# Things to see in Göstling an der Ybbs (Austria): 31 places and when to go

> Göstling an der Ybbs is a town in Austria, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (12), Mountains (11), Nature (6). The best known are Dürrenstein, Hochkar and Hochstadl. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/gostling-an-der-ybbs/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Austria · 47.7859, 14.9771
- **Places:** 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/senderismo/) (12) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/montana/) (11) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/naturaleza/) (6) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/historia/) (6) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/familia/) (4) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/espiritual/) (3)
- **Best time:** May to October.
- **Also possible:** November to April.
- **Nearest airport:** VIE Vienna, 124 km as the crow flies
- **Highest point:** Hochstadl, at 1,919 m.

## What to see in Göstling an der Ybbs

The places in and around Göstling an der Ybbs, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Dürrenstein](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/durrenstein/): Mountain in Lower Austria · 6.2 km
- [Hochkar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/hochkar/): Mountain range in Lower Austria and Styria · 10 km
- [Hochstadl](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/hochstadl/): Mountain in the Ybbstal Alps in Styria · 13 km
- [Fadenkamp](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/fadenkamp/): Mountain in Styria, Austria · 12 km
- [Großer Hetzkogel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/grosser-hetzkogel/): Mountain in the Ybbstal Alps in Lower Austria · 7.8 km
- [Saint George Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/hl-georg/): Church building in Sankt Georgen am Reith, Austria · 9.6 km
- [Hochkarschacht](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/hochkarschacht-stolleneingang/): Cave in Lower Austria · 9.0 km
- [Ötscherschutzhaus](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/otscherschutzhaus/): Building in Lower Austria, Austria · 17 km
- [Schloss Hohenlehen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/schloss-hohenlehen/): Castle · 17 km
- [Steinbach Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/schloss-steinbach/): Hunting lodge in Lower Austria · 1.7 km
- [Pfarrkirche hl. Leonhard, Lackenhof](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/st-leonhard/): Church building in Gaming, Austria · 16 km
- [Wallfahrtskirche Maria Seesal Ybbsitz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/wallfahrtskirche-maria-seesal/): Church building in Ybbsitz, Austria · 15 km
- [Auf dem Holzweg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/auf-dem-holzweg/): With kids · 8.5 km
- [Erzbräu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/erzbrau/): Brewery · 13 km
- [Freibad Ybbsitz](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/freibad-ybbsitz/): With kids · 19 km
- [Göstlinger Flussbad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/gostlinger-flussbad/): Hot spring bath · 4.3 km
- [Herrenalm](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/herrenalm/): Mountains · Hiking · 8.6 km
- [Jagdhaus Brunnjäger](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/jagdhaus-brunnjager/): Building in Wildalpen, Austria · 15 km
- [Kräuterinhütte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/krauterinhutte/): Mountains · Hiking · 12 km
- [Luchs Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/luchs-trail/): Hiking · 7.5 km
- [Luchs Trail Etappe 10](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/luchs-trail-etappe-10/): Hiking · 4.2 km
- [Luchs Trail Etappe 11](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/luchs-trail-etappe-11/): Hiking · 4.1 km
- [Luchs Trail Etappe 9](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/luchs-trail-etappe-9/): Hiking · 11 km
- [Museum HochQuellenWasser](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/museum-hochquellenwasser/): Museum in Styria, Austria · 14 km

And the other 7, by what you come to do:

- **Hiking**: [Nord-Süd Weitwanderweg 05](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/nord-sud-weitwanderweg-05/), [Wanderweg 289a](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/wanderweg-289a/)
- **Mountains**: [Prochenberghütte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/prochenberghutte/), [Schwarzalmhütte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/schwarzalmhutte/), [Ybbstaler Hütte](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/ybbstaler-hutte/)
- **With kids**: [Seebad Lunz am See](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/seebad-lunz-am-see/), [Ybbstaler Solebad](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/ybbstaler-solebad/)

## When to go to Göstling an der Ybbs

The best time to visit Göstling an der Ybbs is **May to October**; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 8 h 37 |
| February | Possible | 9 h 59 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 35 |
| April | Possible | 13 h 24 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 56 |
| June | Best time | 15 h 47 |
| July | Best time | 15 h 26 |
| August | Best time | 14 h 05 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 20 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 34 |
| November | Possible | 9 h |
| December | Possible | 8 h 13 |

In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13. In July, 31 of the 31 places are at their best.

When to go to Austria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Göstling an der Ybbs

The nearest main airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE, Vienna), 124 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=47.7859%2C14.9771)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.7859%2C14.9771)

## Other towns nearby

- [Mariazell](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/mariazell/): 51 places · 24 km
- [Vordernberg](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/vordernberg/): 91 places · 29 km
- [Seitenstetten](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/seitenstetten/): 26 places · 37 km
- [Admont](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/admont/): 103 places · 39 km
- [Ybbs an der Donau](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/ybbs-an-der-donau/): 20 places · 42 km
- [Losenstein](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/losenstein/): 63 places · 44 km

And all of Austria, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Göstling an der Ybbs?

The best known: [Dürrenstein](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/durrenstein/), [Hochkar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/hochkar/), [Hochstadl](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/hochstadl/), [Fadenkamp](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/fadenkamp/), [Großer Hetzkogel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/austria/grosser-hetzkogel/). In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Göstling an der Ybbs?

May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 15 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 13.

### How do you get to Göstling an der Ybbs?

The nearest main airport is Vienna International Airport (VIE), 124 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=47.7859%2C14.9771) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Göstling an der Ybbs as the destination and these 31 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).