Gänserndorf () is a town on the
Marchfeld
The Marchfeld ('' Morava Field'') is the north area of the Vienna Basin which is a sedimentary basin between the Eastern Alps and the Western Carpathians.
History and location
This historical region is known from the Battle on the Marchfeld. It i ...
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Lower Austria
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Austria
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and the capital of
Bezirk Gänserndorf. It is about 20 km northeast of
Vienna
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, to which it is connected by both the
Angerner Straße (Bundesstraße, or federal highway, 8) and the
North railway line.
Landscape Park
Landscape Park in Gänserndorf covers an area of approximately 70,000 square meters and is heavily used as a recreational area. The park offers pedestrian pathways as well as many bike paths along a willow-tree lined creek.
Kellergasse
Kellergasse is especially beautiful with ravines, vineyards, cellar tours, baroque palaces, many museums, the Museum Niedersulz, and the most fascinating floodplains of Central Europe.
Townhall
With the townhall historically rebuilt in 1925 Gänserndorf is protected as a historic monument and presents itself with 24 decorated windows during Christmas time.
Summer events
Gänserndorf is well known for its summer events including art gallery openings, book readings and concerts, live music programs and many other festivals. The city and county of Gänserndorf host many activities in the warm months that are always well attended.
References
External links
Official Gänserndorf HomepageInformation about Gänserndorf
Cities and towns in Gänserndorf District
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