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News from Villach

Welcome, Willkommen, Benvenuto, Dobrodošli, Bienvenue to the Heart of Europe!

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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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Austria in a global context

How well we’ve done in global rankings

2nd of 53

Expat Insider Report "Quality of Life Index” internations.org

3rd of 163

Global Peace Index "Austria is one of the safest countries in the world.” visionofhumanity.org

14th of 167

Prosperity Index "One of the happiest, safest, and prosperous countries." prosperity.com

10th of 167

Good Country Index "What Austria contributes to the global common good." goodcountry.org

LIVING | BOUNDLESS QUALITY OF LIFE

Live where others go on vacation

Visitors from all around the world come to spend their vacation in and around Villach, to rest, recharge, and unwind - and many have been coming for decades. And your new home could be right here - in Villach, the city on the Drau River.

Performance of the Villacher Carnival Guild

Fasching in Villach

The Villach Carnival ("Villacher Fasching") is more than just a local tradition. Whether it's enjoying doughnuts, watching the prince and princess presentation, or celebrating on Carnival Saturday – the colorful spectacle is celebrated in a unique way in Villach.

30.10.2024 • 10min

WORKING | BOUNDLESS SUCCESS

Work where the future is shaped

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.

LEARNING | BOUNDLESS EDUCATION

Learning - fun and practical

In Villach, your hunger for knowledge and thirst for education are quenched with first class educational offerings. For every stage of life, from toddlerhood to adulthood, the city offers many educational, continuing education, and upskilling opportunities.

CUAS joins the "European University"-Alliance

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

ENJOYING | BOUNDLESS ENJOYMENT

Enjoy what Austria offers

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.

INVESTING | BOUNDLESS GROWTH

Invest where visions become reality

The economic hub of Carinthia, and especially the Villach region, has developed into a successful center for technology and industry over the last several decades. Be won over by the many exciting advantages for investors from all around the world.

Growth in the tpv: Education, Infrastructure & Flood Protection

The tpv Technology Park Villach is growing through new educational offerings, modern infrastructure, and flood protection measures, which strengthen Villach as a future-oriented economic and educational location.

31.11.2024 • 4min