Malta Postcodes: 9853 to 9854 | Spittal an der Drau, Kärnten

Key Facts

Malta is a municipality located in the district of Spittal an der Drau in the Austrian state of Carinthia (Kärnten). Situated in the upper Maltatal valley within the Hohe Tauern mountain range, this alpine municipality lies in the northwestern part of Carinthia, approximately 30 kilometers north of the district capital Spittal an der Drau. Covering an area of approximately 262 square kilometers, Malta is one of the larger municipalities in the district and has a population of around 2,000 residents. The municipality is characterized by its stunning mountainous landscape, with the highest peak being the Ankogel at 3,252 meters, and is bisected by the Malta River, which flows into the famous Kölnbrein Dam reservoir - one of Austria's largest dams. Malta is administratively divided into 11 cadastral communities, including the main settlement of Malta itself along with surrounding villages such as Dornbach, Fischertratten, and Mitterwinkel. The municipality's economy is primarily based on tourism, particularly winter sports and hiking, complemented by hydroelectric power generation from the Malta-Reißeck power plant group. For detailed postal code information and addressing within Malta's various settlements and neighborhoods, comprehensive local data is available through regional administrative resources.

Neighboring Regions

• Rennweg am Katschberg
• Gmünd
• Krems in Kärnten
• Reißeck
• Mallnitz