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Zwettl, Administrative capital in Lower Austria, Austria.

Zwettl stretches across 256 square kilometers at the intersection of Kamp and Zwettl rivers, making it the third largest municipality in Austria by area.

The Cistercian monastery, established in 1139 by the Kuenring knights, contains the only remaining manuscript of Agnes Blannbekin's life writings.

The name Zwettl comes from the Slavic word 'svetla', meaning glade, reflecting the early linguistic influences on this Austrian settlement.

The municipality maintains a network of hiking paths across varied elevations between 520 and 612 meters, connecting different parts of the district.

The district administration serves 24 municipalities across 1,399 square kilometers, creating a regional hub for 41,765 residents in Lower Austria.

Location: Zwettl District

Elevation above the sea: 612 m

Shares border with: Schweiggers, Kirchberg am Walde, Vitis, Echsenbach, Allentsteig, Pölla, Rastenfeld, Waldhausen, Großgöttfritz, Rappottenstein, Groß Gerungs, Großschönau

Email: stadtamt@zwettl.gv.at

Website: https://zwettl.gv.at

GPS coordinates: 48.60333,15.16889

Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:57

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