Weitra, a Fortified Town
The “Fortified Weitra” walking tour begins at the city gate and leads through the old town, past the castle, and then along the city wall, circling the entire town.
- Starting point of the tour
- Weitra City Gate
- Tour destination
- Weitra City Gate
- Fitness level required:1/6
- Overall experience:4/6
- Scenery:1/6
- Lowest point
- 576 m
- Highest point
- 589 m
The “Fortified Weitra” walking tour begins at the city gate and leads through the old town, past the castle, and then along the city wall, circling the entire town.
Walk through the city gate and follow Obere Landstraße to Rathausplatz. Even from a distance, you can see the old town hall, which forms the centerpiece of the square. Below the town hall, nestled among parked cars and hidden behind an unassuming wooden gate, is the cistern.
You’ll find the next stop by walking along the houses on Obere Zeile and then turning right onto Schlossgasse. After about 150 meters, you’ll reach the Meierhof, where you can climb the Schlossberg. On your way back down into town, turn left past the glass case containing a piece of the Berlin Wall. You are now in the Hofgraben and are already walking right past your next stop—the city wall and the observation deck.
Continue your tour by following the Hofgraben to the end, then crossing Dr.-Kordik-Platz and the Untere Landstraße to pass through the Lower Gate. You are now on the Promenade and will walk outside the city wall, past the bell foundry, around the city, and back to the Upper City Gate.
Casual Clothing
City Gate (1st stop) - City Hall, Townhouses (2nd stop) - Cistern (3rd stop) - Weitra Castle (4th stop) - City Wall with Observation Deck (5th stop) - Promenade and Bell Foundry (6th stop) - City Gate
Parking is available in the designated parking lots P1 through P5.
North: Gmünd, Weitra
East: Vienna, Krems, Zwettl, Weitra
South: Linz, Freistadt, toward Grünbach, Sandl, Weitra
Weitra is surrounded by a city wall that is almost entirely preserved. It was first mentioned in historical records in the 13th century and dates largely from the 14th and 15th centuries. Be sure to take advantage of the free Hearonymus audio guide to learn more about the town of Weitra. Visit the owner-operated shops in Weitra’s Old Town.
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Weitra Tourist Information
Rathausplatz 1, 3970 Weitra
(T) +43 2856 5006-50
(E) tourismusservice@weitra.gv.at
Letzte Änderung: 4 Aug 2026