Zwettl District

Zwettl District is an administrative area in Lower Austria comprising 24 municipalities spread across rolling countryside with mixed terrain. The landscape features river valleys, forests, and higher elevations that shape the character of each community.

The area developed over centuries with medieval settlements, and the town of Zwettl gained municipal rights around the 1200s, establishing it as a regional center. These older communities remain important hubs within the district.

The district maintains regional traditions through seasonal markets, festivals, and community events that connect residents across its municipalities.

The district administration is centered in the town of Zwettl and serves the local communities. Exploring the area works best by car, since the municipalities are spread across rural countryside with winding roads connecting them.

Two rivers, the Kamp and the Zwettl, wind through the district and shape its valleys and landscape character. These waterways remain central to local farming practices and offer opportunities for recreation throughout the region.

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: December 7, 2025 20:44