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Gaflenz

Upper Austria, Austria · Europe

About Gaflenz

Gaflenz sits on the route: 10 minutes from Weyer, 49km from Danube Valley (Donautal).

Gaflenz is a town located in Upper Austria, Austria. With a population of 758, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gaflenz 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 Gaflenz to your route.

About Gaflenz

Gaflenz is a market town in the Steyr-Land district of the Austrian state of Upper Austria. It is known for its saws and its gothic-style St. Andreas Parish Church, established in 1494.

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Where is Gaflenz located?

Gaflenz is located in Upper Austria, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.8951 latitude, 14.7248 longitude.

What is the population of Gaflenz?

Gaflenz has a population of approximately 758 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
758
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Upper Austria
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.8951, 14.7248

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 Gaflenz

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Admont Abbey Library

The world's largest monastic library, a breathtaking Baroque hall with ceiling frescoes, housing 70,000 volumes in the Styrian Alps.

41 km · about 45 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

landmark

Melk Abbey

A magnificent Baroque Benedictine abbey perched on a cliff above the Danube at the entrance to the Wachau Valley.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Gaflenz

  • 49 kmDanube Valley (Donautal)The scenic Austrian stretch of the Danube from Passau to Vienna, passing Baroque abbeys, ruined castles, and the Wachau wine region.
  • 73 kmWachau ValleyA UNESCO-listed stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems, lined with terraced vineyards, apricot orchards, and medieval castles.
  • 75 kmLoser PanoramastrasseNine kilometres of hairpins climb from Altaussee to a car park at 1,600 m on the Loser plateau, with the whole Ausseerland lake district spread below: a fraction of the traffic of the famous glacier roads.

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 Gaflenz.

Weyer

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 3,296

Opponitz

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km away

Waidhofen an der Ybbs

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 3,811

Zell-Arzberg

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 1,536

Zell-Markt

🇦🇹 Austria

8 km awayPop. 1,119

Maria Neustift

🇦🇹 Austria

10 km awayPop. 1,592

Hollenstein an der Ybbs

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 554

Windhag

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 1,748

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