When everyday life gets loud, many people are drawn to places where silence can be heard. Cosy shady spots under old trees, inspiring art in the landscape and experiencing nature - ideal for anyone looking for time out and relaxation in the countryside near Vienna.
In the 17-hectare Falkenstein Nature Park in Schwarzau im Gebirge, you can while away more than just an hour. Both children and adults can experience nature up close. The choice of activities is wide: Hikes, a fishing pond, barbecue area, playground, animal park and a petting zoo make the excursion an experience for children and adults alike. The nature park is open to the public at all times.
Those interested in architecture will find two parks with history in Reichenau and Payerbach. You can still hear the voices of Arthur Schnitzler and Bertha von Suttner in the Reichenau music pavilion. Just a little further on, the Payerbach pavilion surprises visitors with its elaborate wooden architecture.
The former summer residence of Emperor Karl I now opens its lovingly tended castle nursery to visitors. Enjoy a good cup of coffee with an unobstructed view of the Rax massif and pause for a moment.
The 4000 m2 Alpine Garden is located close to the Ottohaus. Plants that have become rare in the wild grow here amidst the high alpine scenery.
Art in the landscape - inspiring art objects in the middle of the idyllic area in Prigglitz. Works by international artists and the surrounding landscape can be marvelled at on 16 hectares.
