Traisen

Traisen is a river in Austria, located in the state of Lower Austria. It rises in the Rax-Schneeberg area of the Northern Limestone Alps and flows generally northeast through the Traisen Valley, passing the city of St. Pölten before joining the Danube. The Traisen is part of the Danube river system and has historically supported local settlements and agricultural activity along its banks. The valley is characterized by a mix of rural landscapes, small towns, and protected natural areas, with flood management and water-resource planning playing a role in regional governance.

In addition to the river, Traisen is the name of a municipality in Lower Austria. The municipality lies in the broader Mostviertel region and encompasses several localities within the Traisen River watershed. It is governed as part of the state’s municipal framework and incorporates local infrastructure, services, and cultural sites typical of rural communities in the area.

The name Traisen is tied to both the watercourse and the community, reflecting the historical and geographic relationship between settlement patterns and the river landscape. Both uses appear in regional maps, administrative records, and local references, underscoring the prominence of the Traisen feature in central Lower Austria.