Old Laxenburg Castle – Franzensburg Ferry loop from Laxenburg

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Old Laxenburg Castle – Franzensburg Ferry loop from Laxenburg

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Old Laxenburg Castle – Franzensburg Ferry loop from Laxenburg

01:10

4.60km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 2.94 km for 26 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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308 m

Key building with lion head fountain

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06/13/2022 - #15 - Park main entrance, former court building - The wing, which has remained unchanged to this day, contained the depots for the court wagons. The facades of …

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596 m

Old Laxenburg Castle

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The Old Castle is the oldest of the three Laxenburg Imperial Castles and already existed around 1300.

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734 m

Lion Bridge (Löwenbrücke), Laxenburg Palace Park

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12/08/2019 - The two lions were created by the sculptor Wilhelm Beyer. As a symbol of the majestic, they flank and guard this former park entrance.

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2.02 km

Kaskadenbrücke (Cascade Bridge) at Schloss Laxenburg

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The Forstmeister Canal feeds the large castle pond with water

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2.31 km

Gothic Bridge, Laxenburg Palace Park

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May 7th, 2020 - A special feature of the bridge are the different statues that can be seen in the middle of both sides. The architecture is very successful. If you are here, you should also stop by this bridge.

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2.43 km

Sycamore Tree at Laxenburg Castle Park

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2.96 km

Franzensburg Ferry

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In 1811, according to the plans of "mechanic" Franz Besetzny, the first ferry was put into operation, which was to become a true institution of the palace complex. Even today, …

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4.15 km

Laxenburg Palace Theater

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06/13/2022 - #16 - Park main entrance, former courtyard building. At the side of
At the main entrance to the park there is a high portico with a curved gable. …

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4.60 km

End point

Bus stop

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