Freistadt in Upper Austria has one of the most intact medieval city wall circuits in Austria, with 7 towers and surviving moat sections from the original 13th century fortification. The walls are freely accessible and most rewarding viewed from the exterior perimeter. Freistadt is 35 minutes from Linz by train. The town also has a city brewery operating since 1363; combine the walls with a visit to the Altstadt and the Hauptplatz inside them.
mountain in Freistadt
Medieval city walls
Freistadt's medieval city walls are almost entirely intact, with 7 towers, a complete circuit, and a moat that still holds water in sections.
- Type
- mountain
- Destination
- Freistadt
- Cost
- Free to visit
- Founded
- 13th century
- Era
- Medieval
- Address
- Altstadt, 4240 Freistadt, 4240 Freistadt
- Coordinates
- 48.5126, 14.5042
- Official website
- Visit website