Hermagor-Pressegger See facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hermagor-Pressegger See
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 Hermagor-Pressegger See
Location in Austria
Hermagor-Pressegger See
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| Country | Austria | |
| State | Carinthia | |
| District | Hermagor | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 204.82 km2 (79.08 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 602 m (1,975 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,824 | |
| • Density | 33.317/km2 (86.291/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
9620
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| Area code | 0 42 82 | |
| Vehicle registration | HE | |
| Website | www.hermagor.at | |
Hermagor-Pressegger See (Slovene: Šmohor-Preseško jezero) is a town in the Austrian state of Carinthia. It is the main administrative center of the Hermagor District. The town gets its name from Saint Hermagoras of Aquileia. He was an early Christian bishop.
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Geography
Where is Hermagor-Pressegger See?
Hermagor is located in the lower Gail valley. It sits at the northern base of the Carnic Alps. The town is very close to the border with Italy. To the south, the Naßfeld Pass connects it to the Italian town of Pontebba.
To the north, a road goes through Gitschtal into the Gailtal Alps. It crosses the Kreuzberg Saddle to reach Weissensee lake. From there, it continues to Greifenburg in the Drava valley. Hermagor also has a train station. It is on the Gailtal Railway line, which runs from Arnoldstein to Kötschach-Mauthen.
Lake Pressegg
The area around Hermagor includes the shallow Pressegger See. This is one of the warmest lakes in Austria. It has many reed banks along its shores.
How the Municipality is Organized
The municipality of Hermagor-Pressegger See is made up of several smaller areas. These are called cadastral communities and settlements. They include places like Tröpolach, Egg, and Hermagor itself.
History
Early Settlements
People have lived in the Hermagor area for a very long time. Old discoveries show that people were here around 1800-1200 BC. This was a place where iron ore was mined. Later, it became part of the Celtic kingdom called Noricum. This kingdom joined the Roman Empire in 15 BC.
Growth of the Town
The church parish of Saint Hermagoras was first mentioned in a document from 1169. It was likely started by the Patriarchs of Aquileia. Because of its important location, Hermagor grew quickly. It gained the right to hold a market in 1288. This made it the main settlement in the Gail valley.
Later Developments
In 1779, a botanist named Franz Xaver von Wulfen found a special flower. He discovered the Wulfenia carinthiaca on the slopes of the Gartnerkofel mountain. Hermagor became the capital of its own district in 1868. It also had a military base. The Gailtal Railway line was built starting in 1894. It was extended in 1915 for military use during World War I.
Hermagor officially became a town on October 10, 1930. This was to celebrate ten years since the Carinthian plebiscite. The current municipality of Hermagor-Pressegger See was formed in 1973. This happened when several smaller towns joined together.
Population
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1869 | 5,366 | — |
| 1880 | 5,821 | +8.5% |
| 1890 | 5,797 | −0.4% |
| 1900 | 6,030 | +4.0% |
| 1910 | 6,621 | +9.8% |
| 1923 | 6,095 | −7.9% |
| 1934 | 6,296 | +3.3% |
| 1939 | 6,760 | +7.4% |
| 1951 | 7,219 | +6.8% |
| 1961 | 7,036 | −2.5% |
| 1971 | 7,238 | +2.9% |
| 1981 | 7,079 | −2.2% |
| 1991 | 7,403 | +4.6% |
| 2001 | 7,232 | −2.3% |
| 2011 | 7,082 | −2.1% |
| 2020 | 6,886 | −2.8% |
| 2021 | 6,960 | +1.1% |
The table above shows how the population of Hermagor-Pressegger See has changed over the years. You can see how many people lived there at different times.
Points of Interest
- Möderndorf Castle: This castle is home to the Gail Valley Museum. You can learn about the history and culture of the area here.
- Garnitzenklamm: This is a beautiful canyon with many waterfalls. It's a great place for hiking and exploring nature.
- Egger Alm: This is a mountain pasture used by farmers in the summer. They make a special regional cheese called Gailtaler Almkäse here.
- Wurzer Dirndl: This is a local business that makes traditional Austrian clothing. They create alpine-style dresses called Dirndl.
Economy
The economy of Hermagor today mostly relies on tourism. Many people come for skiing around Nassfeld Pass. This is the largest ski area in Carinthia. Pressegger See and the mountains nearby are also popular in summer. People enjoy visiting the lake and going hiking.
International Relations
Hermagor is "twinned" with another town. This means they have a special friendship and cultural exchange.
Pontebba, Italy (since 1998)
Notable People
- Matija Majar (1809–1892): He was a Catholic priest and a political activist from Carinthian Slovenia.
- Roland Assinger (born 1973): He is a well-known skier.
See also
In Spanish: Hermagor-Pressegger See para niños
