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Haus der Laune Ruins

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Haus der Laune Ruins

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    Location: Laxenburg, Bezirk Mödling, Vienna Woods, Lower Austria, Austria

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    August 27, 2020

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    Unfortunately still a construction site. Somehow nothing goes on there. It's a shame, actually. Would like to see it finished.
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    This curious and much puzzled building was built according to the designs of the architect Johann Ferdinand Hetzendorf von Hohenberg in the late nineties of the 18th century. The importance …
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    January 24, 2026

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    The House of Whimsy ruins are a historical whim in Laxenburg Palace Park near Vienna, Austria. Built around 1798 by the architect Johann Ferdinand Hetzendorf von Hohenberg, it was a playful structure with allegorical elements that was celebrated throughout Europe. [laxenburger.blogspot +1]
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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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