Weißenstein

Place in Carinthia, Austria

Coat of arms

46°41′N 13°43′E / 46.683°N 13.717°E / 46.683; 13.717CountryAustriaStateCarinthiaDistrictVillach-LandGovernment

• MayorHermann MoserArea

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• Total49.14 km² (18.97 sq mi)Elevation

559 m (1,834 ft)Population

(2018-01-01)^[2]

• Total2,961 • Density60/km² (160/sq mi)Time zoneUTC+1 (CET) • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)Postal code

9550, 9710, 9721, 9722

Area code04245Websitewww.weissenstein.at

Weißenstein (Slovene: Bilšak) is a town in the district of Villach-Land in the Austrian state of Carinthia.

Geography

Weißenstein lies in the lower Drau valley northwest of Villach. The highest point in the municipality is the Spitzeck at 1517 m, and the lowest at 500 m.

Sights

The scenery around Weißenstein has been attracting artists for years, and their work is presented in the town's Wachaumuseum. The other main attraction is its Church of the Virgin Mary, on a hilltop to protect against the Turks.

References

^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.