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Since 1986, the capital of Lower Austria has been Sankt Pölten, replacing Vienna, which became a separate state in 1921. With a land area of 19,186 km 2 (7,408 sq mi) and a population of 1.685 million people, Lower Austria is the second-most-populous state in Austria (after Vienna).
St. Pölten, the youngest of Austria's regional capitals, combines Baroque and modern architecture like no other Austrian city. Located just half an hour west of Vienna, St. Pölten is well worth a visit on its own. The capital of Lower Austria features both an enchanting Old Town and striking contemporary architecture.
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Sankt Pölten has been the capital since 1986, before this was Vienna. Sankt Pölten is also the biggest city of the state, followed by Wiener Neustadt. It borders to the following other states of Austria: in the west to Upper Austria, in the south to Styria, and in the southeast to Burgenland.
Apr 20, 2023 · St. Pölten is the capital city of the Austrian state of Lower Austria, located just 60 kilometers west of Vienna. It is a modern and vibrant city with a rich history and many cultural and historical attractions.
1 St. Pölten — the capital of Lower Austria, though that title historically belonged to Vienna; 2 Amstetten; 3 Berndorf ; 4 Baden bei Wien; 5 Klosterneuburg; 6 Mödling; 7 Perchtoldsdorf; 8 Pressbaum
Since 1986, the capital of Lower Austria has been Sankt Pölten, replacing Vienna, which became a separate state in 1921. With a land area of 19,186 km2 (7,408 sq mi) and a population of 1.685 million people, Lower Austria is the second-most-populous state in Austria (after Vienna).
Where Lower Austria is located. Despite its name, Lower Austria is located in the north-east of the country: it entirely surrounds Vienna (but does not include it, as the Austrian capital is part of its own region) and borders Slovakia to the east and the Czech Republic to the north.
