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Here you will find the most important information about daily life in Villach, including education, healthcare, the environment, safety, and recreational activities - all in one place. This platform will give you a first look at what kinds of amazing opportunities await you in and around our hometown in southern Austria.
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Villach is a fascinating melting pot of cultures: More than 15,000 people living in the city by the Drau come from abroad and have found a new home here. This impressive diversity of nationalities is reflected not only in the city’s culture but also in the numerous intercultural associations that actively promote coexistence.
18.03.2025 • 6min
In the Villach region, tradition and innovation go hand in hand. Discover a way of life that is not possible in most other parts of the world - discover the symbiosis of a unique attitude towards life and advanced technology.
Carinthia University of Applied Sciences has joined the prestigious "European University" alliance and will receive funding of approximately 2.2 million euros. This membership strengthens Carinthia as an international education hub and opens up new opportunities for students and businesses in the region.
17.11..2024 • 3min
The Austrian healthcare system, as well as the high quality social system, makes life in this Alpine republic worry-free and uncomplicated. The Austrian social system offers many remarkable benefits, particularly for families.
With the launch of the Koralm Railway, a new era begins for Villach – traditionally known as Carinthia’s railway town.
28.05.2025 • 7min
