Welser Lichterpfad
13 November 2026 – 2 February 2027
Darkness falls over Wels. Hundreds of thousands of points of light begin to glow, transforming the city centre into a truly special winter wonderland.
You set off on a journey through a city centre full of light, illuminated figures and hidden details. At every stop, a new story awaits discovery. From stop to stop, your path takes you through the festively illuminated city centre. 29 lovingly designed light installations invite you to pause, take photos and share special moments together.
Discover Stories
Get to Know the Characters – To Read & Listen To
Collect photo moments
Special Photo Spots
Experience it for freen
A Christmas atmosphere for everyone to enjoy
Facts & Figures
Overview
1. Tunnel of Lights
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2. Light arches
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3. Floral Heart
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4. Angels in Pollheimerpark
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5. Emil the Moose
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6. Illuminated trees in the
Pollheimer Park
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7. Little Deer
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8. Fox
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9. Squirrel
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10. The friendly tradesman
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11. Wishing Tree
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12. Vintage bus
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13. Resch & Frisch pretzel
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14. Raiffeisen Horse Heads
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15. Felbermayr Crane
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16. Christmas baubles in Fuzo
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17. Trees on Ringstraße
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18. Kissing Bench
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19. Black dachshund
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20. Eagle
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21. The world’s largest
Christkind
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22 Theatre Lane
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23. Emperor Maximilian
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24. The Great Deer
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25. Christmas tree
until 9 January only
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26. Advent wreath
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27. Magic Frame of the
Christkind
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28. Ledererturm
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29. Postbox
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Mr and Mrs Lederer need your help!
Mr and Mrs Lederer are taking you on a special journey through the sparkling city centre of Wels. Keep your eyes peeled, listen to the characters’ stories and solve exciting puzzles along the Path of Lights.
Anyone who answers all the questions correctly will become a real ‘Path of Lights’ expert and can collect a little surprise.
Keep your eyes peeled, prick up your ears and off you go!
Winter in Wels continues...
After the Wels Light Trail, there are plenty more special moments waiting for you in Wels. Enjoy the Christmassy atmosphere, explore the lovingly decorated market stalls and soak up the festive spirit right in the heart of Wels city centre.
