St. Pölten

Travel Guide & Travel Information

Sankt Pölten has been the capital of the province of Lower Austria since 1986. With just under 56,000 inhabitants, it is also the largest city in the province and the ninth largest city in Austria. Since the area around the city has been inhabited since the Stone Age, St. Pölten is considered one of the oldest cities in Austria. Geographically, the city is located in the northern foothills of the Alps in the so-called "Mostviertel".

Basically, St. Pölten can be explored well on foot. However, if you want to spare your legs a bit, you can also take the slow train, the so-called capital city express, to look for the sights and receive additional valuable information during the ride. A particularly romantic way to explore the city is also a carriage ride.

One of the city's landmarks is the Klangturm. It was built in 1996 and is the second tallest building in the city after the cathedral. It is a futuristic-looking lighthouse. The viewing platform at a height of almost 50 meters offers a fantastic overview of the capital of Lower Austria.

Which museums are recommended?

A colorful and varied program on the topics of history and nature is offered by the Museum of Lower Austria. The permanent exhibition in the House of History presents the history of the area in an exciting and contemporary way and constantly establishes a reference to current social developments. The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm.

Also worth seeing is the exhibition bridge, which is located in the Landhaus St. Pölten and offers an overview of the works of contemporary art of the province of Lower Austria. Every year there are around ten exhibitions featuring mainly Lower Austrian artists.

What is in the immediate vicinity?

Recreation seekers will find what they are looking for at Lake Ratzersdorf, which is just a stone's throw from the city center. The area offers a wide range of recreational activities, from miniature golf and beach volleyball to running, walking and biking trails around the lake. Even nudists get their money's worth here in a separate zone.

St. Pölten Cellar Lane Festival

Every fall, the Kellergassenfest in St. Pölten is one of the city's best events, attracting thousands of visitors. In the Mamauer Kellergasse, there is a festive atmosphere and music to taste the wines and delicacies from vintners of the region.