There are plenty of excursion destinations in southern Lower Austria, and many of them are also ideal for children. There are beautiful nature reserves and numerous sights here. We have some excursion tips worth seeing:
Excursion destinations in southern Lower Austria with children
Liechtenstein Castle
Liechtenstein Castle is located in Maria Enzersdorf on the edge of the Vienna Woods in the Föhrenberge Nature Park. It rises majestically on a rocky ridge at an altitude of approx. 300 meters. The castle was named after the Princes of Liechtenstein and built around 1130. To this day, the castle belongs to the Princely House of Liechtenstein. In addition to essential parts of the castle, numerous furnishings such as weapons, furniture, beamed ceilings, reliefs, and the castle chapel can be visited. Furthermore, you have one of the most beautiful views from the castle. The castle tour lasts approx. 50 minutes and takes place every hour. For children, there is an extensive range of special tours for every age group.
In the castle courtyard, the whole family has the opportunity to learn archery.
Big plus for children:Extensive tours for every age group with appropriately pedagogically prepared tour content are offered for children all year round, and children's birthdays can also be celebrated here.
Contact
Address: Am Hausberg 2, 2344 Maria Enzersdorf
Tel. no.: +43 650 680 3901
Website: www.burgliechtenstein.eu
Föhrenberge Nature Park
The Föhrenberge Nature Park is located on the eastern edge of the Vienna Woods and is one of Vienna's local recreation areas. The nature park is freely accessible and covers around 6,500 hectares. It stretches from Perchtoldsdorf to the north of Gumpoldskirchen. In the park, you can expect natural sights such as the eponymous black pines that grow on the limestone soil. The highest elevation is the Great Anninger, and its northeastern spur is the archaeological Jennyberg. In this forest, botanical rarities such as the Mödling feather carnation and the Carpathian rock jasmine can be admired.
In the nature park, you can also admire some historical buildings, such as the Mödling Castle ruins, the Hussar Temple, and Liechtenstein Castle.
Contact
Address: 2393 Hinterbrühl
Tel. no.: +43223 69025343 20
Seegrotte Hinterbrühl
The Seegrotte show mine in Hinterbrühl is a decommissioned gypsum mine with mythical-looking tunnels, the largest underground lake in Europe, and a mining and St. Barbara museum. The tour is conducted on 2 floors. On the upper floor, you can visit the drive tunnels, the large ballroom, horse stables, and the conveyor mountain and tower. The "Great Lake" is located approx. 60 meters below the earth's surface and has a water surface of approx. 6200 m². The various tunnels are visited by boat.
Big plus for children:Children under 4 years old do not pay admission
Contact
Address: Grutschgasse 2a, 2371 Hinterbrühl
Tel. no.: +43 2236 26364
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.seegrotte.at
Myra Falls in Muggendorf near Pernitz
The Myra Falls are a highlight for young and old. The hike is just right for toddlers, and there is always something to marvel at. From the parking lot, it takes about 1 hour up to the Karnerwirt and 30 minutes down, always along the stream. At the Karnerwirt, the Myrabach stream begins to turn into a roaring body of water. It plunges over rocks in 14 gradients through the valley gorge along various paths.
During the hike, 26 wooden bridges and 8 sets of stairs are climbed.
Contact
Municipal Office Muggendorf, Hauptstraße 1, 2763 Muggendorf, Lower Austria
Tel. no.: +43 2632 74 330
Website: www.myrafaelle.at
Summer tobogganing in St. Corona
Why can't you go tobogganing in summer? Yes, you can: With the summer toboggan run in St. Corona, tobogganing fun can also be enjoyed in the warmer season. Alone or in pairs, you can be pulled up comfortably and then race down the mountain. You can choose the speed yourself using 2 brake levers. Children from the age of 8 are allowed to toboggan alone; for younger children, adults are allowed to ride along.
Contact
Kinderskiland Unternberg, 2880 St. Corona am Wechsel
Tel. no.: +43 650 5779422
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.corona.at
Holiday in Maria Enzersdorf
Why not spend several days in Maria Enzersdorf? With so many excursion destinations, the day is guaranteed to be too short, and for some excursion destinations, the travel time is shortened. The Hotel Restaurant Hotwagner is located only about a 5-minute walk from Liechtenstein Castle, and the nature reserve begins right on the doorstep. Other excursion destinations are also quickly accessible. Spend a few beautiful and exciting days in southern Lower Austria and explore the numerous excursion destinations nearby.
