Virgen
Austria · TirolAT
Municipality in Tyrol, Austria
Virgen is a municipality in the district of Lienz in the Austrian state of Tyrol. It includes part of the Virgen valley in the Venediger Group mountain range, and extensive parts of the municipality are in High Tauern National Park. The history of the area goes back to 500 BC, when copper mining played an important role. After the end of the Roman period Slavs settled in the Virgen valley, who were gradually assimilated by Baiuvarii settlers beginning in the 8th century. The simultaneous Christianization of the area led to the creation of one of the first parishes in the region. During the Middle Ages Virgen was a part of Carinthia and the County of Gorizia, and by 1500 it was annexed by Tyrol. With a population of 2,200, Virgen is the fifth largest community in east Tyrol in terms of population. Agriculture and tourism both play important economic roles, but a lack of jobs and structural problems lead to a very high commuter rate. Virgen has won awards for being the most beautiful municipality in Tyrol several times.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,200
- Coordinates
- 47.002, 12.457
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Elevation
- 1194 m
Overview of Virgen
Virgen — a small settlement in Tirol, Austria — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 2,200 residents. And that scale sets the rhythm of a stay. Plan around nature and sports and you will not run out of ideas. It lies in the northern hemisphere, which drives its seasonal calendar. You are about 1,194 metres up.
Things to do in Virgen
Nature in Virgen
(2)Virgen's nature entries include National Parks and Parks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Virgen. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Sports in Virgen
(1)Virgen's sports entries include Snow Tubing. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Virgen. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Best time to visit Virgen
April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play.
Getting there & around
Public transport thins out here — the nearest hub in Tirol plus a short drive is the usual route. Set your clock to Europe/Vienna on arrival.
Similar destinations
Places near Virgen that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Virgen known for?
- Travellers associate Virgen with nature and sports. It sits in Tirol, Austria and counts about 2,200 residents.
- What can you do in Virgen?
- Virgen is tagged with National Parks, Parks and Snow Tubing, which is enough to structure a first visit.
- When is the best time to visit Virgen?
- April to June and September to October offers mild conditions for outdoor routes. December to February is when winter sports come into play.
- Where is Virgen located?
- Virgen belongs to Tirol, Austria, so it pairs naturally with other stops in the same area.
Personal notes
Loading…