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Things to see in Vichtenstein (Austria): 28 places and when to go
Vichtenstein is a town in Austria, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly Hiking (9), History (6), Nature (5). The best known are Burg Vichtenstein, Haugstein and Jochenstein power station. The best time to come is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Austria · 48.5289, 13.6524
- Places
- 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Hiking (9) · History (6) · Nature (5) · Mountains (4) · Temples (4) · With kids (4)
- Best time
- December to March and May to October.
- Also possible
- April and November.
- Nearest airport
- SZG Salzburg, 95 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Haugstein, at 895 m.
What to see in Vichtenstein
The places in and around Vichtenstein, 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.
- Burg VichtensteinCastle in Austria3 m
- HaugsteinMountain in the Sauwald in Upper Austria2.6 km
- Jochenstein power stationBuilding in Engelhartszell an der Donau, Austria4.2 km
- Burg KrämpelsteinCastle6.2 km
- FeichtbergMountain in the Sauwald in Upper Austria7.0 km
- Burg Falkenstein an der RannaCastle ruin in Upper Austria10 km
- Burg AltjochensteinCastle ruin5.9 km
- FatimakapelleChurch building in Schardenberg, Austria12 km
- Schloss ZwickledtBuilding in Upper Austria, Austria13 km
- Pfarrkirche Mariae Himmelfahrt in PühretChurch building in Neustift im Mühlkreis, Austria8.3 km
- Pfarrkirche St. AegidiCemetery in Sankt Aegidi, Austria8.3 km
- Pfarrkirche hl. Wolfgang, WesenuferParish church with cemetery in Waldkirchen am Wesen, Austria14 km
- Donauleiten von Passau bis JochensteinNature reserve in Bavaria, Germany3.7 km
- GrettenbergMountain in Upper Austria11 km
- HolzsteinMountain in Upper Austria11 km
- BaumkronenwegWith kids9.0 km
- BurgherrenwegHiking9.3 km
- Engelhartszell - Schlögen Donausteig EtappeHiking13 km
- E8 European long distance path – DE – Bavarian ForestEuropean long-distance hiking trail9.1 km
- E8 GermanyEuropean long-distance hiking trail9.1 km
- Freibad EsternbergWith kids5.5 km
- Freibad RainbachWith kids12 km
- IKUNAWith kids16 km
- Passau - Obernzell Donausteig EtappeHiking6.9 km
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
- Hiking: Pühretsteig, Schärdinger Hütte, Schmugglerweg, Seenweg
When to go to Vichtenstein
The best time to visit Vichtenstein is December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. 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.
- JanBest time8:31
- FebBest time9:56
- MarBest time11:34
- AprPossible13:26
- MayBest time15:01
- JunBest time15:53
- JulBest time15:32
- AugBest time14:09
- SepBest time12:20
- OctBest time10:32
- NovPossible8:55
- DecBest time8:06
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06. In May, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.
When to go to Austria in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Vichtenstein
The nearest main airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG, Salzburg), 95 km as the crow flies. How to get around Austria (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Plöcking29 places28 km
- Taiskirchen im Innkreis14 places30 km
- Krenglbach30 places43 km
- Bad Leonfelden29 places47 km
- Frankenburg am Hausruck40 places52 km
And all of Austria, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Vichtenstein?
The best known: Burg Vichtenstein, Haugstein, Jochenstein power station, Burg Krämpelstein, Feichtberg. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Vichtenstein?
December to March and May to October; also possible: April and November. In June there are 15 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 06.
How do you get to Vichtenstein?
The nearest main airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG), 95 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Vichtenstein as the destination and these 28 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.
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