Politza

Politza is a locality in Nötsch im Gailtal, Villach-Land District, Carinthia. Politza is situated nearby to the locality Laas, as well as near Hirschentumpf.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Dobratsch and Wasserleonburg Castle.

Dobratsch

Peak

Photo: Johann Jaritz, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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.

Wasserleonburg Castle

Castle

Photo: Joadl, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Museum des Nötscher Kreises

Museum

Photo: Johann Jaritz, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Feistritz an der Gail and Bad Bleiberg.

Feistritz an der Gail

Village

Photo: Codas, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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 4 km southwest of Politza.

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 4½ km northeast of Politza.