Car Hire Klagenfurt

As one of the host cities for Euro 2008, Klagenfurt is seeing unprecedented tourism this summer. What better way to escape the crows is there than car hire? Say ‘goodbye’ to packed trains and off-schedule buses and ‘hello’ to freedom and comfort. Renting a car in Klagenfurt not only allows you to see the magnificent attractions of the city, it also allows you to explore the wonderfully scenic countryside at a pace that is entirely up to you. The following is a guide to the city and its many fine attractions.

Klagenfurt Mini Guide:

Klagenfurt is the cpital of the Carinthia region of Austria and was selected to be one of the host cities of the 2008 European Championships. In recent years, Klagenfurt has seen a definite increase in tourism due in no small part to the extension of routes by low cost carriers such as Ryanair.

Things To See/Do in Klagenfurt

Klagenfurt is quite a compact little city, making it easily explored by foot. Neuer Platz is a great place to start. Here the city’s emblematic Lindwurm is guaranteed to catch your eye. The monument was constructed in the 16th century, to represent a local legend about a dragon that was slain in return for the city of Klagenfurt.

A stroll around the city’s Europapark, where peacocks strut their stuff and old men pore over chessboards, makes for a relaxing afternoon. Meanwhile, culture vultures won’t want to miss out on the absorbing Gustav Mahler Kompanierh