Weißenstein

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

For the Livonian/Estonian town, see Paide.
Weißenstein
Coat of arms
Weißenstein
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 46°41′N 13°43′E
CountryAustria
StateCarinthia
DistrictVillach-Land
Government
 • MayorHermann Moser
Area
 • 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 code04245
Websitewww.weissenstein.at
County of Weißenstein

Herzogtum Weißenstein
1540–1604
StatusState of the Holy Roman Empire
CapitalWeißenstein
GovernmentPrincipality
Historical eraMiddle Ages
• Partitioned from Kronburg
1540
• Annexed to Schwabeck (de)
1604
Preceded by		Succeeded by
Kronburg
Schwabeck

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.

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



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