Liezen

Liezen is a town in Styria that stretches along the Enns River and serves as a regional administrative center. The location sits in a valley surrounded by forested slopes and forms an important transportation hub for the area.

The town grew from a settlement along an important trade route and developed over centuries into a local administrative center. The region was shaped by mining and later by industry, particularly mechanical engineering and metalwork.

The Maschinenfabrik Liezen und Gießerei mechanical engineering facility represents a central element of industrial development in this Austrian municipality.

The town is easily reached by car or train and offers access to hiking trails in the surrounding mountains. Visitors will find local shops, restaurants, and accommodations for various needs.

The town appears in spy novels by Gérard de Villiers, where Schloss Liezen is mentioned as a residence in the fictional stories. This literary reference connects the Austrian location to international thriller narratives.

Location: Liezen District

Elevation above the sea: 664 m

Shares border with: Lassing, Aigen im Ennstal, Wörschach, Hinterstoder, Vorderstoder, Spital am Pyhrn, Ardning, Selzthal

Email: stadtamt@liezen.at

Website: https://liezen.at

GPS coordinates: 47.56667,14.23333

Latest update: December 20, 2025 13:50