The Traunviertel is an Austrian region belonging to the States of Austria of Upper Austria. It is one of four "quarters" of Upper Austria and its name refers to the river Traun which passes through the area.[1]

Map of the Traunviertel in Upper Austria

Region edit

The district includes the Linz-Land, Steyr-Land, Kirchdorf, Gmunden, Steyr, and the city of Linz.

Major towns in Traunviertel include the capital of Upper Austria Linz, Gmunden, Kirchdorf an der Krems, and Steyr.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Christina Blackie (1876). Etymological Geography. Daldy, Isbister. p. 164.
  2. ^ DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Austria: Austria. Dorling Kindersley Limited. 1 May 2012. p. 187. ISBN 9781409383505.