Waidhofen an der Ybbs, Statutory city in Lower Austria, Austria
Located at an elevation of 356 meters, Waidhofen an der Ybbs extends over 131 square kilometers along the Ybbs River in Lower Austria.
The city received its first documented mention in 1186 and developed into a regional economic center focusing on iron and steel production by the 14th century.
The Rothschildschloss castle features modern architectural elements, including a glass cube atop its tower and a crystal room designed by Hans Hollein.
Visitors can explore seven historical towers throughout the city, including the 50-meter Stadtturm from the 1530s and the medieval gate tower Ybbsturm.
The clock face on the northwestern side of the first city tower remains fixed at 11:45, marking the time when local forces defeated Turkish troops in 1532.
Location: Lower Austria
Inception: 1186
Elevation above the sea: 356 m
Shares border with: Seitenstetten, Biberbach, Sonntagberg, Allhartsberg, Neuhofen an der Ybbs, Randegg, Ybbsitz, Opponitz, Gaflenz, Maria Neustift, Ertl, Amstetten District, Scheibbs District, Steyr-Land District
Email: post@waidhofen.at
Website: https://waidhofen.at
GPS coordinates: 47.95964,14.77453
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:53
Rothschildschloss
376 m
Basilika Sonntagberg
4.2 km
St. Sebald am Heiligenstein
10.2 km
Schlössl Rosenau
6.5 km
Opponitz power station
8.7 km
Buchenberg
1.5 km
Pfarrkirche hll. Maria Magdalena und Lambert, Waidhofen an der Ybbs
321 m
Bürgerspitalkirche hl. Katharina Waidhofen an der Ybbs
169 m
Kloster Gleiß
6.4 km
Pfarrkirche hl. Johannes der Täufer Ybbsitz
9.1 km
Schloß Zell an der Ybbs
356 m
Holy Family Church
3.3 km
Pfarrkirche hl. Nikolaus
4.3 km
Zeller Hochbrücke Zell Markt
284 m
Gaflenz Parish Church
8 km
Stadtbefestigung Waidhofen an der Ybbs
146 m
Pfarrkirche hl. Florian in Zell Markt
310 m
Haus Ferrum
9.1 km
Pfarrkirche St. Georgen in der Klaus
6.3 km
Pfarrkirche hl. Nikolaus, Windhag
3 km
Bürgerspital Waidhofen an der Ybbs
184 m
Militärmuseum
5.6 km
FeRRUM
9.1 km
Heimatmuseum Waidhofen a.d. Ybbs
212 m
Ehem. Kapuzinerkirche hl. Franz von Assisi Waidhofen an der Ybbs
92 m
Filialkirche hl. Ägydius, Windhag
6.6 km
Friedhof bei der Pfarrkirche Windhag Waidhofen an der Ybbs
3 km
Schön-Kreuz-Kapelle Ybbsitz
9.6 kmReviews
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