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Finkenstein

Carinthia, Austria · Europe

About Finkenstein

Finkenstein works well as a base: 10 minutes from Fürnitz, 11km from Villach Alpine Road.

Finkenstein is a town located in Carinthia, Austria. With a population of 1,402, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Finkenstein sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Finkenstein to your route.

About Finkenstein

Finkenstein am Faaker See (Slovene: Bekštanj) is a market town in the district of Villach-Land in Carinthia, Austria.

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Where is Finkenstein located?

Finkenstein is located in Carinthia, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 46.5615 latitude, 13.8709 longitude.

What is the population of Finkenstein?

Finkenstein has a population of approximately 1,402 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
1,402
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Carinthia
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
46.5615, 13.8709

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Austria

Police
133
Ambulance
144
Fire
122
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.

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Worth the detour from Finkenstein

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Villach Alpine Road

A 16.5 km panoramic toll road climbing from Villach up the Dobratsch massif to 1,732 m, with sweeping viewpoints over the Julian Alps and the Karawanks along the way.

11 km · about 20 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Lake Jasna

A mirror-still emerald lake with a golden ibex statue at the foot of the Vršič Pass near Kranjska Gora.

12 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Zelenci Nature Reserve

Emerald spring lake near Kranjska Gora where the Sava Dolinka river surfaces through white chalk bubbling from the lakebed. The water stays 5-6°C year-round and never freezes; boardwalks lead from a roadside car park.

13 km · about 25 min drive

waterfall

Peričnik Falls

A 52 m waterfall in the Vrata Valley below Triglav that you can walk fully behind: the overhanging rock lets the path pass between cliff and cascade. Ten minutes on foot from the roadside Koča pri Peričniku hut.

14 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Vršič Pass

Slovenia's highest pass at 1611m with 50 numbered cobblestone hairpins, built by Russian POWs in WWI and now a popular Julian Alps motorcycle route.

17 km · about 20 min drive

national park

Triglav National Park

Slovenia's only national park centered on Mount Triglav, with alpine lakes, gorges, and the Julian Alps.

22 km · about 25 min drive

mountain pass

Mangart Saddle Road

Slovenia's highest-reaching road at 2055m, a narrow single-track shelf road with no guardrails climbing to a dramatic saddle beneath the Mangart peak.

22 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Pyramidenkogel Tower

The world's tallest wooden observation tower (100 m) spirals above the Wörthersee, reached by a drivable summit road; go up by lift or 441 steps and down Europe's highest indoor slide.

22 km · about 25 min drive

Driving roads near Finkenstein

  • Right hereVillach Alpine RoadA 16.5 km panoramic toll road climbing from Villach up the Dobratsch massif to 1,732 m, with sweeping viewpoints over the Julian Alps and the Karawanks along the way.
  • Right hereLake JasnaA mirror-still emerald lake with a golden ibex statue at the foot of the Vršič Pass near Kranjska Gora.
  • 17 kmVršič PassSlovenia's highest pass at 1611m with 50 numbered cobblestone hairpins, built by Russian POWs in WWI and now a popular Julian Alps motorcycle route.
  • 22 kmMangart Saddle RoadSlovenia's highest-reaching road at 2055m, a narrow single-track shelf road with no guardrails climbing to a dramatic saddle beneath the Mangart peak.
  • 22 kmPyramidenkogel TowerThe world's tallest wooden observation tower (100 m) spirals above the Wörthersee, reached by a drivable summit road; go up by lift or 441 steps and down Europe's highest indoor slide.
  • 28 kmMala Osojnica Viewpoint (Lake Bled)A 685-metre hilltop overlooking fairy-tale Lake Bled with its island church, medieval clifftop castle, and the Julian Alps behind.

Driving in Austria

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.62/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Finkenstein.

Finkenstein am Faaker See

🇦🇹 Austria

0 km awayPop. 8,406

Illitsch

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3 km away

Faak am See

🇦🇹 Austria

3 km awayPop. 1,049

Fürnitz

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km away

Auen

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 6,563

St. Agathen und Perau

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 3,230

Villach

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 58,882

Warmbad-Judendorf

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 2,302

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