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Frankenfels
Village
Town hall in Frankenfels
Town hall in Frankenfels
Coat of arms of Frankenfels
Coat of arms
Frankenfels is located in Austria
Frankenfels
Frankenfels
Location in Austria
Country Austria
State Lower Austria
District Sankt Pölten-Land
Area
 • Total 56.14 km2 (21.68 sq mi)
Elevation
464 m (1,522 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)
 • Total 1,975
 • Density 35.180/km2 (91.116/sq mi)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
3213
Area code 02725
Website http://www.frankenfels.at

Frankenfels is a charming market town located in Lower Austria, which is one of the states in Austria. A market town is a special kind of town that historically had the right to hold markets. In 2019, about 1956 people lived in Frankenfels. It is part of the Sankt Pölten-Land district.

Population Changes in Frankenfels

The number of people living in Frankenfels has changed over the years. Like many places, its population goes up and down.

Historical population
Year Pop. ±%
1971 1,989 —    
1981 2,026 +1.9%
1991 2,118 +4.5%
2001 2,187 +3.3%
2015 2,025 −7.4%
2017 1,989 −1.8%
2019 1,956 −1.7%

Cool Places to See in Frankenfels

Frankenfels has several interesting sights that visitors can explore. These places show off the natural beauty and history of the area.

Nixhöhle Cave

The Nixhöhle is a famous cave. It is a great place to discover underground formations and learn about geology.

Falkensteinmauer Rock Formation

The Falkensteinmauer is an impressive rock formation. It offers amazing views and is a popular spot for nature lovers.

Taubenbachklamm Gorge

The Taubenbachklamm is a beautiful gorge or canyon. You can walk through it and enjoy the stunning natural scenery, including waterfalls and unique rock shapes.

Weißenburg Castle

The Castle Weißenburg is an old castle. Castles often have long histories and interesting stories to tell about the past.

Annakreuz and Schwabeck-Kreuz

The Annakreuz and the Schwabeck-Kreuz are two historic crosses. They are important landmarks in the region. The Schwabeck-Kreuz is located near the border of Texingtal.

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