--- title: Wels url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000879/wels.html" description: 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. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Wels Wels ====== Wels, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/297694/0267D3BC9AA692EF2350C2D544DF5608C4AA84CE73C2043A2C76F506894B0C15/welser-weihnachtswelt.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/297695/EF036463666C3FA3E80B734D8EA61D2EA97E7E71ED8AB31305628FCFE4CA1F70/wels-burggarten.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/292397/8144E45401D746ECA921E6B8D1B246B21AB4B287298D2485563E08B9C100184D/rennradregion-wels-wolfgang-fasching.jpg) Open copyright © Tourismusverband Region Wels Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297694/0267D3BC9AA692EF2350C2D544DF5608C4AA84CE73C2043A2C76F506894B0C15/welser-weihnachtswelt.jpg "© Tourismusverband Region Wels") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297694/0267D3BC9AA692EF2350C2D544DF5608C4AA84CE73C2043A2C76F506894B0C15/welser-weihnachtswelt.jpg) Open copyright © Wels Marketing & Touristik GmbH Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297695/EF036463666C3FA3E80B734D8EA61D2EA97E7E71ED8AB31305628FCFE4CA1F70/wels-burggarten.jpg "© Wels Marketing & Touristik GmbH") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297695/EF036463666C3FA3E80B734D8EA61D2EA97E7E71ED8AB31305628FCFE4CA1F70/wels-burggarten.jpg) Open copyright © Rennradregion Wels Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/292397/8144E45401D746ECA921E6B8D1B246B21AB4B287298D2485563E08B9C100184D/rennradregion-wels-wolfgang-fasching.jpg "© Rennradregion Wels") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/292397/8144E45401D746ECA921E6B8D1B246B21AB4B287298D2485563E08B9C100184D/rennradregion-wels-wolfgang-fasching.jpg) Open copyright © Wels Marketing & Touristik Close copyright [ ![Roman road through Wels, Ovilava](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297696/9DDE841FF7D549848804C2E849DBEB5A871F4365F4358D6BDC0E17AE0481F547/roemerwegfuehrung-durch-wels.jpg "© Wels Marketing & Touristik") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297696/9DDE841FF7D549848804C2E849DBEB5A871F4365F4358D6BDC0E17AE0481F547/roemerwegfuehrung-durch-wels.jpg) Open copyright © Wels Marketing & Touristik GmbH Close copyright [ ![With the night watchman through the city of Wels](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297697/33EA4165DFF4B3F4DC85F9FBA683D544E25275C81D6519F9181B4FB7D4219D90/nachtwaechterrundgang-in-wels.jpg "© Wels Marketing & Touristik GmbH") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297697/33EA4165DFF4B3F4DC85F9FBA683D544E25275C81D6519F9181B4FB7D4219D90/nachtwaechterrundgang-in-wels.jpg) Open copyright © Rennradregion Wels Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297698/C03C3D3071282C983FE0BE0ECFDB9EF55871A0B7549FDF9D44A0A90FC85BEC88/rennradregion-wels-ausfahrt-mit-den-locals.jpg "© Rennradregion Wels") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297698/C03C3D3071282C983FE0BE0ECFDB9EF55871A0B7549FDF9D44A0A90FC85BEC88/rennradregion-wels-ausfahrt-mit-den-locals.jpg) Open copyright © Wels Marketing & Touristik Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297699/9ACA123E35AED1C5ECCB1EE5B6379212C9BD48E3CD39EC08B25C97D9FF3FD1DF/brunnen-am-stadtplatz.jpg "© Wels Marketing & Touristik") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297699/9ACA123E35AED1C5ECCB1EE5B6379212C9BD48E3CD39EC08B25C97D9FF3FD1DF/brunnen-am-stadtplatz.jpg) Open copyright © Wels Marketing & Touristik Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297693/BEF101EBE90281031B5DBE84D516BDD4EA21C196644ADF5557660170BA1E902F/stadtplatz.jpg "© Wels Marketing & Touristik") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297693/BEF101EBE90281031B5DBE84D516BDD4EA21C196644ADF5557660170BA1E902F/stadtplatz.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Stadtplatz 44 4600 Wels [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Stadtplatz%2044%2C%204600%20Wels "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Stadtplatz%2044%2C%204600%20Wels "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.156824912483387&lon=14.024755954742448&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) 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. Attractive shops and a high-quality gastronomy scene in the midst of historic buildings and squares encourage you to take a stroll about the town and enjoy yourself. Even they knew it, the Romans: this place has it all! Already under Emperor Hadrian, the former Celtic settlement was raised to the status of "Ovilava". The enchanting historical backdrop and numerous event highlights also offer a special attraction for culture lovers. It was called "Ovilava" by the Romans. Life culture has been held in high esteem for over 2000 years. Where past, present and future merge harmoniously, a particularly liveable and lovable city has emerged. Life pulsates between magnificent town houses and modern functional buildings, romantic arcaded courtyards and pubs, rustic wine taverns and dignified restaurants. The flair of the shopping city of Wels is appreciated far beyond the regional borders. More than 800 specialist shops, lively pedestrian zones, street musicians and pub gardens characterise the cityscape. **Besides being a city full of stories, Wels also has a lot to offer in terms of current events.** Its central location between Salzburg and Vienna alone makes the "Little Historic City of Wels" an attractive venue for events. More than 2,000 events a year - including ideal accompanying programmes for conference participants, travel groups and families - attract an international audience to the city every year. For example, numerous trade and public fairs, the ShoppingNight, the FilmfestiWels and the Welser Arkadenhof Kultursommer are among the absolute highlights. [ Facts ](#ttgCollapseDatenFakten) ------------------------------------ - 63.200Inhabitants - 46 km²Area - 317 m ASLElevation - 48.16, 14.02GPS coordinates [ What’s on in Wels ](#ttgCollapseDetailinformationen) -------------------------------------------------------- [Accommodations](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-unterkuenfte/detail/430000879/wels/unterkuenfte.html) [Event centres](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-locations/detail/430000879/wels/veranstaltungszentren.html) [Gastronomy](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-gastronomie/detail/430000879/wels.html) [Tours](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-touren/detail/430000879/wels.html) [Packages](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-angebote/detail/430000879/wels.html) [ Shopping ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000879/wels/einkaufen.html) [ Leisure facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000879/wels/freizeiteinrichtungen.html) [ Service and attendance ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000879/wels/infrastruktur.html) [ Interactive ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000879/wels/interaktiv.html) [ Cultural facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000879/wels/kultureinrichtungen.html) [ Spa and health facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000879/wels/kur__und_gesundheitseinrichtungen.html) [ Sights ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000879/wels/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html) [ Sport facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000879/wels/sporteinrichtungen.html) [ Association ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000879/wels/verein.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- From Passau: motorway A8 From Graz: motorway A9 - exit Sattledt From Salzburg: motorway A1 - exit Sattledt From Vienna/Linz: motorway A1 Wels is located right at the Westbahn train track. Airport Hörsching Top highlights ---------------- [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/244373/DF71B00C10B5D10D9C8347FD707A8FFD5BC52F3C7E80CE5F9081BA1F5B7641F8/dsc9742.jpg "_dsc9742") Borderline tour - To the Czech border and back ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430005969/borderline-tour-to-the-czech-border-and-back.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Stefan Mayerhofer Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/244370/155B8C521EFFD9273DCD36530B2EEA2C6D70620B1FE7987CF77697D50A0657CC/rennradfahrerstehendgruppealpenvorlandoberoesterreichtourismusgmbhstefanmayerhofer-jpg.jpg "RennradfahrerstehendGruppeAlpenvorland_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHStefanMayerhofer.jpg (© Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Stefan Mayerhofer)") Classic Air - the Cherry Blossom Race ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430005968/classic-air-the-cherry-blossom-race.html) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/244368/2F0495037BA93A7E9D723359C3FBFF17C63821FD3578D644486CA863FD624789/dsc0352.jpg "dsc_0352") Tour through the Hausruck ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430005966/tour-through-the-hausruck.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Tourismusverband Region Wels Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/244362/B6F0F5D4523CC5A76D96E85E789EB08AC3ACC06431DE1C4D2C74EF182024BDF9/rennradregionwelslocalsrennradausfahrtalmtal2017tourismusverbandregionwels-jpg.jpg "RennradregionWelsLocalsRennradausfahrtAlmtal2017_TourismusverbandRegionWels.jpg (© Copyright: Tourismusverband Region Wels)") After-Work - 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Short Delight ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430005965/after-work-short-delight.html) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/244369/D129BECA659E8A6E6B07EE2C38855B609D0D59B75545E3842C274B67BD8A7635/dsc9825.jpg "_dsc9825") Go West - Long-distance tour to the Innviertel ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430005967/go-west-long-distance-tour-to-the-innviertel.html) [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/244364/1680D7ECD9B9135D19EE5F0A6A6519309E5AD7A84431DC6D5685AA3C09A1B68A/dsc8867.jpg "_dsc8867") Limestone Alps Tour - Bella Vista ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430005964/limestone-alps-tour-bella-vista.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/244374/3F7D9B8E602ACEAF8727674F186BADF590A3A0CA189CD8E826F9B256E0E9F3CC/donausommeraussichtschloegenerschlingeabendstimmungradfahrenpausepaaroberoesterreichtourismusgmbhrobertmaybach-jpg.jpg "DonauSommerAussichtSchloegenerSchlingeAbendstimmungRadfahrenPausePaar_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHRobertMaybach.jpg (© Copyright: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach)") Danube River Bend Tour - 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