St. Veit – A capital doesn’t give up

St. Veit was once the political center of Carinthia. But what happens to a city when it loses its most important title? It doesn’t stand still—it reinvents itself. On this audio tour, you’ll discover St. Veit beyond dry dates and standard lists of sights. You’ll start at the colorful Fuchspalast Art Hotel, follow Burggasse to the Ducal Castle, and trace the remnants of the vanished Weitensfeld Gate. At the Old Brewery (Altes Bräuhaus), you’ll learn why "Kesselbier" was once considered a technological breakthrough, while right next door, the former city moat has been transformed into a beloved green space. The tour continues to the former Citizens' Hospital and the monastery church. In the main square, you’ll encounter the city’s collective memory: the town hall, the Plague Column, and a fountain with a Roman past. Finally, the parish church and the charnel house reveal just how cramped life—and even the afterlife—could be within those medieval walls. In about 80 minutes, you’ll get to know a city that hasn’t simply preserved its history under a glass dome. Old walls have taken on new roles, fortifications have become gardens, and a former capital has evolved into a confident small town with a surprising wealth of stories. You can explore at your own pace and start whenever you like. All stops can be viewed from the outside; no admission tickets are required. If you’re still eager for more, a bonus story awaits at the main train station, featuring one of Carinthia’s most unusual historic railway stations.