Bezirk Melk district, Lower Austria, Austria

Places to visit near Ysper

Ysper is a town in Bezirk Melk district, Lower Austria, Austria, home to about 1,149 people. Within 50 km by road there are 85 places to visit — 56 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints and 6 museums. The must-see places are Großer Peilstein (4 km), Ostrong (5 km) and Basilika Maria Taferl (12 km).

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Ysper at a glance

Location
Bezirk Melk district, Lower Austria, Austria
Population
about 1,149
Coordinates
48.2886° N, 15.0613° E
Places within 50 km
85 (85 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 Ysper

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

157 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ysper. The closest is Schloss Pöggstall (13 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Ysper

46 churches within 100 km of Ysper. The closest is Basilika Maria Taferl (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ysper

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ysper. The closest is Großer Peilstein (4 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Großer Peilstein · viewpoint · Bezirk Melk · ~4 km · Must-see
  • Ostrong · viewpoint · Bezirk Melk · ~5 km · Must-see
  • Weinsberg · viewpoint · Bezirk Zwettl · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Mautturm · viewpoint · Bezirk Perg · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Wachtstein · viewpoint · Bezirk Zwettl · ~21 km · Must-see
  • Jauerling · viewpoint · Bezirk Krems · ~27 km · Must-see

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Museums near Ysper

23 museums within 100 km of Ysper. The closest is Schloss Artstetten (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ysper

9 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ysper. The closest is Tanner Moor (36 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Caves near Ysper

4 caves within 100 km of Ysper. The closest is Gudenusfelsdach (38 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Ysper

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 61 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ysper
  2. 4 km Großer Peilstein · viewpoint, Bezirk Melk
  3. 13 km Weinsberg · viewpoint, Bezirk Zwettl
  4. 18 km Schloss Pöggstall · heritage site, Bezirk Melk
  5. 13 km Basilika Maria Taferl · church, Bezirk Melk
  6. 8 km Ostrong · viewpoint, Bezirk Melk
  7. 5 km Back to Ysper

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How to reach Ysper

    All places near Ysper by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Ysper by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage56157Schloss Pöggstall (13 km)
    Churches1146Basilika Maria Taferl (12 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints745Großer Peilstein (4 km)
    Museums623Schloss Artstetten (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens29Tanner Moor (36 km)
    Caves24Gudenusfelsdach (38 km)
    Other attractions13Melk Abbey (26 km)
    Buddhist sites03Stiftsbasilika St. Florian (64 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs02Vodní Nádrž Soběnov (79 km)
    Parks01Volksgarten (71 km)
    Treks01Hirschweg (Kaumberg - Gerichtsberg - Bramerkapelle - Großreith) (84 km)
    Waterfalls01Vodopády Sv. Wolfganga (84 km)

    Ysper: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ysper?

    Großer Peilstein (viewpoint, about 4 km), Ostrong (viewpoint, about 5 km), Basilika Maria Taferl (church, about 12 km), Schloss Pöggstall (heritage site, about 13 km), Weinsberg (viewpoint, about 13 km), Mautturm (viewpoint, about 14 km).

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

    85 places on Spotwander: 56 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 7 hill stations & viewpoints, 6 museums, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest fort to Ysper?

    Schloss Pöggstall, about 13 km by road; Schloss Persenbeug (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ysper?

    Basilika Maria Taferl, about 12 km by road; Kartause Aggsbach (34 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ysper?

    Großer Peilstein, about 4 km by road; Ostrong (5 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ysper?

    Start in Ysper, visit Großer Peilstein, then Weinsberg, then Schloss Pöggstall, then Basilika Maria Taferl, then Ostrong, and drive back — about 61 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ysper?

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

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