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Wels (German pronunciation: ⓘ; Central Bavarian: Wös) is a city in Upper Austria, on the Traun River near Linz. It is the county seat of Wels-Land , and with a population of approximately 60,000, the eighth largest city in Austria .
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.
- Stadtplatz 44
- info@wels.at
- 04367 72222
- River Traun Cycling Route. Wels opens itself to cycling due to its beautiful settings in the countryside and on the river Traun. One great cycling route is the 32km stretch that runs alongside the river Traun and provides a simply stunning journey that is not too challenging.
- Tiergarten. The Tiergarten or Wels Zoo is set in a beautiful parkland in the centre of Wels, not far from the river Traun. The design of the park dates back to the 1930’s and retains its old charm and character.
- Schmiding Zoo. The second zoo in this list, the Schmiding Zoo is actually located on the northern edges of Wels around 15 minutes from the town centre.
- Kalkalpen National Park. Austria has a host of stunning national parks owing to its dramatic Alpine landscapes and the Kalkalpen Park is one such wonder.
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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.
Where is Wels? 30 minutes by car southwest of Linz, about 15 minutes by Westbahn; What is there to see? Worth seeing are the castle and castle garden, Ledererturm, the Wels town square, the town parish church, the Wels Zoo, Welios Science Center, the Wels Trade Fair and more. What is Wels known for?
The Wels tourism region, consisting of the city of Wels and the towns of Sattledt and Kremsmünster, is located in the middle of the Upper Austrian central region, the economic centre of the province and one of the strongest economic regions in Austria;
