Paternion

Set along the Drau in Carinthia’s Drautal valley, Paternion is a place whose character is shaped by the river corridor and the wooded slopes rising around it. This market town lies between Spittal an der Drau and Villach, in a part of southern Austria where valley transport routes have long linked Alpine communities. Schloss Paternion, a Renaissance-era residence, recalls the area’s historic local importance, while the parish church gives the compact centre a traditional Carinthian focus. The surrounding countryside is suited to unhurried walks and cycling beside the Drau. See how Paternion belongs to the wider Carinthian landscape by browsing webcams nearby.

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