Klagenfurt

Beachvolleyball Grand Slam
Klagenfurt

(http://www.beachvolleyball.at/) every year the world's top beach volleyball players meet in klagenfurt. tickets sell out quickly and should be purchased well in advance. there is also a certain number of free seats, but queueing is necessary.

Ironman Austria

(http://www.ironmanaustria.at/) takes place every year with a large number of participants 2007: 2200 athletes.

Swimming

Klagenfurt's beautiful beach strandbad klagenfurt, is located on the woethersee and has space for around 12000 guests. in additon to a sandy beach, a large grassy area and piers for sunbathing, there is also a small football soccer pitch, a beach volleyball court, a water slide free of charge and two restaurants. entrance fee is approx €2-3.

Klagenfurt's theater Stadttheater (http://www.stadttheater-k...) is well known even beyond the borders of Carinthia for the high quality of its theater and opera performances.

If you are interested in the historic city centre, you might want to take an organized tour : a historic city walk. Those tours are available daily at 10 am during summer time. Just head for Neuer Platz in front of the city hall or call 537 2293 for more details. The tour is free.