Districts & Neighborhoods in Lienz

There are 12 districts (Katastralgemeinden) and 33 neighborhoods (Ortsteile) in Lienz.

• Amlach: On the left bank of the Drava River, south of Lienz, Amlach is a neighborhood and district. With an area of ​​6.7 square kilometers and a population of approximately 1,000, it is primarily residential and agricultural, but also has minor industrial and commercial activity. Built in 1492, it has a church in honor of Saint Peter and Paul.
• Dölsach: On the right bank of the Drava, a district and district west of Lienz. With an area of ​​18.9 square kilometers and a population of approximately 2,000. With some tourism and forestry, it is a rural and hilly region. Its Roman city Aguntum is an archaeological site; its castle, Schloss Bruck, houses the East Tyrolean Regional Museum.
• Gaimberg: On the slopes of the Zettersfeld mountain, in the northern district of Lienz and in the Gaimberg district. With an area of ​​15.8 square kilometers and a population of around 1,500, there is agriculture and tourism in this picturesque and sunny place. Built in 1776, it houses a church in honor of St. George and a ski resort known as Zettersfeld offering panoramic views of the Lienz Dolomites.
• Glanz: On the edge of Carinthia, a district and a district of Lienz to the east. With an area of ​​9.4 square kilometers, its population is around 300 inhabitants. There is some hunting and fishing in this distant forest. Built in 1699, it houses a chapel in honor of Sainte-Anne as well as the natural monument of the Glanz waterfall, 40 meters high.
• Gödnach: On the left bank of the River Isel, in a district and district in the southeast of Lienz. Having an area of ​​3.8 square kilometers, its population is approximately 400 inhabitants. With some industry and agriculture, it is a flat and rich territory. Built in 1782, it has a church in honor of Saint Nicholas and a steel arch bridge across the Isel River, known as the Gödnach Bridge.
• Grafendorf: On the right bank of the River Isel, a district and district in the southwest of Lienz. With an area of ​​6.9 square kilometers, its population is around 800 inhabitants. There is tourism and some agriculture in this rural, mountainous area. Built in 1498, it houses a private castle known as Schloss Grafendorf and a church in honor of Saint Martin.
• Leisach: A district and a neighborhood in the northwest of Lienz, on the left bank of the Drava river. It has a population of about 1,000 and an area of 10.5 square kilometers. It is a green and peaceful area, with some agriculture and tourism. It has a church dedicated to St. James, built in 1512, and a mountain called the Hochstein, which is a popular hiking and skiing destination.
• Lienz: Main district and subdivision of Lienz, located in the town center. It occupies an area of 15.9 square kilometers and has a population of approximately 6,000. It is the economic, cultural, and historical hub of Lienz, offering a variety of services and attractions. The town is home to a variety of attractions, including the Liebburg Castle, which serves as the town hall and hosts the annual Christmas market, the Franciscan Monastery, which includes a church, a cloister, and a library, the St. Andrew’s Parish Church, a Romanesque basilica with a Baroque interior and a Gothic tower, the Phonomuseum, a museum that exhibits the history and development of sound recording and reproduction devices, and the Olala Festival, an international street theater festival that takes place every summer.
• Oberlienz: On the right bank of the River Drava, northeast of Lienz, there is an area and district known as Oberlienz. With an area of ​​19.4 square kilometers and a population of approximately 1,500. With some tourism and agriculture, it is a spacious and sunny space. Built in 1500, it has a church in honor of St. Peter and a mountain known as Spitzkofel, a notable peak in the Lienz Dolomites.
• Patriasdorf: On the right bank of the Drava, south of Lienz, Patriasdorf is a municipality and district. With an area of ​​3.6 square kilometers and a population of around 1,000, it is an industrial and modern neighborhood. Although there is considerable residential and commercial activity, it is a modern industrial district. Built in 1964, it includes a shopping area known as Parc Lienz with a range of stores and services as well as a church in honor of Saint Joseph.
• Thurn: Thurn: On the left bank of the river Isel, a district and district west of Lienz. Its area is 22.4 square kilometers and its population is approximately 800 inhabitants. There is agriculture and tourism in this rural alpine area. Built in 1499, it is home to a church in honor of St. John the Baptist and a valley known as the Defereggental, a picturesque natural area with plenty of hiking and skiing opportunities.
• Tristach: Tristach: On the right bank of the Drava River, east of the region and district of Lienz. With an area of ​​18.3 square kilometers and a population of around 1,000, there is tourism and enjoyment in this hilly forest. Built in 1500, it houses