Bahnhofstraße 3
Traditional Inn
Long History of Gastronomic Use
At Bahnhofstraße 3, the traditional inn was mentioned in 1796 as “Bockwirth”. The term “Bockwirth” refers to a beer tavern keeper. In 1895, the inn was renamed “Zum Goldenen Anker”.
Bockwirth (Old German) | Bockwirt (Modern German)
Architectural Features
The townhouse impresses with its representative facade influenced by Neoclassical design.
This two-storey building is painted in a peach-ochre tone, highlighted by crisp white plaster detailing.
The upper-storey windows are framed with subtle surrounds and decorative console cornices, creating a harmonious rhythm across the facade.
Above the central axis rises a curved gable with a round-arched window, accentuating the roofline.
A striking feature is the knight figure mounted at first-floor level, which lends the building a distinctive character.
At street level, door openings connect the interior with the public space.
A traditional inn sign recalls the long-standing gastronomic use of the property, which has borne the name “Zum Goldenen Anker” since 1895.
Flower boxes and awnings enliven the frontage, and the outdoor seating area extends the building’s welcoming atmosphere, making it a lively meeting place for locals and visitors alike.
Arched Gable
Labelled Features
1 arched gable pediment | 2 string course |
3 arched window surround | 4 rusticated pilaster |
5 curved gable wing | 6 rectangular plaster panel
South Facade Articulation
Labelled Features
1 arched gable pediment | 2 roof cornice |
3 string course | 4 decorated pilaster capital |
5 pilaster shaft | 6 pilaster base |
7 window pediment | 8 window surround
Horizontal Articulation
East Facade facing Fürstenhofgasse
1 soffit | 2 string course |
3 roof cornice | 4 sill course |
5 rectangular moulding, horizontal orientation |
6 cornice | 7 plinth course |
8 window pediment | 9 window sill
Vertical Articulation
East Facade facing Fürstenhofgasse
1 rectangular moulding, vertical orientation |
2 window surround, vertical member |
3 door surround, vertical member
Heritage Plaque
Inscription Text in German
BÜRGERHAUS
Bausubstanz aus dem 15. Jh.
Im 18. Jh. Gasthaus „BOCKWIRTH“
1797 franz. Soldaten unter
NAPOLEON BONAPARTE in Friesach
Franz.-österr. Militärspital im Hause u.
1945 britisches UOFFZ.-Kasino
Seit 1895 Fam. KÖPPL
Explanation of the Inscription Text
The townhouse at Bahnhofstraße 3 dates back to the 15th century in its structural substance.
In the 18th century, it operated as the inn “Bockwirth”.
In 1797, during the Napoleonic Wars, French soldiers under Napoleon Bonaparte were stationed in Friesach.
At that time, the building served as a Franco-Austrian military hospital.
In 1945, it housed a British non-commissioned officers’ mess.
Since 1895, the building has been under the ownership of the Köppl family.
Traditional Inns in Carinthia
From the medieval period to the 19th century, traditional inns in Carinthia provided essential shelter, food, and stabling for travellers, merchants, and pilgrims. They also served as social hubs, hosting meetings, celebrations, and local gatherings. Many inns were family-run for generations, preserving regional architectural and culinary traditions. Their facades, signage, and interiors remain important markers of Carinthia’s cultural and historical heritage.
