The Lindwurm

This statue rests in the main Platz in Klagenfurt's city center. It was built in 1590... The story goes that this prehistoric insidious water "Lindwurm" lived in the swamps, before human beings came to settle the region. The Lindwurm was troublesome because it was killing human beings and livestock, and was eventually slain by a giant (or knight depending on the era). The dragon's swamps were finally drained, and the town of Klagenfurt was founded.

Klagenfurt

September 12th 2012
Wow! I can't believe I am finally here. In June I travelled with the UNM volleyball team to Italy and Slovenia on tour and was introduced to the Klagenfurt team towards the end of our trip. I got to meet the coaches and the team, and played with them against the Lobos (which was rough!). I was so incredibly forturnate to have been offered a contract to play with them this year. I spent t ... read more

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Once the center of power for the large Austro-Hungarian Empire, Austria was reduced to a small republic after its defeat in World War I. Following annexation by Nazi Germany in 1938 and subsequent occupation by the victorious Allies in 1945, Austria'... ... read more

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