The Toll Tower in Winklern is a former medieval tower-like aristocratic residence built around 1300, which was increased in the third quarter of the 19th century. The term Toll Tower comes from modern times. The toll tower is the symbol of the market town in the Spittal an der Drau district in Upper Carinthia and adorns its coat of arms. Winklern is a town in the district of Spittal an der Drau in the Austrian state of Carinthia. The municipality lies at the foot of the Großglockner massif between the Schober, Goldberg, and Kreuzeck groups in the upper Moll valley. Winklern is between 900 and 1650 meters above sea level. Due to its geographical location, Winklern is also called the ` gateway to the Hohe Tauern National Park `. Austria, Europe
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