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Gunskirchen

Upper Austria, Austria · Europe

About Gunskirchen

Gunskirchen sits on the route: 5 minutes from Brandln, 54km from Loser Panoramastrasse.

Gunskirchen is a town located in Upper Austria, Austria. With a population of 3,778, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Gunskirchen 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 Gunskirchen to your route.

About Gunskirchen

Gunskirchen is a town in the Austrian state of Upper Austria.

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Where is Gunskirchen located?

Gunskirchen is located in Upper Austria, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 48.1333 latitude, 13.9500 longitude.

What is the population of Gunskirchen?

Gunskirchen has a population of approximately 3,778 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
3,778
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Upper Austria
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
48.1333, 13.9500

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 Gunskirchen

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

famous road

Loser Panoramastrasse

Nine 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.

54 km · about 65 min drive

photogenic

St. Wolfgang & Schafbergbahn

Lakefront pilgrimage village on the Wolfgangsee from which Austria's steepest steam cog railway, running since 1893, grinds up the Schafberg to a summit view over five Salzkammergut lakes.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Gunskirchen

  • 54 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.
  • 67 kmHallstatt Skywalk ViewpointA platform projecting over the Hallstatter See with a bird's-eye view of the fairy-tale lakeside village framed by the Dachstein mountains.
  • 78 kmDachstein Glacier & SkywalkA spectacular glacier plateau with a glass skywalk, ice palace, and suspension bridge offering vertigo-inducing views 250 metres above the abyss.
  • 80 kmDanube Valley (Donautal)The scenic Austrian stretch of the Danube from Passau to Vienna, passing Baroque abbeys, ruined castles, and the Wachau wine region.

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 Gunskirchen.

Brandln

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km awayPop. 2,964

Lichtenegg

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km awayPop. 6,163

Wimpassing

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km awayPop. 5,748

Wispl

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 1,967

Bernardin

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 4,300

Edt bei Lambach

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 24

Steinhaus

🇦🇹 Austria

5 km awayPop. 990

Laahen

🇦🇹 Austria

6 km awayPop. 4,836

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