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Wels (German pronunciation: ⓘ; Central Bavarian: Wös) is a city in Upper Austria, on the Traun River near Linz. It is the county seat of Wels-Land , and with a population of approximately 60,000, the eighth largest city in Austria .
- River Traun Cycling Route
- Tiergarten
- Schmiding Zoo
- Kalkalpen National Park
- Ledererturm
- Marienwarte Tower
- Stadtpfarrkirche Church
- Stadtplatz
- Burg Wels
- Welios Science Center
Wels opens itself to cycling due to its beautiful settings in the countryside and on the river Traun. One great cycling route is the 32km stretch that runs alongside the river Traun and provides a simply stunning journey that is not too challenging. The path leads from the Krenglbach in wells, past the Schmiding Zoo and onto Waizenkirchen past some...
The Tiergarten or Wels Zoo is set in a beautiful parkland in the centre of Wels, not far from the river Traun. The design of the park dates back to the 1930’s and retains its old charm and character. The animals you can see include Lynx, Deer, Donkeys and Wild Cats among others, furthermore there are opportunities to feed some of the animals. There...
The second zoo in this list, the Schmiding Zoo is actually located on the northern edges of Wels around 15 minutes from the town centre. The quality and variety in this zoo is fantastic and the enclosures of the animals are spacious and with plenty of vegetation. You can see the rare Siberian Tiger, Austria’s only Gorilla, African Giraffes, and an ...
Austria has a host of stunning national parks owing to its dramatic Alpine landscapes and the Kalkalpen Park is one such wonder. The park is located approximately 1h30 drive south of Wels and spans some 20,000 hectares. Within this immense parkland is Central Europe’s largest forest and also largest area of Karst land. There are several visitors ce...
This large imposing tower is the last remnants of medieval Wels and the fortifications that used to surround the town. The tower stands at 37.7m and is made up of four square floors and the iconic pointed roof. At the base of the tower is an archway where the road leading onto the popular Stadtplatz cuts through. The Ledererturm dates back to the 1...
This ornate observation tower was built in the late 1800’s and has always served as a lookout post in the Wels area. The main tower of the building stands at 391 meters above sea level and from the top you are treated to panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the city of Wels cut through by the Traun river. The building is set on the to...
This local Church stands at the opposite end of the Stadtplatz to the Ledererturm tower and some form of religious building is claimed to have stood here since 888. The church that stands here today has a Gothic design with a large onion domed tower that really stands out against the relatively low-rise nature of Wels. The interior boasts several s...
The Stadtplatz is one of the main local areas in Wels and stretches from the Ledererturm on the Pollheimerstabe, right to the Stadtpfarrkirche Church at the other end on the Alderstrabe. There is a pedestrianized section in the middle but cars do pass through at either end. Lining the square are many different shops and cafes to enjoy a spot of sho...
This wonderful museum and grounds is located just beneath the eastern side of the Stadtplatz. The grounds that the building is set in are wonderful, with a beautiful garden and flower displays set out in a small enclosed square – This is a fantastic place in its own right to just sit and relax. The museum features over a 1000 years worth of history...
One of the main attractions in Wels, the Science Center provides endless amounts of fun and discovery for all ages. With over 120 interactive exhibits mainly focusing on natural sciences and technology, and seasonal exhibits like the space themed exhibit where you can feel weightlessness and what its like to control a a space rover, the Welios cent...
Wels is known for some of its popular attractions, which include: Tiergarten; Zoo Schmiding; Welios Energie Erlebnishaus; Museum Angerlehner; City Outlet
Wels, the jewel in the central region of Upper Austria, is a city grown out of history in the middle of nature. Wels is known as an international congress and trade fair city but also as a vibrant shopping city.
- Stadtplatz 44
- info@wels.at
- 04367 72222
- Thomas D. 3 contributions. Best zoo for free. This zoo is existing about maby decades in Wels. You can visit it always for free. There are many different animals to see.
- penny B. Molise, Italy 66 contributions. Brilliant. The museum was excellent and very interesting but ms y of the exhibits needed English translation. Great fun as it was so interactive.
- sauraumpfa. Wels, Austria 1,463 contributions. Beautiful historic Town Square. All buildings are historic and well restored at this beautiful square. Most buildings have inner courtyards some with gardens which can be visited.
- Christian S. Munich, Germany 1,800 contributions. very romantic illumination during Christmas time.... During Christmas time, when walking over main square from Wels you can see at its end this highly illuminated tower at the other end - like a light house on sea.
Oct 24, 2017 · Top Wels Landmarks: See reviews and photos of sights to see in Wels, Austria on Tripadvisor.
Sightseeing in Wels. The City of Wels has a long and interesting history. The romans started building a settlement next to the River Traun and even made it a capital of the Province "Ufernorikum". The Tanners Tower and the medival city wall indicate the importance of the city during the medival times. In the year 1519 the austrian emperor died ...
