--- title: Municipality of Gaflenz - Upper Austria url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430001202/gaflenz.html" description: Gaflenz - a sunny gem in the foothills of the Alps in Upper Austria. It lies in the middle of a region that offers interesting discoveries in addition to varied landscapes, many adventure opportunities and cultural offerings. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Municipality of Gaflenz - Upper Austria Gaflenz ========= Gaflenz, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/299391/FBB77D9D708CBBC125C63E5D8C4D770CFBBB9C8F68437B49EF941151F0D6B257/sessellift-forsteralm-gaflenz.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/212349/A35D93338A6453146C64765E0B48909AD27FE58C0DBAD2332040E643E2F41C0A/skigebiet-forsteralm-gaflenz.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/299392/9B28774DEE2E71204ACCD1181F8DFD29B1A24D405729750DFB77616B193A8152/langlaufloipe-gaflenz.jpg) View copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a wintry landscape with snow-covered mountains and forests. In the foreground is a ski station with lifts and pistes on which many people are skiing or tobogganing. The ski station is surrounded by an idyllic setting that reflects a typical winter landscape.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299391/FBB77D9D708CBBC125C63E5D8C4D770CFBBB9C8F68437B49EF941151F0D6B257/sessellift-forsteralm-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299391/FBB77D9D708CBBC125C63E5D8C4D770CFBBB9C8F68437B49EF941151F0D6B257/sessellift-forsteralm-gaflenz.jpg) View copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212349/A35D93338A6453146C64765E0B48909AD27FE58C0DBAD2332040E643E2F41C0A/skigebiet-forsteralm-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212349/A35D93338A6453146C64765E0B48909AD27FE58C0DBAD2332040E643E2F41C0A/skigebiet-forsteralm-gaflenz.jpg) View copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a snow-covered forest landscape with a narrow path leading through the snow. The branches of the trees are also covered in snow, creating a wintery atmosphere. The sky can be seen in the distance, illuminated by the sun.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299392/9B28774DEE2E71204ACCD1181F8DFD29B1A24D405729750DFB77616B193A8152/langlaufloipe-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299392/9B28774DEE2E71204ACCD1181F8DFD29B1A24D405729750DFB77616B193A8152/langlaufloipe-gaflenz.jpg) View copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a picturesque mountain landscape with a small village in the valley. The houses are built in the traditional style and surrounded by lush green vegetation. Wooded mountain slopes rise up in the background.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299393/800959FB749A90CD2E3FAAE04BE6168346053525267D8B5BBD692AA6F08A1628/gaflenzansichten.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299393/800959FB749A90CD2E3FAAE04BE6168346053525267D8B5BBD692AA6F08A1628/gaflenzansichten.jpg) View copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows an idyllic landscape with green meadows, wooded mountains and a small village in a valley. The houses are built in traditional architecture and embedded in the terrain. Overall, the scene conveys a peaceful and picturesque impression.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299394/345DF17E94F3076467D0D549E7DF15A24F4150497314C9A9F182156B8FE96288/kleine-gaflenz-reibn.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299394/345DF17E94F3076467D0D549E7DF15A24F4150497314C9A9F182156B8FE96288/kleine-gaflenz-reibn.jpg) View copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a picturesque church with a characteristic tower in the middle of a green landscape. The church is surrounded by blossoming flowers, creating an idyllic scene.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299395/DD4E13A85038402642DE77DA4FB1E9150A9EC737BC7A8473787800D09E15B697/gaflenzansichten.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299395/DD4E13A85038402642DE77DA4FB1E9150A9EC737BC7A8473787800D09E15B697/gaflenzansichten.jpg) View copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows an idyllic mountain landscape at sunset. In the foreground are wide meadows bordered by coniferous forests. On the horizon, dark mountain peaks rise up into the sky, their silhouettes framed by the warm light of the setting sun.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299396/86EFAB4543C3B165456BA21A973BE5D2168F764602356817B8203D9B6D5AF4DC/spideleben-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299396/86EFAB4543C3B165456BA21A973BE5D2168F764602356817B8203D9B6D5AF4DC/spideleben-gaflenz.jpg) View copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a picturesque church with a dome and a cross on the roof. It is surrounded by tall trees and stands on a slight hill, which gives the building an elevated position in the landscape.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299397/B78D655327C7677DA798FE5FC4D9FCD88501E35E618E6CC3201C98C81CCEA4F0/st-sebald-am-heiligenstein-gaflenz.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299397/B78D655327C7677DA798FE5FC4D9FCD88501E35E618E6CC3201C98C81CCEA4F0/st-sebald-am-heiligenstein-gaflenz.jpg) View copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a narrow forest path winding through a hilly landscape between lush shrubs and trees. More wooded mountains can be seen in the background, offering a picturesque view.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299398/02A6151F25185955CE7AC9AC92226359E7A2AA44C10BD7FFDA9A4F1DB9CC1726/sonnbergweg-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299398/02A6151F25185955CE7AC9AC92226359E7A2AA44C10BD7FFDA9A4F1DB9CC1726/sonnbergweg-gaflenz.jpg) View copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a small, picturesque building with a wooden roof and a window in an arched gable. It stands on a stone wall surrounded by green vegetation and trees in a wooded environment.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299399/14FFE6E398E4BC3CEDE358AB203443EAFFD37BF4C76A0DBDD2725AF64FE5AF55/hubertuskapelle-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299399/14FFE6E398E4BC3CEDE358AB203443EAFFD37BF4C76A0DBDD2725AF64FE5AF55/hubertuskapelle-gaflenz.jpg) View copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows an expansive landscape with hills, forests and meadows. The sky is blue with white clouds. Houses and buildings can be seen in the distance, embedded in the landscape.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299400/3A6DE02B09EBE3C51E2CD3771312495821F108CD74E1918FD24516F7D25B9488/spindeleben-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299400/3A6DE02B09EBE3C51E2CD3771312495821F108CD74E1918FD24516F7D25B9488/spindeleben-gaflenz.jpg) View copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a public playground in a rural setting. It is a garden with a small stream and a meandering gravel path. Children are playing on a colourful metal climbing structure. Residential buildings can be seen in the distance.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299401/D5D5CCCA7BAC94E9CF4051852078E3AC4978E2685A73C30BE18DBC9594CEAC62/bachspielplatz-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299401/D5D5CCCA7BAC94E9CF4051852078E3AC4978E2685A73C30BE18DBC9594CEAC62/bachspielplatz-gaflenz.jpg) View copyright © Gemeinde Gaflenz Close copyright [ ![The picture shows a village with a church tower and traditional buildings surrounded by green hills and meadows. There are some wooden huts and other structures that indicate a rural environment.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299402/56AEFC57F182374C7240EA87BFE73FF8143380D84E072334E65931DDA8CD4661/bachspielplatz-gaflenz.jpg "© Gemeinde Gaflenz") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299402/56AEFC57F182374C7240EA87BFE73FF8143380D84E072334E65931DDA8CD4661/bachspielplatz-gaflenz.jpg) View copyright © TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal Close copyright [ ![The picture shows an outdoor area with a swimming pool. Colourful flowers can be seen in the foreground, embellishing the picture. Mountains and buildings can be seen in the background, creating an idyllic setting. A person is just leaving the pool.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/299403/37113C30FA74C7725B5AE34C320413F5F3C7DAC20EC407385C47D171111714F7/freibad-gaflenz.jpg "© TV Nationalpark Region Ennstal") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/299403/37113C30FA74C7725B5AE34C320413F5F3C7DAC20EC407385C47D171111714F7/freibad-gaflenz.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Markt 46 3334 Gaflenz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Markt%2046%2C%203334%20Gaflenz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Markt%2046%2C%203334%20Gaflenz "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.8957451&lon=14.7251543&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Sport and fun - relaxation and recreation Welcome to Gaflenz! What could be better than enjoying a wonderful winter's day skiing? The Forsteralm, one of the most snow-sure areas in the Pre-Alps, offers the ideal conditions as a family skiing area with 1 quad chairlift, 2 T-bar lifts, a practice lift and a total of 14 km of slopes. Several rustic ski huts guarantee variety, local cuisine and a good mood. Those who prefer a little more peace and quiet can enjoy the wonderful landscape on a winter hike or a snowshoe hike. In the inns of the village you will be spoiled with down-to-earth cuisine and regional delicacies. Treat yourself to relaxing and eventful days in Gaflenz and the Ennstal National Park Region! [ Facts ](#ttgCollapseDatenFakten) ------------------------------------ - 1.977Inhabitants - 59 km²Area - 482 m ASLElevation - 47.90, 14.73GPS coordinates [ What’s on in Gaflenz ](#ttgCollapseDetailinformationen) ----------------------------------------------------------- [Accommodations](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-unterkuenfte/detail/430001202/gaflenz/unterkuenfte.html) [Event centres](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-locations/detail/430001202/gaflenz/veranstaltungszentren.html) [Gastronomy](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-gastronomie/detail/430001202/gaflenz.html) [Tours](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-touren/detail/430001202/gaflenz.html) [Events](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-veranstaltungen/detail/430001202/gaflenz.html) [ Shopping ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001202/gaflenz/einkaufen.html) [ Service and attendance ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001202/gaflenz/infrastruktur.html) [ Sights ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001202/gaflenz/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html) [ Sport facilities ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001202/gaflenz/sporteinrichtungen.html) [ Rental ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430001202/gaflenz/verleihe.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Public transport:** The Ennstalbahn runs between Linz and Weißenbach-St. Gallen. Details at [www.ooevv.at](http://www.ooevv.at) Stations are located in Ternberg, Trattenbach, Losenstein, Reichraming, Großraming, Küpfern, Kastenreith, Kleinreifling and Weißenbach-St. Gallen. **Arrival by car:** From Salzburg/Linz: A1 motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the Enns Valley. From Vienna: A1 motorway exit Haag > B42 > B122 > B115 into the Enns Valley From Passau: A8 Passau > Wels > A1 motorway exit Enns-Steyr > B115 into the Enns Valley From Graz: A9 Pyhrnautobahn > motorway exit Klaus > Grünburg > into the Ennstal valley Top highlights ---------------- [ View copyright © Copyright: Forsteralm-Skilifte GmbH, BL Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/201657/3BCD024920F616FD72A25E9D9F79282B9292207A3DADC2824B264700FE930D11/ausstieg-4er-s1.jpg "Ausstieg 4er-S1 (© Copyright: Forsteralm-Skilifte GmbH, BL)") Forsteralm ski area - Gaflenz ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/201805/forsteralm-ski-area-gaflenz.html) [ View copyright © Copyright: Kletterhalle 6a Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/217556/4BA750B6E78819B5682AC8A615EB67AC5089D7D2DBBC6F601871F0007B3F5807/kletterhalle-6a-gaflenz.jpg "Kletterhalle 6a - Gaflenz (© Copyright: Kletterhalle 6a)") Kletterhalle 6a ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430020883/kletterhalle-6a.html) [ View copyright © Copyright: (c) Pfarre Gaflenz Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/206238/5CB1C118FF5B26A7F0069C0BA820DEE5F94A5BD410718A5EAE025976AC6653BC/sebaldusweg-wallfahrtskirche.jpg "Sebaldusweg - Wallfahrtskirche (© Copyright: (c) Pfarre Gaflenz)") Sebalduskirche - pilgrimage church at the Heiligenstein ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/402099/sebalduskirche-pilgrimage-church-at-the-heiligenstein.html) [ View copyright © Urheber: Renate Schweighuber Copyright: Alpenland Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/245049/A8CC03C7450A6E0AF65BCD470E782C83BCA5E5527FB8D51DF8E3F1A46A87456D/sonnberg-blick-ins-gaflenztal.jpg "Sonnberg - view into the Gaflenz valley (© Urheber: Renate Schweighuber Copyright: Alpenland Tourismus GmbH)") Sonnbergweg in Gaflenz ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430006458/sonnbergweg-in-gaflenz.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 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