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Freistadt

Upper Austria, Austria · Europe

About Freistadt

Freistadt sits on the route: 10 minutes from Rainbach im Mühlkreis, 36km from Cesky Krumlov Castle.

Freistadt is a town located in Upper Austria, Austria. With a population of 7,397, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Freistadt sits in Austria, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Vienna time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Freistadt to your route.

About Freistadt

Freistadt (Austrian German pronunciation: [ˈfraɪʃtat] , lit. 'Freetown') is a small Austrian town in the state of Upper Austria in the region Mühlviertel. With a population of approximately 7,500 residents, it is a trade centre for local villages. Freistadt is the economic centre of a district of the same name

Read more District Freistadt. The nearest sizeable cities are Linz, the capital of Upper Austria, about 40 km in the south, and České Budějovice, the capital of Southern Bohemia, about 60 km in the north.

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Where is Freistadt located?

Freistadt is located in Upper Austria, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 48.5110 latitude, 14.5045 longitude.

What is the population of Freistadt?

Freistadt has a population of approximately 7,397 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
7,397
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Upper Austria
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
48.5110, 14.5045

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Austria

Police
133
Ambulance
144
Fire
122
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.

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Worth the detour from Freistadt

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Český Krumlov

A fairy-tale UNESCO town with a magnificent castle perched above a dramatic bend of the Vltava River.

36 km · about 40 min drive

castle

Cesky Krumlov Castle

A sprawling Renaissance castle above a fairytale town in a Vltava bend, with a painted tower and rare baroque theatre.

36 km · about 40 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Danube Valley (Donautal)

The scenic Austrian stretch of the Danube from Passau to Vienna, passing Baroque abbeys, ruined castles, and the Wachau wine region.

43 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Freistadt

  • 43 kmDanube Valley (Donautal)The scenic Austrian stretch of the Danube from Passau to Vienna, passing Baroque abbeys, ruined castles, and the Wachau wine region.
  • 69 kmWachau ValleyA UNESCO-listed stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems, lined with terraced vineyards, apricot orchards, and medieval castles.

Driving in Austria

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.62/litre
Motorway tolls
None
Vignette
Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Freistadt.

Rainbach im Mühlkreis

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km away

Sankt Oswald bei Freistadt

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 1,454

Neumarkt im Mühlkreis

🇦🇹 Austria

9 km away

Reichenthal

🇦🇹 Austria

10 km awayPop. 915

Windhaag bei Freistadt

🇦🇹 Austria

10 km awayPop. 477

Ottenschlag im Mühlkreis

🇦🇹 Austria

10 km away

Schenkenfelden

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 1,129

Reichenau im Mühlkreis

🇦🇹 Austria

13 km away

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