City hikes in Austria – on foot through Vienna, Wels & St. Pölten
Hiking Collection by Urlaub in Österreich
3
Tours
04:58 h
11.7 mi
525 ft
These three city hikes are perfect if you’re in the mood for culture, architecture and plenty of fun. You’ll explore the most beautiful places on foot, with plenty of time to visit museums, churches and exhibitions. The first city that comes to mind when you think of Austria, is, of course, magnificent Vienna which has endless highlights. We’ve put together a great itinerary that takes you to the most impressive spots in and around the 1st district.
However, in this Collection, we don’t only focus on the capital; Wels and St Pölten are two insider tips that also have a lot to offer. Both cities are a pleasant size and great for a relaxing day trip. You can walk past impressive house facades, especially from the Baroque period, through historic alleys and visit various museums. You can easily reach the starting points by public transport so you can start your hike in a relaxed way.
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Tours & Highlights
- 01:424.04 mi2.4 mph175 ft175 ftEasyEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
It is actually impossible to pack the most beautiful places in Vienna in just one tour. There are too many impressive buildings, exciting museums and stately parks in the capital. In this six and a half kilometer round you will discover a varied selection of highlights in and around the 1st district…
- 01:433.92 mi2.3 mph300 ft300 ftEasyEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Wels is located on the banks of the Traun between the well-known Danube valley and the hilly foothills of the Alps. After Linz, it is the second largest city in Upper Austria and can look back on a long history: Wels was already mentioned as a market in the year 1000 and was therefore an important trading…
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- 01:323.75 mi2.4 mph50 ft50 ftEasyEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
St. Pölten is Austria's youngest provincial capital and has a lot to offer: museums, historic squares, modern districts and colorful parks await exploration on the banks of the Traisen. Only half an hour by train from Vienna Central Station, the capital of Lower Austria is also a perfect day trip from…
Burggarten Wels
Hiking Highlight
Very nice garden between the castle and town houses. At the exit to the town square there is a handkerchief tree that blooms in May. Very large, white flowers!wels.gv.at/lebensbereiche/freizeit-und-sport/parks-und-spielplaetze/burggarten
Tip by Ingrid
Leopold Museum – Museumsquartier
Hiking Highlight
The Leopold Museum is a well-known art museum in the Museum Quarter that has a large Schiele and Klimt collection. It was named after the art collector Rudolf Leopold and his wife Elisabeth Leopold.
Tip by Karawankenbär
Albertina Modern
Hiking Highlight
Just a few minutes' walk from the main building, the ALBERTINA modern is the latest addition to Vienna's museum landscape and offers insights into the art world from 1945 to the present day. The historic building from 1865 has been extensively renovated true to the original and stands in exciting contrast to the contemporary program inside.
Tip by Urlaub in Österreich
Hotel Ambassador
Hiking Highlight
The Viennese flair can be felt directly in the Hotel Ambassador. Ten different themed rooms have been dedicated to personalities from the worlds of art, culture and politics who were once guests of the hotel.
Tip by Urlaub in Österreich
Klangturm – St. Pölten
Hiking Highlight
Klangturm St. Pölten
With a total height (including antenna) of 77 meters, the Klangturm St. Pölten is home to the state capital’s most beautiful viewing terrace. At a height of 47 meters, it can be reached either with the panorama lift or via 280 steps.
The Klangturm is also the landmark of St. Pölten, on the ground floor it has an information center that is available to all visitors to the country house and government district for information. Admission free!
Text / source: Tourismusinfo St. Pölten
stpoeltentourismus.at/urlaubtipps/a-klangturm-st-poeltenTip by Paul Mura
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Collection Stats
- Tours3
- Highlights5
- Distance11.7 mi
- Duration04:58 h
- Elevation525 ft
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