Attractions & Landmarks In Bad Kleinkirchheim

Little resort town Bad Kleinkirchheim in the Austrian Alps is well-known for its spa, wellness, and skiing facilities. Carinthia is a state located in the UNESCO-protected Nockberge Biosphere Reserve, a place of natural beauty and cultural significance. Every visitor may find enough in Bad Kleinkirchheim, from exciting activities and amusement parks to old churches and stunning views.

• Nockberge: The main attraction of Bad Kleinkirchheim is the Nockberge mountains with their amazing views, diverse flora and fauna, and plenty of biking and hiking trails. The 184,000 acre Nockberge Biosphere Reserve is composed of several peaks, lakes, valleys, and forests. The reserve works to preserve the local natural and cultural environment in addition to promoting sustainable tourism and education. Take enjoy the alpine meadows, clean air, and wide views of the Nockberge by car, bike, foot, or cable car.

• Bad Kleinkirchheim – Kaiserburgbahn: This cable car takes visitors to the top of the Kaiserburg mountain, which is 2,055 meters above the town center. From there, visitors may see the surrounding mountains and valleys as well as the ski slopes, hiking trails, and mountain bike routes.The Kaiserburgbahn also offers an exciting mountain drop via Kaiser Bob, a year-round toboggan hill.

• St. Oswald: This modest village, near Bad Kleinkirchheim, is the site of a mediaeval church dedicated to the martyr and Northumbrian king Saint Oswald. This church, dating back to the 12th century, has a Gothic choir, a Baroque tower and a Romanesque nave. Another rare relic housed in the cathedral and displayed in a silver shrine is a piece of Saint Oswald’s skull.Both pilgrims and non-pilgrims come to the church to enjoy its architecture and past.

• Kirche St. Kathrein: Another old church in Bad Kleinkirchheim, it is located next to the same-named thermal spa. The church, which was built about the fourteenth century, is dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria, the patron saint of healers and scholars. The church is Gothic in design with a polygonal choir, ribbed vault, and pointed arch. In the cathedral crypt are several local nobles buried.The church is a cultural icon and a place of worship for the locals.

• Pfarrkirche St. Ulrich: The town parish church and largest church in Bad Kleinkirchheim. The eighteenth-century church is dedicated to Ulrich of Augsburg, a Catholic bishop. The church has a spacious nave, a high altar, and a richly ornamented roof, all typical of Baroque architecture. Remarkable organ in the church, built in 1978, has 2,500 pipes.A center of religious activity, the church is a characteristic of Bad Kleinkirchheim.

• Der Kaiserburg Gipfel: From the top, one has an amazing view over the Julian Alps, the Karawanken, the Nockberge, and the towns and villages below. One can take the Kaiserburgbahn cable car or trek or ski to the top from the lower stations.On the top are also a kid’s playground, a sun terrace, and a café.

• Die Jakobskapelle: This small chapel is located in Bad Kleinkirchheim near to the Nockalmbahn cable car station. Here in this 17th-century cathedral is honoured Saint James the Greater, one of Jesus’ apostles and the patron saint of travelers. The chapel is simply built with a wooden roof, a stone wall, and a crucifix.A resting place for prayer and reflection, the chapel is a stop on the Way of Saint James, a pilgrimage route that leads to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

• Silva Magica: Silva Magica is a nature area tucked away near Bad Kleinkirchheim at the foot of Brunnach mountain. Learn about the elements, animals, and plants in this magical forest. Among the stations with different themes and activities in the park are a labyrinth, a water wheel, a tree house, and a fire pit.At this fascinating and educational attraction, both adults and children may learn about the mythology and ecology of the forest.