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The Austrian municipality of Waidhofen an der Thaya with 5248 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2022) is located in the northern Waldviertel region of Lower Austria. As the capital of the administrative district of the same name, it is the northernmost district capital of Austria.Waidhofen an der Thaya is located on the upper reaches of the German Thaya, which flows through the city, embedded in the Waldviertel granite and gneiss highlands, from south to north.

Culture and sights

City fortification Waidhofen an der Thaya
Castle Waidhofen an der Thaya
Town hall: The town hall, originally built in the 16th century, is also used for art exhibitions (e.g. by Arik Brauer and Bruno Haberzettl).
Catholic Parish Church Waidhofen an der Thaya
Protestant church Waidhofen an der Thaya
Catholic parish church Puch (St. Anna)
The Holy Trinity Column on the main square was erected in 1705-1709. The column and figures were created by the master stonemason Wolfgang Steinböck from Eggenburg. In addition, there is a balustrade enclosure with St. Mary and St. Joseph as well as St. John the Evangelist and St. John Nepomuk as corner figures, on the two-story pedestal block reliefs of Mary Help of Christians and the plague saints Rochus, Rosalia and Sebastian between corner pillars, cartouche-holding angel figures as corner crowns (inscribed with 1709) and on the top of the column a God the Father Pietà.
Cemetery Waidhofen an der Thaya
Jewish cemetery Waidhofen an der Thaya

Waidhofen an der Thaya offers a variety of cultural events such as theater performances, concerts, musicals and exhibitions. The International Music Festival, organized by the Folkclub Waidhofen is an annual fixture on the cultural calendar. The northernmost theater in Austria, the TAM (Theater an der Mauer), offers performances throughout the year in Waidhofen an der Thaya.