Wildon
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Wildon | |
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![]() ![]() Wildon Location within Austria | |
Coordinates: 46°53′13″N 15°30′51″E / 46.88694°N 15.51417°ECoordinates: 46°53′13″N 15°30′51″E / 46.88694°N 15.51417°E | |
Country | Austria |
State | Styria |
District | Leibnitz |
Government | |
• Burgermeister | Ing. Gerhard Sommer (ÖVP) |
Area | |
• Total | 32.72 km2 (12.63 sq mi) |
Elevation | 314 m (1,030 ft) |
Population (2018-01-01)[2] | |
• Total | 5,367 |
• Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 8410 |
Area code | 03182 |
Vehicle registration | LB |
Website | wildon.gemeindeforum.at/ |
Wildon is a small town near Leibnitz in the Austrian state of Styria.
History[]
The modern village of Wildon was first mentioned in 1219. It was mainly known due to a minstrel called Herrand von Wildonje, who lived during the 13th century and was also engaged in local politics. According to legends, Wildon received its name from a wild man who was living in a cave on the nearby Schlossberg hill. Legend has it that a woman living in the village went up to the cave, and killed the wild man with a pair of knitting needles so that the villagers could then go up and enjoy the cave. A medieval ruin is also situated on that hill. The nearby municipality Allerheiligen bei Wildon received its name because of its proximity to Wildon.
Amenities[]
An equestrian center and a lake for swimming, the Wildoner Teich, is to be found in the vicinity. Wildon is situated on a cycle track which runs alongside the Mur river from Graz to Bad Radkersburg.
Transportation[]
The journey by train from Graz main station to Wildon takes approximately 27 minutes using trains travelling to Spielfeld-Straß.
References[]
- ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
- ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
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- Cities and towns in Leibnitz District
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