Winkeln is the small place in
Austria, located some 20 km to the north-west from
Traun, 110 km south-west of Czech Republic border. The capital city
Vienna is in 220 km to the east. The population of Winkeln is about 200 people (census of 2009). People mostly visit it to see its castles.
Airport Linz (IATA: LNZ) is 10 km away from Winkeln and is the closest airport to it.
Things to do in Winkeln
Schloss Hartheim was one of the Nazi " Euthanasia" killing centers where the physically and mentally disabled were killed by gassing and lethal injection as part of the T-4 Euthanasia Program. The " Euthanasia Institute" was located in the castle of Hartheim, in Alkoven, a district near Linz, Austria.
If you have already seen Winkeln, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. If you are around, try one of the following places:
For pictures of Winkeln, take a look at our gallery.