Hallstatt vs. Villach/Feldkirchen area - Austria
 

After seeing the Traunsee/Hallstatt area is it worth driving down to the Villach/Feldkirchen area of Austria which is close to the Italian border? I'm sure it is beautiful also, but since we MIGHT be a little pressed for time I'm wondering if we should go for it. In other words, is that area also a &quot;must see&quot;?<BR><BR>Thanks in advance.

Villach is definitely NOT a must-see area. Spend your time on the Danube or to the southwest (Grossglockner).<BR><BR>Regards,<BR><BR>Jinx Hoover

Jinx it totally correct. Villach is mediocre. Traunsee and Halstatt are both very beautiful. Traunsee - stay at Gmunden or Traunkirchen (very small but juts into the lake on a penisula). Both bigger hotels in Traunkirchen are OK but a bit dated. Food is good however. Do not bother in any way to get accommodation in Ebensee further south on Traunsee- bit of a dump. Klagenfurt not so far from Villach is supposed to be nice. But Villach itself is very forgettable. Countryside around Hallstatt/Traunsee is superior.

dont miss hallstaedt.its neat little village

Elsa:<BR><BR>Explore the area around the Dachstein Mountains. Awesome!<BR>JOHN