Liezen District

Liezen District spans 3,459 square kilometers across central Austria, featuring mountains, valleys, and 29 municipalities with the town of Liezen as its capital.

The district's administrative framework was established during Emperor Franz Joseph I's reign in the 19th century, forming the foundation of its current governmental structure.

Each municipality in Liezen District maintains traditional markets and festivals throughout the year, preserving local customs while adapting to contemporary lifestyles.

The district provides extensive public transportation networks connecting all municipalities to major Austrian cities like Graz and Salzburg through regular bus and train services.

Liezen District stands as Austria's largest administrative district, encompassing two distinct subdistricts: Bereich Liezen and Expositur Gröbming, with varied elevations reaching 945 meters.

Location: Styria

Capital city: Liezen

Elevation above the sea: 945 m

Shares border with: Murau District, Murtal District, Tamsweg District, St. Johann im Pongau District, Gmunden District, Kirchdorf District, Steyr-Land District, Amstetten District, Scheibbs District, Bruck-Mürzzuschlag District, Leoben District

Website: https://bh-liezen.steiermark.at

GPS coordinates: 47.52700,14.11600

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:08