EVERYTHING WHAT YOU NEEDTO DREAM...
Austria >
Vöcklabruck
KNOWLEDGE OF Vöcklabruck
The origin name of Vöcklabruck came from a river Vöckla which is runs through the city. Vöckla came from a person's name Vechela and a word Ache, means flowing water (river).
The city of Vöcklabruck had 11,694 inhabitants during the 2001 census, lies 433 m above the sea and an area of 155.9 km². The city is close to A1 (express way) as well as B1 (highway), from A1-end of express way Regau is 7 km and from A1-end of express way Seewalchen is 10 km.
Located in west part of Upper Austria, Vöcklabruck has many shops in the centre of the city -, services -, schools and the city is being an administrative centre, furthermore the city has been ranked in the Top 10 of the most visitors from all cities in Austria. The city postcode is 4840.
The distance to Salzkammergut's lakes
Attersee 11 km,
Traunsee 16 km,
Mondsee 40 km,
Hallstättersee 68 km,
Wolfgangsee 72 km
makes Vöcklabruck famous as "The Gate of Salzkammergut". Near the city there are many recreation places which make people can enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities.
Vöcklabruck has been chosen for Europäisches Schützentreffen (the European Meeting of Safeguards) in 2003, has many activities such as Internationale Musiktage (International Music Days), Landesgartenschau 2007, Hinterstadtfest, Erdbeerfest (Strawberry Festival), Maidult among others.
The flea market of antiques, used stuffs, etc. is usually on Friday (there is specific time schedule), the fresh markets of breads, fishes, flowers, fruits, meats, sausages, vegetables, etc. held every Wednesday and Saturday morning.
It has newly build hospital which has been declared as the most modern hospital in Europe.
Princess Alexandra of Hanover, the daughter of Prince Ernst August of Hanover and Princess Caroline of Hanover (before Monaco) was born on July 20, 1999 in this city.
The city of Vöcklabruck had 11,694 inhabitants during the 2001 census, lies 433 m above the sea and an area of 155.9 km². The city is close to A1 (express way) as well as B1 (highway), from A1-end of express way Regau is 7 km and from A1-end of express way Seewalchen is 10 km.
Located in west part of Upper Austria, Vöcklabruck has many shops in the centre of the city -, services -, schools and the city is being an administrative centre, furthermore the city has been ranked in the Top 10 of the most visitors from all cities in Austria. The city postcode is 4840.
The distance to Salzkammergut's lakes
Attersee 11 km,
Traunsee 16 km,
Mondsee 40 km,
Hallstättersee 68 km,
Wolfgangsee 72 km
makes Vöcklabruck famous as "The Gate of Salzkammergut". Near the city there are many recreation places which make people can enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities.
Vöcklabruck has been chosen for Europäisches Schützentreffen (the European Meeting of Safeguards) in 2003, has many activities such as Internationale Musiktage (International Music Days), Landesgartenschau 2007, Hinterstadtfest, Erdbeerfest (Strawberry Festival), Maidult among others.
The flea market of antiques, used stuffs, etc. is usually on Friday (there is specific time schedule), the fresh markets of breads, fishes, flowers, fruits, meats, sausages, vegetables, etc. held every Wednesday and Saturday morning.
It has newly build hospital which has been declared as the most modern hospital in Europe.
Princess Alexandra of Hanover, the daughter of Prince Ernst August of Hanover and Princess Caroline of Hanover (before Monaco) was born on July 20, 1999 in this city.
Chapi