Waldviertel - Waldviertel

The Waldviertel is the northwest part Lower Austria, geologically part of the "Bohemian mass", a granite plateau, which is characterized by its own, relatively harsh climate.

places

Map of Waldviertel
  • 1  Gmünd (Lower Austria). Gmünd (Lower Austria) in the encyclopedia WikipediaGmünd (Lower Austria) in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsGmünd (Lower Austria) (Q671293) in the Wikidata database.Czech border crossing and Blockheide Nature Park.
  • 2  Great GerungsGroß Gerungs in the Wikipedia encyclopediaGroß Gerungs in the Wikimedia Commons media directoryGroß Gerungs (Q663079) in the Wikidata database
  • 3  Groß-Siegharts. Groß-Siegharts in the Wikipedia encyclopediaGroß-Siegharts in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsGroß-Siegharts (Q661891) in the Wikidata database.With the Living Textile Museum, with functional, historical machines.
  • 4  Hardegg. Hardegg in the Wikipedia encyclopediaHardegg in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsHardegg (Q524727) in the Wikidata database.Starting point for visits to the Thayatal National Park.
  • 5  Heidenreichstein. Heidenreichstein in the encyclopedia WikipediaHeidenreichstein in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsHeidenreichstein (Q661800) in the Wikidata database.With a moated castle well worth seeing and the Heidenreichsteiner Moor.
  • 6  Horn (Lower Austria)Horn (Lower Austria) in the encyclopedia WikipediaHorn (Lower Austria) in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsHorn (Lower Austria) (Q659918) in the Wikidata database
  • 7  Krems at the DonauKrems an der Donau in the encyclopedia WikipediaKrems an der Donau in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsKrems an der Donau (Q131266) in the Wikidata database
  • 8  Raabs an der ThayaRaabs an der Thaya in the encyclopedia WikipediaRaabs an der Thaya in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsRaabs an der Thaya (Q510604) in the Wikidata database
  • 9  Sallingberg. Sallingberg in the encyclopedia WikipediaSallingberg in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsSallingberg (Q691604) in the Wikidata database.With the district Armschlag, which is advertised as a poppy village for tourists.
  • 10  SchremsSchrems in the Wikipedia encyclopediaSchrems in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsSchrems (Q661484) in the Wikidata database
  • 11  Waidhofen an der ThayaWaidhofen an der Thaya in the encyclopedia WikipediaWaidhofen an der Thaya in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsWaidhofen an der Thaya (Q660060) in the Wikidata database
  • 12  Weitra. Weitra in the encyclopedia WikipediaWeitra in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsWeitra (Q661548) in the Wikidata database.with the well-preserved city center and the renaissance castle.
  • 13  Zwettl. Zwettl in the encyclopedia WikipediaZwettl in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsZwettl (Q244506) in the Wikidata database.with the well-known brewery.

Other goals

  • Thayatal National Park

  • Dürnstein Castle and Danube in the Wachau

background

For decades the region was economically disadvantaged due to its location on the "Iron Curtain", but it is catching up - due to close cooperation Czech Republic - now quickly, also in the tourist area. The region has only a few larger settlements and is very wooded.

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getting there

By plane

The nearest international airport is Vienna-Schwechat.

By train

From Vienna Franz-Josef-Bahnhof you can reach Gmünd with the Rex (Region Express) train.

In the street

Of Vienna you can reach the Waldviertel via federal road 4.

Many places in the Zwettl district can often be reached more quickly and conveniently by road using the following routes:

The usual travel time from Vienna to Zwettl (city) is around 90 to 120 minutes with smooth traffic by car for all three variants. Modifications of the three variants mentioned are also common for parts of the Melk and Gmünd districts.

mobility

The disused, narrow-gauge railway between Heidenreichstein and Gmuend is owned by a private society operated as a museum railway and offers, among other things, trips with steam trains.

  • Diesel locomotive 2091.09 (Bj 1940) at Heidenreichstein station

  • Observation car

Tourist Attractions

  • Zwettl Abbey
  • Geras Abbey
  • Block heather, at Gmuend.
  • Rosenburg, at horn.
  • Ghost workshop, in St. Leonhard am Hornerwald.
  • Weitra. With a historic town center and castle.
  • UnderwaterRich. And Schrems Nature Park with Himmelsleiter.
  • Heidenreichstein / Heidenreichsteiner Moor nature reserve
  • Heidenreichstein moated castle
  • Graduation system, in Waldenstein.

activities

  • Visit of mystical stones and sites in the Waldviertel.

Regular events

  • The 3rd Sunday in June is poppy garden Sunday
  • On the 3rd Sunday in Julicist, Poppy Sunday
  • The Poppy flower takes place from the end of June to mid-July. The fields, which glow in white, purple and red, are worth seeing. The flowers should be potted for 2-3 weeks, depending on the weather.
  • The 3rd Sunday in August is poppy seed strudel hiking day
  • On the 3rd Sunday in September, the Poppy Day celebrated.

  • Blooming poppy field

  • Poppy day in arms

  • Waldviertel fish market is at the end of September in the Rabachtl, Heidenreichstein town square
  • Great Waldviertel Abfischfest is at the end of October at the Bruneiteich in Heidenreichstein

kitchen

The Waldviertel is known for Poppy seed delicacies. From the MognAs the locals call poppy seeds, many dishes and products are made, from the Waldviertel poppy cake to poppy seed oil. The Waldviertel Gray poppy is protected within the EU.

  • Austrian poppy cake are a sweet delicacy made from potato dough and grated gray seeds
  • Poppy noodles are made from potato dough like potato dough and then tossed in butter and poppy seeds. Before serving, they are dusted with icing sugar.

  • a cut open poppy tent

  • Poppy noodles

  • Poppy seed noodles, poppy seed dumplings with elderly cook and poppy seed ice cream

A specialty of the Waldviertel is that carp, which is offered in many ways of preparation. If you read carp fleeced on the menu, then the bones are so cut that you can no longer feel them while eating. The carp can usually be enjoyed as a fillet, floured, baked (breaded) or plain. The side dishes vary, but potatoes are almost always included.

Pig corn. Pig corn in the Wikipedia encyclopediaPig corn in the media directory Wikimedia CommonsPig corn (Q1627087) in the Wikidata database.are patties made from finely chopped cured meat, wrapped in pork net, cold-smoked and then cooked. They can be eaten cold and warm.

  • Carp fillet wrapped in poppy seeds with potato salad

  • Pig corn

Waldviertel Dumplings are prepared from half raw and half cooked potatoes and wheat semolina. They serve as an accompaniment to dishes such as roast pork or smoked meat. They are offered filled as a separate dish. Popular fillings are gram (fried bacon cubes), roasted pork, smoked meat (smoked meat), cheese or blunzn (black pudding).

The Waldviertel is just like the neighboring one Czech Republic, Home to numerous good beer breweries, but most of them only produce small quantities. Accordingly, the beers often only marketed regionally. Well-known brands are: Zwettler, Schremser and Weitraer.

The yellow-green Creepy is a subspecies of the plum. It is processed into jams, roasters, compotes, juices, fine brandies, liqueurs and other delicacies.

  • Creepy

nightlife

In Gmuend and the surrounding area there are some bars, discos and cafes:

  • Old Town Cafe, in Gmuend.
  • eve-bar, in Vitis.
  • mini-bar, in Gmuend.
  • Pirates Bar, in Gmuend.

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climate

The region's climate is slightly stimulating. The Waldviertel is therefore one of the healthiest regions in Austria. The slightly lower temperatures are offset by the large number of hours of sunshine.

trips

In the north it goes into CzechSouth bohemia, in the east ins Weinviertel in the south Mostviertel in the west ins Upper AustrianMühlviertel.

literature

  • Johanna Uhrmann, Erwin Uhrmann: 111 places in the Waldviertel that you have to see. Emons Publishing House, 2018 (2nd edition), ISBN 978-3740803469 , P. 240.
  • Ernest Zederbauer: All around: 4 seasons - 43 days - 850 km through the Waldviertel. KRAL, 2019, ISBN 978-3990248430 , P. 240.
  • Franz Hauleitner and Rudolf Hauleitner: Waldviertel: With the border areas of Bohemia and Moravia. 61 tours. With GPS tracks. 2017 (3rd edition), ISBN 978-3763344000 , P. 176.

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