Culture & sights in the region
Our tips that you shouldn't miss!
From the 63 historic town houses on Wels' town square to the Benedictine monastery in Kremsmünster with its observatory and impressive library - the region has plenty of cultural sights to offer. We have summarised here what we think you absolutely have to see and why.
The building blocks of the universe
What is the world at its core? What is our universe made of? Why does dark matter exist - and what exactly is it?
The interactive special exhibition "SPURENSUCHE" invites you to ask big questions - and to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of particle physics. Playful, understandable and with scientific depth.
The exhibition was conceived in collaboration with the Institute for High Energy Physics of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, which is involved in the global research at CERN.
Immerse yourself in a universe full of secrets - exciting for young and old. Let yourself be surprised!
Discover Wels from a new perspective - with the guided tours of our Austria Guides & night watchman tours
Have you ever experienced the city from a completely new perspective? With the Austria Guides you can do just that! Immerse yourself in times gone by, find out how people used to live and listen to fascinating stories about the city of Wels.
On the Roman tours the ancient Romans come to life again, and on the night watchman tours take you on a fascinating journey into the darker chapters of the city's history. For the youngest visitors (and all those who are young at heart), the fairytale walk with enchanting stories will bring a sparkle to their eyes and a smile to their faces.
Whether as a group or individually - the varied tour programme has something for everyone! Let yourself be surprised and experience Wels as you have never seen it before.
Picnic by the Traun
Explore the Welser Traunauen on a walk. Winding paths lead from Wels along the River Traun to the Welser Traunauen recreational area. With its unique flora and fauna, the Traunauen are a recreational area for people and nature. It is also wonderful for picnics and relaxing in the various places next to the Traun. Especially in the morning or early evening when it is quieter.
At the Zwimger
Did you know that the people of Wels used to wash their laundry here? Today, the idyllic square along the former Mühlbach stream invites you to relax and linger.
The green area "Am Zwinger" runs along the southern city wall and is easily accessible via several entrances - including from Adlerstraße, Burggasse, Pollheimerstraße or through the new passageway at the former Minorite monastery.
A very special atmosphere unfolds between the backs of historic villas and the medieval city wall: centrally located, but quiet and secluded - a real insider tip in the heart of Wels.
