Linz district, Upper Austria, Austria

Places to visit near Plesching

Plesching is a town in Linz district, Upper Austria, Austria, home to about 1,016 people. Within 50 km by road there are 128 places to visit — 73 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches and 6 museums. The must-see places are Evangelische Versöhnungskirche Dornach (3 km), Elisabethinenkirche (5 km) and Seminarkirche Hl. Kreuz (5 km).

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Plesching at a glance

Location
Linz district, Upper Austria, Austria
Population
about 1,016
Coordinates
48.3210° N, 14.3380° E
Places within 50 km
128 (128 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 and museums

Top places to visit near Plesching

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

129 forts & heritage within 100 km of Plesching. The closest is Linz Castle (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Plesching

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Plesching. The closest is Pöstlingberg (7 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Plesching

42 churches within 100 km of Plesching. The closest is Evangelische Versöhnungskirche Dornach (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Plesching

19 museums within 100 km of Plesching. The closest is Lentos Museum of Modern Art (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Plesching

17 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Plesching. The closest is Arboretum (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Plesching

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Plesching. The closest is Feldkirchner Badeseen (24 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Plesching

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 15 km on the road.

  1. Start in Plesching
  2. 3 km Evangelische Versöhnungskirche Dornach · church, Linz
  3. 4 km Lentos Museum of Modern Art · museum, Linz
  4. 1 km Old Cathedral · church, Linz
  5. 1 km Seminarkirche Hl. Kreuz · church, Linz
  6. 1 km Elisabethinenkirche · church, Linz
  7. 5 km Back to Plesching

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    Within 15 km of Plesching

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Plesching by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage73129Linz Castle (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1162Pöstlingberg (7 km)
    Churches2642Evangelische Versöhnungskirche Dornach (3 km)
    Museums619Lentos Museum of Modern Art (5 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens517Arboretum (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs215Feldkirchner Badeseen (24 km)
    Buddhist sites23Stupa Linz (7 km)
    Other attractions13Stift Kremsmünster (42 km)
    Waterfalls12Vodopády Sv. Wolfganga (41 km)
    Caves02Pießling Ursprung (88 km)
    Parks11Volksgarten (6 km)

    Plesching: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Plesching?

    Evangelische Versöhnungskirche Dornach (church, about 3 km), Elisabethinenkirche (church, about 5 km), Seminarkirche Hl. Kreuz (church, about 5 km), Lentos Museum of Modern Art (museum, about 5 km), Old Cathedral (church, about 5 km), Karmelitenkirche (church, about 5 km).

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

    128 places on Spotwander: 73 forts & heritage, 11 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 churches, 6 museums, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Plesching?

    Linz Castle, about 6 km by road; Zoo Linz (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Plesching?

    Pöstlingberg, about 7 km by road; Freinbergsteinbruch (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Plesching?

    Evangelische Versöhnungskirche Dornach, about 3 km by road; Elisabethinenkirche (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Plesching?

    Start in Plesching, visit Evangelische Versöhnungskirche Dornach, then Lentos Museum of Modern Art, then Old Cathedral, then Seminarkirche Hl. Kreuz, then Elisabethinenkirche, and drive back — about 15 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Plesching?

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

    Towns near Plesching

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