2,94 km length
Experience Klosterneuburg from its historical side!
The "History Trail - Upper Town" is an extension of the existing trail in the Lower Town. 20 stations shed light on historical events as well as people and buildings. This tour of around 3 km in length offers visitors and locals alike an insight into Klosterneuburg's past.
The 20 stations at a glance
1 - 4) Overview, Vicus and Grätzl, Herzogshut, Town Hall (Rathausplatz)
5) Turkish siege (Tutzsteig)
6) Pioneer barracks (Leopoldstraße)
7 - 8) Imperial monument, Roman Scholz (Roman-Scholz-Platz)
9 - 10) Twin town, fire department (Göppinger Platz)
11) Sponsorship (Sudeten German Square)
12) Cross column (Meynertgasse)
13) Cemetery (Wisentgasse)
14) Limesstraße (Kardinal-Piffl-Platz)
15) Grammar school (Buchberggasse)
16 - 17) Albrechtsburg Castle, shooting range (Burgstraße)
18) Frumbsäule (Cardinal-Piffl-Platz)
19) Imperial Jubilee School (Hermannstraße)
20) French period (Markgasse)
Starting point of the tourRathausplatz
Destination point of the tourRathausplatz
Starting from Rathausplatz in Klosterneuburg, the path leads us towards Tutzsteig to the Turkish siege. From there, we walk along Pater Abel Street, make a stop at the memorial of the Pioneer Barracks, and then follow Franz Rumpler Street until we can turn right into Meynertgasse. This leads us to Klosterneuburg Cemetery, where you can enjoy the tranquility. The route continues on Friedhofgasse, Buchberggasse, and Gadesgasse to Burgstraße. After seeing Albrechtsburg, we return via Burgstraße to Hermannstraße, where the Emperor Jubilee School is located. Turning back a little, we follow Markgasse back to the starting point. The path is marked with the respective stations.
Along the route, there are some nice places to stop, such as Weinbau Katzmayer-Oman, Cafehaus Holler, Weinbau Buschenschank VINOthek Familie Pötsch and several more.
Updated on: 30.07.2021
