Linz district, Upper Austria, Austria

Places to visit near Leonding

Leonding is a town in Linz district, Upper Austria, Austria, home to about 4,657 people. Within 50 km by road there are 125 places to visit — 70 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 churches and 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Arboretum (2 km), Freinbergsteinbruch (3 km) and Stupa Linz (3 km).

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Leonding, Upper Austria
Leonding, Linz district, Upper Austria, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Leonding at a glance

Location
Linz district, Upper Austria, Austria
Population
about 4,657
Coordinates
48.2796° N, 14.2533° E
Places within 50 km
125 (125 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Leonding

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Leonding: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Leonding

125 forts & heritage within 100 km of Leonding. The closest is Klause Adelgunde (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Leonding

67 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Leonding. The closest is Freinbergsteinbruch (3 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Leonding

40 churches within 100 km of Leonding. The closest is St. Mary's Cathedral (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Leonding

18 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Leonding. The closest is Feldkirchner Badeseen (18 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Leonding

17 museums within 100 km of Leonding. The closest is Atelierhaus Salzamt (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Leonding

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Leonding. The closest is Arboretum (2 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Leonding

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Leonding
  2. 2 km Arboretum · nature spot, Linz
  3. 1 km Freinbergsteinbruch · viewpoint, Linz
  4. 1 km Stupa Linz · stupa, Linz
  5. 3 km Klause Adelgunde · heritage site, Linz
  6. 3 km Kürnberg · viewpoint, Bezirk Linz-Land
  7. 4 km Back to Leonding

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    Within 15 km of Leonding

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Leonding by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage70125Klause Adelgunde (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1167Freinbergsteinbruch (3 km)
    Churches2740St. Mary's Cathedral (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs218Feldkirchner Badeseen (18 km)
    Museums517Atelierhaus Salzamt (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens516Arboretum (2 km)
    Caves04Pießling Ursprung (82 km)
    Buddhist sites23Stupa Linz (3 km)
    Other attractions12Stift Kremsmünster (33 km)
    Waterfalls12Vodopády Sv. Wolfganga (47 km)
    Parks11Volksgarten (4 km)

    Leonding: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Leonding?

    Arboretum (nature spot, about 2 km), Freinbergsteinbruch (viewpoint, about 3 km), Stupa Linz (stupa, about 3 km), Kürnberg (viewpoint, about 4 km), Klause Adelgunde (heritage site, about 4 km), Volksgarten (park, about 4 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Leonding?

    125 places on Spotwander: 70 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 churches, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Leonding?

    Klause Adelgunde, about 4 km by road; Zoo Linz (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Leonding?

    Freinbergsteinbruch, about 3 km by road; Kürnberg (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Leonding?

    St. Mary's Cathedral, about 4 km by road; Karmelitenkirche (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Leonding?

    Start in Leonding, visit Arboretum, then Freinbergsteinbruch, then Stupa Linz, then Klause Adelgunde, then Kürnberg, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Leonding?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Leonding

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Leonding’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Leonding on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.