--- title: Freistadt in Upperaustria url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000938/freistadt.html" description: Romantic Freistadt is located in a wide open basin, right in the heart of the hilly Mühlviertel region. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Freistadt in Upperaustria Freistadt =========== Freistadt, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/297980/F741634C0AE351661D14E52FE1E8F10E2783DD20E491CF4AF5549ACE92DFEC7A/mittelalterliche-brau-erlebnis-stadt-freistadt.png) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/297981/5A1FD477002211F6B103599DD41AA6C63B1453ED7C57E18BBA8064348C69A32A/panorama-mit-blick-auf-freistadt.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/297982/5697F3A86A5F4C76F2B6542C743FFFCEBFF91655EE767ECFD1D458B81308FFC2/freistadtpanorama-jpeg.jpg) Open copyright © OÖTM_Röbl Close copyright [ ![Medieval brewing experience town of 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of Freistadt: Freistadt's main square in winter](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297994/49A37D8C6DC0C4FC2F391B6E84AA27AA894E0054696EDE6645112E33BAC4160F/hauptplatzfreistadtwinterstadtgemeindefreistadt-jpg.jpg "© Stadtgemeinde Freistadt") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297994/49A37D8C6DC0C4FC2F391B6E84AA27AA894E0054696EDE6645112E33BAC4160F/hauptplatzfreistadtwinterstadtgemeindefreistadt-jpg.jpg) Open copyright © Stadtgemeinde Freistadt Close copyright [ ![Photo: Municipality of Freistadt: Winter day in Freistadt](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/297995/D583CF177C15833BEE52C0A0B3A4B001542AF0C61F31DA2B42D9DA435AC0A081/freistadtwinterstadtgemeindefreistadt-jpg.jpg "© Stadtgemeinde Freistadt") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/297995/D583CF177C15833BEE52C0A0B3A4B001542AF0C61F31DA2B42D9DA435AC0A081/freistadtwinterstadtgemeindefreistadt-jpg.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Waaggasse 6 4240 Freistadt [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Waaggasse%206%2C%204240%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Waaggasse%206%2C%204240%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.511458755039051&lon=14.505171775817873&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Romantic Freistadt is located in a wide open basin, right in the heart of the hilly Mühlviertel region. The lovely town of Freistadt has always been protected by the majestic Bergfried fortification an the two well-preserved town gates leading to the beautiful center with its romantic little lanes, marvelous squares and inner courtyards. Freistadt ranks among Upper Austria´s and Mühlviertel´s most important sites of medieval architecture. [ Facts ](#ttgCollapseDatenFakten) ------------------------------------ - 7.800Inhabitants - 13 km²Area - 560 m ASLElevation - 48.51, 14.51GPS coordinates [ What’s on in Freistadt ](#ttgCollapseDetailinformationen) ------------------------------------------------------------- [Accommodations](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-unterkuenfte/detail/430000938/freistadt/unterkuenfte.html) [Event centres](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-locations/detail/430000938/freistadt/veranstaltungszentren.html) [Gastronomy](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-gastronomie/detail/430000938/freistadt.html) [Tours](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-touren/detail/430000938/freistadt.html) [Events](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-veranstaltungen/detail/430000938/freistadt.html) [Packages](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-angebote/detail/430000938/freistadt.html) [ Shopping ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000938/freistadt/einkaufen.html) [ Leisure facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000938/freistadt/freizeiteinrichtungen.html) [ Service and attendance ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000938/freistadt/infrastruktur.html) [ Interactive ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000938/freistadt/interaktiv.html) [ Cultural facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000938/freistadt/kultureinrichtungen.html) [ Spa and health facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000938/freistadt/kur__und_gesundheitseinrichtungen.html) [ Sights ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000938/freistadt/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html) [ Sport facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000938/freistadt/sporteinrichtungen.html) [ Association ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000938/freistadt/verein.html) [ Rental ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000938/freistadt/verleihe.html) [Webcams](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-webcams/detail/430000938/freistadt.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- From Linz on the Mühlkreisautobahn (motorway) in the direction of Prag ( 40 km) From Linz with the summerauerbahn (local train) to Freistadt ( 3km to the centre) Nearest airport: Linz Sports airport Freistadt - Hirschbach Top highlights ---------------- [ Open copyright © Copyright: WolfgangSpekner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/259218/AA21EB0A86B7E4FD2EA02A42D6C572111782E4952B7CF2742523CF5C639E3F7A/freistadtcitytourlinzertorpaaerchenquerformattvbmuehlviertelkleinehistorischestaedte.jpg "FreistadtCitytourLinzerTorPaaerchenQuerformat_TVBMuehlviertel_KleinehistorischeStädte (© Copyright: WolfgangSpekner)") Free guided tours every Friday in Freistadt ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-veranstaltung/detail/430219612/free-guided-tours-every-friday-in-freistadt.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/oesterreich-poi/detail/401609/salzhof.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Flora Fellner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/217732/FAEE9EECAFC745D7F489A088E7474A2A0AEF8A696C8DA7EBC16625B235FA85F4/muek-muehlviertel-kreativhaus-freistadt.jpg "mük - Mühlviertel Kreativhaus Freistadt (© Copyright: Flora Fellner)") mük - Mühlviertler Kunst.Hand.Werk ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430019106/muek-muehlviertler-kunst-hand-werk.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Martin Pröll Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/213467/688C88093B555D97425015D0E5979C6281F8087268EF49F60BBB42D486CCF864/brunnen-von-arik-brauer.jpg "Fountain by Arik Brauer (© Copyright: Martin Pröll)") Braucommune in Freistadt (Freistädter Brauhaus brewpub) ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430010980/braucommune-in-freistadt-freistaedter-brauhaus-brewpub.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: WolfgangSpekner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/216652/19004E2A6064B10402688872D3E2323829C1DB07B315364A923026E6098703FF/freistadt.jpg "Freistadt (© Copyright: WolfgangSpekner)") Freistadt city experience - city tours and more ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430017518/freistadt-city-experience-city-tours-and-more.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Pfarrbücherei Freistadt Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/198258/2CC9D3E768FE71D360B9E21611AEF7C09AEFF25C9D4B01706CD176FE3B781A74/pfarrbuecherei-freistadt.jpg "Freistadt parish library (© Copyright: Pfarrbücherei Freistadt)") Öffentliche Bücherei der Pfarre Freistadt ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/104868/oeffentliche-buecherei-der-pfarre-freistadt.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Alexander Kaiser Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/219997/176C38E0028C1A09ABB7C7BFCED5BF90FDF2351314D810E7ACE256A2D6723496/tourismusverband-muehlviertel-buero-freistadt.jpg "Tourismusverband Muehlviertel Freistadt office (© Copyright: Alexander Kaiser)") Touristinformation Mühlviertel ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430021857/touristinformation-muehlviertel.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/oesterreich-poi/detail/401935/muehlviertel-castle-museum-freistadt.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Wolfgang Spekner Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/205558/D609B14DCC8A479E5E60362D39C0F385DDC0B4EB1D7D90B52C1B189B8D776C07/freistadt-stadtpark.jpg "Freistadt City Park (© Copyright: Wolfgang Spekner)") Fortification ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/401628/fortification.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: OÖTM Röbl Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/225463/184B755973AE7900AC678617D777BB416924C87B584EDB4D38393B6D11A2CE60/schmiede-im-thurytal-freistadt.jpg "Forge in Thurytal Freistadt (© Copyright: OÖTM Röbl)") Die alte Schmiede & die Hammerwerke ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430026445/die-alte-schmiede-die-hammerwerke.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Stadtmarketing Freistadt Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/227365/F7108C265FB67C9456397895A65B0984437543C5ACBCAF87B33B44460C10C9B4/8-eisengasse.jpg "8 Eisengasse (© Copyright: Stadtmarketing Freistadt)") Eisengasse ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430027826/eisengasse.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Stadtmarketing Freistadt Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/227366/6F19F836F1F591618057E8197E5AC95545121638A00B67481576EA699A86414D/9-zwinger.jpg "9 Kennel (© Copyright: Stadtmarketing Freistadt)") Zwinger ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430027827/zwinger.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Lampaka Ranch Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/225436/D8C6112EF31DB8AD9E0B7B309335099E3AE684D1BD7337FEE0CD0C2C14DC53C3/lampaka-ranch3.jpg "Lampaka Ranch_3 (© Copyright: Lampaka Ranch)") Lampaka Ranch ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430026432/lampaka-ranch.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Peter Affenzeller Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/220807/6931871E2E0E44A7200B9046233132BCEA5C137C91181D9045363889AD4E18D6/suchan-kaffee.jpg "Suchan coffee (© Copyright: Peter Affenzeller)") Kaffeerösterei Suchan ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430022533/kaffeeroesterei-suchan.html) [ Open copyright © Copyright: Peherstorfer Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/220779/5A85622FCFA577E30296A029E2A8B44BAF44671536A57E89ABAB9E1A3AABC53B/waldluftbaden-mit-veronika-peherstorfer.jpg "Forest air bathing with Veronika Peherstorfer (© Copyright: Peherstorfer)") Veronika Peherstorfer - 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