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Schönbrunn Palace
The magnificent 1,441-room Habsburg summer residence in Vienna, with Baroque gardens, the world's oldest zoo, and the Gloriette viewpoint.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Traiskirchen
Lower Austria, Austria · Europe
About Traiskirchen
Traiskirchen works well as a base: 5 minutes from Gumpoldskirchen, 19km from Schönbrunn Palace.
Traiskirchen is in Lower Austria, Austria, with about 6,600 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Gumpoldskirchen, about 4 km away.
Traiskirchen is a city and Municipality in the district of Baden in Lower Austria in Austria. It is 20 km south of Vienna, in the Thermenlinie region, known for its wine and heurigers. Traiskirchen is home to the Traiskirchen Lions basketball team. The town has the oldest public astronomical observatory in LowerRead more
Austria. The city is also known for its refugee camp the "Bundesbetreuungsstelle für Asylwerber".
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What is there to see near Traiskirchen?
Within an hour or so of Traiskirchen: Schönbrunn Palace (19 km), Schönbrunn Zoo (19 km), Belvedere Palace (21 km), St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom) (22 km).
Where is Traiskirchen?
Traiskirchen is in Lower Austria, Austria, about 4 km from Gumpoldskirchen.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,608
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Austria
- Region
- Lower Austria
- Timezone
- Europe/Vienna
- Coordinates
- 48.0149, 16.2932
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Austria
Motorway vignette required. ÖAMTC roadside assistance: 120.
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Worth the detour from Traiskirchen
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Schönbrunn Zoo
The world's oldest continuously operating zoo, founded in 1752 within the imperial Schönbrunn Palace grounds in Vienna.
19 km · about 20 min drive
castle
Belvedere Palace
A Baroque palace complex in Vienna built for Prince Eugene of Savoy, housing one of Austria's most important art collections.
21 km · about 25 min drive
cathedral
St. Stephen's Cathedral (Stephansdom)
Vienna's magnificent Gothic cathedral with its distinctive multi-coloured tile roof and 136-metre south tower dominating the city skyline.
22 km · about 25 min drive
landmark
Hofburg Palace
Vast imperial palace complex in Vienna that served as the Habsburg dynasty's seat of power for over 600 years.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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Vienna State Opera
World-renowned opera house on the Ringstrasse, one of the most important venues for opera and ballet since 1869.
22 km · about 25 min drive
museum
Kunsthistorisches Museum
Vienna's grand imperial art museum housing the Habsburgs' legendary collection, including Bruegel's masterpieces and the Crown Jewels.
22 km · about 25 min drive
cafe
Café Central
Opened in 1876 under the vaulted arches of Palais Ferstel, this was the coffeehouse of Trotsky, Freud and Vienna's literary circle; the Apfelstrudel and the house pianist remain.
22 km · about 25 min drive
Driving roads near Traiskirchen
- 62 kmMost SNP (UFO Bridge)Bratislava's asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge over the Danube, crowned by a flying-saucer observation deck and restaurant 85 m above the river with views across the Old Town to Austria.
- 76 kmWachau ValleyA UNESCO-listed stretch of the Danube between Melk and Krems, lined with terraced vineyards, apricot orchards, and medieval castles.
Driving in Austria
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.62/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
- Vignette
- Required, around €12.4 for a short-stay sticker
When to drive here
April to October
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