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    Introduction

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    200km (124 miles) W of Vienna; 32km (20 miles) SW of Linz; 105km (65 miles) NE of Salzburg A flourishing town in Roman times, Wels lies on the left bank of the Traun River in the center of a large farm belt known today for its agricultural... Continue reading »

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    Planning a trip

    by Frommers Travel Guides

    Getting There -- Wels sits astride the main rail line connecting Salzburg with Linz and Vienna's Westbahnhof (West Railway Station). From both directions, at least three trains per hour pull into Wels, many of them express. The trip from Vien... Continue reading »