Laxenburg Castle Park – Franzensburg Ferry loop from Laxenburg

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Laxenburg Castle Park – Franzensburg Ferry loop from Laxenburg

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Laxenburg Castle Park – Franzensburg Ferry loop from Laxenburg

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3.32km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 1.74 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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282 m

Key building with lion head fountain

Highlight • Monument

06/13/2022 - #15 - Park main entrance, former court building - The wing, which has remained unchanged to this day, contained the depots for the court wagons. The facades of …

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342 m

Illuminated Fountain and Light Installations in Laxenburg

Highlight • Monument

In Laxenburg, in the palace gardens, you'll find illuminated fountains and impressive light installations, especially during the winter Illumina event. The famous light garden transforms the park into a magical …

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455 m

Laxenburg Palace Theater

Highlight • Historical Site

06/13/2022 - #16 - Park main entrance, former courtyard building. At the side of
At the main entrance to the park there is a high portico with a curved gable. …

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756 m

Bust of Emperor Francis I in Laxenburg Park

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The bust of Emperor Franz, also known as a "monument", was planned for the time of the Congress of Vienna on the "Hermitage Square", but was only realized after the …

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1.16 km

Laxenburg Castle Park

Highlight • Historical Site

The Laxenburg Palace Park with its huge park landscape, the Old Palace, the Blue Courtyard and the romantic Franzensburg is considered one of the most important monuments of historical garden …

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1.29 km

Teichbuffet Laxenburg

Highlight • Cafe

After 1780, under Emperor Joseph II, Maria Theresa's son, the approximately 250-hectare palace park, unlike the Schönbrunn palace park, which was retained in the French style, was transformed into an …

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1.76 km

Franzensburg Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

In 1811, according to the plans of "mechanic" Franz Besetzny, the first ferry was put into operation, which was to become a true institution of the palace complex. Even today, …

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3.04 km

Dining hall wing

Highlight • Historical Site

11/13/2021 - In 1756, the Sinzendorf house, including the garden area, was purchased by the imperial family and the dining room wing was built by Nicoló Pacassi in its place. …

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3.32 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.20 km

674 m

411 m

< 100 m

Surfaces