Wels

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Wels is the second largest city in Upper Austria, with about 65,000 people, and sits on the river Traun between Linz and Salzburg. It was a Roman town, and its old centre has a long, wide main square lined with coloured Gothic, Renaissance and baroque house fronts.

The city is a regional centre for trade and shopping and has a trade fair ground. It is calmer than Linz or Salzburg, and works well as a day stop for architecture and history.

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Beste reisetidspunkt

April to October is best for walking the old town and the surrounding countryside. Summer is warm and lively, with events on the main square. December has a Christmas market. Winter is cold and quiet.

Velg en måned

Typisk vær i januar

Dårlig

4° (føles som 0°) · ekstremer -12°–11°
-3° om natten
14 regnværsdager
6 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i februar

Dårlig

6° (føles som 2°) · ekstremer -11°–14°
-2° om natten
13 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i mars

Dårlig

10° (føles som 7°) · ekstremer -6°–18°
1° om natten
15 regnværsdager
9 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 3 · moderat

Typisk vær i april

Brukbart

15° (føles som 13°) · ekstremer -1°–23°
5° om natten
13 regnværsdager
8 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
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UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i mai

Bra

20° (føles som 18°) · ekstremer 4°–27°
10° om natten
18 regnværsdager
5 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i juni

Bra

24° · ekstremer 8°–31°
14° om natten
19 regnværsdager
8 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i juli

Bra

25° (føles som 26°) · ekstremer 10°–33°
15° om natten
20 regnværsdager
9 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 6 · høy

Typisk vær i august

Bra

25° (føles som 26°) · ekstremer 11°–33°
15° om natten
17 regnværsdager
10 soldager
7 soltimer per dag
Behagelig luftfuktighet
Stille vind
UV-indeks 5 · moderat

Typisk vær i september

Bra

21° (føles som 20°) · ekstremer 6°–28°
11° om natten
14 regnværsdager
10 soldager
6 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 4 · moderat

Typisk vær i oktober

Bra

16° (føles som 14°) · ekstremer 0°–24°
7° om natten
13 regnværsdager
8 soldager
5 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 2 · lav

Typisk vær i november

Dårlig

10° (føles som 7°) · ekstremer -5°–18°
2° om natten
13 regnværsdager
4 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

Typisk vær i desember

Dårlig

5° (føles som 1°) · ekstremer -10°–11°
-1° om natten
15 regnværsdager
4 soldager
3 soltimer per dag
Tørr luft
Stille vind
UV-indeks 1 · lav

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Hovedseverdigheter

Burg Wels is the old castle of the city, where Emperor Maximilian I died in 1519.
Burgmuseum is a museum of the city history in the castle area.
Ledererturm is a medieval tower in the old town wall.
Marienwarte is a lookout tower with views over the city.
Welser Tiergarten is a small city zoo.
Medien Kultur Haus is a culture and media centre.
Schloss Aigenegg, Schloss Puchberg, Schloß Traunegg and Schloss Pollheim are castles and manor houses in and around the city.
Naturschutzgebiet Kuhschellenrasen is a protected meadow with spring flowers.
The Stadtplatz is the main square, with painted facades.

Utvalgte lister

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Wels Essentials

Wels, situated along the Traun River, features a well-preserved historic core centered around the medieval Ledererturm and the imperial Burg Wels. This selection highlights the city's architectural heritage, from the Gothic elements of the Stadtpfarrkirche to the Neo-Romanesque facade of Herz-Jesu-Kirche. Visitors can explore the city's oldest zoo at the Welser Tiergarten or take in panoramic views of the Traunviertel region from the Marienwarte observation tower.

10 steder

Opplevelser verdt å få med seg

Walk the Stadtplatz.
Visit the castle and museum.
Climb the lookout tower.
Take the train to Linz.
Cycle along the Traun.

Turer og aktiviteter

Wels – Kart

Dagsturer

Linz is about 25 minutes away by car or 15 minutes by train.
Gmunden is about 45 minutes away by car.
Salzburg is about 1 hour 10 minutes away by car or by train.
Hallstatt is about 1 hour 25 minutes away by car.
Lambach Abbey is about 15 minutes away by car.

Steder å utforske

Linz is the nearest preferred destination.

Reise dit

By air: Linz Airport is about 20 minutes away by car. Salzburg is about 1 hour 10 minutes, and Vienna about 2 hours.
By train: Wels is on the Westbahn line, with fast trains to Linz, Salzburg and Vienna. Check times on ÖBB.
By car: Leave the A1 Westautobahn at Wels.

Komme seg rundt

The old town is walkable and mostly traffic free. City buses cover the rest. The station is a 10 minute walk from the main square. Cycling is easy.

Kjøring

A car is not needed in the city. It helps for the lakes of the Salzkammergut. Parking in the old town is limited. Winter tyres or chains are required in snow. Motorways in Austria need a vignette.

Mat og drikke

Upper Austrian food includes Knödel, dumplings, roast pork with sauerkraut and Linzer Torte, a jam tart. Look for local beer and cider. The city has many cafes on the main square.

Middag

Wiener SchnitzelA thin, breaded and pan-fried veal cutlet, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes and a wedge of lemon.

TafelspitzBoiled beef in broth, served with roast potatoes and a sauce of apples and horseradish — a favourite of Emperor Franz Joseph.

Viennese Goulash Wiener SaftgulaschA rich beef stew slow-cooked with onions and paprika, typically served with a bread dumpling or bread roll.

Småretter og gatemat

KäsekrainerA grilled pork sausage studded with melty cheese, a classic order at Vienna's ubiquitous Würstelstand (sausage stands).

Sausage Stand Snack Würstel vom WürstelstandGrilled or boiled sausages (Bratwurst, Frankfurter, Bosna) served with mustard, bread and a pickle from street kiosks.

Søtsaker og desserter

ApfelstrudelThin pastry rolled around spiced apples, raisins and breadcrumbs, usually served warm with vanilla sauce or cream.

SachertorteA dense chocolate cake with a thin layer of apricot jam under a dark chocolate glaze, famously served with unsweetened whipped cream.

KaiserschmarrnA fluffy shredded pancake caramelised with sugar and dusted with icing sugar, served with plum or apple compote.

MarillenknödelApricot dumplings wrapped in potato or quark dough, rolled in buttery breadcrumbs — a Wachau and Viennese summer specialty.

Drikke

Viennese Melange Wiener MelangeThe signature Viennese coffee: espresso topped with steamed milk and milk foam, the centrepiece of coffeehouse culture.

Grüner VeltlinerAustria's flagship crisp, peppery white wine, widely poured in Vienna's Heuriger (wine taverns).

SturmA cloudy, lightly alcoholic partially-fermented grape must, available only for a few weeks in autumn.

Sikkerhet og helse

Wels is very safe. Tap water is clean and safe to drink. The emergency number is 112. The mountain rescue number is 140.

Historie

Wels began as the Roman town of Ovilava and became an important regional city. In the Middle Ages it was a trading town on the Traun, and its castle was a residence of Emperor Maximilian I, who died here in 1519. Today it is a modern city with a preserved old centre.