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Lindwurm Founta

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The Lindwurm Fountain is the most recognizable landmark in Klagenfurt and a symbol of the city’s history and legends. Located at Neuer Platz, the fountain features a large stone dragon known as the Lindwurm. According to local legend, the Lindwurm once lived in the surrounding marshlands before being defeated by the townspeople. Today, the fountain represents Klagenfurt’s identity and cultural heritage. For travelers, the Lindwurm Fountain offers a meaningful photo stop and an easy way to connect with the city’s history while exploring the Old Tow

What to See & Do

  • 🐉 View the Lindwurm dragon sculpture: Marvel at the 6-ton beast carved from a single block of green chlorite schist, originally modeled after a “dragon skull” (later identified as a woolly rhinoceros) found in 1335 🏛️
  • ⚔️ Spot the Hercules figure: Observe the 17th-century addition of Hercules facing the dragon with a spiked club, representing the brave servants who defeated the beast 🛡️
  • 📸 Take photos at Neuer Platz: Capture the dragon framed by the yellow and pink facades of the **Rathaus** (City Hall) and the Maria Theresa monument 📷
  • 🏘️ Explore the Old Town: Use the fountain as your “Point Zero” to wander into the nearby **Alter Platz**, the oldest pedestrian zone in Austria 👣
  • 📖 Learn the Legend: Read the local plaques describing how the dragon once ravaged the swamps of the River Glan before being outsmarted with a bull on a chain 🐂

How to Get There

  • 👟 On Foot: Located directly in the heart of the pedestrianized Old Town; a 10-minute walk from the Klagenfurt Main Train Station 📍
  • 🚌 By Bus: Most central bus lines stop at **Heiligengeistplatz**, just a 2-minute walk from the dragon 👣
  • 🚗 By Car: Secure underground parking is available directly beneath the square (**Neuer Platz Garage**), putting you seconds away from the fountain 🏁

Travel Tips

  • ☀️ Visit early morning: Arrive before 9:30 AM to photograph the dragon without the crowds of commuters and tour groups 📸
  • 🌙 Evening lights: Return after dark to see the fountain illuminated, often surrounded by the soft glow of Klagenfurt’s winter lighting ❄️
  • 📖 Read the signs: Information plaques around the square offer historical context in both German and English 📜
  • 🥾 Wear warm shoes: The checkerboard pavement can be cold and occasionally slick during the Carinthian winter months 🧥

Suggested Itinerary

  • 🕙 10:30 – Visit Lindwurm Fountain: Take your photos and study the intricate carvings of the dragon and the fountain basin 🐉
  • 🕚 11:00 – Walk around Neuer Platz: Explore the surrounding square, visiting the Maria Theresa statue and the City Hall 🏛️
  • 🕐 13:00 – Lunch in Old Town: Head to **Gasthaus im Landhaushof** for their famous *Kärntner Kasnudeln* (traditional cheese-filled pasta) 🥟
  • 🕝 15:30 – Continue sightseeing: Walk toward the **Klagenfurt Cathedral** or browse the boutiques in the **City-Arkaden** 🛍️

Opening Hours & Entry

Open:

Daily: Accessible at all times

Entry Fee:

Free public access

Best Time to Visit:

Daytime for clear photos or evening lighting

Location

📌• Lindwurm Fountain, Neuer Platz, Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria

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