Feistritz an der Gail

Feistritz an der Gail
Bistrica na Zilji
Coat of arms of Feistritz an der Gail
Feistritz an der Gail is located in Austria
Feistritz an der Gail
Feistritz an der Gail
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 46°34′N 13°36′E / 46.567°N 13.600°E / 46.567; 13.600
CountryAustria
StateCarinthia
DistrictVillach-Land
Government
 • MayorDieter Mörtl
Area
 • Total19.34 km2 (7.47 sq mi)
Elevation
638 m (2,093 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
 • Total627
 • Density32/km2 (84/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
9613
Area code04256
Websitewww.feistritz-gail.or.at

Feistritz an der Gail (Slovene: Bistrica na Zilji), often referred to as simply Feistritz (German pronunciation: [ˈfaɪ̯stʁɪt͡s] ), is a town in the district of Villach-Land in Carinthia in Austria. It is close to the borders with both Italy and Slovenia. The Black Forest to the south of the town borders the Italian comune of Tarvisio, in the Province of Udine. There are several landmarks of importance in and around the town, including Ulli's Herb Garden, the House of Bats, the Parish Church of St. Martin and Mary Magdalene's Chapel.

  1. ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.