Wildon
| 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 | ||
| • Mayor | Ing. Gerhard Sommer (ÖVP) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.24 km2 (2.80 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 314 m (1,030 ft) | |
| Population (1 January 2014)[1] | ||
| • Total | 2,604 | |
| • Density | 360/km2 (930/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| 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 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. A medieval ruin is also situated on that hill.
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.