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ORF ‘9 Plätze 9 Schätze’ tourism competition

Overview

The ORF announced nine finalists for the 13th edition of the ‘9 Plätze 9 Schätze’ competition, which seeks to identify the most beautiful location in Austria. Finalists included landmarks such as the Hutterer Böden, Andau Bridge, Griffner Schlossberg, Riegersburg, Fortress Kufstein, Tilisuna, Türkenschanzpark, and the Rax-Seilbahn.

Following a live final involving jury and public voting, Tilisuna in Vorarlberg was named the winner, with Riegersburg in Styria taking second place. The Rax-Seilbahn, representing Lower Austria, secured third place. This result coincided with the 100th anniversary of the Rax-Seilbahn, which opened in 1926 as the country’s first passenger cable car.

Entities

ORF · Rax-Seilbahn · Hutterer Böden · Johanna Mikl-Leitner · Austria

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  1. [CULTURE] 9 sources
    Rax-Seilbahn wins third place in ‘9 Plätze – 9 Schätze’ competition

    The Rax-Seilbahn from Lower Austria placed third in the ORF ‘9 Plätze – 9 Schätze’ competition, celebrating its 100th anniversary with the recognition.

  2. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    ORF announces nine finalists for Austria's most beautiful location competition

    The ORF has revealed nine finalists for the ‘9 Plätze 9 Schätze’ competition to find Austria’s most beautiful location for 2026, featuring landmarks like Hutterer Böden and the Rax-Seilbahn.

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5min.at · bezirksjournal.at · nachrichten.at · oesterreich.orf.at · presse-nachrichten.de · regio-aktuell.at · sociopoint.cz · top-news.at · weekend.at