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Lind

Carinthia, Austria · Europe

About Lind

Lind works well as a base: 9km from Villach Alpine Road.

Lind is a town located in Carinthia, Austria. With a population of 5,252, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lind 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 Lind to your route.

About Lind

Villach Hauptbahnhof ('Villach Central Station') is the main railway station in Villach, the second largest city in the Austrian state of Carinthia. It primarily serves as a passenger station and is an important junction within the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) network.

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Where is Lind located?

Lind is located in Carinthia, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 46.6224 latitude, 13.8471 longitude.

What is the population of Lind?

Lind has a population of approximately 5,252 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
5,252
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Carinthia
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
46.6224, 13.8471

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 Lind

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.

9 km · about 15 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.

17 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.

17 km · about 20 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.

21 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.

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.

23 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

national park

Triglav National Park

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

28 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near Lind

  • 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.
  • 17 kmLake JasnaA mirror-still emerald lake with a golden ibex statue at the foot of the Vršič Pass near Kranjska Gora.
  • 22 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.
  • 23 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.
  • 26 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.
  • 31 kmPredil PassA 1,156 m pass on the Slovenian-Italian border above Bovec, guarded by the ruined Predil fortress; its sweeping curves pair perfectly with the nearby Mangart and Vršič roads on a Julian Alps loop.

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

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