Klosterneuburg
Understand
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Tourismusverein Klosterneuburg
phone: +43 2243 320 38address: Niedermarkt 4Can offer assistance with accommodations.
Get in
By rail
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Klosterneuburg-Kierling Bahnhof
address: Niedermarkt 4 -
Klosterneuburg-Weidling Bahnhof
phone: +43 2243 32073282address: Wiener Straße 23
Get around
Bus and bicycle
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address: Niedermarkt 15The city operates four bus lines (201-204) from Monday-Saturday; the night bus (Nachtbus) offers service between Vienna's Heiligenstadt train station and Tulln on Thursday-Sunday. A network map is available for download here.
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phone: +43 2742 22 99 01 (hotline)After registration (online or by mobile), you can pick up a bicycle at either Klosterneuburg-Kierling or Klosterneuburg-Weidling train stations, and drop it off at the same or any other Nextbike spot. A map of pickup and drop-off points can be found here (click 'ÖBB Bahnhöfe' for Klosterneuburg); a brochure with map is available for download.
Taxi
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Sammeltaxi
phone: +43 810-810278 -
Taxi Glück
phone: +43 2243-36111 -
Taxi Danzinger-Muhr
phone: +43 2243-20220
See
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phone: +43-2243- 411 212address: Stiftsplatz 1The monastery was founded in 1114 by Saint Leopold III, the patron saint of Vienna. Over the centuries the monastery was remodeled a number of times; the current appearance dates mostly to the Baroque period. The monastery houses a museum with a collection of Gothic and Baroque art, but its most prized artpiece is the triptych Verduner Altar, painted in 1181 by Nicholas of Verdun.
TutzsäuleA Gothic 'lantern of the dead', commissioned in 1381 by Michel Tutz after an outbreak of the plague. The six-sided column has reliefs depicting the Passion of Christ.
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phone: +43 2243 87087address: Am Campus 2, Maria-GuggingThis building is devoted to the artwork of a group of self-taught artists, known collectively as Art Brut. A museum is located on the first floor, with a permanent exhibit as well as special rotating exhibits of international Art Brut artists, while a gallery and gift shop are located on the ground floor.
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phone: +43 1 533 8159address: Hauptstraße 187Franz Kafka died of tuberculosis in 1924 in this building, which at the time was a sanatorium. A reading room was established here, displaying some of the writer's personal effects, as well as photographs, letters, and cards; during his stay here he was visited by many friends, including fellow writers Franz Werfel and Max Brod. There is also an on-site library of his works, including translations into many other languages. Open visiting hours can vary, so it is best to check beforehand here.
Do
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Eichenhain Nature ParkNaturpark Eichenhain
phone: +43 676 624 68 04Part of the Vienna Woods (Wienerwald), the park's primary attraction is its mature beech and oak forests. Interspersed with the forests are agricultural areas, as well as a number of streams. Popular recreational activities include cross-country skiing and mountain biking. A printable map can be downloaded here.
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phone: +43 676 4880334address: Hagenbachklamm Klammweg, KirchbachCares for birds of prey including eagles, vultures, and falcons.
SwimmingThere are several places to swim in the Danube in the summer, which is safe when the river is not flooding (wait about two weeks after flooding has stopped). Good swimming skills are required as the current is quite strong. Pionierinsel is a popular place for jumping into the Danube.
Strandbad KlosterneuburgA large bathing area that is very popular with Viennese. It opened in 1903 and has large green lawns to chill out, places to play beach volleyball, and slides.
Buy
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Stift Klosterneuburg Winery
phone: +43 2243 411 548address: Rathausplatz 24The monastery has been producing wines and spirits since 1114. Guided tours of the vineyards are also available.
Eat
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phone: +43 2243 930 80address: Kollersteig 6The restaurant offers modern food with lots of vegetarian choices in a relaxed modern ambiente. It serves a good selection of local juices and wines.
Drink
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phone: +43 2243 25200address: Leopoldstraße 8
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phone: +43 2243 36254address: Markgasse 6
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phone: +43 2243 321 38 - 0address: Karl Inführ Platz 1One of the largest producers of Austrian pearled wine.
Sleep
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Donaupark Camping Klosterneuburg
phone: +43 2243 25877address: In der Au 1Camping spaces available for tents and caravans. Free wi-fi available throughout the campground, dogs permitted. Open mid-March to early November; reservations recommended in May and September.