Bezirk Spittal an der Drau district, Carinthia, Austria

Places to visit near Lienz

Lienz is a town in Bezirk Spittal an der Drau district, Carinthia, Austria, home to about 11,572 people. Within 50 km by road there are 126 places to visit — 103 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 6 churches and 1 waterfalls. The must-see places are Schloss Bruck (2 km), Tristacher See (4 km) and Aguntum (5 km).

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Lienz, Carinthia
Lienz, Bezirk Spittal an der Drau district, Carinthia, Austria. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Lienz at a glance

Location
Bezirk Spittal an der Drau district, Carinthia, Austria
Population
about 11,572
Coordinates
46.8289° N, 12.7690° E
Places within 50 km
126 (126 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Lienz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Lienz: 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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Things to see near Lienz, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Lienz

213 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lienz. The closest is Spitzkofel (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Spitzkofel · viewpoint · Bezirk Hermagor · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Iselsberg Pass · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~9 km · Must-see
  • Große Sandspitze · viewpoint · Bezirk Hermagor · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Hochstadel · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Prijakt · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Riebenkofel · viewpoint · Bezirk Hermagor · ~14 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Lienz

37 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lienz. The closest is Schloss Bruck (2 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lienz

24 churches within 100 km of Lienz. The closest is Wallfahrtsbasilika Maria Luggau (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Waterfalls near Lienz

6 waterfalls within 100 km of Lienz. The closest is Raggaschlucht (38 km). Best time: july to january, best august to november right after rains.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lienz

5 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lienz. The closest is Tristacher See (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Tristacher See · lake · Bezirk Hermagor · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Gritzer See · lake · Salzburg · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Kölnbrein Dam · lake · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~64 km · Must-see
  • Zeller See · lake · Bezirk Zell am See · ~69 km · Must-see
  • Lake Millstatt · lake · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~77 km · Must-see

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Lienz

5 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Lienz. The closest is High Tauern National Park (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Lienz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 35 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lienz
  2. 9 km Iselsberg Pass · viewpoint, Bezirk Spittal an der Drau
  3. 5 km Aguntum · heritage site, Bezirk Spittal an der Drau
  4. 4 km Tristacher See · lake, Bezirk Hermagor
  5. 7 km Spitzkofel · viewpoint, Bezirk Hermagor
  6. 8 km Schloss Bruck · heritage site, Bezirk Spittal an der Drau
  7. 2 km Back to Lienz

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From travellers near Lienz

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How to reach Lienz

    All places near Lienz by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    • Gamskofel · viewpoint · Bezirk Hermagor · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Großkirchheim (Südbau) · fort · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~23 km · Must-see
    • Karlkamp · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Gailbergsattel · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~24 km · Must-see
    • Mölltal · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Sadnig · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~26 km · Must-see
    • Burgruine Pittersberg · fort · Bezirk Hermagor · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Aichhorner Kapelle · church · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~27 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Stein · fort · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Plenge · viewpoint · Bezirk Hermagor · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Gössnitztal · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~28 km · Must-see
    • Monte Chiadenis · viewpoint · Udine · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Hochkreuz · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~29 km · Must-see
    • Fleißtal · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Gamskofel · viewpoint · Friuli – Venezia Giulia · ~30 km · Must-see
    • Porze / Cima Palombino · viewpoint · Friuli – Venezia Giulia · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Hochpustertal - Alta Pusteria · viewpoint · Friuli – Venezia Giulia · ~31 km · Must-see
    • Bricciuskapelle · church · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Rosskopf · viewpoint · Salzburg · ~32 km · Must-see
    • Guttal · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Sandkopf · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Heinfels Castle · fort · Salzburg · ~33 km · Must-see
    • High Tauern National Park · sanctuary · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Schloss Weildegg · fort · Bezirk Hermagor · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Knoten · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~33 km · Must-see
    • Mittagsspitz · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Hofmannskees · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Fragant · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Torkofel · viewpoint · Bezirk Hermagor · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Schareck · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~34 km · Must-see
    • Polinik · viewpoint · Bezirk Hermagor · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Kleinglockner · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Großglockner · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Racherin · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Glocknerhorn · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~35 km · Must-see
    • Pasterze · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Kleiner Pal / Pal Piccolo / Pal Piçul · viewpoint · Friuli – Venezia Giulia · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Hoher Sonnblick · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Chiesa di Sant'Osvaldo · church · Udine · ~36 km · Must-see
    • Spielmann · viewpoint · Bezirk Spittal an der Drau · ~37 km · Must-see

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lienz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints103213Spitzkofel (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1237Schloss Bruck (2 km)
    Churches624Wallfahrtsbasilika Maria Luggau (17 km)
    Waterfalls16Raggaschlucht (38 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs25Tristacher See (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25High Tauern National Park (33 km)
    Museums04Gustav Mahler Composing Hut (56 km)
    Caves01Entrische Kirche (69 km)

    Lienz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lienz?

    Schloss Bruck (heritage site, about 2 km), Tristacher See (lake, about 4 km), Aguntum (heritage site, about 5 km), Spitzkofel (viewpoint, about 8 km), Iselsberg Pass (viewpoint, about 9 km), Große Sandspitze (viewpoint, about 10 km).

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

    126 places on Spotwander: 103 hill stations & viewpoints, 12 forts & heritage, 6 churches, 1 waterfall, 2 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lienz?

    Spitzkofel, about 8 km by road; Iselsberg Pass (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lienz?

    Schloss Bruck, about 2 km by road; Aguntum (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lienz?

    Wallfahrtsbasilika Maria Luggau, about 17 km by road; Pfarrkirche Rangersdorf (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lienz?

    Start in Lienz, visit Iselsberg Pass, then Aguntum, then Tristacher See, then Spitzkofel, then Schloss Bruck, and drive back — about 35 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lienz?

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

    Towns near Lienz

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