This was my first ever hockey match but it was a good one!…read more The stadium itself is kept up really well- very clean inside and non smoking. They allow people to leave the stadium to smoke during the breaks. At that point- RUN to get your beer and food before the smokers come back for theirs... Ha!! The prices are fair for beer and food... I paid about €6 for a hot dog and a beer. You have two options for viewing- standing room and seats. I chose standing because it was only €10 with a discount card (normally €15). Not sure how much seats are but I think around €25-€28. Plenty of security and police to manage the crowd too. If you're visiting Villach try to come to a match!!!!

A gorgeous small Christmas market in Villach. The city center has quite a few Christmas stalls…read moreselling stuff and doing food. Due to the proximity of this city to the Italian border there are many stalls selling Italian Christmas delights as well as Austrian. This market is located on its own in a small park and is very traditional and charming. Only about 20-25 stalls and one stall selling Glühwein and Feuerzangenbowle. The glühwein was very good. I would happily come here again.

All real castles should get a 5 star rating. They are amazing even when in ruins state. This one is…read moretypical sitting on the hill up a windy road in the forest. Misty cool afternoon with tons of green grass everywhere and a huge panoramic view. The great thing about this place is the top has a kitchen and bar with beer and wine. Sitting on the top veranda after walking the stairs up is very nice, the views to the mountain are beautiful with farms and animals and forest, the views to the basin are nice too, you see cars and churches and a small lake. Just sit and imagine the years that rolled by in this place and all the events that happened from celebrations to wars and everything in between.....