Carinthia

Carinthia is a southern Austrian region in the eastern Alps that encompasses Austria's highest mountain, Grossglockner. It's characterized by alpine lakes and mountains, as well as medieval buildings such as Hochosterwitz Castle. The region's capital of Klagenfurt sits on the shores of huge Lake Wörthersee, surrounded by vineyards. Its central Alter Platz (Old Square) has many Renaissance buildings.