Herzogenburg

Explore Herzogenburg

The municipality in the St. Pölten-Land district is shaped by culture, nature and history. The pictur-esque streets and squares invite you to take a leisurely stroll through the city, with a view of the beau-tiful baroque buildings and town houses.

Did you know that Herzogenburg was first mentioned in a document in 1014? The municipality expe-rienced the economic boom due to the excellent infrastructure, which nature was able to preserve nonetheless.

Worth seeing

The main cultural highlights of Herzogensburg are the idyllic old town and the local museums. Above all, the Hametner Farmer Museum in a renovated courtyard shows the past of the last 200 years and allows an insight into the history of farmers. The Heiligenkreuz-Gutenbrunn Palace Museum also has great exhibitions and is therefore worth a visit.

Castles and churches

The Augustinian Canons' Monastery in Herzogenburg is one of the landmarks of the Lower Austrian township. The monastery is not only home to beautiful church services, but also counts as a community

center. During a guided tour through the Herzogenburg Abbey, monastery life as well as art exhibitions and the picturesque building can be experienced.

The former collegiate church in St. Andrä, which is now a parish church, is worth a visit with its eye-catching and impressive facade. The baroque Marian column and the aesthetic forecourt complete the picture of the beautiful church.

The crowning glory of Herzogenburg's sights is the Heiligen-kreuz Castle, which, with its seat in an idyllic hilly landscape, offers an excellent panorama over the Tullnerfeld. In the summer months, mat-inees by renowned artists can be assessed here.

Events in Herzogenburg

From concerts to trade fairs to festivals and musicals - everyone gets their money's worth here. The events in Herzogenburg invite both residents and visitors to experience and celebrate. Look forward to summer cinemas, wine autumn or the Advent market, because there is something going on here in every season.

Hiking days together allow a detour into nature and the "Aquapark" adventure pool is also fun for young and old. Slides, climbing nets and adventure pools are an exciting change from the beautiful natural swimming pond, which invites you to splash around and cool off.

On Citytixx you will be informed about all events, so you can plan your day according to your personal interests.

Markets and cuisine

Gourmets don't miss out in Herzogenburg either: In addition to the steak house, pizzeria and café, the inns and taverns offer a wide range of delicacies. Wine tours and tastings on the Traisental Wine Route complete the day of enjoyment in addition to various markets such as the farm-ers' market.