Waidhofen an der Ybbs | ||
federal state | Lower Austria | |
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Residents | 11.333 (2018) | |
height | 356 m | |
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Waidhofen an der Ybbs is a small, old industrial town with around 12,000 inhabitants in Lower Austrian Pre-Alpine area near the border to Upper AustriaThe city's iron processing plants were mentioned as early as 1316, and due to their proximity to the Erzberg in the Styria Iron processing was the city's main source of income until the 20th century.
background
getting there
By plane
By train
With the train every hour Amstetten. International trains do not always stop in Amstetten.
By bus
In the street
You can reach Waidhofen by car via the A1 (Westautobahn) exit Amstetten West and further on federal highway 121.
mobility
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Map of Waidhofen an der Ybbs
Tourist Attractions
The town impresses with its medieval townscape (city of towers) and the well-preserved fortifications.
- 1 City parish church
- 2 Monastery church
- 3 Rothschild Castle
- 4 Zell Castle
activities
The Forsteralm ski area is located in the immediate vicinity of Waidhofen.
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- 1 Pension Hoher Markt, Hoher Markt 18 (directly in the old town - pedestrian zone). Feature: pension.
- 2 Hotel Moshammer, Kirchenplatz 3. Tel.: 43 7442 540 18.
security
health
Practical advice
trips
literature
Web links
- http://www.waidhofen.at/ - Official website of Waidhofen an der Ybbs