Klagenfurt's Musical Heritage: A Self-Guided Tour

45 min – 1 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

On this self-guided walking tour through Klagenfurt's charming Renaissance centre, you'll discover the musicians who left their mark on Carinthia's capital, from world-famous classical composers to an unlikely connection between Austria's best jazz musician and its most important pop artist. Along the way, hear how a Carinthian folk song became well-known in America, where world-famous classical melodies were composed, and how one of the world's longest singing careers began here. You'll also see Klagenfurt's beautiful Art Nouveau theatre, the Landhaus where Carinthian Parliament has met for over 400 years, and two picturesque hidden courtyards, plus the oldest house in the city, known as the Golden Goose. A perfect tour for music lovers and curious walkers alike.

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At a glance

Duration: 45 min – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–98 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Itinerary

Stadttheater Klagenfurt

Passing by

Pass by the beautiful Art Nouveau theater, one of Klagenfurt's architectural highlights. Discover the world of musical legends who left their mark here, from classical composers to jazz greats.
Stop 2

Passing by

Pass by the highest church tower in Klagenfurt, part of the charming Renaissance center. Please note that admission to the church interior is not included in this tour.
Stop 3

Passing by

Step into the courtyard of Ossiacher Hof, where Renaissance architecture blends with Art Nouveau windows and modern touches like the lift. Discover how its 1700s owner, the Abbot of Ossiach Abbey, rebuilt the original town houses into this unified residence to attend meetings of the Carinthian Parliament.
Stop 4

Passing by

Walk along Austria's first pedestrian zone, right through the heart of Alter Platz Square. Take in this lively historic street, lined with Renaissance buildings and hidden courtyards.
Altes Rathaus, Alter Platz

Passing by

Pass by the Old Town Hall, a 17th-century building known for its picturesque three-storied arcaded courtyard. Take in its bright yellow facade, one of the most striking buildings along Alter Platz.
Dreifaltigkeitssaule

Passing by

Pass by the Plague Column, erected in 1681 to commemorate those who died during the plague. Take a moment to reflect on this solemn monument at the heart of Alter Platz.
Haus zur goldenen Gans

Passing by

Catch a glimpse of the "Golden Goose," the oldest house in the city. Discover this charming landmark, one of Klagenfurt's most storied buildings, dating from around 1599.
Landhaus

Passing by

Pass by the Landhaus, where the Carinthian Parliament have been meeting for more than 400 years. Take in this historic seat of regional government, one of the city's most significant landmarks.
Kiki-Kogelnik-Brunnen und Landhaus Park

Passing by

Pass by the Kiki Kogelnik Fountain, also known as "Der Gesang" or the Singing Fountain, in Landhaus Park. Discover how the artist designed it as a cheerful monument, with water flowing from singing masks to personify song itself.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour starts at Stadttheater - Marie Geistinger. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

Tour ends at Karlheinz Miklin

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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