Tulln: Gardens, History and Regional Routes

The Egon Schiele Museum in Tulln is housed in the former district prison and is dedicated to Egon Schiele’s life and early work. The location and artistic focus offer two different perspectives on a visit: the history of the building and the artist’s early development.

Art, Local History and Roman Heritage

The exhibition at Schubert Schloss Atzenbrugg explores Franz Schubert’s life and work across 600 m². Interactive elements, listening stations and other interpretive materials present the subject in a variety of ways. In addition, the park by the castle is freely accessible and open year-round. As conditions on site may change, check them before your visit.

Zeiselmauer in the district of Tulln has extensive Roman structures that have been preserved. These include Roman walls, a fan-shaped tower, a granary and a sanctuary for standards. Michelhausen also has an archaeological monument: the Roman burial ground is located within the municipality of Michelhausen in the political district of Tulln. In Sieghartskirchen, the Roman graves in Kronstein are among the places to visit. Schloss Rappoltenkirchen is one of the historic sights there; the Ried castle ruins date back to the 12th century.

The Michelhausen Local History Museum takes visitors through several centuries of local history. Its exhibition includes topics such as the municipality and its villages, schools, churches and agriculture. At the Leopold Figl Museum in Rust, the focus is on one individual: Leopold Figl went down in history as Austria’s first post-war Federal Chancellor. The range therefore extends from broad local history to a museum dedicated to one person.

Performances and Local Festivals

The Donaubühne Tulln is the largest riverside stage on the Danube. From June to August, artists in music, cabaret and comedy perform there; the programmes vary. If a particular performance is important to your trip, check the schedule for your chosen dates.

The annual summer performances are part of life at Schloss Sitzenberg today. The fish-harvesting festival is one of the traditional celebrations in Sitzenberg-Reidling. If you would like to plan your stay around an event, check the relevant dates in advance.

Gardens, Pond Landscape and a High Point

DIE GARTEN TULLN comprises 70 show gardens and is considered Europe’s first and only ecological garden show. Those wishing to make gardens a focus of their trip will find a concrete starting point here.

The Sitzenberg castle pond is a 12-hectare body of water and part of sustainable, nature-oriented pond management. The Karpfenlehrpfad (Carp Trail) runs around it as an easy circular walk; the loop takes about 45 minutes. Information boards cover fishing and carp farming. The trail thus links the pond landscape with information about how it is used.

The Leopold Figl observation tower stands on the 494-metre-high Tulbingerkogel. Tulbingerkogel is the highest point in the district of Tulln—a clear point of reference in the landscape for anyone also interested in elevation when planning a trip.

Routes, Wine and Regional Produce

In Sitzenberg-Reidling, an easy circular hiking trail passes through unspoilt countryside and the Ahrenberger-Eichberger cellar lane. In Sieghartskirchen, quiet, well-marked hiking, cycling and horse-riding trails cross meadows and fields. As trail conditions may change, check the latest information before setting out.

Königsbrunn am Wagram offers well-preserved cellar lanes, well-tended vineyards and views across the Tullnerfeld. Wineries in and around the village invite visitors to wine tastings and traditional Heuriger wine taverns. Businesses and schedules may change; for specific plans, check the information provided by the relevant establishment. Königsbrunn am Wagram is accessible from Vienna and Krems via the nearby S5 Stockerau expressway and rail connections in the area. Check current traffic and transport information for your journey.

The Kirchberg farmers’ market takes place on Saturday mornings, with local farmers offering their products. As market details may change, it is advisable to check the date before your visit.

When choosing a hotel base in Tulln, you can start with the main focus of your stay: exhibitions and history, performances, or time for routes and wine all lead to different daily itineraries. First decide which stops are important to you, then look for a location that suits your travel plans.

Discover more destinations: Wilfersdorf, Unterkirchbach, Königsbrunn Am Wagram, Tulln An Der Donau, Greifenstein, Ollern, Fels Am Wagram, Sankt Andrä-Wördern, Hütteldorf, Altenwörth, Feuersbrunn, Reidling, Zöfing, Großriedenthal, Mitterstockstall, Oberstockstall, Grafenwörth, Kirchberg Am Wagram, Bierbaum Am Kleebühel, Mallon, Frauendorf An Der Au, Tulbing, Dörfl, Katzelsdorf, Absdorf, Tiefenthal, Neudegg, Hasendorf, Trasdorf, Langenrohr, Neustift Im Felde, Preuwitz, Zwentendorf an der Donau, Atzenbrugg.

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