Kirchtag in Villach.

Customs, tradition and fun at the Kirchtag in Carinthia.

An unforgettable folk festival that attracts more than 450,000 visitors to the festively decorated Drau town of Villach in Carinthia every year.
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From 27 July - 3 August 2025, the city of Villach will be transformed into an attractive amusement park for children of all ages at Austria's largest traditional festival. Fun rides, an exuberant party atmosphere, regional delicacies and traditional highlights guarantee an exciting time in the centre of Villach.

At our Hotel Palais26, you will stay in modern and traditional rooms in a prime location and be just a few steps away from the colourful Kirchtag hustle and bustle on the main square. In the hotel's own Restaurant Charles and at the numerous Kirchtag stalls, the famous week of customs becomes a pleasure as you savour the traditional Kirchtag soup and other culinary delicacies.

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