Dickens once said "nothing
in the world that you ever heard of Venice, is equal to the magnificent
and stupendous reality", while D. H. Lawrence considered it "an abhorrent,
green, slippery city". Still, millions flock the city every year and remain,
invariably, thrilled by their first impression of the Grand Canal.
Walking tour through the picturesque city including St. Mark’s Square,
the „Palazzo dei Dogi" and Rialto Bridge. Lunch, afternoon at leisure. |
| Price per person: |
EUR 100,00 including bus, English-speaking guide,
entrance fees, lunch |
| Departure: |
07:00 from the Congress Center Villach |
| Return: |
approx. 21:00 |
For local information please contact
Herbert Grünbacher
Carinthia Tech Insititute
Richard-Wagner-Strasse 19
A-9500 Villach / Austria
TEL +43 4242 2004-120
FAX +43 4242 2004-179
E-mail: hg@cti.ac.at
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