Steyr district, Upper Austria, Austria

Places to visit near Penz

Penz is a town in Steyr district, Upper Austria, Austria, home to about 1,905 people. Within 50 km by road there are 103 places to visit — 50 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 churches and 0 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Michaelerkirche (6 km), Schloss Lamberg (6 km) and Innerberger Stadel (6 km).

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Penz at a glance

Location
Steyr district, Upper Austria, Austria
Population
about 1,905
Coordinates
48.0333° N, 14.4833° E
Places within 50 km
103 (103 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 Penz

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Penz: 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 Penz

118 forts & heritage within 100 km of Penz. The closest is Schloss Lamberg (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Penz

80 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Penz. The closest is Sauzahn (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Sauzahn · viewpoint · Bezirk Steyr-Land · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Hochhub · viewpoint · Bezirk Steyr-Land · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Kaiblinger Kogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Steyr-Land · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Georgenberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Linz-Land · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Almkogel · viewpoint · Bezirk Steyr-Land · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Aussichtsterrasse Steyrdurchbruch · viewpoint · Bezirk Kirchdorf · ~35 km · Must-see

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Churches near Penz

35 churches within 100 km of Penz. The closest is Michaelerkirche (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Penz

19 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Penz. The closest is Feldkirchner Badeseen (56 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Penz

17 museums within 100 km of Penz. The closest is Stadtturm Waidhofen An Der Ybbs (29 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Penz

12 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Penz. The closest is Rinnende Mauer (29 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Penz

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 16 km on the road.

  1. Start in Penz
  2. 6 km Michaelerkirche · church, Steyr
  3. 1 km Schloss Lamberg · heritage site, Steyr
  4. 1 km Werndl-Denkmal · heritage site, Steyr
  5. 1 km Margaretenkapelle · church, Steyr
  6. 1 km Innerberger Stadel · heritage site, Steyr
  7. 6 km Back to Penz

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How to reach Penz

    All places near Penz by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Penz by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage50118Schloss Lamberg (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1480Sauzahn (13 km)
    Churches2335Michaelerkirche (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs019Feldkirchner Badeseen (56 km)
    Museums817Stadtturm Waidhofen An Der Ybbs (29 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens412Rinnende Mauer (29 km)
    Caves07Pießling Ursprung (51 km)
    Buddhist sites22Stiftsbasilika St. Florian (26 km)
    Other attractions12Stift Kremsmünster (33 km)
    Waterfalls02Stromboding Wasserfall (53 km)
    Parks11Volksgarten (40 km)

    Penz: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Penz?

    Michaelerkirche (church, about 6 km), Schloss Lamberg (heritage site, about 6 km), Innerberger Stadel (heritage site, about 6 km), Margaretenkapelle (church, about 6 km), Werndl-Denkmal (heritage site, about 6 km), Anton Bruckner-Denkmal (Steyr) (heritage site, about 6 km).

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

    103 places on Spotwander: 50 forts & heritage, 14 hill stations & viewpoints, 23 churches, 8 museums, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Penz?

    Schloss Lamberg, about 6 km by road; Innerberger Stadel (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Penz?

    Sauzahn, about 13 km by road; Hochhub (16 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Penz?

    Michaelerkirche, about 6 km by road; Margaretenkapelle (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Penz?

    Start in Penz, visit Michaelerkirche, then Schloss Lamberg, then Werndl-Denkmal, then Margaretenkapelle, then Innerberger Stadel, and drive back — about 16 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Penz?

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

    Towns near Penz

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