The best dog-friendly hikes and walks in Bezirk Mattersburg

The so-called Heimkehrerdenkmal (Homecomer Monument) on Bahnhofsplatz in Wiener Neustadt commemorates all soldiers who returned from captivity after the Second World War. The sandstone sculpture was designed by the sculptor Wilhelm Wurzer, who had it erected in 1976 on behalf of the city and the Homecomer Association. It is intended to be a symbolic monument, above all, to the approximately 60,000 homecomers who were handed over to Austrian authorities at the city's train station at the time, coming from Russia.

This historic sacral gem in Gröhrmühlgasse is also referred to as the Chapel of the Imprisoned Lord. The building is characterized by an architecturally appealing facade of exposed brick and light plaster elements, as well as a small roof turret. Nestled within the old trees, this protected monument has shaped the streetscape for generations, near the historic villa development.

The Warme Fischa originates in the area of the thermal baths in Bad Fischau and flows as a roughly 19-degree warm body of water towards Wiener Neustadt. In the urban area, the crossing with the Wiener Neustädter Kanal is a real peculiarity, as the stream is spectacularly channeled underneath the artificial waterway. In addition to its significance as a popular local recreation area in the Schmuckerau, it is also a well-known fishing ground, although recently the water body has also been increasingly in the headlines due to summer drought and falling water levels.

Schmuckerau in Wiener Neustadt is a freely accessible outdoor area for dogs, open around the clock. Visitors particularly appreciate the fenced-in grounds due to their natural location, which offers four-legged friends plenty of space to romp around. Thanks to its good accessibility and pleasant surroundings, the place is a popular meeting point for dog owners in the region.

The Bruno-Allee is a well-known section and waypoint in the popular Schmuckerau recreational area in Wiener Neustadt. This green area stretches along bodies of water such as the Warme Fischa and serves as an ideal place for walks, runs, and marked hiking trails. Furthermore, the area is firmly integrated into local leisure and fitness initiatives such as the region's "Tut gut!" walking trails.

The Achtersee, west of Wiener Neustadt, is a body of water formed from two former gravel pits, whose name refers to its shape resembling the number eight. The area has developed into a popular urban recreational area that, in addition to bathing areas, also hosts playgrounds, sports facilities, and the beach club „Himmelblau“. To ensure the safety of visitors on the partly steep banks, the facility has been gradually redesigned in recent years and equipped with controlled access.

Until the lake was completely fenced in, this place was a beautiful place, especially in the evenings, with a lovely holiday vibe. Now it's more like an enclosure.

Modern and busy train station. Can be reached from Vienna in just under 30 minutes.