Wildon

Wildon (German: [vilˈdoːn]) is a small town located between Leibnitz and Graz in the Austrian state of Styria.

Wildon
Wildon town hall
Wildon town hall
Coat of arms of Wildon
Coat of arms
Wildon is located in Austria
Wildon
Wildon
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 46°53′13″N 15°30′51″E
CountryAustria
StateStyria
DistrictLeibnitz
Government
 • BurgermeisterIng. Gerhard Sommer (ÖVP)
Area
[1]
 • 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 modern village of Wildon was first mentioned in 1219. It was mainly known due to a minstrel called Herrand von Wildonie, who lived during the 13th century and was also engaged in local politics. Wildon is also an old Germanic first name. 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
  1. "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.



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