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The diversity of art in the Alps-Adriatic region

Fine arts around Villach

Experience the dynamic world of fine arts in Villach, a cultural hub in the Alpe-Adria region. Our vacation region and the surrounding area offer a wealth of artistic experiences. From traditional galleries that present local art treasures to modern museums that capture international art trends. On our website you will find a carefully curated list of the most important exhibitions, galleries and museums in Villach and the surrounding area. Please note the individual opening hours.

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Museum of the City of Villach

Villach

With its rich collection, the town museum documents the history, art and culture of the Villach region on 800 square metres of exhibition space. The outposts also invite you to visit.

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Galerie Freihausgasse

Villach

This city gallery offers changing exhibitions with a variety of events such as guided tours, art viewings and workshops.

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Dinzlschloss

Villach

This castle owned by the city is not only an official building, but also a location for various exhibitions and readings.

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Museum of the Nötscher Kreises

Nötsch

The museum is dedicated to the life and works of the painters Sebastian Isepp, Anton Kolig, Franz Wiegele and Anton Mahringer.

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The Paradies

Vorderberg

Cornelius Kolig's ‘Paradise’ is an area of around 5,000 m2 with more than 400 sculptures, objects and installations as well as an uncountable number of paintings, drawings and much more. Viewing by personal appointment only.

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art-lodge Art house

Verditz

Open again since summer 2024: Contemporary art at over 1,000 metres above sea level. The art-lodge, which is well worth a visit, offers an art collection, current exhibitions and a sculpture park.

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[Kunstwerk] Krastal

Kras - Treffen

International artists and the incomparable Krastal
marble have transformed the Krastal Valley with the Sculpture Route into one of the largest open-air galleries for
stone sculptures in the whole of Europe.

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Klagenfurt

The newly designed museum chooses the change in habitats, ideas and cultures as its guiding principle. From the ‘lindworm skull’ to the Dionysus mosaic, from the Roman stone collection and the Großglockner relief to the Siebenhirter sword.

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Künstlerstadt Gmünd

Gmünd

The city of artists offers the art-loving public over 20 galleries, museums, studios, workshops and artist-in-residencies in the centre of the historic old town.

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Pankratium - Haus des Staunens

Gmünd

An interactive world of experience for people of all ages,
that provides an experimental approach to the worlds of music, colours, shapes and movement.

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Museum Liaunig

Neuhaus

The private Liaunig Museum in Neuhaus was opened in 2008 and listed as a historical monument in 2012. The art collections of industrialist Herbert Liaunig and his family are presented in changing exhibitions.

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Werner Berg Museum

Bleiburg

The town of Bleiburg dedicates a monographic museum to the painter Werner Berg. The building on Bleiburg's central square has since become a centre of attraction for art lovers from all over the world.