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| State of Lower Austria | |
| Capital | St. Polten |
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| Residents | 1.684.287 (2020) |
| surface | 19,186 km² |
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Lower Austria is the largest state Austria and is located in the east of the country.
Regions
Lower Austria is divided into 4 quarters. The quarter division is at times a bit vague and administratively not binding:
- Industrial district (also: district under the Vienna Woods)
- Mostviertel (also: district above the Vienna Woods)
- Waldviertel (also: district above the Manhartsberg)
- Weinviertel (also: district under the Manhartsberg.
Waldviertel and Weinviertel are to the north of the Danube, Mostviertel and Industrieviertel are to the south.
Sometimes the "Lower Austrian Central Area" (in the vicinity of St. Pölten and Tulln) is referred to as the "fifth quarter".
The most famous region is probably the Wachau, it extends along the Danube between Melk and Krems at the Donau, this landscape also belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage Site. To the west of the Wachau, the Nibelungengau extends between Ybbs and Melk, east of Krems the Wachau merges into the Tullnerfeld. Also known is the Vienna Woods, the eastern foothills of the Alps between the Mostviertel and the industrial district.
places
- Amstetten
- Baden near Vienna
- Gänserndorf
- Hainburg on the Danube
- Klosterneuburg
- Korneuburg
- Krems at the Donau
- Melk
- Mödling
- St. Polten (State capital)
- Schwechat
- Waidhofen an der Ybbs
- Wiener Neustadt
- Zwettl
Other goals
- Wachau
- Semmering
- Rax Schneeberg Group
- Donauauen National Park
- Thayatal National Park
- Amber Road
- Vienna Woods
- Vienna, Venue of the UEFA EURO 2008 and the 2015 song contest: The city is a state of its own, completely enclosed by Lower Austria.
background
Lower Austria is the largest federal state in Austria. Nevertheless, it is certainly not the best known. Lower Austria has a lot to offer for both winter and summer vacationers. In addition, Lower Austria surrounds the federal capital Vienna.
language
German is spoken in Lower Austria. There are different dialects in the different districts, but they are all very easy to understand. There were once many Croatian towns in the eastern part of Lower Austria as a result of the population movements during the Turkish wars. The Croatian language fell victim to the forced assimilation measures that were still imposed under the Habsburgs. Only Croatian surnames such as Medwenitsch, Dwornikowitsch etc. have remained.
getting there
A journey through Lower Austria should ideally start in Vienna. Trains from all neighboring countries and other countries arrive here. Vienna Airport is also located in Schwechat and Schwechat is located in the federal state of Lower Austria. Of course you can also take a trip through Lower Austria in the provincial capital St. Polten start.
mobility
The country has a very good road network. The easiest way to get around is by car. But even if you combine bus and train, Lower Austria can be easily explored. Getting around Vienna is particularly cheap. In Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland, almost all public transport operators are in the Verkehrsbund Ost-Region involved. This means that within the region you can also cover routes with a change with a one-way ticket.
Tourist Attractions
- Seegrotte Hinterbrühl. The Seegrotte is one of the most impressive natural monuments in the world. After a blast in 1912, 20 million liters of water filled the tunnels of what was then the gypsum mine. The largest underground lake in Europe was born.
Churches and monasteries
- Cistercian section of Heiligenkreuz Abbey. In the buildings of the monastery, founded in 1133, elements of the Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque can be found in a harmonious combination. The collegiate church, cloister and Trinity column are worth seeing.
- Klosterneuburg Abbey. The pen goes back to the Babenbergs. The story of how it came about is still on everyone's lips today: Margrave Leopold III. found the veil undamaged on a bush 9 years after its disappearance. In gratitude, he had a church built on this site. The monastery also offers a diverse program of events. The spectrum ranges from concerts and readings to wine seminars to the popular "Fasslrutschen" on Leopoldi.
- Melk Abbey. The monastery is one of the most beautiful collegiate churches in Lower Austria. The monastery has been the spiritual and cultural center of Lower Austria for more than 1000 years. The magnificent Benedictine monastery is an impressive testimony to baroque architecture. The marble hall and the library, masterpieces of baroque spatial art with the famous frescoes by Paul Troger, can be seen as part of the visit to the monastery, as well as the arbor with a great view of the Danube and the West facade of the collegiate church.
- Aggsbach Charterhouse. The Charterhouse was built between 1373 and 1377 and abolished in 1782 by Emperor Josef II. This abolition of the monastery also affects the two Carthusians Mauerbach and Gaming. A small part of the former monastery complex is now open to the public (parish church, Carthusian Museum), the former cell wing of the monastery was largely demolished and is currently being displayed again as a garden. The Aggsbach Charterhouse can be reached from the right bank of the Danube through the village of Aggsbach Dorf at the end of the village in the direction of Loosdorf.
Castles and Palaces
- Renaissance castle Rosenburg. One of the most beautiful and important castle complexes in the country lies in a dominant position above the Kamp. In the 16th century, the castle, which was built in the 12th century, became a splendid Renaissance castle.
- Dürnstein castle ruins. According to legend, Richard the Lionheart was trapped in the castle ruins.
- Mailberg Castle. Mailberg is first mentioned in a document in 1055. Mailberg Castle has been in permanent possession of the Sovereign Order of Malta since 1146, making it the oldest possession of the order in the world. The castle was built in the 16th century. partly baroque and has been largely preserved in this form. The baroque parish church of the castle is a special gem.
Archaeological museums and excavations
Regionally important museums:
- Lower Austrian Provincial Museum. In St. Polten.
- Carnuntum Archaeological Park. Around 2000 years ago, the later Emperor Tiberius built a fortified winter camp in the Carnuntum area, which was to become one of the most important metropolises of the Roman Empire.
- 1 Museum of Prehistory and Protohistory, Hauptstrasse 23, 2262 Stillfried an der March. Tel.: 43 (0)676 6113979. Accessible from Vienna Nordbahn to Stillfried, by car: from Vienna on the B8 and B49 (parking lot at the museum).Open: April to October Sat, Sun and public holidays 1.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
- Museum of Prehistory, Asparn an der Zaya, Franz-Hampl-Platz 1, 2151 Asparn an der Zaya. Tel.: 43 (0)2577 84180, Fax: 43 (0)2577 84181, Email: [email protected]. Arriving from Vienna by train to Mistelbach, then by bus, taxi or a 7-kilometer hike, by car from Vienna B7 (Brünner Straße) in the direction of Poysdorf to Mistelbach, continue along the brown signpost.Open: March 21 to November 30, daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
activities
- hike - Most tourists come to Lower Austria for hiking.
- to ski - The ski areas in Lower Austria are usually cheaper than the rest Austria.
kitchen
There is no special Lower Austrian cuisine. You can find traditional Austrian cuisine everywhere here. Food like that schnitzel and the like you will find everywhere on the map in Lower Austria. By being close to Czech Republic Of course, the Bohemian cuisine also has an influence on the dishes in Lower Austria, but that also applies to the entire Austrian cuisine anyway.
beer
In Lower Austria the designation is Seidel usual for 0.3 liters of beer. If you want 0.5 liters of beer, you have to Kruger to order. At a Mixed beer light and dark beer are mixed. This mixture combines the tartness from the light and the sweetness from the dark in one beer. This combination is so popular that breweries offer it ready-mixed.
nightlife
In Lower Austria there are many cities that are lively at night. The cities deserve special mention here Wiener Neustadt, Krems at the Donau and St. Polten. Anyone near Vienna can also spend the evening in the federal capital.
security
Ticks in particular are a danger. A TBE vaccination is therefore strongly recommended. Special protection against crime is not necessary. The usual precautionary measures are sufficient.
Emergency numbers
- Fire department: 122
- Police: 133
- Ambulance / Emergency Doctor: 144
- Accident / breakdown assistance: 120, 123
climate
Climate data play a major role for tourism in Lower Austria and the evaluation of its possibilities. This applies above all to recreational, bathing and winter sports tourism, but also to some areas of health tourism. Lower Austria has a share in all four of Austria's climate provinces. Only the Illyrian climate, which dominates the south-east of Austria, is only partially represented.
Central European transitional climate
It influences the west of Lower Austria, especially the plateau of the Waldviertel and the western Alpine foothills. It occupies an intermediate position between the oceanic climate in the west of Austria and the continental climate in the east. It is characterized by relatively high rainfall with cooler summer and winter temperatures. The precipitation is 800-1100 mm per year. The climate allows summer bathing tourism as well as alpine winter sports to a limited extent. But it represents a mild, stimulating climate that favors health tourism
Pannonian climate
This is the climate of the plains and hilly regions of eastern Lower Austria. It is particularly widespread in the eastern Alpine foothills, the Weinviertel, Marchfeld and Vienna Basins. There is a continental influence, so cold winters and hot, dry summers predominate. There is thus a large temperature amplitude. This type of climate has the lowest rainfall in Austria. They reach about 500-600 mm a year. They fall primarily during the summer months. These low levels of precipitation hinder the formation of standing (lakes) and flowing water. Winter with little snow hampers alpine winter sports as does the low relief energy. Humidity or hot days are common in summer. In winter there is often a temperature reversal in the plains and basins. The climate favors summer bathing tourism.
Alpine climate
In the Lower Austrian Alps in the south of the country, the Wechsel and the Bucklige Welt, there is an alpine climate. It is characterized by short and rather cool summers and long cold, often snowy winters. There is high precipitation of 1000-2000 mm per year, which increases with increasing altitude. In the northern peripheral areas there is higher precipitation due to incline rain, towards the south there is a relative decrease, with lower precipitation in longitudinal valley furrows and basin areas. In these areas there is often a temperature reversal in winter, i.e. low temperatures and low sunshine duration occur in valleys, while the mountains have higher temperatures and high sunshine duration above around 1,000 m.
Illyrian climate
In the southeast, the influence of the Illyrian climate is already noticeable, which can have influences of the subtropical Mediterranean climate. These include, especially in winter, the heavy precipitation or snowfall that occurs repeatedly along Zugstrasse 5b when an Adriatic low occurs. They sometimes bring great snow depths to the south-east of Lower Austria. In addition, relatively warm and dry autumn months are common.
trips
The best way to make a trip to Lower Austria is to visit Vienna connect. But Lower Austria also borders Upper Austria, the Styria, the Burgenland, Czech Republic and the Slovakia.
literature
- Klaus Arnold: Tourism region of Lower Austria. Amaliendorf 2012. Online access or CD at arnold-research.eu.
- Statistics Austria (ed.): Statistical Yearbook of Austria 2013 Vienna 2013.
- Statistics Austria (ed.): Tourism in numbers. Austria 2010/11 Vienna 2011.
- Statistics Austria (ed.): Tourism in Austria 2011 Verlag Österreich GmbH, Vienna 2012. ISBN 978-3-902791-34-4 .
- Austrian Chamber of Commerce (ed.): Tourism and leisure industry in numbers Vienna 2013.
- Austrian Chamber of Commerce (ed.): Statistical yearbook 2013 Vienna 2013.
