Anitzen

Anitzen is a locality in Carinthia, Austria. Anitzen is situated nearby to the locality Stergantz, as well as near Ouschia.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Burgruine Straßfried and Dobratsch.

Burgruine Straßfried

Castle

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Burgruine Straßfried is a castle in Carinthia, Austria. It is located next to the Austrian–Italian border by Arnoldstein in Carinthia. The name of the castle means "Ruins of Castle Straßfried" and draws attention to its location and its earlier strategic importance.

Dobratsch

Peak

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Dobratsch or the Villacher Alps is a mountain range in the Carinthia region of Austria. Its peak is 2,166 meters above sea level and it is a protected natural park. It forms the foothills of the Gailtal Alps and is immediately west of the town of Villach. Dobratsch is situated 4 km north of Anitzen.

Schloss Strassfried

Castle

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Schloss Strassfried is a castle, which is situated 3 km south of Anitzen.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Feistritz an der Gail and Bad Bleiberg.

Feistritz an der Gail

Village

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Feistritz an der Gail, often referred to as simply Feistritz, is a town in the district of Villach-Land in Carinthia in Austria. It is close to the borders with both Italy and Slovenia. Feistritz an der Gail is situated 4½ km west of Anitzen.

Bad Bleiberg

Town

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Bad Bleiberg is a market town in the district of Villach-Land, in Carinthia, Austria. Originally a mining area, especially for lead, Bad Bleiberg today due to its hot springs is a spa town. Bad Bleiberg is situated 6 km north of Anitzen.