Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan district, Carinthia, Austria

Places to visit near Friesach

Friesach is a town in Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan district, Carinthia, Austria, home to about 1,950 people. Within 50 km by road there are 130 places to visit — 73 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches and 6 museums. The must-see places are Burgfried (1 km), Burg Geiersberg (1 km) and Heiligblutkirche (1 km).

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Friesach, Carinthia
Friesach, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan district, Carinthia, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Friesach at a glance

Location
Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan district, Carinthia, Austria
Population
about 1,950
Coordinates
46.9553° N, 14.4058° E
Places within 50 km
130 (130 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Friesach

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Friesach: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Friesach

110 forts & heritage within 100 km of Friesach. The closest is Burgfried (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Friesach

103 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Friesach. The closest is Gurktal (16 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Gurktal · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Zirbitzkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Perchauer Sattel · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~22 km · Must-see
  • Klippitztörl Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Gertrusk · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Geierkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan · ~26 km · Must-see

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Churches near Friesach

42 churches within 100 km of Friesach. The closest is Heiligblutkirche (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Friesach

13 museums within 100 km of Friesach. The closest is Schwarzenberg Vault in Murau (31 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Friesach

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Friesach. The closest is Botanischer Garten (46 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Friesach

4 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Friesach. The closest is Wanderweg Turracher Höhe - Kormulde (52 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Friesach

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 12 km on the road.

  1. Start in Friesach
  2. 1 km Kirchenruine Virgilienberg · heritage site, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan
  3. 1 km Heiligblutkirche · church, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan
  4. 1 km Burgfried · heritage site, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan
  5. 1 km Burg Geiersberg · heritage site, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan
  6. 4 km Schloss Mayerhofen · heritage site, Bezirk St. Veit an der Glan
  7. 4 km Back to Friesach

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From travellers near Friesach

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How to reach Friesach

    All places near Friesach by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Friesach by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage73110Burgfried (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints26103Gurktal (16 km)
    Churches2142Heiligblutkirche (1 km)
    Museums613Schwarzenberg Vault in Murau (31 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Botanischer Garten (46 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs04Wanderweg Turracher Höhe - Kormulde (52 km)
    Caves13Griffener Tropfsteinhöhle (47 km)
    Waterfalls03Wildensteiner Wasserfall (59 km)
    Other attractions02Stift Seckau (57 km)
    Parks11Europapark (49 km)
    Treks01Velden-Kathreinkogel (60 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Jesenice Mosque (79 km)

    Friesach: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Friesach?

    Burgfried (heritage site, about 1 km), Burg Geiersberg (heritage site, about 1 km), Heiligblutkirche (church, about 1 km), Kirchenruine Virgilienberg (heritage site, about 1 km), Schloss Mayerhofen (heritage site, about 4 km), Burgruine Pöckstein (heritage site, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Friesach?

    130 places on Spotwander: 73 forts & heritage, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 churches, 6 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Friesach?

    Burgfried, about 1 km by road; Burg Geiersberg (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Friesach?

    Gurktal, about 16 km by road; Zirbitzkogel (21 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Friesach?

    Heiligblutkirche, about 1 km by road; Maria Waitschach (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Friesach?

    Start in Friesach, visit Kirchenruine Virgilienberg, then Heiligblutkirche, then Burgfried, then Burg Geiersberg, then Schloss Mayerhofen, and drive back — about 12 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Friesach?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Friesach

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Friesach’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Friesach on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.