Out and about in the region

Find the perfect complement to your visit to the Roman town of Carnuntum. The fabulous worlds of the region Römerland Carnuntum-Marchfeld offer a variety of culture, culinary delights and nature.

Excursion destinations

Spend a day trip in the region around Carnuntum and combine the visit with other sights worth seeing.

© (c) Schloß Hof

Hof Palace

Visit the magnificent residence of Prince Eugene, Austria's largest palace complex in the countryside and also the largest of the six Marchfeld palaces. The palace complex impresses with its representative living quarters, a seven-terrace baroque garden with a magnificent view and the idyllic Meierhof with its flora and fauna.
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Schloß Eckartsau

Soak up the story of the Habsburg monarchy, its glory and golden age, its leading characters and their passions, but also the drama of its downfall. Heir to the throne Franz Ferdinand visited the palace when indulging in his hunting passion, and Emperor Karl I, the last Habsburg ruler, retired to Schloss Eckartsau for a few months after his declaration of renunciation.
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Danube National Park - Schloß Orth

Orth Castle on the Danube is located in the heart of the Danube Floodplain National Park. The exhibition "DonAUräume" (Danube Spaces) gives visitors an understanding of the fascinating river landscape, and the Schlossinsel (Castle Island) experience area presents the fauna and flora. In the museumORTH, also in the castle, the history of Orth is presented in pictures.
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Haydn Birthplace

Visit the birthplace of the important composers Joseph and Michael Haydn in Rohrau and indulge in the musical sounds of a concert event of the Haydnregion Niederösterreich.
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Museumsverein Auxiliarkastell

The excavations at the Auxiliary Fort brought numerous finds and exciting findings to light. The wealth of finds from this equestrian camp made it necessary to accommodate and present them in a visitor-friendly way. The museum has been housed in the Kulturhaus, which was purchased by the municipality in 1987, since 1989.
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Culinary delights and wine

End the day with a good meal, a wine tasting or a visit to a local wine tavern.

Accommodation

The region has many beautiful sides to offer - plan a short holiday over the weekend and discover the diverse offers around Carnuntum.

On the road by bike

With numerous circular cycle routes and cycle-friendly infrastructure, the Carnuntum region is a pleasure for sporty cyclists as well as for those who enjoy cycling.

Cycling routes in the region

Would you like to go on an extensive cycling tour in the Carnuntum region? A visit to the Roman city of Carnuntum can be optimally combined with an excursion by bike. Discover part of the Austrian Danube Cycle Path from Klosterneuburg bis Petronell-Carnuntum or from Petronell-Carnuntum bis Bratislava. Numerous circular routes in the region can also be started from Carnuntum.

You can get all information on tours and cycling maps at www.donau.com

Nextbike bike hire

Carnuntum is optimally connected to Vienna by rapid transit. When visiting by public transport, take advantage of the convenient Nextbike bike rental service to explore the sites of the Roman town of Carnuntum. You will find rental stations at the Roman Quarter and Museum Carnuntinum, as well as directly at Petronell-Carnuntum railway station and Bad Deutsch-Altenburg railway station.

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Cyclists in the Roman Town

Cyclists are very welcome in the Roman Town! Under-roof bicycle parking and lockers for luggage storage are available in the Roman Quarter. The Forum Culinarium museum café is a good place to stop for a refreshing snack.

Tourist Office

For more information on your excursion in the Carnuntum region, please contact the Danube Lower Austria Tourist Office.