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Seewalchen

Upper Austria, Austria · Europe

About Seewalchen

Seewalchen is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Gampern, 36km from Loser Panoramastrasse.

Seewalchen is a town located in Upper Austria, Austria. With a population of 2,780, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Seewalchen 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 Seewalchen to your route.

About Seewalchen

Seewalchen am Attersee (until Junary 1, 1962 only Seewalchen) is a market town in Upper Austria in the district of Vöcklabruck in the Hausruckviertel with 5741 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2025). The responsible judicial district is Vöcklabruck.

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Where is Seewalchen located?

Seewalchen is located in Upper Austria, Austria, Europe. The coordinates are 47.9525 latitude, 13.5838 longitude.

What is the population of Seewalchen?

Seewalchen has a population of approximately 2,780 people, making it a town in Austria.

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Quick Information

Population
2,780
Continent
Europe
Country
Austria
Region
Upper Austria
Timezone
Europe/Vienna
Coordinates
47.9525, 13.5838

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 Seewalchen

8 notable places within an hour's 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.

26 km · about 30 min drive

racetrack

Salzburgring

Sweeping 4.2 km circuit threading a wooded alpine valley east of Salzburg, famed for decades of motorcycle Grands Prix and now buzzing with track days and classic meets.

34 km · about 40 min drive

museum

fahr(T)raum Mattsee

Ferdinand Porsche experience world in his one-time home region near Mattsee, packed with pre-war Austro-Daimler cars, driving simulators and the designer's life story.

36 km · about 40 min 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.

36 km · about 40 min drive

landmark

Sound of Music Filming Locations

The meadows, gazebo, and lakeside settings around Salzburg where the beloved 1965 film was shot, still drawing millions of fans.

40 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

Mirabell Gardens

Elegant Baroque gardens in the heart of Salzburg, famously featured in The Sound of Music with views toward the fortress.

44 km · about 50 min drive

landmark

Salzburg Old Town

Mozart's birthplace and a UNESCO World Heritage city of Baroque churches, narrow lanes, and the famous Getreidegasse shopping street.

44 km · about 50 min drive

castle

Hohensalzburg Fortress

One of Europe's largest and best-preserved medieval fortresses, towering above Salzburg's Baroque old town.

44 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Seewalchen

  • 36 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.
  • 44 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.
  • 53 kmDachstein Glacier & SkywalkA spectacular glacier plateau with a glass skywalk, ice palace, and suspension bridge offering vertigo-inducing views 250 metres above the abyss.
  • 54 kmRossfeld PanoramastrasseGermany's highest scenic mountain road, a panoramic toll loop near Berchtesgaden with sweeping views of the Alps and Salzburg basin.
  • 55 kmEagle's Nest (Kehlsteinhaus)A mountaintop retreat at 1,834 metres above Berchtesgaden, accessed by a brass-lined elevator cut into the rock, offering Alpine panoramas.

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

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