Wels

Wels, Oberösterreich, Österreich

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.

The location on the Traun was already settled in the Neolithic Age. The name Wels is of Celtic origin (Ueles-Wilabis) and the Romans also appreciated the central location. On the left ...

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63.200Inhabitants
46 km²Area
317 m ASLElevation
48.16, 14.02GPS coordinates

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Arrival

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