--- title: Windhaag bei Freistadt url: "https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort/detail/430000963/windhaag-bei-freistadt.html" description: Windhaag nestles in Mühlviertel´s picturesque North boasting an infinite number of highlights and attractions. date: 2025-02-03 modified: 2026-03-02 --- # Windhaag bei Freistadt Windhaag bei Freistadt ======================== Windhaag bei Freistadt, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/298160/191F08F81ADF796B4BCD4AFAD6B054C3C2353FB56B3EC789A92950969D1A5B48/marktplatz-windhaag-bei-freistadt.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/298161/BAAC33A2145D4C581424E6E311683B85C47DE9E7C2FD5AD5EAC42BCDDBD65303/windhaag-b-fr.png) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/298162/BC0361771B8DEA8EE359E331B50597D25F43CF83F545A616A68EBF52B7235053/pfarrkirche-windhaag-b-fr.png) © Open copyright © Alexander Schneider Close copyright [ ![Green Belt Centre](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/298160/191F08F81ADF796B4BCD4AFAD6B054C3C2353FB56B3EC789A92950969D1A5B48/marktplatz-windhaag-bei-freistadt.jpg "© Alexander Schneider") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/298160/191F08F81ADF796B4BCD4AFAD6B054C3C2353FB56B3EC789A92950969D1A5B48/marktplatz-windhaag-bei-freistadt.jpg) © Open copyright © OÖTM_Erber Close copyright [ ![Windhaag b. 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Markt 11 4263 Windhaag bei Freistadt [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Markt%2011%2C%204263%20Windhaag%20bei%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Markt%2011%2C%204263%20Windhaag%20bei%20Freistadt "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.586174858473456&lon=14.561905860900884&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Windhaag nestles in Mühlviertel´s picturesque North boasting an infinite number of highlights and attractions. Our cozy little town was awarded "Upper Austria´s most beautiful village" in 1993. The town center with its picturesque lanes is well-preserved and offers a very charming ambiance so essential for relaxing holidays. In 2002 Windhaag received the Austrian Solar Award! Experience genuine Upper Austrian hospitality and feel at home from the beginning of your stay. A wide range of recreational facilities and attractions are waiting for you. Among them the Mühlviertel Forest Museum, not less than 5 other outdoor museums, the forest trail, the museum trail and an infinite number of local artists and craftsmen. The town of Anton Bruckner has a lot to offer - especially for families, groups and office outings. [ Facts ](#ttgCollapseDatenFakten) ------------------------------------ - 1.593Inhabitants - 42 km²Area - 721 m ASLElevation - 48.59, 14.56GPS coordinates [ What’s on in Windhaag bei Freistadt ](#ttgCollapseDetailinformationen) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- [Accommodations](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-unterkuenfte/detail/430000963/windhaag-bei-freistadt/unterkuenfte.html) [Event centres](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-locations/detail/430000963/windhaag-bei-freistadt/veranstaltungszentren.html) [Gastronomy](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-gastronomie/detail/430000963/windhaag-bei-freistadt.html) [Tours](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-touren/detail/430000963/windhaag-bei-freistadt.html) [Events](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-veranstaltungen/detail/430000963/windhaag-bei-freistadt.html) [Packages](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-angebote/detail/430000963/windhaag-bei-freistadt.html) [ Shopping ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000963/windhaag-bei-freistadt/einkaufen.html) [ Service and attendance ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000963/windhaag-bei-freistadt/infrastruktur.html) [ Interactive ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000963/windhaag-bei-freistadt/interaktiv.html) [ Cultural facilities ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000963/windhaag-bei-freistadt/kultureinrichtungen.html) [ Sights ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000963/windhaag-bei-freistadt/sehenswuerdigkeiten.html) [ Sport facilities ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000963/windhaag-bei-freistadt/sporteinrichtungen.html) [ Association ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000963/windhaag-bei-freistadt/verein.html) [ Rental ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-pois/detail/430000963/windhaag-bei-freistadt/verleihe.html) [Webcams](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-stadt-ort-webcams/detail/430000963/windhaag-bei-freistadt.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- from Nürnberg via Passau - Schärding on the motorway A8 and Linz from Munich and Vienna on the motorway A1 to Linz, then via Freistadt (on the A16) to Windhaag. via main station Linz to Summerau Linz/Hörsching Top highlights ---------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: EuroVelo 13 Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/247907/93041E0175DBBBA863DF6F7CABE55587917F9F9735610B91E9C1EB7A6A01D9AB/titelbildgrenzenlos-radfahreneurovelo-13.jpg "Cover picture_Cross-border cycling_EuroVelo 13 (© Copyright: EuroVelo 13)") Grenzenlos Radfahren am Grünen Band Europas ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007560/grenzenlos-radfahren-am-gruenen-band-europas.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Alexander Schneider Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/217575/BDE4257C4C14D68B16B0BB8F548F82586F213BA6A0C53D3639262A9FCC4B7E88/alpakapoint-pointner.jpg "Alpakapoint Pointner (© Copyright: Alexander Schneider)") Alpakapoint Pointner ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430018765/alpakapoint-pointner.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Bogensport Windhaag Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/221642/CE2DE37E78AA7C7401953C41DDE71ACA95A3019FBE4876B791ACCB3060D5DBF8/3d-bogensportparcours.jpg "3D archery course (© Copyright: Bogensport Windhaag)") Barrierefreier 3D-Bogensportparcours ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430023449/barrierefreier-3d-bogensportparcours.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Biberhof Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/230009/37E4BBAFA48902C42C5CBBEC92772DB119307C5E27DB23FA7AAF6ED3B6305BD2/familienfoto-fam-friesenecker.jpg "Family photo Friesenecker family (© Copyright: Biberhof)") Biberhof ](https://www.muehlviertel.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430029673/biberhof.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Josef Limberger Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/203725/DABE3C561567DA0FA732B0AA3D7B86C600FE077873A8750FF5717CBF4509E46C/gruenes-band-lebensraum.jpg "Green Belt - 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