Vöcklabruck, Administrative center in Vöcklabruck District, Austria
Vöcklabruck is a town in Upper Austria's Vöckla region that spreads along the river and is shaped by two historic gate towers. The place blends an older town center with industrial buildings that still influence how it looks today.
The name originated from a personal name Vechela combined with the medieval word Ache meaning river, showing the settlement's early roots. The place later became an important trading and industrial center in the region.
The town keeps its industrial past alive through collections showing regional crafts and mining heritage that shaped local identity. These remnants remind visitors of what once drove the community's prosperity.
The town sits conveniently near the A1 Autobahn and B1 road, making it a good starting point for visiting three large lakes. Those wanting to explore the area can easily reach Attersee, Traunsee, and Wolfgangsee from here.
Inside one of the market square's gate towers are frescoes from 1502 painted by a Tyrolean artist named Jörg Kölderer. These wall paintings show historical scenes from the region and remain a rare example of medieval wall art.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
