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Friesach | |
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![]() Friesach with Petersberg Castle | |
Coordinates: 46°57′N 14°25′E / 46.950°N 14.417°E | |
Country | Austria |
State | Carinthia |
District | Sankt Veit an der Glan |
Government | |
• Mayor | Josef Kronlechner (SPÖ) |
Area | |
• Total | 120.81 km2 (46.65 sq mi) |
Elevation | 634 m (2,080 ft) |
Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
• Total | 4,947 |
• Density | 41/km2 (110/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 9360 |
Area code | 04268 |
Website | www.friesach.at |
Friesach (Slovene: Breže) is a historic town in the Sankt Veit an der Glan district of Carinthia, Austria. First mentioned in an 860 deed, it is known as the oldest town in Carinthia.