It developed as a regional trading center,
where merchants and travelers gathered for markets
that linked the surrounding rural communities.
For centuries, its position near important routes encouraged exchange,
while Carinthian and Slovene cultural influences shaped local identity.
Today, the old town and parish church
reflect this heritage with historic facades,
quiet squares,
and streets that preserve a traditional atmosphere.
Few places in Austria express such a calm sense of regional continuity.

The site exists in 15 languages
click on the flag below.


Visit Voelkermarkt.com
is an independant website
part of the "Visit Project"
from Phone Book of the World

The idea is to encourage the promotion
of "cultural heritage"
using dot.com
everybody understands
and the popular vist domain style.

The key of the project
is the expression
Visit



Modern Völkermarkt blends this heritage with a relaxed, small-town character.
Nearby lakes and the Drava River offer cycling, walking,
and outdoor recreation,
giving the town a peaceful, open feel.
Local events, markets,
and a welcoming center add to its charm.

Völkermarkt is a place where market traditions meet river landscapes,
where regional culture sits beside everyday life
and cafés, and where the atmosphere remains warm and unhurried.