Hidden gems in Vienna Woods

Hidden Natural & Historic Gems

This collection features nine distinctive sites in the Vienna Woods region, including natural caves like Kottingbrunnersteinhöhle, historic memorials commemorating significant figures and events, and observation towers such as the Danube Tower and Klangturm, which provide panoramic views and highlight architectural and cultural heritage.

Hidden Natural & Historic Gems — Map

A

Kottingbrunnersteinhöhle

A natural limestone cave known for its geological formations and regional significance.

BambooBeast / CC BY-SA 3.0

B

Danube Tower

The Donauturm is a tower in Vienna, the tallest structure in Austria at 252 metres, and is the 68th tallest tower in the world.

Thomas Ledl / CC BY-SA 4.0

C

Pestsäule

Baroque plague column erected in 1747 by Franz Leopold Farmacher in Korneuburg.

D

Rattenfängerbrunnen

Historic memorial fountain with heritage status located in Korneuburg.

Bwag / CC BY-SA 4.0

E

O'Brien-Denkmal

Monument honoring Generalmajor Johann Freiherr von O’Brien.

Anton-kurt / Public domain

F

Kirschenhain

Memorial symbolizing the friendship between Japan and Austria on the Donauinsel.

G

alter Turm

Historic observation tower offering accessible panoramic views in the Vienna Woods.

AleXXw / CC BY-SA 3.0

H

Klangturm

Prominent observation tower in St. Pölten, notable for its height and landmark status.

I

Sina-Warte

Observation tower providing scenic viewpoints in the Vienna Woods area.

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