Gmünd

#1074 among destinations in Austria

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Gmünd is a town in the northwestern Waldviertel region of Lower Austria and the capital of the Gmünd district. The municipality consists of the Katastralgemeinden Böhmzeil, Breitensee, Eibenstein, Gmünd and Grillenstein. Situated on the Lainsitz river where it forms the border with České Velenice in the Czech Republic, it is an important road and railway crossing point, next to the Blockheide protected area. ()

Alternative names: Population: 4.7 thous.Area: 9.7 mi²Coordinates: 48°46'22"N, 14°59'7"E

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Gmünd – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Das Kunstmuseum Waldviertel, Weitra, Blockheide.

4.1 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum
Das Kunstmuseum Waldviertel, Schrems
104 min walk • The Waldviertel Museum of Art is located in Schrems. The museum was built and planned by the married couple Makis E. Warlamis and Heide Warlamis.
6.5 miSW
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Weitra
165 min walk • One of the highlights of Weitra is its impressive castle, which dates back to the 12th century. The imposing structure stands majestically atop a hill, overlooking the town below. Visitors can explore the castle's various rooms and courtyards, and learn about its...
0.7 miNE
National park
Blockheide
18 min walk • The Blockheide is a protected area near Gmünd in northwestern Waldviertel in the Austrian state of Lower Austria. It is a varied heather landscape including meadows, mixed woods, small lakes and small fields.

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Gmünd – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Das Kunstmuseum Waldviertel, Schrems

Weitra

Blockheide