Gmünd District

Gmünd District is an administrative region in northwestern Waldviertel, Lower Austria, spanning 21 municipalities across roughly 786 square kilometers. The town of Gmünd serves as the administrative center for this rural territory.

The district was established in 1868 as an administrative division during the Habsburg monarchy. Its structure has remained unchanged through the founding of the First Austrian Republic and continues to shape regional governance today.

The district integrates its local governance with 21 distinct communities, each contributing to the preservation of Lower Austrian traditions and municipal services.

The region sits at an elevation of around 529 meters and connects various municipalities through organized regional transportation networks. Visitors should expect longer travel times between communities, as this rural area has less frequent connections.

The territory borders the Czech Republic to the north, with the Lainsitz river marking the natural boundary between the two countries. This location makes the region a point where two different worlds meet along their shared frontier.

Location: Lower Austria

Capital city: Gmünd

Elevation above the sea: 529 m

Shares border with: Zwettl District, Freistadt District, Waidhofen an der Thaya District

Website: http://noel.gv.at/service/bh/gd/bhgd.htm

GPS coordinates: 48.76670,14.98330

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:26