Friesach
Friesach | |
|---|---|
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) | |
• 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.