Wels-Land District, Administrative district in Upper Austria, Austria
Description
Wels-Land District spreads across farmland and smaller settlements arranged around the city of Wels. The area comprises 24 municipalities with varying landscapes, from flat fields to gently rolling terrain.
History
The region traces back to the historical Traungau, once part of the Duchy of Bavaria and shaped by medieval administrative boundaries. These ancient divisions formed the basis for later district administration and shaped territorial organization for centuries.
Culture
Each municipality preserves local traditions through yearly festivals, regional markets, and community gatherings that bring residents together. These events shape daily life and reflect the character of each village.
Practical
Wels city serves as the administrative center and main reference point for the entire district, offering public services to all 24 municipalities. Those exploring the area will find the most resources and transportation connections through this central location.
Did you know?
The area blends manufacturing facilities with farmland in an unusual way, with specialized production sites operating alongside traditional farms. This mix of industry and rural living often surprises visitors who expect a purely agricultural landscape.
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Kremsmünster Abbey
15.2 km
Traunfall
17.2 km
Eurotherme Bad Schallerbach
11.2 km
Lambach Abbey
7.3 km
Schmiding Zoo
7.3 km
Burg Wels
6.1 km
Lokalbahn Lambach–Vorchdorf-Eggenberg
10.4 km
Tiergarten Wels
5.2 km
Aquapulco-Piratenwelt
11.2 km
Baum mitten in der Welt
16.7 km
Kremsmünster Observatory
15.4 km
Schloss Würting
9.6 km
Schloss Lichtenegg
4.4 km
Parz Castle
14.3 km
Pfarr- und Wallfahrtskirche zur Allerheiligsten Dreifaltigkeit
8.4 km
Schloss Almegg
7 km
Schloss Tollet
17.5 km
Dragonerkaserne Wels
5.1 km
Bildungshaus Schloss Puchberg
7.9 km
Sacred Heart Church in Wels
7.1 km
Schloss Eggendorf
14.2 km
Schloss Kremsegg
16.3 km
Welios
5.6 km
Museum Angerlehner
5.1 km
Ledererturm Wels
5.7 km
Schloss Polheim Wels
5.8 km
Welser Hallen- und Freibad
5 km
Stadtpfarrkirche
6.1 kmAichkirchen
Bachmanning
Bad Wimsbach-Neydharting
Buchkirchen
Eberstalzell
Edt bei Lambach
Fischlham
Gunskirchen
Holzhausen
Krenglbach
Lambach
Marchtrenk
Neukirchen bei Lambach
Offenhausen
Pennewang
Pichl bei Wels
Sattledt
Schleißheim
Sipbachzell
Stadl-Paura
Steinerkirchen an der Traun
Steinhaus
Thalheim bei Wels
Weißkirchen an der Traun
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