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50 years after the Battle of Aspern, in which Napoleon I suffered a setback by the troops of Archduke Charles, obelisk-shaped memorial stones were erected in important locations of the Lobau. The excursion now leads to the historical sites of the campaign. Complementing the history of the Lobau, the excursion offers an overview of the highlights of the fauna and flora of the Donau-Auen National Park.

The skyline of Donaucity

One of many former bunker buildings along the Morava on the Slovak side. The bunkers were built from 1938 onwards, were never completed and consequently never put into operation.

Modern, former border and customs building that today has a very functional new use.

The Roter Hiasl restaurant enjoys an idyllic location on the outskirts of Vienna, near the Lobau wetlands, and offers traditional Austrian cuisine with freshly prepared dishes made from regional ingredients. The menu features classics such as schnitzel and beef soup, as well as vegetarian and vegan options. In summer, a large beer garden invites guests to linger outdoors, while in winter, cozy chalets provide a warm and inviting atmosphere. The culinary offerings are complemented by a selection of beers and Austrian wines. The restaurant is perfect for a relaxing break, lunch, or dinner.

In the Lobau, an obelisk-like monument commemorates Napoleon I's headquarters during the 1809 campaign. In the spring and summer of that year, Napoleon used the Lobau as a strategic location to coordinate his troops in the lead-up to the Battle of Aspern, which took place on May 21 and 22, 1809, and became one of Napoleon's rare military defeats. The monument itself bears an inscription plaque highlighting the historical significance of the site and is part of the Napoleon Trail, which leads to several memorial stones and historical sites in the Danube floodplain. Visitors can not only gain insight into Vienna's military history but also experience the natural surroundings of the Lobau with its riparian forests and waterways, which were considered strategically important then as they are now.

Winter Opening Hours 2026 January 2nd to 6th, 9 am to 4 pm February 4th to 8th, 9 am to 4 pm Opening Hours 2026 March 4th to November 1st, Wednesday to Sunday, 10 am to 6 pm and by arrangement for programs for school classes and children's groups

Napoleon camped here with approximately 75,000 soldiers before suffering defeat at the Battle of Aspern. Then, as now, there are unfortunately too many rulers interested in war.