Ybbs an der Donau

Ybbs an der Donau is a town in Lower Austria situated along the Danube River, extending along its banks with a compact town center containing both historic buildings and modern amenities. The town has a modest size and combines residential neighborhoods with an active core that uses the river as a defining feature.

The town was founded in the Middle Ages and gained importance through its location on the Danube, which enabled trade and connections to other regions. Over the centuries it developed from a trading post into a significant local center.

The town is accessible by public transport and is well connected to the Danube region, making visits from larger cities convenient. Paths along the river and a manageable town center can be explored easily on foot.

Location: Melk District

Elevation above the sea: 224 m

Shares border with: Hofamt Priel, Persenbeug-Gottsdorf, Krummnußbaum, Bergland, Neumarkt an der Ybbs, Sankt Martin-Karlsbach

Email: stadtgemeinde@ybbs.at

Website: https://ybbs.at

GPS coordinates: 48.16667,15.06667

Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:08