Grieskirchen District

The Grieskirchen District covers 579 square kilometers in Upper Austria, containing 34 municipalities with the town of Grieskirchen as its administrative center point.

The district structure originated in 1849 during the Habsburg Monarchy period, establishing a foundation for the current administrative system in Upper Austria.

Each municipality within the district maintains specific festivals throughout the year, presenting regional foods, traditional music performances, and local craft exhibitions.

The district offices handle administrative tasks for 61,960 residents, processing documents for marriages, driving permits, and coordinating public health services.

The district territory features a network of small rivers and agricultural lands across rolling hills, supporting both farming activities and natural preservation efforts.

Location: Upper Austria

Capital city: Grieskirchen

Shares border with: Schärding District, Eferding District, Rohrbach District, Wels-Land District, Vöcklabruck District, Ried District

Website: http://bh-grieskirchen.gv.at

GPS coordinates: 48.24600,13.78000

Latest update: March 27, 2025 03:56