K is for Kärnten (Carinthia)

Kärnten which is also Carinthia, is the southernmost state in Austria, bordering Italy and Slovenia. Although the inhabitants of this wonderful state speak German, they also speak a Carithian dialect, which is sort of like the Southern Bavarian dialect. This area is framed with mountains and valles. Carithia is also known as the country of water, as has lots of lakes and see.
Carinthia is also the Land of the Celts, Romans, Slavs, Carantanians and Carinthians, the history of the different peoples and their influences can still be explored today.v

One of the most famous places is the Lake Wörthersee.


During Summer, here is the place to be. Not only can you go yatching, but they have also  Beach Volley Ball Beach Slam and Carinthia Ironman Austria - a long distance triathalon race which consists of swim, bike and marathon.

In the evenings, there are other events like theatre, cabaret and music.

Other unique places:

Minimundus Park: Around the world in just one day. It displays famous buildings from around the world in miniature form.


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I visited Minimundus about 3 years ago, and was amazed by the sheer beauty of it. While visiting very site, I felt as if I was transported to that particular country without even going there. Fantastic. Here you'll find miniatures of Eiffel Tower, Leaning Tower of Pisa, Tower Bridge and Big Ben, Statue of Liberts, Taj Mahal, Sidney Opera House all in one place.

Kanzelbahn

One can ride inside these cable cars and see the panaromic view the area. 

Another fascinating site, is the dripstone cave in Obir. with around 200 million years of geological history, open from Mid April to October

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affenberg

mmmm interesting. very interesting. 

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Aw...aren't they cute? These three cuties can be found in the Affenberg (Monkey Mountain) Park also in Carinthia.