# ORF ‘9 Plätze 9 Schätze’ tourism competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/orf-9-pltze-9-schtze-tourism-competition
> Updated: 2026-10-26T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

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.

## Claims

- The Rax-Seilbahn won third place in the ‘9 Plätze – 9 Schätze’ competition. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The Rax-Seilbahn is celebrating its 100th anniversary. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Rax-Seilbahn opened in 1926. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Rax-Seilbahn was Austria’s first passenger cable car. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The cable car reaches an altitude of 1,545 meters. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The trip to the summit takes approximately eight minutes. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Tilisuna in Vorarlberg took first place in the competition. (single source)
- Riegersburg in Styria took second place in the competition. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-26: 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.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rax-seilbahn-wins-third-place-in-9-pltze-9-schtze-competition

### 2026-10-08: 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.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orf-announces-nine-finalists-for-austrias-most-beautiful-location-competition

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Cite as: ORF ‘9 Plätze 9 Schätze’ tourism competition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/orf-9-pltze-9-schtze-tourism-competition