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Palfau

Styria, Austria · Europe

About Palfau

Palfau is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Gams bei Hieflau, 45km from Grüner See (Green Lake).

Palfau is a town located in Styria, Austria. With a population of 369, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Palfau 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 Palfau to your route.

About Palfau

Palfau is a former municipality in the district of Liezen in the Austrian state of Styria. Since the 2015 Styria municipal structural reform, it is part of the municipality Landl.

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Palfau offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Palfau located?

Palfau is located in Styria, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.7000 latitude, 14.8000 longitude.

What is the population of Palfau?

Palfau has a population of approximately 369 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
369
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Styria
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.7000, 14.8000

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 Palfau

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.

29 km · about 35 min drive

natural wonder

Grüner See (Green Lake)

A seasonal phenomenon in Styria where snowmelt floods a park creating a crystal-clear emerald lake with submerged benches and paths.

45 km · about 50 min drive

racetrack

Red Bull Ring

Short, fast circuit at Spielberg in the Styrian mountains hosting the Austrian Grand Prix, with big elevation changes, alpine views, and a busy calendar of public track days.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Palfau

  • 68 kmDanube Valley (Donautal)The scenic Austrian stretch of the Danube from Passau to Vienna, passing Baroque abbeys, ruined castles, and the Wachau wine region.
  • 71 kmSoelk PassThe highest surfaced mountain pass in Styria at 1,788 m, a quiet single-track alternative to the busy Tauern crossings linking the Enns and Mur valleys through unspoilt alpine pasture.
  • 76 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 Palfau.

Gams bei Hieflau

🇦🇹 Austria

4 km awayPop. 517

Landl

🇦🇹 Austria

7 km away

Hieflau

🇦🇹 Austria

11 km awayPop. 580

Hollenstein an der Ybbs

🇦🇹 Austria

12 km awayPop. 554

Altenmarkt bei Sankt Gallen

🇦🇹 Austria

12 km awayPop. 767

Sankt Gallen

🇦🇹 Austria

14 km awayPop. 792

Wildalpen

🇦🇹 Austria

15 km awayPop. 464

Göstling an der Ybbs

🇦🇹 Austria

16 km away

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