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SPITTAL AT A GLANCE

Spittal an der Drau, or Spittal on the Drava, is a town in the province of Carinthia, southern Austria. It is the seat of the district that carries the same name. As the name suggests, Spittal lies on the banks of the Drava River which is a tributary of the Danube. South of Spittal is the Goldeck mountain, and the municipality of Spittal an der Drau extends to the southern shore of Lake Millstatt. The town of Spittal an der Drau has a population of just over 15,000 people. The official language is German, but the regional southern Austrian dialect is distinctive. The average annual temperature is 7.5 ° C, and there is a significant amount of rainfall yearly. The climate can be described as moderate to cold and rainy. Spittal an der Drau is well-connected to the rest of the country. The Tauern motorway as well as a few roads run through the town, so it is easily accessible by bus and car. There are two train stations in Spittal, with trains operating daily. Spittal an der Drau is known for its beautiful surrounding nature, charming and welcoming atmosphere, and rich history. The town was first mentioned in 1191 and has ever since endured invasions, wars and revolutions. East of Spittal is the village of Molzbichl where the remains of Carinthia's first monastery can be found. The town of Spittal an der Drau has a population of just over 15,000 people. The official language is German, but the regional southern Austrian dialect is distinctive. The average annual temperature is 7.5 ° C, and there is a significant amount of rainfall yearly. The climate can be described as moderate to cold and rainy. Spittal an der Drau is well-connected to the rest of the country. The Tauern motorway as well as a few roads run through the town, so it is easily accessible by bus and car. There are two train stations in Spittal, with trains operating daily. Spittal an der Drau is known for its beautiful surrounding nature, charming and welcoming atmosphere, and rich history. The town was first mentioned in 1191 and has ever since endured invasions, wars and revolutions. East of Spittal is the village of Molzbichl where the remains of Carinthia's first monastery can be found. Die Stadt Spittal an der Drau hat etwas mehr als 15.000 Einwohner. Die Amtssprache ist Deutsch, wird aber mit dem unverwechselbaren regionalen südösterreichischen Dialekt gesprochen. Die durchschnittliche Jahrestemperatur beträgt 7,5 °C, und es gibt eine beträchtliche Menge an Niederschlägen im Jahr. Das Klima ist gemäßigt und häufig kalt und regnerisch. Spittal an der Drau ist gut mit dem Rest des Landes verbunden. Durch die Stadt führen die Tauernautobahn sowie einige weitere Straßen, so dass sie mit Bus und Auto gut erreichbar ist. In Spittal gibt es zwei Bahnhöfe, an denen täglich Züge verkehren. Spittal an der Drau ist bekannt für seine schöne Natur, seine charmante und einladende Atmosphäre sowie seine reiche Geschichte. Die Stadt wurde erstmals 1191 erwähnt und erlebte seither Invasionen, Kriege und Revolutionen. Östlich von Spittal liegt das Dorf Molzbichl, wo sich die Überreste des ersten Kärntner Klosters befinden.