Wolfsberg District facts for kids

Map of Carinthia highlighting Wolfsberg District

The Wolfsberg District is a special area in the state of Carinthia, located in Austria. It is like a county or region within the state. The main town and capital of this district is Wolfsberg.

What is the Wolfsberg District?

The Wolfsberg District is one of the many districts that make up Austria. Think of it as a local government area. It helps organize different towns and villages. People who live here are part of the larger Carinthia state.

Towns and Villages in Wolfsberg District

Map showing the municipalities in Wolfsberg District

The Wolfsberg District has several towns and many smaller villages. These are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government. Here are some of the main ones:

Major Towns

• Bad Sankt Leonhard im Lavanttal (1): This is a town known for its beautiful surroundings. It includes smaller places like Kliening and Prebl.
• Sankt Andrä (6): Another important town in the district. It has many smaller communities such as Jakling and Maria Rojach.
• Wolfsberg (9): This is the capital of the district. It's a busy place with many areas like Auen and St. Stefan.

Market Towns

Market towns are usually bigger than villages but smaller than cities. They often have a special market right.

• Frantschach-Sankt Gertraud (2): This market town includes areas like St. Gertraud and Zellach.
• Lavamünd (3): Located where rivers meet, it has places like Ettendorf and St. Vinzenz.
• Reichenfels (5): A market town with areas such as Sommerau and St. Peter im Lavanttal.
• Sankt Paul im Lavanttal (8): This market town is home to places like Granitztal-St. Paul and St. Margarethen.

Other Municipalities

These are smaller communities or villages.

• Preitenegg (4): A village area that includes Kleinpreitenegg and Oberpreitenegg.
• Sankt Georgen im Lavanttal (7): This area has villages like Allersdorf and St. Georgen im Lavanttal itself.