--- title: Stadtgeschichten - Streifzug durch Freistadt url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007752/stadtgeschichten-streifzug-durch-freistadt.html" description: Every corner tells a piece of history. In 2020, Freistadt is officially a city in its prime. Discover our more than 800-year-old past on a walk through the town and experience your own personal Freistadt history. date: 2025-02-06 modified: 2026-03-09 --- # Stadtgeschichten - Streifzug durch Freistadt Stadtgeschichten - Streifzug durch Freistadt ============================================== **Starting place:** 4240 Freistadt **Destination:** 4240 Freistadt ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/248402/D0E9586965FD020D9782A6DFE69325C174528DD5637A6A0DE517F8184F0D26B5/freistadtstadtgeschichtenstreifzugtitelbild.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/248403/6F6438213671AC31F9E52DB0CF892793B6A54FD10222B814E497BF9599D319DF/freistadtstadtgeschichtenstreifzuguebersichtsplan.jpg) © Open copyright © Stadtmarketing Freistadt Close copyright [ ![Freistadt_Stadtgeschichten_Streifzug_cover_image](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248402/D0E9586965FD020D9782A6DFE69325C174528DD5637A6A0DE517F8184F0D26B5/freistadtstadtgeschichtenstreifzugtitelbild.jpg "© Stadtmarketing Freistadt") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248402/D0E9586965FD020D9782A6DFE69325C174528DD5637A6A0DE517F8184F0D26B5/freistadtstadtgeschichtenstreifzugtitelbild.jpg) © Open copyright © Stadtmarketing Freistadt Close copyright [ ![Freistadt_Stadtgeschichten_Streifzug_Overview map](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/248403/6F6438213671AC31F9E52DB0CF892793B6A54FD10222B814E497BF9599D319DF/freistadtstadtgeschichtenstreifzuguebersichtsplan.jpg "© Stadtmarketing Freistadt") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/248403/6F6438213671AC31F9E52DB0CF892793B6A54FD10222B814E497BF9599D319DF/freistadtstadtgeschichtenstreifzuguebersichtsplan.jpg) 1. 2. Circular route Hauptplatz 1 4240 Freistadt [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Hauptplatz%201%2C%204240%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Hauptplatz%201%2C%204240%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:c|agHeapwAA?MWM@MAO@K@GQGc@IUKSEU@_@D[@WFIDSC@AIDQDQ?YE[CSIUOISCO?[AS?OBCPCJCVBPAPIPGFINKPGX?X?NMJEVIHGVGRCTCLEVFNFNHBNAJER?P@HPCR?\BPCL@RAd@ETG\?XCXEVETAVLOBSJBJJPLRHNHLLPJNPNLTLTDRDRN\HtANnBp@n@JZEt@GNQ?YAq@Ey@?i@@g@?i@I[SEQEIEOMK_@Ga@K_@Gc@G]Ia@E]I_@S_AJf@Iu@g@`@]d@Y|@XaAJQKV[x@iAX&server=meta.tourdata.at) Every corner tells a piece of history. In 2020, Freistadt is officially a city in its prime. Discover our more than 800-year-old past on a walk through the town and experience your own personal Freistadt history. The large story book on the main square is the start of a journey through Freistadt, where you can discover and where you can discover and explore the history and stories of our medieval brewing town. In the book itself you will find one of our town stories every month. **Waypoints:** 1st Freiung 2. outer castle courtyard 3. Bohemian Gate 4. Heiligen-Geist-Gasse 5. old smithy and Scheibling tower 6. Salzgasse with "Reiha" 7. salt yard 8th Eisengasse 9th Zwinger 10. Linz Gate A free guided city walk is also offered from May to September: Meeting point is every Friday at 7 pm in the outer castle courtyard. (Duration: approx. 1 hour; no registration required!) [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4240 Freistadt **Destination:** 4240 Freistadt **duration:** 1h 0m **length:** 1,5 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 8m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 9m **Lowest point:** 552m **Highest point:** 564m **difficulty:** very easy **condition:** very easy **panoramic view:** No view **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Other **Starting point:** Main square Freistadt **Destination:** Main square Freistadt **further information:** - Circular route [ ![Altitude profile Stadtgeschichten - Streifzug durch Freistadt](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007752&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Stadtgeschichten - Streifzug durch Freistadt](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007752&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Stadtgeschichten - Streifzug durch Freistadt") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ Circular route on your own, therefore accessible daily [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Stadtmarketing Freistadt Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/227362/43F84EEBCE290EBBE46C1A008EAA547359A23A11B19D2B5521D039B0C4F7136C/1-freiung.jpg "1 Release (© Copyright: Stadtmarketing Freistadt)") Freiung ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/holidays/oesterreich-poi/detail/430027822/freiung.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: FotoRanfilm Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/206053/CBFBF06CC6FADAC726F5052BFEC7CBD25F16E1027674DAEEBBCC9CD520D3A902/schlossmuseum-freistadt.jpg "Freistadt Castle Museum (© Copyright: FotoRanfilm)") Mühlviertel Castle Museum Freistadt ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/holidays/oesterreich-poi/detail/401935/muehlviertel-castle-museum-freistadt.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: TVB MV Alm Freistadt Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/210842/C5BCBCEFE289FCB900F101A2BCFFA1FBC78F07FAC8649C84DD03E2BF40831FE1/schlossmuseum-freistadtpark.jpg "Freistadt Castle Museum__Park (© Copyright: TVB MV Alm Freistadt)") Schlosshof Freistadt mit Bergfried ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/holidays/oesterreich-poi/detail/430003658/schlosshof-freistadt-mit-bergfried.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Martin Reindl Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/227328/79CA47A11D79694E698BA465EB60A29ECDAB2A8B912A2A287DBC154A0C99A0A6/boehmertorfreistadt.jpg "Boehmertor_Freistadt_ (© Copyright: Martin Reindl)") Böhmertor ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/holidays/oesterreich-poi/detail/430027804/boehmertor.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: OÖTM Röbl Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/227354/BB86BFF2FABD06380503571D79ABF4488E5092FDE7C723EB75BDC09E36848749/bierstachelnstadtschmiede-freistadt.jpg "Bierstacheln_Stadtschmiede Freistadt (© Copyright: OÖTM Röbl)") Alte Schmiede und Scheiblingturm Freistadt ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/holidays/oesterreich-poi/detail/430027817/alte-schmiede-und-scheiblingturm-freistadt.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Stadtmarketing Freistadt Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/227364/DF3F209D26AA4E4AFFC3A4C14A760AFA6E9210ECD8ED2F10062AA4762F7DA509/salzgasse-mit-reiha.jpg "Salzgasse with Reiha (© Copyright: Stadtmarketing Freistadt)") Salzgasse mit "Reiha" ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/holidays/oesterreich-poi/detail/430027825/salzgasse-mit-reiha.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Stadtmarketing Freistadt Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/205517/2550BE704201407950763CCA319163CB0D2025F739C9310E1C78AB39F40A6CED/salzhofansichtsalzgasse.jpg "Salzhof_view_Salzgasse (© Copyright: Stadtmarketing Freistadt)") Salzhof ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/holidays/oesterreich-poi/detail/401609/salzhof.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Martin Pröll Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/216038/8B9AA10F55DDBA8E932A542D4BD6F412FB3151E3F711E904F5C15DA0447DB4A6/freistadtlinzer-tor-nacht.jpg "Freistadt_Linzer Tor Night (© Copyright: Martin Pröll)") Linzertor ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/holidays/oesterreich-poi/detail/430016319/linzertor.html) Rathaus, 1, Hauptplatz, Graben, Freistadt, Bezirk Freistadt, Oberösterreich, 4240, Österreich Rathaus, 1, Hauptplatz, Graben, Freistadt, Bezirk Freistadt, Oberösterreich, 4240, Österreich 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather **Most economical season**- Spring - Autumn - Early winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Suitable for wheelchairs: Not all of the legally stipulated ÖNORM are complied with. In principle, this object is suitable for wheelchairs and no assistance is necessary. [ Grooming service ](#ttgCollapseWegbetreuer) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: WolfgangSpekner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/197927/6400D877B4D12014D3DB16D6777F447D344710A1F8EBC364565250ABE55FA200/freistadt-altstadt-ratsherrnstube.jpg "Freistadt Old Town Ratsherrnstube (© Copyright: WolfgangSpekner)") Stadtgemeinde Freistadt ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/holidays/oesterreich-poi/detail/104039/stadtgemeinde-freistadt.html) [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Stadtgeschichten - Streifzug durch Freistadt** Stadtmarketing Freistadt Hauptplatz 1 4240 Freistadt Phone [ +43 7942 72506 - 61 ](tel:+4379427250661) E-Mail [stadtmarketing@freistadt.ooe.gv.at](#mailto) Web [freistadt.city/](https://freistadt.city/ "New window") https://freistadt.city/ --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Inspiration ](#ttgCollapseMultimedia) ----------------------------------------- **Documents:** [ ](https://assets.tourdata.at/original/248404/F9D6DE1A2725D686B35EAF01F329C72FD587F075D266AA556F1B3CF04C185AE6/flyerstadtgeschichtenstreifzug-durch-freistadt.pdf "Link will open in a new window") [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430007752) [To the website](https://freistadt.city/ "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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