Vöcklabruck

In today's world, Vöcklabruck has become increasingly relevant in different areas of society. From politics to technology, entertainment and culture, Vöcklabruck has become a central topic that arouses the interest of people of all ages and conditions. Its impact is undeniable, and its presence is felt in every aspect of daily life. In this article, we will explore the many facets of Vöcklabruck, analyzing its influence in different fields and examining how it has shaped the way we think and act in the modern world.

Vöcklabruck
Coat of arms of Vöcklabruck
Coat of arms
Vöcklabruck is located in Austria
Vöcklabruck
Vöcklabruck
Location within Austria
Coordinates: 48°0′31″N 13°39′21″E / 48.00861°N 13.65583°E / 48.00861; 13.65583
CountryAustria
StateUpper Austria
DistrictVöcklabruck
Government
 • MayorPeter Schobesberger (SPÖ)
Area
 • Total15.59 km2 (6.02 sq mi)
Elevation
433 m (1,421 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
 • Total12,299
 • Density790/km2 (2,000/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
4840
Area code07672
Vehicle registrationVB
Websitewww.voecklabruck.at
Vöcklabruck in 1679

Vöcklabruck (German pronunciation: [fœklaˈbʁʊk] ⓘ) is the administrative center of the Vöcklabruck district, Austria. It is located in the western part of Upper Austria, close to the A1 Autobahn as well as the B1 highway.

Vöcklabruck's name derives from the River Vöckla which runs through the town, whose name in turn originates from a person's name ('Vechela') and 'Ache', meaning 'flowing water' or 'river'.

Vöcklabruck has many shops as well as services and schools. It was chosen for Europäisches Schützentreffen (the European Meeting of Marksmen) in 2003, and has and will play host to other events such as the Internationale Musiktage (International Music Gathering), Landesgartenschau (provincial garden show) 2007, and an Erdbeerfest (strawberry festival), among others.

Population

Historical population
YearPop.±%
18692,794—    
18803,076+10.1%
18903,294+7.1%
19003,562+8.1%
19104,338+21.8%
19234,520+4.2%
19345,017+11.0%
19395,546+10.5%
19518,857+59.7%
19619,353+5.6%
197110,732+14.7%
198111,019+2.7%
199111,239+2.0%
200111,697+4.1%
201111,931+2.0%

Sights

The church of Schöndorf, which is the oldest building of the city

The distance to Salzkammergut's lakes from Vöcklabruck (11 km (7 mi) to the Attersee, 16 km (10 mi) to the Traunsee, 40 km (25 mi) to the Mondsee, 68 km (42 mi) to the Hallstättersee and 72 km (45 mi) to the Wolfgangsee) has led to the town's description as "the gateway to the Salzkammergut". Near the town there are many recreational facilities where people can enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities. Alongside these, Vöcklabruck offers:

  • In the town square's tower, frescos discovered in the 1960s. They date from 1502 and were painted by Tyrolean Jörg Kölderer.
  • Dörflkirche/Ägidiuskirche' (St. Giles' Church), Baroque church constructed between 1688–1691.
  • Schöndorfer Kirche, an early medieval fortified church, built before 824.
  • Museum Heimathaus with Wolfsegg Iron

Notable people

Emilie Mediz-Pelikan

Sport

International relations

See also: List of twin towns and sister cities in Austria

Twin towns — Sister cities

Vöcklabruck is twinned with:

References

  1. ^ "Dauersiedlungsraum der Gemeinden Politischen Bezirke und Bundesländer - Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 10 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Einwohnerzahl 1.1.2018 nach Gemeinden mit Status, Gebietsstand 1.1.2018". Statistics Austria. Retrieved 9 March 2019.

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