Villach, Austria

Villach at a Glance

Carinthia the region south-west of the Austrian capital Vienna, separated by the Southern Alps from the rest of Austria is with its lakes a beautiful landscape all year around. In a few minutes by car you will cross the border to Italy with the famous town of Venice just 160 miles away. The city of Villach is an important crossroad of the north-south passage from Southern Germany to Northern Italy.

The Language

The people of Villach speak German as their native tongue, but most people understand a fair bit of English and in some cases, even a bit of Italian. However, the official meeting language will be English no simultaneous translations.

The Climate

At lake Wörthersee mountain and lake climates merge favourable.
The charming old town of Villach with its Mediterranean flair in combination with the Casino-Town Velden is the ideal backdrop for a successful event.

Currency

The monetary system in Austria is based on Euro (€) and cents. We suggest that you exchange dollars for euros. Most credit cards are honoured in Austria. Any charge to a credit card will reflect the applicable exchange rate.

Transportation

The international airports of Klagenfurt, Graz, Ljubliana and Venice are 30-60 minutes afar from Villach. From the airports you can take direct trains, buses or taxis to Villach. The congress center is in walking distance to the main railway station.