Wildon

Wildon is a small town near Leibnitz in the Austrian state of Styria.

Wildon
Coat of arms
Wildon
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 46°53′13″N 15°30′51″E
CountryAustria
StateStyria
DistrictLeibnitz
Government
  BurgermeisterIng. Gerhard Sommer (ÖVP)
Area
  Total32.72 km2 (12.63 sq mi)
Elevation
314 m (1,030 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total5,367
  Density160/km2 (420/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
8410
Area code03182
Vehicle registrationLB
Websitewildon.gemeindeforum.at/

History

The village 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 got its name from a wild man who was living in a cave on a hill nearby. 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 to where those of the village 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 bathing, 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



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