Vienna Woods, Lake Neusiedler, and the Danube River
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1. Carnuntum
The remains of the important Roman legionary fortress and civil town of Carnuntum, which once numbered 55,000 inhabitants, extend about five kilometers (three miles) along the Danube from the tiny village of Petronell to the next town of Bad Deutsch-Altenburg. The recent discovery here of an ancient school of gladiators delighted archaeologists and significantly raised Carnuntum's stature, and rightfully so. Visitors can tour the grounds, which include two amphitheaters (the first one seating 8,000) and the foundations of former residences, reconstructed baths, and trading centers—some with mosaic floors. The ruins are quite spread out, with the impressive remains of a Roman arch, the Heidentor (Pagans' Gate), a 15-minute pleasant walk from the main excavations in Petronell. You can experience what Roman life was like circa AD 380 in the elegantly furnished Villa Urbana. Many of the excavated finds are housed at the Museum Carnuntinum at Bad Deutsch-Altenburg. The star of the collection is a carving of Mithras killing a bull. Guided tours in English are available in July and August at noon; otherwise they are in German only.
Hauptstrasse 1A, Petronell, Lower Austria, A-2404, Austria02163-33770Sight Details
Rate Includes: €12, Closed mid-Nov.–mid-Mar., Mid-Mar.–mid-Nov., daily 9–5 (last admission 4) -
2. Haydn's Birthplace
Just a five-minute drive south of Petronell, the tiny village of Rohrau was the birthplace of Joseph Haydn—and the quaint, reed-thatched cottage where the composer, son of the local blacksmith, was born in 1732 is now a small museum. You'll see a pianoforte he is supposed to have played, as well as letters and other memorabilia. The furnishings are homey, if a bit spartan. After Haydn had gained worldwide renown, he is said to have returned to his native Rohrau and knelt to kiss the steps of his humble home. Concerts are occasionally held on the grounds.
Obere Hauptstrasse 25, Rohrau, Lower Austria, A-2471, Austria02164-2268Sight Details
Rate Includes: €5, Closed Mon. and Nov.–mid-Feb., Open Daily and Holidays 10-5, March-early November -
3. Museum Carnuntinum
Museum/GalleryMany of the finds from excavations at Carnuntum are housed 4 km (2½ miles) northeast of Petronell in the village of Bad Deutsch-Altenburg. The pride of the collection is a carving of Mithras killing a bull.
Badgasse 40–46, Bad Deutsch-Altenburg, Lower Austria, Austria2165-62480–13Sight Details
Rate Includes: €11 (part of the Archeological Park Carnuntum) -
4. Schloss Rohrau
Also in Rohrau, this palace is where Haydn's mother worked as a cook for Count Harrach. It also has one of the best private art collections in Austria, with an emphasis on 17th- and 18th-century Spanish and Italian painting; weekend tours are available Easter through October. The upper level has been renovated and turned into private apartments; there is now also a good restaurant on the grounds serving Austrian fare. Be mindful of the peacocks that wander the grounds, and sometimes beyond.
Schloss Rohrau 1, Rohrau, Lower Austria, A-2471, Austria02164-225316Sight Details
Rate Includes: €12, Closed Nov.–Easter, Easter–Nov. 1. -
5. Schlossberg Castle Ruins
Situated in the heart of Hainburg, these castle ruins (easily approached on foot) are equally appealing for the castle's long and illustrious history and the lovely views from the top. During the 11th century, Hainburg was a fortified town on the far eastern front of the Holy Roman Empire, and in 1252, Przemsyl Ottaker, the king of Bohemia, married Duchess Margarethe of Austria here, a union designed to considerably expand his kingdom. The castle had been built shortly before that with part of the ransom received from the capture of King Richard the Lionheart in Dürnstein. The Schloss was attacked many times, most severely by the 1683 Turkish invasion, which also took the lives of 8,000 residents, nearly the entire community. Each summer the town hosts "Burgspiele Hainburg," where open-air plays (often Shakespeare) are performed in German on the castle grounds.
Schlossbergstrasse, Hainburg an der Donau, Lower Austria, A-2410, Austria02165-67365Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free, Always accessible -
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6. Wienertor
The imposing "Vienna Gate" still represents the entrance to the medieval town of Hainburg on the Danube, and buses, tractors, and a steady stream of cars still squeeze through its passage daily. The town is encircled by remarkably well-preserved 13th-century walls with 12 gates and towers, including the Wienertor, which is the largest extant medieval gate in Europe. In 1683, the Turks devastated the town, leaving only a handful of survivors, including composer Josef Haydn's grandfather (who, as a small boy, scrambled up a chimney and hid from the marauders). Climb up inside the Wienertor, now a museum, and see an impressive supply of weaponry left behind by the invaders—clearly in a hurry to get to Vienna—as well as a stockpile from other ancient wars. A view out the narrow window offers a charming look down at the winding main street and the church steeple. While you can always stop by and view the exterior of the tower, inside access is only available Sunday and holidays.
Hainburgerstrasse 1, Hainburg an der Donau, Lower Austria, A-2410, Austria06642-261630Sight Details
Rate Includes: €4, Closed Mon.–Sat. and Nov.–Apr.
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