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Sankt Pölten
ℹ️Practical info — Sankt Pölten
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Sights nearby
💡 Tips
- Visit the Landhausviertel to admire the impressive modern architecture of Sankt Pölten.
- The Klangturm gives a fantastic view over the city with its panoramic elevator.
- Discover the Baroque old town around Domplatz with its magnificent facades.
- On Saturdays, a large weekly market takes place on Domplatz with regional delicacies.
- Rent a bike and explore the Traisental cycle path along the river.
🍽 Food
Try a Grüner Veltliner from the region, ideally in a wine shop in the old town.
Seasonal game specialties from local forests, served in traditional inns like Figl.
Desserts featuring the famous apricots from the nearby Wachau, found in downtown pastry shops.
🛍 Shopping · 🧘 Quiet spots
The city's main shopping street with a mix of boutiques and well-known stores.
Every Thursday and Saturday, convenient for regional products like cheese, honey, and fruit.
A recreation area on the outskirts with lakes, hiking trails, and swimming opportunities.
A green oasis in the city center, well-suited for a short break in the shade of old trees.
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Sankt Pölten, located on the Traisen river in the Alpine foothills, looks back on a settlement history that dates back to Roman times as Aelium Cetium. It is considered the oldest city in Austria, as it was granted city rights as early as 1159. For a long time, it was an important ecclesiastical center, which is still reflected today in the magnificent Baroque cathedral church of the Assumption of Mary. A radical change took place in 1986, when Sankt Pölten was designated the state capital of Lower Austria following a referendum. Subsequently, the government district was built on the eastern edge of the old town, an ensemble of modern architecture that forms a strong contrast to the historical core. Some of the most striking buildings include the Landtag building, also called the Landtagsschiff, and the Klangturm, which features a wide view over the city. The economy is characterized by service companies, administration, and educational institutions such as the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences. Cultural life is enriched by the Festspielhaus, the Museum of Lower Austria, and numerous summer festivals. The city also serves as an important transport hub between Vienna and the west of the country.
- Location: Lower Austria, Austria
- Top sights: St. Pölten Cathedral · Town Hall (Rathaus) · Landhausviertel
- Nearby: Herzogenburg (9 km)
- Population: ~56.062
Best time to visit & climate
The most pleasant time to visit is Jun–Aug.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °C | -3 | -2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 3 | -1 |
| Rain mm | 61 | 53 | 62 | 53 | 110 | 120 | 116 | 115 | 99 | 67 | 55 | 56 |
Geography
Facts
- City rights granted in the year 1159
- Capital status since the year 1986
- Ancient Roman roots (Aelium Cetium)
- Highest point at Klangturm (77 meters)
- Seat of the Lower Austrian parliament
- Located on the Westbahn railway line
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Sights in the town Sankt Pölten (23)
Former Synagogue
A significant Art Nouveau building that now serves as a cultural center and commemorates the city's Jewish heritage.
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