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Carinthian Culture & Events

The local area is steeped in fascinating traditional and modern cultural events throughout the year.

 

Experience the spectacle of Kufenstechen – a long-running festival only seen in the Gail Valley – where the young men of the village gallop on horses bare-back, armed with metal clubs as they compete to destroy a wooden barrel mounted on a pole, and win the fairest maiden.

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Enjoy Villach's Kirchtag – a week-long set of festivities, where locals dress up in their finest drndil and lederhosen, and celebrate in the streets at beer stalls and food vendors, with music and dancing.

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If you enjoy fancy dress, then the Villach Fasching carnival - which has been running for over 100 years is for you. A giant celebration of costumes and music, don a costume and join the parade with the locals.

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