Zwettl District, Administrative district in Lower Austria, Austria
Zwettl District encompasses 24 municipalities across 1,399 square kilometers of varied terrain, with elevations reaching 665 meters in Lower Austria.
The district formed through centuries of regional organization, incorporating medieval settlements and historic towns like Zwettl, which received municipal rights in 1200.
The district maintains regional traditions through seasonal markets, festivals, and community events that connect residents across its municipalities.
The district administration provides centralized services for 41,765 residents, with the main office located in the town of Zwettl.
The district contains multiple rivers, including the Kamp and Zwettl, which intersect through the landscape and shape the regional geography.
Location: Lower Austria
Elevation above the sea: 665 m
Shares border with: Melk District, Krems(Land) District, Gmünd District, Horn District, Waidhofen an der Thaya District, Freistadt District, Perg District
Website: http://noel.gv.at/service/bh/zt/bhzt.htm
GPS coordinates: 48.58100,15.15200
Latest update: March 12, 2025 19:53
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12.5 km
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34.1 km
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33.5 km
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Rappottenstein Castle
9.1 km
Schloss Greillenstein
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Schloss Rosenau
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Ruine Hinterhaus
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Filialkirche St. Michael in der Wachau
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26.3 km
Ysperklamm
26.9 km
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Schloss Schwarzenau
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Sendeturm Jauerling
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Schloss Allentsteig
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Bear sanctuary Arbesbach
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