ゲーラースドルフの天然記念物・トップ10

Near Pottenbrunn, the Traisen River underwent comprehensive revitalization as part of a water management pilot project. The aim was to restore the river's natural structure and improve its connectivity for aquatic life. This involved redesigning weirs, constructing near-natural bypass channels and fish ladders, and widening the riverbed. Banks were flattened and ecologically enhanced through the creation of side channels, islands, and shallow water zones. These measures not only improved the river's ecological condition but also promoted natural flood retention areas and enhanced the landscape and recreational opportunities along the Traisen.

A really good place

The Windcatcher fountain sculpture has stood in Europaplatz in St. Pölten since 2024. Erected as a new landmark as part of the square's redesign, it replaces the previous fountain. The sculpture consists of approximately 16,000 handmade bricks and forms an open rotunda equipped with an irrigation system. This system provides cooling through cascading water and evaporation, improving the microclimate. Inside, a tree is surrounded by a bench. The structure also reduces noise and particulate matter, and provides habitat for birds and insects. The design combines ecological function with a pleasant public space and was implemented with the participation of the local community, who were able to symbolically sponsor individual bricks. The Windcatcher thus represents climate awareness, sustainability, and social cohesion.

"The large-scale fountain sculpture offers, on the one hand, a place of retreat and lingering at this busy traffic intersection, thanks to its structural design, and on the other hand, the object is designed in such a way that its special brick structure creates a space that is permeable to air and light," says the Graz-based artist collective "Breath Earth Collective", who will implement the project.

A very beautiful spot in the Dunkelsteinerwald!

Not only is there a summit cross here, but there's also a beautiful view, at least in one direction. Friendly people leave various schnapps in a box next to the cross for you to try.😜

A beautifully renaturalized section of the river

Great and quiet place